Israeli minister’s holy site visit threatens Gaza talks
Ultranationalist Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited a contested Jerusalem holy site, which could disrupt talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.
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Russia and Ukraine exchange 190 prisoners of war
Ukraine and Russia have swapped a total of 190 prisoners of war, with 95 being released by each side, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Russia, Ukraine expected to exchange prisoners of war
Russia and Ukraine are expected to release more prisoners of war, exchanging 90 detainees in an agreement brokered by the UAE.
Israel pounds central Gaza, sends tanks north of Rafah
Israeli strikes have killed at least nine people in central Gaza and tanks launched a raid in the south, while negotiations to end the war appear to be on hold.
Kenyan police break up demos urging president to resign
Protesters have taken to the streets in several Kenyan cities to demand the resignation of the country's president.
Israeli drone strike kills Syrian businessman
An Israeli drone strike near the Lebanon-Syria border has killed a Syrian businessman with close ties to President Bashar Assad.
Zelenskiy seeks another Ukraine summit in November
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is calling for a second international summit in November to advance his blueprint for peace.
Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 50
Israel's military has struck dozens of sites across Gaza, with Palestinian officials saying at least 50 people were killed in central and southern areas.
Israeli air strike on UN school in Gaza kills 13
At least 13 people were killed and more than 70 were injured in an Israeli air strike on a United Nations-run school in a refugee camp in the Gaza Strip.
Ninety dead in Israeli strike targeting Hamas army head
Israel says it has targeted Hamas' shadowy military commander in a massive strike in southern Gaza that local health officials say killed at least 90 people
Dozens die in Israeli strike targeting Hamas army chief
The head of Hamas' military wing has been targeted in a massive Israeli strike that Gaza's health ministry says killed over 70 people and injured hundreds more.
Biden campaign draws energy from Detroit rally
Joe Biden has moved to shift US political critique back to the record and intentions of his presidential rival Donald Trump.
Dozens of bodies found in Gaza after Israeli assault
Civil defence workers in Gaza have been digging bodies out of collapsed buildings after an Israeli bombardment
Six killed, 13 hurt in Russian attacks on Donetsk
Russia continues to deny it is targeting civilians, despite its latest aerial attacks in the Donetsk claiming six lives and injuring 13 more.
Russia mocks Biden’s verbal slip over Putin’s name
US President Joe Biden's embarrassing gaffe where he introduced Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as "President Putin" has sparked derision from Moscow.
Dozens of bodies found as Israel scales back in Gaza
Residents of Gaza City are still being advised not to return to their homes, even though Israeli tanks have started to withdraw.
Israeli forces pull back after Gaza City offensive
Dozens of bodies and destroyed homes remain after the Israeli military withdrew from parts of Gaza City after a fierce, week-long offensive against militants.
Ukraine urges NATO to lift curbs on targeting Russia
Ukraine's top presidential aide has called for an end to restrictions imposed on the use of allied-supplied weapons against targets deep inside Russia.
Australia munitions aid ‘won’t be the last’ for Ukraine
Air defence and other munitions won't be the last support Australia pledges to Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression, the government says.
ALP condemns Gaza school bombing amid community outrage
Federal cabinet minister Jason Clare has condemned the bombing of schools in Gaza, as Australian Muslims continue to warn they feel disenfranchised by Labor.
Bodies trapped in Gaza City as mediators push for truce
Israel's new assault on Gaza City has left residents trapped and bodies lying in the streets, with Hamas warning the offensive could derail peace talks.
Zelenskiy hopes allies will give Ukraine more F-16s
The transfer of fighter jets from the Netherlands and Denmark to Ukraine is ongoing, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.
Israel presses Gaza assault hours after deadly strike
Israel has continued an offensive across the Gaza Strip that's included an air strike on a camp that Palestinian officials say killed dozens of people
Israeli strike hits tents of displaced families: Hamas
Hamas representatives say 29 people have been killed in an Israeli strike that hit tents housing displaced families in the town of Abassan east of Khan Younis.
Ukraine will stop Putin, forceful Biden tells NATO
The leaders of members of NATO are visiting the United States as President Joe Biden hosts a summit of the military alliance.
Russia chairs UN meeting on hospital strike in Ukraine
Members of the United Nations Security Council members have decried a missile attack on a children's hospital in Ukraine in a meeting chaired by Russia.
Ukraine mourns dozens killed in Russian air attack
A deadly strike on a Ukrainian children's hospital was likely a direct hit from a Russian missile, the UN says, as the country mourns and donations pour in.
Israel steps up offensive in Gaza amid ceasefire bid
Israeli forces are pushing deeper into Gaza City in pursuit of militants despite Hamas' warnings the offensive could derail ceasefire negotiations.
Australia urged to use frozen Russian funds on hospital
Australia's Ukrainian diaspora has condemned a deadly attack on a children's hospital as the nation's ambassador calls for aid and action against Russia.
Embattled Biden greets NATO allies at summit in US
The leaders of members of NATO are visiting the United States as President Joe Biden hosts a summit of the military alliance.
‘Get on with each other’: envoy targets anti-Semitism
Businesswoman Jillian Segal has been appointed as a special envoy to combat anti-Semitism, with a similar role for for Islamophobia soon to follow.