Trump’s Gaza plan rejected by allies and adversaries
President Donald Trump's proposal the United States own the rebuilding of Gaza while Palestinians settle elsewhere has caused shockwaves around the world.
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‘Australia is a racist country’ is impartial: ABC boss
An ABC boss has been asked why a radio host was removed for sharing a post on Gaza but high-profile news figures remained despite their polarising views.
US, Europe must attend talks to end war, Zelenskiy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for no let up in sanctions pressure on Russia, saying any respite would increase the risk of a second invasion.
Multiple casualties reported in West Bank shooting
Israeli troops have come under fire from a gunman in the occupied West Bank, amid a destructive Israeli military operation.
Trump, Netanyahu to hold pivotal talks on Middle East
Talks between Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump could mark the start of a new phase in Middle East policy.
Too early to discuss four-way Ukraine talks: Russia
Russian officials say it is too early to consider a Ukrainian plan for peace talks that would involve the United States, Ukraine, Russia and the European Union.
Anti-Israel ex-ABC host laments being press poster girl
An ABC radio host fired for panning Israel's actions in Gaza has discussed the emotional toll of being a poster girl for justice after she was publicly derided.
Ex-ABC host stands by anti-Israel ‘genocide’ posts
A radio presenter taken off air by the ABC has defended her anti-Israeli views, with a court told she received death threats after her "humiliating" sacking.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil, gas facilities
Ukraine has struck Russia with 70 drones, Moscow says, triggering fire at an oil refinery as Kyiv says it also targeted a gas processing plant.
Four hurt in Israeli strike on a car in the Gaza Strip
An Israeli aircraft has fired on what the military described as a "suspicious" vehicle moving towards the Gaza Strip's north.
Eggs thrown, more graffiti in new anti-Semitic attacks
Australia's iconic Bondi Beach has become the scene of the nation's latest anti-Semitic attack with eggs and verbal abuse hurled at young women.
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other over boarding school
Ukraine's Armed Forces says Russia launched an aerial bomb that struck a boarding school in a part of Russia's Kursk region, killing at least four.
Fighting stalls in DR Congo as troops push back rebels
A local official in the Democratic Republic of Congo says the military has regained some territory from M23 rebels.
RSF kill at least 54 at Sudan market: health ministry
Sudanese health authorities say the Rapid Support Forces have killed 54 people in an attack on an open market in Omdurman.
Three Israelis, 183 prisoners freed as border reopens
Three Israeli hostages have been exchanged for 183 Palestinian detainees as the Rafah border crossing reopened for the first time in almost nine months.
Three Israeli hostages released in latest Gaza exchange
Hamas has exchanged three Israeli hostages for 183 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in the latest stage of its ceasefire deal with Israel.
Eight dead in Russian air attacks across Ukraine: Kyiv
At least eight people have been killed as Moscow steps up its air attacks across Ukraine ahead of the third anniversary of the war.
Hamas names Israeli hostages to be freed on Saturday
Hamas has released the names of three male hostages set to be released on Saturday.
Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian refineries
An oil refinery in Russia's southern Volgograd region caught fire overnight after a Ukrainian drone attack.
Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner
Moscow might keep Australian war prisoner Oscar Jenkins for a future high-profile swap with Russians held in jail in the West, an expert says.
Israel pauses exchange after ‘chaotic’ handover
Israel has paused plans to release 110 Palestinian prisoners after chaotic scenes as three Israeli and five Thai hostages were handed over to the Red Cross.
M23 rebels advance southward towards Bukavu in DR Congo
Members of the M23 militia are reportedly advancing south in the Democratic Republic of Congo towards Bukavu after seizing control of Goma.
Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia
Australia is calling for the just treatment and release of Oscar Jenkins who Russia confirmed is being held as a prisoner of war after fighting for Ukraine.
Israel launches airstrikes on south Lebanon’s Nabatieh
Israel has attacked a major town in southern Lebanon, which described the move as "a violation of the ceasefire arrangement with Israel".
Ukrainian drones target Russian nuclear, oil facilities
Officials in several Russian regions have reported major Ukrainian drone strikes targeting energy infrastructure, including a nuclear power site.
DR Congo rebels take control of largest city’s airport
Protesters in the Democratic Republic of Congo have attacked the embassies of several countries in the capital Kinshasa amid clashes in the city of Goma.
World leaders listen to Auschwitz survivors 80 years on
Leaders attending Auschwitz on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp have heard Holocaust survivors warn of the dangers of intolerance.
Gaza residents stream home after hostage breakthrough
Gaza Strip residents have expressed joy at being allowed to return to their homes in the north of the region and expressed determination to rebuild their lives.
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter DR Congo’s Goma city
M23 rebels have entered the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the country's military clashing with Rwandan troops on the border.
Ukraine replaces commander, says Russian drones downed
Ukraine replacing is eastern front commander will strengthen the country's forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says following a Russian advance in the region.
Auschwitz survivors mark 80th anniversary of liberation
As far-right rhetoric gains ground across Europe, world leaders are joining survivors at the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz Nazi death camp liberation.