Pro-Palestine protesters shut down major intersection
Activists brought Melbourne to a halt by recreating the wreckage of a bomb site while hundreds more in Sydney called on the government to sanction Israel.
unrest, conflicts and war
Peace summit is best way to end Ukraine war: Zelenskiy
Ukraine's president says 106 countries and organisations have signed on for a peace summit in Switzerland, as he addressed an Asian security summit.
China to skip Ukraine summit, rivals swap prisoners
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged prisoners for the first time in months ahead of a summit on the conflict in Switzerland that China and Russia will not attend.
Hamas responds positively to Biden ceasefire proposal
Hamas has released a statement reacting positively to Joe Biden's ceasefire proposal, saying it is ready to engage "positively and in a constructive manner".
Attacks on US Consulate and MP’s offices condemned
Attacks by activists on the US Consulate in Melbourne and the offices of Labor politicians have been condemned by political leaders and the targeted MPs.
Ukraine can use US, German weapons over Kharkiv border
In a major shift, Germany joins the US in allowing Ukraine to use its supplied weapons to strike back over the border following Russia's onslaught in Kharkiv.
Israeli says combat in part of north Gaza is over
Combat operations have ended in a part of Gaza's north after days of intense fighting, Israel says, as its tanks continue pressing into Rafah in the south.
Blinken says US arms stabilising Ukraine’s front line
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that US weapons are stabilising Ukraine's front and Washington will "adapt and adjust" its support.
Israeli forces seize entire Gaza border with Egypt
The border between Gaza and Egypt has come under the control of Israel, a military spokesman says as its deadly raids continue on the southern city of Rafah.
Visa appeal tribunal told to go harder on criminals
An independent tribunal will be given a new direction after an initial order to consider someone's ties to Australia allowed a rapist to remain in the country.
Israel sends tanks into Rafah amid Gaza-wide offensive
Israel has again sent tanks into Rafah, a day after the US said it didn't believe a major ground offensive was under way in the flashpoint Gazan city.
Union members and MPs join university Palestine protest
University students have been joined by union members and local MPs at a rally in support of Palestine, after packing up and moving their encampment.
Wong calls out ‘unacceptable human suffering’ in Rafah
The Australian government has been urged to take a stronger stance against Israel after 45 people were killed in an airstrike that lit a blaze at a tent camp.
Pro-Palestine protesters move on in ‘good faith’ act
Pro-Palestine protesters camped at the Australian National University have moved their camp ahead of a looming police deadline.
Police issue ultimatum to student Gaza protest
Police could soon arrest student protesters at the Australian National University after the group refused orders to dismantle their pro-Palestine encampment.
Bipartisan backing for tougher hate-speech penalties
The coalition has indicated it would back a proposal to strengthen hate-speech laws following a rise in anti-Semitic incidents.
Israeli attack on Rafah camp draws global condemnation
European leaders have slammed Israel for an air strike on a tent camp in the Gaza city of Rafah and demanded its forces abide by a World Court ruling.
France to lift state of emergency in New Caledonia
The state of emergency in New Caledonia had been imposed by Paris for at least 12 days to boost police powers, but will now be lifted.
Israeli airstrike on Rafah kills 22 at displaced camp
Palestinian medics say 22 people have been killed in an Israeli airstrike on the southern Gaza city of Rafah that hit tents for displaced people
New Caledonia airport won’t reopen for at least a week
French President Emmanuel Macron has hit pause on electoral reforms that triggered deadly riots in New Caledonia but the island's airport remains closed.
Fourteen dead in Russian attack on Ukraine’s Kharkiv
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has denounced a strike in Kharkiv that killed at least 14 people as "yet another example of Russian madness".
Russian attacks in Kharkiv kill six and injure dozens
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has denounced a deadly strike in Kharkiv as "yet another example of Russian madness".
Israel continues Gaza strikes despite UN court ruling
Israel have maintained their incursion into Rafah in Gaza despite the World Court ordering them to desist, fighting also continues in the north of the Strip.
Kanak leader calls to ‘maintain resistance’ to France
New Caledonian pro-independence leader Christian Tein has called upon supporters to "remain mobilized" against Paris but to refrain from violence.
Ukraine gain control in Kharkiv border areas: Zelenskiy
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukrainian forces have taken "combat control" of border areas Russian troops entered this month, contradicting Russian claims.
Students pack up after university disclosure commitment
A shift in stance by two Australian universities over publicly disclosing ties with weapons companies has led to pro-Palestine student encampments packing up.
World Court orders Israel to halt assault on Rafah
The top United Nations court has ordered Israel to halt its offensive in Rafah and open the crossing to Egypt in southern Gaza city.
Ukraine says Russian strikes on Kharkiv kill seven
At least seven people have been killed in a Russian missile attack on a printing house in Kharkiv, Ukrainian local officials say.
‘We were fish in a barrel’: Australian man shot by ISIS
An Australian tourist shot in Afghanistan thought he would die after an ISIS gunman shot him in a targeted attack on his travelling group.
Man shot dead by police in New Caledonia: report
A man has been shot dead by police in New Caledonia hours after French President Emmanuel Macron visited the riot-hit Pacific island.
Dozens of Palestinians killed as Israel bombards Gaza
Simultaneous Israeli aerial and ground bombardments across the Gaza Strip have caused a new exodus of hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fleeing their homes.