Russia hits Ukrainian capital with missiles and drones
Russia has again bombarded Ukraine's capital of Kyiv with a "massive strike" of ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least nine people and wounding 33.
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Israeli strikes kill at least four people in Gaza
Israel says it was targeting a Hamas hideout when it struck central Gaza killing four people and destroying medical storage warehouses.
Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles, killing at least nine
Kyiv has been pummelled by another deadly Russian drone and missile attack, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pleads with allies for more anti-missile defences.
Trump weighing new strikes on Iran: White House
There were no US strikes on Iran overnight, but Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had struck another two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
US hails Gaza Strip deal as Hamas, Israel see hurdles
Hamas says it is ready to accept a "difficult and painful" agreement but it would require Israel implementing the first phase of a deal.
No agreement on Ukraine making Patriot missiles: Trump
US President Donald Trump has struck a cautious tone on the possible granting of licences to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles.
Hamas ties disarming to Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
Hamas will accept a disarmament deal announced by Donald Trump but says it depends on Israel withdrawing from the Gaza Strip and meeting other commitments.
US, Iran trade barrages as quick resolution hopes dim
The US and Iran have resumed hostilities, with fears the drawn-out war will spread further across the Middle East.
Trump announces agreement to disarm Hamas in Gaza
Donald Trump says a deal has been reached for the complete disarmament of Hamas, as an Israeli official says the proposed terms aren't satisfactory.
Russian missile appears to have come down in Poland: PM
NATO head Mark Rutte says he spoken with Polish officials after a flying object, suspected by the government to be a Russian missile, crashed near the border.
Preschool to uni: envoy wants anti-Semitism education
Targeted education from preschool to university is essential to change embedded hateful views, the envoy tasked with combating anti-Semitism says.
Russia strikes Ukraine from east to west, killing eight
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has pointed to a "critical shortage" of air defence missiles from allies after another massive Russian strike on swathes of Ukraine.
US unleashes ‘heavy wave’ of strikes against Iran
The US has launched a wave of attacks in retaliation for Iranian strikes that threaten to draw more Middle Eastern countries into the conflict.
Ukraine hits Russian refineries, hours after US talks
Ukrainian has continued its attacks on Russian oil facilities, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised his "good meeting" with Donald Trump in Washington.
Health watchdog rejects anti-Semitism definition fears
Practitioners are being assured by the health regulator they won't be censored under new guidelines based on a controversial definition of anti-Semitism.
‘Positive’: Netanyahu, Trump hold first talks since war
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held talks with US President Donald Trump, which the White House described as "positive and productive".
Iran rules out Omani proposal to manage Hormuz
Iran has rejected Oman's proposal to share control of the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing the plan as "unrealistic" as conflict over the key waterway intensifies.
Trump and Zelenskiy discuss Patriot deal at White House
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy have met at the White House.
Contentious hate speech laws face High Court challenge
Pro-Palestine protesters are taking a state's new hate speech laws to the High Court, arguing a ban on two slogans unlawfully criminalises political speech.
Jewish public servants fearful of ‘outing’ themselves
The public service at all levels of government has been called out at an anti-Semitism inquiry for lacking the ability to consider Jewish workers.
Trump says United States and Iran ‘having good talks’
The United States and Iran are "having good talks," US President Donald Trump says after a two-week campaign of air strikes against Iran was halted.
‘Too high’: RBA rates warning as inflation fears flare
The Reserve Bank governor says interest rates may need to go higher, as Australia's weak productivity problem locks households in for lower living standards.
‘Build resilience’: refinery touted but discount to end
A study will examine locations for what would be the first refinery to be built in Australia since the 1960s, as a cut to the fuel excise is set to end.
Russia ‘open’ to peace ideas as Zelenskiy visits UK
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited a UK naval base with Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Israel to allow international force into Gaza: official
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to head to Washington to hold talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House.
Iran says it still controls strait, not seeking talks
US President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran to allow more room for diplomacy, the United States ambassador to the United Nations says.
Kremlin won’t comment on US-Ukraine air ceasefire talks
A Kremlin spokesman says it is too early to comment on reports that the United States and Ukraine are discussing a potential truce regarding aerial attacks.
Russia and Ukraine report civilians killed in strikes
Authorities in the Russian-occupied part of the southern Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia say Ukrainian drone attacks have killed at least 12 people.
PM spruiks party unity despite stifled Israel debate
Anthony Albanese has praised the cohesiveness of Labor after the party's national conference, despite concern key debates were blocked from the floor.
Israel kills Hamas-led police official in Gaza: medics
Hamas says an Israeli attack has killed the chief of police in the north of the Gaza Strip, who Israel's military says was also in the group's military wing.
Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet
The United States has halted a streak of nightly strikes on Iran while Iranian forces have not launched attacks on any of its neighbours.