Three Israelis, 183 prisoners freed as border reopens
Three Israeli hostages have been exchanged for 183 Palestinian detainees as the Rafah border crossing reopened for the first time in almost nine months.
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RSF kill at least 54 at Sudan market: health ministry
Sudanese health authorities say the Rapid Support Forces have killed 54 people in an attack on an open market in Omdurman.
Fighting stalls in DR Congo as troops push back rebels
A local official in the Democratic Republic of Congo says the military has regained some territory from M23 rebels.
Ukraine, Russia accuse each other over boarding school
Ukraine's Armed Forces says Russia launched an aerial bomb that struck a boarding school in a part of Russia's Kursk region, killing at least four.
Eggs thrown, more graffiti in new anti-Semitic attacks
Australia's iconic Bondi Beach has become the scene of the nation's latest anti-Semitic attack with eggs and verbal abuse hurled at young women.
Four hurt in Israeli strike on a car in the Gaza Strip
An Israeli aircraft has fired on what the military described as a "suspicious" vehicle moving towards the Gaza Strip's north.
Ukrainian drones strike Russian oil, gas facilities
Ukraine has struck Russia with 70 drones, Moscow says, triggering fire at an oil refinery as Kyiv says it also targeted a gas processing plant.
Ex-ABC host stands by anti-Israel ‘genocide’ posts
A radio presenter taken off air by the ABC has defended her anti-Israeli views, with a court told she received death threats after her "humiliating" sacking.
Anti-Israel ex-ABC host laments being press poster girl
An ABC radio host fired for panning Israel's actions in Gaza has discussed the emotional toll of being a poster girl for justice after she was publicly derided.
Too early to discuss four-way Ukraine talks: Russia
Russian officials say it is too early to consider a Ukrainian plan for peace talks that would involve the United States, Ukraine, Russia and the European Union.
DR Congo rebels take control of largest city’s airport
Protesters in the Democratic Republic of Congo have attacked the embassies of several countries in the capital Kinshasa amid clashes in the city of Goma.
Ukrainian drones target Russian nuclear, oil facilities
Officials in several Russian regions have reported major Ukrainian drone strikes targeting energy infrastructure, including a nuclear power site.
Israel launches airstrikes on south Lebanon’s Nabatieh
Israel has attacked a major town in southern Lebanon, which described the move as "a violation of the ceasefire arrangement with Israel".
Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia
Australia is calling for the just treatment and release of Oscar Jenkins who Russia confirmed is being held as a prisoner of war after fighting for Ukraine.
M23 rebels advance southward towards Bukavu in DR Congo
Members of the M23 militia are reportedly advancing south in the Democratic Republic of Congo towards Bukavu after seizing control of Goma.
Israel pauses exchange after ‘chaotic’ handover
Israel has paused plans to release 110 Palestinian prisoners after chaotic scenes as three Israeli and five Thai hostages were handed over to the Red Cross.
Sudanese army claims major victory in Khartoum
Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has rejected the Sudanese army's claims it has advanced as "propaganda", as the two-year war continues.
Hamas release four Israeli hostages in second swap
Hamas has released four young female Israeli soldiers after more than 15 months in captivity.
Hamas release four Israeli hostages in second swap
Hamas has released four young female Israeli soldiers after more than 15 months in captivity.
Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners
Israeli authorities say they have released 200 Palestinian prisoners and detainees as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.
Zelenskiy hopes Europe, US will join peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for Europe and the United States to be involved in any peace talks to end the war with Russia.
Three dead as Israel misses Lebanon ceasefire deadline
Israeli forces have killed three people and put up roadblocks in south Lebanon as residents try to return, Lebanese officials say.
Gaza residents return home after hostage breakthrough
An agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza.
Lebanon-Israel truce extended to Feb 18: White House
The White House says an agreement between Israel and Lebanon will continue until mid-February, pushing back the deadline for Israeli forces to withdraw.
Renewed ‘never again’ call on Holocaust remembrance day
A Holocaust survivor has spoken of the horrific ordeal to highlight the importance of remembering where racism can lead as anti-Semitism spikes in Australia.
Russia says it has captured strategic town in Ukraine
Russia's defence ministry has claimed the first major victory of 2025 for its forces in Ukraine, saying a key town in the east has fallen.
Auschwitz survivors mark 80th anniversary of liberation
As far-right rhetoric gains ground across Europe, world leaders are joining survivors at the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz Nazi death camp liberation.
Ukraine replaces commander, says Russian drones downed
Ukraine replacing is eastern front commander will strengthen the country's forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says following a Russian advance in the region.
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter DR Congo’s Goma city
M23 rebels have entered the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the country's military clashing with Rwandan troops on the border.
Gaza residents stream home after hostage breakthrough
Gaza Strip residents have expressed joy at being allowed to return to their homes in the north of the region and expressed determination to rebuild their lives.
World leaders listen to Auschwitz survivors 80 years on
Leaders attending Auschwitz on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp have heard Holocaust survivors warn of the dangers of intolerance.