ADF member injured in blast on Israel-Lebanon border
A serving member of the Australian Defence Force has been injured in an explosion on the Israel-Lebanon border, the Defence Department has confirmed.
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Second food shipment for Gaza Strip leaves Cyprus port
A ship with food aid is heading towards the Gaza Strip after leaving Cyprus while Egypt, Jordan and France highlighted the importance of an immediate ceasefire.
Zelenskiy fires more aides in Ukraine reshuffle
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has pressed on with changes to officials close to him.
Australian, UN observers injured in Lebanon blast
Three United Nations observers - an Australian, Norwegian and Chilean - have been injured after a shell exploded near them in Lebanon's south.
Israel ‘hits militants’ at hospital, PM to have surgery
Israel's army says it has carried out an air strike against a command centre operated by Islamic Jihad in the courtyard of al-Aqsa hospital in the Gaza Strip.
Ukraine urges endurance, Russia targets infrastructure
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called on Ukrainians to defend themselves against Russian aggression after an attack by the Russian air force.
Syria’s Iran consulate leveled in possible Israel hit
A suspected Israeli air strike has leveled an Iranian consulate building in Damascus killing at least six people.
Israeli strikes on Rafah raise fears of ground assault
Health authorities in the Gaza Strip say Israeli air strikes have killed several people in Rafah and near Gaza City.
Australia calls on Israel to let humanitarian aid flow
A UN Security Council resolution for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and increased humanitarian aid into the besieged strip has been backed by Australia.
UN agencies press Israel to let food into north Gaza
The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency says Israel has told it that it will no longer approve its food convoys to the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
Zelenskiy replaces top Ukraine security official
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has dismissed the secretary of the National Security and Defence Council.
‘Dozens killed’ in Gaza attacks and hospitals besieged
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said there is a growing international consensus around telling Israel a ceasefire is needed in Gaza.
Fire at Russian power plant after Ukraine drone attack
Russian authorities are investigating the cause of a fire at the Novocherkassk power plant in Rostov.
US, Israel defence chiefs to meet as Gaza tensions rise
The Pentagon says Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin will meet with Israel's minister of defence over a planned ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Ten hurt as Russian missile debris hits Kyiv: officials
Ukrainian officials say debris from a Russian missile has damaged a three-storey building in the capital Kyiv and wounded at least 10 people.
Israeli troops raid Gaza’s Al-Shifa Hospital
Israeli forces have launched another raid on Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, accusing Hamas militants of using it as a base.
Israel hits Rafah from air as US urges ground rethink
The US wants Israel to reassess its promised ground assault on Hamas in Rafah as air strikes continue on the city, which is packed with sheltering Gazans.
Putin’s ‘buffer zone’ a sign of escalation: Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin's victory speech spoke about setting up a 'buffer zone' in Ukraine, a move Kyiv says would amount to escalation.
Netanyahu spurns Biden plea to call off Rafah assault
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made it "supremely clear" to US President Joe Biden that there is no way to defeat Hamas without storming Rafah.
Russia to evacuate 9000 children from targeted Belgorod
Areas of Belgorod have been battered in the fighting, with 16 killed and nearly 100 killed last week, prompting Russia to evacuate 9000 children.
Israel to attend truce talks, Gaza hunger crisis acute
Talks on a possible ceasefire in the Gaza Strip are expected to resume in Qatar, with the head of Israeli intelligence agency Mossad among the participants.
Putin tightens grip on Russia despite poll day protest
Vladimir Putin, who rose to power in 1999, is poised to win a new six-year term that could make him Russia's longest-serving leader in more than 200 years.
Ukrainian drones target Moscow, disrupt power: Russia
Moscow has accused Kyiv of election sabotage as Ukraine has carried out one of the most sweeping air operations on Russian territory since the war began.
Israel to press on with Rafah assault plan: Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dismissed international criticism and says he will keep on with the military campaign against Hamas in Gaza.
Russia says Ukrainian drone attacks disrupt electricity
Russian authorities say 17 Ukrainian drones have been destroyed over the southern Russian region of Krasnodar, four over Moscow and 14 in other regions.
Palestinian visa breakthrough after days of uncertainty
Palestinian groups are relieved after the Australian government reversed visa cancellations for people fleeing war in Gaza.
Australia resumes UN Gaza funding after security checks
Australia has reinstated funding to a Palestinian refugee agency providing aid in Gaza but the move has been slammed by groups representing Jewish communities.
Hamas proposes hostage exchange in Gaza ceasefire plan
Hamas has issued a ceasefire proposal to mediators which includes an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners.
Israel approves Rafah attack plan but truce hopes alive
Israel has authorised a plan to attack the city of Rafah on the southern edge of the shattered Palestinian enclave, as hopes of a truce remain.
West to use frozen Russian profits to arm Ukraine
In a show of solidarity, Germany, France and Poland have all agreed to purchase more weapons for Ukraine using frozen Russian profits.
Russians vote as Ukraine attacks city, strikes refinery
Two people have been killed in a missile strike in the Russian border region as Vladimir Putin says Ukraine is trying to disrupt the presidential election.