Russia attacks kill 26, Zelenskiy seeks support at NATO
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are expected to hold talks during the NATO summit in the Netherlands.
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More Gaza bloodshed after Israel makes truce with Iran
Israeli strikes have killed dozens more people in Gaza as its ceasefire with Iran raised hopes among Palestinians of an end to the 20-month war in the enclave.
Weaponisation of food in Gaza is a war crime, UN says
The UN's rights office has issued its harshest words yet on aid delivery in Gaza, warning that any "weaponisation" of food for civilians in Gaza is a war crime.
Leaders at historic NATO summit with unity on the line
NATO members are set to support a goal of spending five per cent of their GDP on their security as they gather amid wars in the Ukraine and the Middle East.
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Servos urged not to price gouge after oil price hike
The consumer watchdog is being urged to make sure motorists aren't ripped off at the bowser after Middle East strikes led to a surge in fuel costs.
Trump rebukes Israel for post-ceasefire strikes on Iran
US President Donald Trump insists the Israel-Iran ceasefire is "in effect" after briefly faltering, and he's scolded Israel in particular for launching strikes.
Israel reports deadly barrage after Trump’s ceasefire
Israel's military reports at least three people have been killed in missile barrages from Iran.
Syrian president condemns ‘despicable’ church attack
A deadly attack on a church in Damascus has been condemned by Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa as targeting innocent worshippers.
Zelenskiy visits UK, Ukraine minister faces graft probe
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited the United Kingdom as authorities in Kyiv probed a deputy prime minister over alleged embezzlement.
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Orderly, coherent or flat-footed: PM rejects criticism
Anthony Albanese has dismissed suggestions he was "flat-footed" after US bombing raids on Iran, as he called for a ceasefire to hold between Iran and Israel.
US says Iran gave notice before attack on base in Qatar
Iran gave the United States notice before its military strikes on a US air base in Qatar in a bid to minimise casualties, US President Donald Trump says.
Russian attacks on Kyiv kill seven, injure dozens
Ukraine says the "Russian style" of targeting civilians has not changed, after an overnight attack killed seven and injured dozens more.
Twenty killed in suicide bombing at Damascus church
The death toll from a suicide bombing inside a Damascus church has risen to 20.
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PM breaks silence to back US military strikes on Iran
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed the US in its attack on three Iranian nuclear sites, while again calling for "dialogue and diplomacy" not war.
Israel hits Evin jail, strikes on Tehran ‘biggest yet’
A day after the US "obliterates" Iran's nuclear sites, Israel reignited its air strikes with what it calls the most intense bombing of Tehran yet.
Australia urges de-escalation as US strikes Iran
The US president's decision to enter the conflict in the Middle East has sparked calls for de-escalation from Australian politicians.
Two killed in Russian attacks on east, north Ukraine
Russia's military says its forces have captured another Ukrainian village as its slow, deadly advance through the Donetsk region continues.
Damage seen at Iranian nuclear site after US strikes
Satellite images are showing damage to the entryways to Iran's underground nuclear site at Fordo after US airstrikes targeted the facility.
No breakthrough in European talks with Iranian diplomat
Talks between Iran's foreign minister and senior European diplomats failed to reach an agreement on Iran's nuclear program, but further discussions may be held.
Zelensky says ‘Ayatollah Putin’ wants to wage war
Ukraine says Vladimir Putin's claim the whole of the country is "ours" is evidence of Russia's disdain for US peace efforts.
Israel hits Iranian nuclear facility as war grinds on
Israel has killed another three senior commanders and struck a nuclear research facility in Iran as diplomatic efforts to end the countries' conflict stall.
Friends united by concern for family in Iran and Israel
Saina Salemi and her colleague Oscar are bound by fear for their respective families in Iran and Israel as efforts continue to repatriate stranded Australians.
Israeli strikes kill 44 in Gaza, UN warns of drought
Hamas says Israel is using hunger as a weapon in Gaza, accusing Israel of systematically targeting Palestinians seeking food aid across the enclave.
Russian drones slam into two Ukrainian cities
Ukraine's president has condemned Russia's latest deadly drone attacks on Ukrainian cities that left at least one person dead and dozens more injured.
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Trump meeting on backburner with PM to skip summit
Anthony Albanese will resist making a last-minute dash to the NATO summit which could have provided a fresh chance to finally meet with Donald Trump.
Gaza war pushes violence against children to new levels
A UN report says violence against children in global conflicts reached "unprecedented levels" last year, with the highest number of violations in Gaza.
Zelenskiy calls for more pressure on Russia
As Russia continues its barrage of strikes on Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is urging greater international pressure on Moscow.
Australia deploys military to help Middle East evacuees
Australian military forces are being set up to support evacuations from Israel and Iran, after US President Donald Trump gave Iran an ultimatum.
Diplomatic push takes shape a week into Israel-Iran war
Israel and Iran continue to exchange blows after a week of fighting as President Donald Trump weighs US involvement and new diplomatic efforts come together.
Israel threatens Iran’s top leader after hospital hit
Iran's supreme leader "absolutely should not continue to exist", Israel's defence minister has vowed, after an Iranian missile barrage struck a major hospital.
Australians flee Israel borders as evacuations ramp up
Australians making their way out of Israel under the peril of Iranian missile strikes face long delays as others vow to remain, despite the danger.