Dozens of people massacred in PNG tribal violence
PNG police say a highlands tribe, their allies and mercenaries were on their way to attack a neighbouring tribe when they were ambushed, with dozens killed.
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Dutton backs Israel as offensive looms in southern Gaza
Australia's opposition leader is backing Israel as it prepares for a ground offensive in southern Gaza despite warnings from leaders of a looming catastrophe.
Ukraine forced to abandon eastern bastion of Avdiivka
Ukraine's withdrawal from the eastern town of Avdiivka comes as Ukraine faces acute shortages of ammunition, with US military aid delayed for months.
Israel bombards Gaza, largest hospital under siege
Areas of southern Israel have been tense since Hamas attacked there on October 7, and the IDF has continued to pound the Gaza strip since.
France to send up to $5b in military aid to Ukraine
The aid package follows a similar pledge to Ukraine made by Germany on Friday.
Zelenskiy urges Ukraine allies to plug weapons shortage
Ukraine's lack of access to weapons is strengthening Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a security summit.
Ukraine withdraws from Avdiivka amid ammo shortage
The withdrawal opens up an opportunity for Russian troops to make a major advancement in the eastern region.
Israel makes arrests at Khan Younis hospital
Israeli forces have made arrests at a hospital in Khan Younis, which Hamas denies its militants use for cover.
Zelensky pushes for more US and European help
Ukraine's lack of access to weapons is strengthening Russian President Vladimir Putin, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told a security summit.
Russia claims Avdiivka, Ukraine troops dug in at plant
The fall of Avdiivka comes almost two years to the day since Russian President Vladimir Putin triggered a full-scale war by ordering the invasion of Ukraine.
Hezbollah strikes Israel in reprisal for deadly day
After Israeli strikes killed 10 in southern Lebanon, Hezbollah has retaliated firing rockets into northern Israel.
Putin pushes for children, says ethnic survival at risk
After suffering heavy casualties in the Ukraine war Russians must have at least two children if the nation is to survive, says President Vladimir Putin.
Airstrikes kill three, injure 13 in eastern Ukraine
A child and two adult civilians were killed in missile attacks on a town in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, officials say.
Ukraine says it destroyed Russian ship in the Black Sea
Ukraine's military says it has destroyed a Russian Navy landing ship off Crimea in the Black Sea.
Stalled truce talks dent hopes of Palestinians in Rafah
Israel has been warned an army offensive on Rafah would jeopardise the humanitarian situation there, after talks aimed at reaching a truce stalled.
Israel under pressure to have mercy on last Gaza refuge
Pressure mounting on Israel to halt their march on Rafah where more than a million Gazans are seeking refuge, to avoid "an unfathomable catastrophe".
Five killed in Ukrainian missile strike on Russia
Five people have died, including a child, and 18 people have been injured in a missile strike on the Russian city of Belgorod, the regional governor says.
Israel warned over Rafah as aid misinformation revealed
Australia is warning Israel against a ground invasion of a highly populated area in Gaza as officials revealed misinformation against a Palestinian aid agency.
Hezbollah says Israel will ‘pay price’ after deadly day
Hezbollah has vowed revenge for the killing of 10 civilians, including five children, in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon.
Ukraine, France to sign bilateral security agreement
French President Emmanuel Macron is set to sign a bilateral security agreement with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris.
Gaza truce talks end inconclusively as Rafah braces
Two officials say Israel and Hamas are making progress toward a deal that aims to bring about a cease-fire and free hostages held in the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
Ukraine chiefs inform Western generals of Kyiv’s plans
Ukraine's defence minister and armed forces commander have met with NATO to discuss their need for more electronic warfare equipment to combat Russian drones.
Gazans fearing Rafah assault look to Cairo for hope
Negotiators are meeting in Egypt to seek a truce between Israel and Hamas as over a million Gazans crammed into Rafah await Israel's feared ground offensive.
Israel prepares assault on Rafah amid ‘bloodbath’ fears
Israel's military is coming up with a plan to evacuate the southern Gaza city of Rafah but aid agencies warn a ground attack could lead to mass civilian deaths.
New Ukraine army chief outlines plan of attack
Ukraine's new army chief says his immediate goals include improving the rotation of troops out of the front lines and harnessing the power of new technology
Indian Ocean security threats on par with Pacific: Wong
Vast waters to Australia's west present security, climate and conflict threats as serious as those facing the Pacific, the foreign minister told a conference.
Gazans brace for Rafah assault after 44 more killed
Israel has confirmed plans to attack Rafah, where 44 people died in air strikes overnight, leaving Gazans wondering where else they can be evacuated to.
Drone attacks target Kyiv, southern Ukraine
Ukraine's Air Force says its defence systems destroyed 40 out of 45 Russia-launched Shahed attack drones overnight over Kyiv and southern Ukraine.
Russian forces using Starlink in Ukraine, Kyiv says
Kyiv says Russia is using Starlink technology in occupied areas of Donetsk in eastern Ukraine.
Biden, European leaders criticise Trump’s NATO comments
European leaders have reacted to Donald Trump's comments over a hypothetical Russian invasion of NATO allies not spending enough on defence.
Israeli strikes kill 67 as two hostages freed in Rafah
Israeli forces have rescued two hostages in Rafah under the cover of air strikes that officials say killed 67 Palestinians in the southern Gaza city.