‘Tentative deal’ for Gaza hostages: Washington Post
A deal's been reached for the release of hostages from Gaza over a five day truce, according to a Washington Post report being contradicted by the White House.
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Heavy fighting in north Gaza after hostage deal denied
Hamas is fighting an Israeli advance into Gaza's biggest refugee camp, witnesses say, as Israel and the US deny reports of a deal to free hostages held in Gaza.
Calls for justice from thousands at pro-Palestine rally
Thousands have marched in a pro-Palestine rally in Melbourne's city centre after hearing from the father of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.
Ukraine troops gain footholds along key river
Ukraine's military says its troops are working to push back Russian forces positioned on the east bank of the Dnipro River that divides the Kherson region.
Israeli tanks ‘near hospital’ in embattled north Gaza
A hospital has reportedly been hit by Israeli artillery fire as fighting rages on across the Gaza Strip amid indications of an impending pause in hostilities.
Dozens killed in attacks in a disputed region of Africa
A gunman attacked two villages in the oil-rich Abyei region of Africa, hotly contested between Sudan and South Sudan, killing at least 32 people.
Ukrainian teen returned after being taken to Russia
"I believed I would be in Ukraine, but not on this day," teenager Bohdan Yermokhin has said after being returned from Russia.
More Australians flee Gaza as ceasefire calls mount
A big group of Australians has escaped war-torn Gaza as the conflict continues between Israel and Hamas.
Stop making trouble over warship, China tells Australia
The prime minister is resisting opposition pressure to reveal if he raised an incident with a Chinese warship when he spoke to Xi Jinping on the weekend.
Ukraine sacks cyber defence officials amid graft probe
Ukraine's government says it has sacked two senior cyber defence officials as prosecutors investigate alleged embezzlement in the department.
Hamas chief says close to truce agreement with Israel
After days of talk of an imminent deal, a Hamas chief says the Palestinian militant group and Israel are near an agreement to release hostages held in Gaza.
Aid to Gaza halted again, UN says starvation near
The UN warns that Gaza civilians face the "immediate possibility of starvation" as aid deliveries are suspended again while Israel continues its war with Hamas.
Ukraine seizes initiative in the Black Sea: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says his country's forces have seized the initiative from Russia in the Black Sea.
Ukraine army ‘sets up several bridgeheads’ on Dnipro
Ukraine's army says it has established several bridgeheads on the eastern side of the River Dnipro in the country's south.
Israel renews warning for Gazans to flee southern city
Dozens of Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli air strike in Khan Younis as Israel calls for civilians to relocate from the southern Gaza city.
Human rights groups respond to whistleblower’s pleas
Human rights advocates are calling on the attorney-general to intervene and stop a whistleblower who exposed allegations of war crimes from going to jail.
US, partners condemn growing violence in Sudan’s Darfur
The US, Britain and Norway have called for an end to violence and human rights abuses including attacks on civilians in Sudan's western Darfur region.
Tentative Gaza agreement to free some hostages: report
Israel, the US and Hamas have reached a tentative deal to free some hostages in Gaza and pause fighting, the Washington Post reports.
‘Unlikely prisoner’ tells remarkable story of survival
Australian economist Sean Turnell became an unlikely prisoner when convicted of being a spy by the Myanmar military but optimism kept hopes of freedom alive.
Israel orders residents from southern Gaza towns
Israeli forces have dropped leaflets warning Palestinians to flee parts of southern Gaza, signalling a possible expansion of their offensive against Hamas.
Russia concedes Ukraine troops crossed Dnipro River
A governor of a part of the Kherson region controlled by Russia says Ukrainian forces have managed to cross the River Dnipro.
Israeli soldiers kill Hamas fighters in hospital raid
Israel's military says it has killed several Hamas fighters as it begins a raid on Gaza's Al Shifa hospital where thousands of civilians are sheltering.
Ukrainian troops ‘have secured foothold in the south’
A Ukrainian official says the country's counteroffensive is developing, with its forces securing a foothold on the east bank of the Dnipro River.
PM accuses Dutton of weaponising anti-Semitism
Anthony Albanese has hit back at opposition criticism of the government response to the conflict in the Middle East, urging greater social cohesion.
Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East
As the prime minister outlined to caucus his approach to the Middle East conflict, a poll has found 36 per cent of Australians believe the country is less safe.
Israeli forces advance to gates of main Gaza hospital
Israel says it's supplying incubators for a possible baby transfer from Gaza's largest hospital, where patients and newborns are stranded amid heavy fighting.
Ukraine says Russians intensify Avdiivka bombardment
Ukraine's military says Russia has stepped up its bombardment of an Eastern town, as Ukraine presses in the south.
Burger shop blaze clash prompts extra police presence
Extra police will be on the streets after pro-Palestine and pro-Israel groups faced off in Melbourne following a suspicious fire at a burger shop.
‘When will it end?’: urgent calls for ceasefire grow
Imam Kamran Tahir believes a ceasefire is the only way to end the violence in the Middle East, a view increasingly shared by the broader community.
Silent reflection for the fallen on Remembrance Day
Australia has paused to remember those who have served the nation in wartime, with Remembrance Day services taking place across the country.
US voices concern as Gaza death toll tops 11,000
"Far too many Palestinians have been killed," the US chief diplomat says, as Gaza officials claim Israel's bombardment has resulted in over 11,000 deaths.