Sudan army takes over strategic city amid celebrations
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have withdrawn from the strategic Sudanese city of Wad Madani, sparking celebrations among locals.
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‘Plain nasty’: PM, Dutton’s tense anti-Semitism clash
The leaders of Australia's two major parties have again clashed over increasing anti-Semitic attacks as counter-terror police investigate more incidents.
Zelenskiy ready to exchange North Korean soldiers
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's ready to exchange North Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia.
Israeli, Hamas delegations receive ‘draft peace deal’
Qatar has given Israel and Hamas a final draft of a Gaza truce deal after a midnight talks "breakthrough", an official says.
Ukraine says it captured two North Korean troops
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine's forces have captured two North Korean soldiers fighting alongside Russian troops in Russia's Kursk border region.
Second Sydney synagogue vandalised with swastikas
Another Sydney synagogue has been targeted by "hate-filled" vandals who spray-painted swastikas across its front wall overnight.
Gaza war death toll could be 40 per cent higher: study
A multinational report has shown the death toll in Gaza may have been significantly underestimated.
US, Arab mediators ‘make progress’ in Gaza peace talks
Palestinian sources say negotiations aiming to reach an accord between Israel and Hamas in Qatar have made progress.
Israeli troops recover body of a Gaza Strip hostage
The Israeli military says it has recovered another body of a hostage in the Gaza Strip as fighting continues in the Palestinian enclave.
Ukraine hits Russia oil depot, Russia attack ‘kills 13’
A Russian attack on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia has killed 13 people, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says, after a Ukrainian drone strike in Russia.
Ukraine attack on oil depot serving Russian air base
Ukraine has struck an oil facility in a mass drone attack that supplies Russian nuclear bomber planes.
Israel airstrikes kill five, hostage families desperate
As Israel continues deadly airstrikes in Gaza, the families of hostages are pleading for a ceasefire and dread the impact of another winter.
US urges push to get Gaza truce deal over ‘finish line’
US officials are urging Israel and Hamas to agree on a deal for a truce in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages within the next two weeks.
Fighting rages in Russia, Kremlin claims Ukraine gains
Russian forces say they have captured the stronghold of Kurakhove in eastern Ukraine as officials in Kyiv push a new offensive inside Russia's Kursk region.
Hamas and Israel wrangle over talks amid Gaza strikes
A renewed push is under way to reach a ceasefire in the 15-month war between Israel and Hamas, and return Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza.
Syria to hike public sector pay by 400 per cent
Syria's caretaker government is set to hike public sector wages by 400 per cent in a bid to boost efficiency and accountability.
Kyiv security guarantees depend on US: Zelenskiy
Ukrainians are counting on US President-elect Donald Trump to force Russia to end its war after he takes office, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Russian attack hurts three in Sumy region: Ukraine
Ukraine's military has accused Russian forces of shelling a residential building in the Sumy region, leaving two children and an adult injured.
Deadly Israeli strikes on Gaza as ceasefire talks begin
Mediators have started new ceasefire talks in Qatar as medics say two strikes on Gaza City have killed at least 17 Palestinians.
Two killed on either side of Ukraine-Russia border
Ukrainian and Russian authorities have reported two deaths from attacks on both sides of the border.
Israeli strikes push up Gaza death toll amid truce push
Israeli delegates have been dispatched to resume talks in Qatar brokered by mediators as Israel's army carried out air strikes across the Gaza Strip.
Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza as talks set to resume
Israeli air strikes have killed at least 30 people in central Gaza, while air sirens sounded in Israel and negotiators were to resume stalled ceasefire talks.
Trump can be decisive in helping stop Putin: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he hopes US President-elect Donald Trump can quickly establish contact with Russia.
Israeli strikes kill 67, Gaza head of police: medics
An Israeli military strike near Khan Younis targeting officials in the Gaza Strip's police department has killed 11 people, Hamas says.
Israeli air strike kills at least 10 in Gaza: medics
Medics say 10 people have been killed in Israeli military strikes on the Gaza encampment of Khan Younis.
Russian drone strike on Kyiv kills two: local officials
Ukrainian officials say two people have been killed in a Russian drone strike on the capital Kyiv that also damaged buildings.
At least 17 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: reports
The Israeli military has blown up residential blocks in Beit Lahiya and Jabalia as tanks shell parts of Gaza City and a refugee camp, Palestinian media reports.
Ukraine says it hit Russian oil depot in western region
The Ukrainian army has announced it struck an oil depot in Russia's Smolensk region that it says was used for military purposes.
Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers
Declassified cabinet papers show government officials raised the prospect of the prime minister ordering to shoot down commercial aircraft in a suicide attack.
Israel gives Houthis ‘final warning’ to stop attacks
Israel has made thunderous comments at the UN on the risk to Houthi militants if they continue missile attacks, warning Israel can hit any target in the region.
Biden pledges billions to Ukraine in final weeks
Weeks before he is due to step down as US president, Joe Biden has pushed through close to $A10 billion of military and budget aid to Ukraine.