Ukraine strikes deep into Russia, miles from front line
Ukraine has hit a 1000km deep into Russian territory, a day after their hit on Russia's Kursk region killed six people, including a child.
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Russian missile strike on Kyiv damages embassies
Six embassies including Argentina and Portugal's have been damaged in Russian missile strikes on Kyiv.
Israel bombards Gaza as ceasefire talks intensify
Mediators have managed to narrow some gaps on previous sticking points in a possible ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, but differences remain.
Russia has no preconditions for Ukraine talks: Putin
Russia has no conditions for starting talks with Ukrainian authorities to end the war, President Vladimir Putin says
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy urges EU-US unity to stop Putin
President Volodymyr Zelensky is pleading for the joint help of the EU and the US to fight Russia amid fears Donald Trump could withdraw support for Ukraine.
France to host Syria summit, cautious on sanctions end
French Foreign Minister Jan-Noel Barrot says the new rulers of Syria will be judged "by their actions and over time" ahead of a summit on Syria in France.
Gaza truce efforts intensify, Israeli strike kills 20
Israeli authorities have called on residents of al-Bureij camp in the centre of the Gaza Strip to leave, saying militants had fired rockets from the area.
Israeli troops to stay in buffer zone inside Syria
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will stay in a buffer zone on the Syrian border until another arrangement is found "that ensures Israel's security".
Brussels summit may discuss foreign troops: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says an international meeting in Belgium could discuss the deployment of foreign soldiers in Ukraine.
Gaza ceasefire bid intensifies, Israeli strikes kill 16
A Gaza Strip ceasefire deal involving Hamas and Israel could be signed within days, sources say amid talks in the Middle East.
Israeli strikes kill 14 Palestinians in Gaza: medics
An Israeli air strike on a house in a suburb of Gaza City has killed 10 people and destroyed the building and damaged nearby houses, medics say.
Australian destroyers to join UK show of force
Two Australian navy destroyers will take part in exercises with a British carrier strike group that will be deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2025.
Assad gives account of last hours before leaving Syria
Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad says in a statement attributed to him that he did not plan to leave the country but Russian forces transported him.
Russia volunteers turn the tide of Ukraine war: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin says about 430,000 men signed up voluntarily to the army this year, resulting in "a turning point" on the frontline in Ukraine.
‘Ukrainian’ drone attack targets Chechnya in Russia
Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov says three Ukrainian drones have attacked the Russian city of Grozny.
Christians attend services, schools reopen in Syria
Christians have attend church services in Syria in a test of the country's new Islamist rulers' promise to protect minorities.
Israel carries out air, ground attacks in Gaza Strip
Israeli air and ground attacks in the northern part of the Gaza Strip have left dozens of militants dead while others have been captured, the army says.
Russia deploying more North Korean troops: Zelenskiy
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia is deploying more North Korean troops to repel the Kursk incursion.
Israeli troops kill 20 in strikes on Gaza, medics say
At least 20 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza as a school sheltering displaced Palestinians is attacked, medics say.
Syrian schools reopen after upheaval that ousted Assad
Foreign powers and neighbours are weighing their stance on Syria's new rulers as schools reopen for the first time since President Bashar al-Assad's overthrow.
South Korea impeaches president over martial law order
The president of South Korea has been impeached by the nation's lawmakers over his short-lived declaration of martial law that sparked a constitutional crisis.
Gazans mourn Palestinians killed in post office attack
Months of efforts by mediators Egypt and Qatar, backed by the US, have failed to conclude a deal between the two warring sides in the Mideast conflict.
Thousands celebrate in Damascus after Friday prayers
Thousands of Syrians have gathered at a square in the capital Damascus to celebrate after the first Friday prayers following Bashar al-Assad's ouster.
Strikes retaliation for Ukraine hits on Russia: Kremlin
Russian officials say a major attack on Ukrainian fuel and energy infrastructure is a retaliation for Ukraine's use of foreign missiles against Russia.
Russia ‘terrorising millions’ with major aerial attack
Ukraine's president describes a massive Russian aerial attack as "terrorising millions of people" while renewing his pleas for unity against Vladimir Putin.
Syrian chemical weapons use must be examined: watchdog
The US said the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime offers the perfect opportunity to rid Syria of chemical weapons once and for all.
Israel kills at least 66 Palestinians in Gaza: medics
Israeli attacks kill dozens of Palestinians, including children, across the Gaza Strip, medical sources say.
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Australia’s Gaza ceasefire support splits community
Humanitarian organisations and Palestinian Australians have welcomed Australia's support for a ceasefire in Gaza but the Jewish community has raised concerns.
UN General Assembly demands immediate Gaza ceasefire
The UN General Assembly has approved resolutions demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and backing the UN relief agency for Palestinian refugees.
Syrian rebel chief vows to dissolve Assad regime forces
The leader of Syria's rebel forces that overthrew Bashar al-Assad pledges to close the former regime's notorious prisons.
Israeli air strikes kill 38 across Gaza Strip: medics
Israel says it has killed two senior Hamas commanders in air strikes while medics in the Gaza Strip say the attacks have left at least 38 people dead.