Israel troops killed in strike, tanks enter UN base
A Hezbollah drone attack on an Israeli military base has killed four soldiers, while Israeli tanks have entered a UN peacekeeping force's base in Lebanon.
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Australian peacekeepers safe as security reviewed
The Australian Defence Force constantly reviews the safety of its personnel in the Middle East after reports United Nations peacekeepers have been targeted.
Russia fires glide bombs at troops in Kursk region
Russia says it was targeting a concentration of Ukraine soldiers with a series of glide bombs targeting the Kursk border region.
Israeli tanks deepen push back into northern Gaza Strip
Palestinians say hundreds of people have been killed in a nine-day-old Israeli assault on northern Gaza as residents say they have nowhere to flee.
Coalition ‘extreme’ for being against US on ceasefire
The federal coalition has been criticised as being "extreme" for its stance against a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon, leaving it at odds with Australia's allies.
Israel eyes military, energy sites in Iran: US report
US officials believe Israel has narrowed down targets in Iran as it battles Iran-backed groups Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza amid fears of a wider war.
Officers raid Kyiv night spots in search of war dodgers
Ukrainian military recruitment officers have raided restaurants, bars and a concert hall in Kyiv to check men's military registration documents.
Russian army controls half of eastern Ukraine city
According to Russian media, Russian troops have launched major counterattacks in the Kursk region and are once again in control of some towns.
Two UN peacekeepers wounded as Israel strikes Lebanon
Israel says the two UN peacekeepers were caught in the crossfire as it engaged with Hezbollah militia.
Protesters defiant as more Aussies return from Lebanon
Protesters are ready to fight police again over a sign attacking Israel as more Australians evacuated out of Lebanon arrive home.
MSF suspends support to famine-stricken camp in Darfur
The situation in Sudan is not an emergency, it's "a nightmare", aid organisation Doctors Without Borders say.
At least 22 killed in Israeli strikes in central Beirut
Air strikes have killed at least 22 people and wounded dozens in a central Beirut as Israel's bloody conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon escalates.
Zelenskiy drums up war plan support in London, Paris
Volodymyr Zelenskiy presented his "victory plan" to Keir Starmer as pressure mounts on the UK to give Ukraine permission to use Storm Shadow missiles in Russia.
Zelenskiy brings ‘victory plan’ to UK and NATO leaders
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is in London for talks with the leaders of the UK and NTO as he seeks greater support for the fight against Russia.
‘Enough blood has been spilled’: concern over Gaza toll
A senior Australian minister has questioned whether Israel is complying with international law in its bombing of schools and hospitals in Gaza.
Zelenskiy eyes ending war in Ukraine by 2025
Ukraine's leader is rallying support for the country's war effort among south eastern European nations.
Hezbollah ‘Golan Heights’ member eliminated: Israel
Israel's military has reportedly hit targets in Syria and killed a member of Hezbollah's "Golan Terrorist Network" as it ramps up its war against the group.
Hungary’s PM says Ukraine cannot win on the battlefield
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban believes Ukraine's war effort is doomed while NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says it will face its toughest winter yet.
Blinken to discuss Myanmar at ASEAN talks
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to warn Southeast Asian leaders that premature elections in Myanmar could exacerbate violence.
Premier faces outcry after flagging limits on protests
Muslim faith leaders and the union movement have spoken against the idea of limiting recurring protests that stretch police resources floated by a premier.
PM maintains Lebanon ceasefire call as US backs Israel
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has stood by his call for a ceasefire in Lebanon after a senior US official expressed support for a limited Israeli incursion.
Hezbollah targets Israeli troops on Lebanese border
Israel says it's killed two successors to Hezbollah's slain leader as it ups its offensive in southern Lebanon, where the group claims it pushed troops back.
Rights concern as premier flags end to endless protests
The drain on police resources from pro-Palestine rallies has been declared unacceptable but rights defenders are warning against any attempt to curb protests.
Hezbollah has ‘moved beyond’ Israel’s painful blows
Israel has expanded its operations against Hezbollah in Lebanon, while the militant group's deputy vows it won't be the first to yield in the conflict.
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House divided: leaders spar over Israel-Gaza motion
As Australians continue to flee escalating violence in the Middle East, a potential moment of unity between the nation's leaders has been rejected.
Israel marks Oct 7 anniversary under shadow of war
Israelis are holding vigils and sombre ceremonies to mark a year since Hamas's October 7 attacks that sparked a war in Gaza and traumatised Israelis.
Vigils and rally mourn ‘year of death and destruction’
Hundreds of people have attended a rally at a Sydney mosque while others gathered at vigils across several cities to mourn lives lost in Gaza and Lebanon.
Russia targets Kyiv, Odesa in latest drone attack
Warehouses and cargo trucks have been damaged in Odesa during a drone attack, which kept much of Ukraine under air-raid alert for several hours.
Hezbollah strikes Israel on Gaza war anniversary
Hezbollah has fired rockets at the Israeli city of Haifa while Beirut has been hit with more strikes as mourners mark the October 7 attack and ensuing Gaza war.
‘Lucky’ Australians evade Israeli bombs to return home
Australians have touched down at home after fleeing Israel's escalating bombardment and invasion of Lebanon.
Iran summons Aust ambassador over ‘biased stance’
Australia's envoy to Iran has been summoned to explain protests against Iran's attacks in Israel.