Ex-ADF chief to oversee Israel aid worker deaths probe
Tel Aviv's response to the Israeli Defence Force strikes that killed Zomi Frankcom will be under the spotlight with Australia appointing a special adviser.
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‘Logical’ for Japan to partner with AUKUS security pact
The federal government says it's "logical" to work with Japan on defence technology projects.
Four killed as Russia strikes Ukraine’s north and south
Russia's bombardment of Ukraine continues with four killed in air strikes in the north and south.
Truce talks stall, Israel sets date for Rafah invasion
Israel has set a date for its offensive in Rafah where about a million Gazans have been seeking refuge from the war.
Japan partnership an ‘evolution’ of AUKUS: PM
As AUKUS partners plan to work with Japan on technology sharing, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the security pact will not grow to four countries.
Australia signals support for a Palestinian state
Foreign Minister Penny Wong says recognising a Palestinian state may be the only way to build momentum for a two-state solution in the Middle East.
Australia calls for two-state solution to end Gaza war
Recognising a Palestinian state may be the only way to build momentum for a two-state solution in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.
Russia says nuclear plant struck again, Ukraine denies
Authorities at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia plant say the site has been attacked after a team from the International Atomic Energy Agency passed by.
Aid worker death transparency in Israeli interest: Wong
The foreign minister says any investigation from Israel into the deaths of aid workers in Gaza needed to be transparent and accountable.
Hamas says Israeli ceasefire proposal under review
The Hamas militant group says it is studying an Israeli proposal on a ceasefire in their war in Gaza, with US officials urging them to accept it.
Wong signals support for Palestinian state
A two-state solution is the "only hope of breaking the endless cycle of violence" in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.
PM backs two-state solution after statehood debate
Anthony Albanese says support for a two-state solution has not changed following comments from the foreign minister suggesting recognising a Palestinian state.
Netanyahu’s approach to war in Gaza a ‘mistake’: Biden
US President Joe Biden has sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with a US Spanish-language TV network.
‘Three sons of Hamas leader killed’ in Israeli strike
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says the killing of three of his sons in an Israeli air strike will not affect the group's demands in ceasefire talks.
Switzerland to host Ukraine peace summit in June
The Swiss government says it will host a Ukraine peace conference in June and hopes Russia can join one day.
Ukraine signs Finland deal, warns of Russia troop plans
Finland and Ukraine have signed a 10-year deal to commit to long-term security co-operation.
Israel targeted my workers ‘systematically’: aid boss
The bodies of six foreign aid workers killed in Israeli strikes have been transported out of the Gaza Strip and into Egypt.
Killed aid worker’s family backs war crimes probe
The family of an Australian aid worker killed in Gaza are backing a war crimes investigation, as the government slams claims her death was a product of war.
Russian, Ukrainian drone attacks kill several: reports
Ukrainian officials say four people have been killed in Russian attacks while authorities in Russian-controlled areas say Ukrainian strikes killed six people.
Russian oil refinery hit in Ukrainian drone strike
Ukraine has launched one of its deepest drone attacks in Russian territory, striking its third-largest oil refinery in an industrial region near Moscow.
Israel says Israeli strike unintentionally hit aid team
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel is responsible for a "tragic" and unintentional strike on aid workers, including an Australian, in the Gaza Strip.
Ukraine lowers army draft age, hits deeper into Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his country's forces are answering Russian strikes with "longer-range responses".
Iran vows revenge on Israel after Syria embassy attack
Iran has vowed revenge after a suspected Israeli air strike levelled an Iranian consulate building in Damascus, killing at least seven people.
US ‘deeply troubled’ as Israeli strike kills aid team
An Australian from a non-governmental organisation has been killed in an Israeli air strike on Gaza as the US calls the attack "deeply troubling".
Israeli troops withdraw from Gaza’s largest hospital
Israeli forces have pulled out of Gaza's main hospital after a two-week raid, hailing the operation as a success while residents report widespread destruction.
‘Selfless’ aid worker among 7 killed in Gaza air strike
Australian woman Zomi Frankcom is among a group of aid workers killed by an Israeli air strike while they were delivering food in Gaza.
ADF member recovering after Israel-Lebanon border blast
An ADF member deployed in a peacekeeping operation is recovering after being injured in a blast during a routine patrol of the Israel-Lebanon border.
New guided bomb may have been used in attack: Ukraine
At least one person has been killed in Russian air strikes on Kharkiv, with Ukrainian officials saying Russia might have used a new type of guided bomb.
ICJ orders Israel to allow food aid into Gaza Strip
The International Court of Justice has ordered Israel to take measures including opening more land crossings to allow food supplies into the Gaza Strip.
Ukraine says Russian drones, missiles hit power plants
Power plants have been hit by overnight Russian missile and drone strikes, Ukraine's grid operator says after the nation asked allies for more air defences.
Israel kills dozens in air strikes across Gaza
As more Palestinians perish in Israeli aerial and ground attacks in Gaza, an increasing number are at risk of dying of starvation.