Fighting rages in Gaza as Biden speaks with Netanyahu
An Israeli minister says the country's forces will continue operations in Gaza "until Hamas is eliminated" and all hostages are returned.
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Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in Christmas Eve attack
Air strikes in central Gaza have killed at least 78 people, Palestinian officials say, as Pope Francis laments war in the land of the birth of Jesus.
Russia, Ukraine report six civilians killed in attacks
Russia's military says it has shot down four Ukrainian army aircraft in 24 hours as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy declares "evil will be defeated".
Maersk preparing for resumption of Red Sea voyages
Maersk vessels will soon resume sailing through the Red Sea, the shipping company says, following the establishment of an international naval operation there.
Israeli PM vows no let-up in war against Hamas
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war in Gaza is far from over as Palestinian officials reported an Israeli air strike in Maghazi killed 70.
Russian warship in Crimea ‘damaged’ in Ukrainian attack
A landing ship was damaged in Ukraine's attack on a Crimean port and one person was killed, according to Russian authorities.
US retaliates in Iraq after three US troops wounded
The US has carried out air strikes on Iraq after a base in Erbil housing American forces came under drone attack, leading to US casualties.
Israel ups Gaza assault, comms blackout hits rescuers
Israeli actions have intensified around Christmas, particularly in a central area just south of the seasonal waterway that bisects the Gaza Strip.
Commander says Ukrainian forces still in shattered town
Ukraine acknowledges the eastern town of Maryinka is in ruins, but its troops are still positioned on its northern flank.
DFAT investigating reports Australian died in Lebanon
Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is investigating following reports an Australian has died in Lebanon.
New exodus causes havoc in Gaza, Israel pushes advance
Israel has escalated its ground war in Gaza sharply despite public pleas from its closest ally the United States to scale the campaign down.
Indonesian mob storms refugee shelter, urge deportation
The United Nations Refugee Agency says a crowd of students has broken through a police cordon and forcibly put 137 asylum seekers on two trucks in Indonesia.
Travel warning as strike kills two nationals in Lebanon
The federal government has repeated warnings against travelling to Lebanon after an air strike there killed two Australians.
NKorea military ordered to accelerate war preparations
Under the direction of leader Kim Jong-un, North Korea will expand strategic co-operation with "anti-imperialist independent" countries.
Egypt ‘awaiting responses’ on its plan to end Gaza war
The Egyptian government says it is waiting for responses on its plan to end the bloodshed in Gaza including a three-stage framework for a ceasefire.
Ukraine says two hurt as cargo ship hits Black Sea mine
Officials say a civilian cargo ship has struck a Russian mine in the Black Sea near Ukraine's Danube ports, injuring two sailors.
Israeli tanks, missiles strike Gaza in new offensive
In one of Israel's latest airstrikes, 20 Palestinians were killed and 55 wounded in Rafah, a major town near the southern border with Egypt.
Ukraine says Russian missile barrage kills 18
Ukraine's air force says it shot down 87 cruise missiles and 27 drones as officials in Kyiv blamed Russian attacks for killing 18 people across the country.
South Africa seeks ICJ genocide order against Israel
Israel has rejected South Africa's launch of a genocide case against it at the International Court of Justice as a "blood libel" with no legal merit.
Sudan RSF leader visits Ethiopia in rare wartime tour
Rapid Support Forces leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo says he has visited Ethiopia and met the country's prime minister for talks about the Sudan conflict.
South Africa files genocide case against Israel at ICJ
Israel has rejected South Africa's launch of a genocide case against it at the International Court of Justice as a "blood libel" with no legal merit.
Fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas rages
Israel has rejected South Africa's launch of a genocide case against it, as fighting continues in Gaza.
Russia launches massive air attack on Ukraine: Kyiv
Russia has launched some 110 missiles in one of its biggest air attacks on Ukraine, killing at least 12 people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Displaced Gazans flee again as Israel launches assaults
Twelve weeks after Hamas militants stormed Israeli towns, killing 1200 and seizing 240 hostages, Israeli forces have laid much of the Gaza Strip to waste.
Russia says 14 die in ‘indiscriminate’ Ukraine attack
Two children are among the 14 people killed in the Russian city of Belgorod in what Moscow is describing as an "indiscriminate" attack by Ukraine.
Ukraine says Russian missile barrage kills 31
Ukraine's air force says it shot down 87 cruise missiles and 27 drones as officials in Kyiv blamed Russian attacks for killing 31 people across the country.
Russia says 20 dead in ‘indiscriminate’ Ukraine attack
Two children are among the 20 people killed in the Russian city of Belgorod in what Moscow is describing as an "indiscriminate" attack by Ukraine.
Israel pushes deeper into Gaza camps 12 weeks into war
Israel has rejected South Africa's launch of a genocide case against it, as Israeli tanks push deeper into districts in central and southern Gaza.
Israeli tanks advance deeper into Gaza districts
The latest fighting in the Middle East conflict is focused in al-Bureij, Nuseirat, Maghazi and Khan Younis, backed by intensive air strikes.
‘Realistic reality’: North Korea warns of possible war
"Because of reckless moves by the enemies to invade us, it is a fait accompli that a war can break out at any time on the Korean peninsula," Kim Jong-un says.
Russia pounds Kharkiv with missiles and drones: Ukraine
Kyiv says Russia has launched air strikes on the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv hours after what Moscow called an "indiscriminate" attack on the city of Belgorod.