Russia says it has downed at least 105 Ukrainian drones
Russia's defence ministry says at least 105 drones were shot down over Russian regions between midnight and the early morning overnight.
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‘No moral equivalence’ over Russia prisoner swap talk
A prisoner swap for Australian Oscar Jenkins became more complicated after Russia sentenced him on criminal charges, removing him from a POW deal with Ukraine.
Putin visits Kursk for first time since Ukraine ejected
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the western Kursk region for the first time since Russian forces drove Ukrainian troops from the area.
Gaza still waiting for aid as pressure mounts on Israel
Air strikes continue to pound the Gaza Strip as desperately needed aid fails to reach Palestinians despite Israel lifting a blockade.
Israeli soldiers fire near diplomats on West Bank visit
The Israeli army has fired shots near a diplomatic delegation touring the city of Jenin in the north of the West Bank, the Palestinian Authority says.
Russia says it has downed hundreds of Ukrainian drones
Ukrainian drones have disrupted air traffic in the Russian capital Moscow throughout the day, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin says.
Dozens killed in Gaza as criticism of Israel mounts
Air strikes have pounded Gaza and killed at least 50 people, local health officials say, as Israel presses its war against Hamas despite mounting condemnation.
EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US
Britain and the EU haven't waited for the US to join them in slapping more sanctions on Russia as they accuse Moscow of dragging its feet over peace talks.
Pope confirmed willing to host Ukraine talks: Italy PM
Pope Leo XIV is willing to host the next round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia at the Vatican, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says.
Trump announces ‘Golden Dome’ US defence shield design
US President Donald Trump says Space Force General Michael Guetlein will be the lead program manager for the Golden Dome missile defence shield.
More Gaza strikes as global criticism of Israel grows
The Mideast war, now in its 20th month, has left Gaza in ruins and strained Israel's relations with much of the world.
Russia, Ukraine starting talks on ceasefire: Trump
US President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" begin truce talks after what he described as an "excellent" call with Vladimir Putin.
PM says Israel to control Gaza Strip as aid enters
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists his country can achieve "complete victory" with both the release of hostages and the destruction of Hamas.
Trump to speak with Putin on ending the war in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin is to speak with US President Donald Trump about peace in Ukraine as European leaders demand the Kremlin accept a ceasefire.
Russia jails Australian man for fighting for Ukraine
Russia has jailed Melbourne teacher Oscar Jenkins for 13 years for fighting with Ukrainian forces, prosecutors in occupied Ukraine say.
Ukraine urges more pressure on Russia after nine killed
A Russian drone has hit a bus, killing nine people and injuring four in the region of Sumy, Ukrainian officials say.
Israel strikes kill 146 Palestinians in Gaza: officials
Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip have intensified, killing dozens of Palestinians, health officials report.
Plea for return of jailed Australian fighter in Ukraine
A captured Australian fighter jailed for 13 years by Russian forces was given a "sham trial" and should be treated as a prisoner of war, the government says.
Israel launches deadly Gaza strike amid ceasefire talks
Israeli strikes have killed at least 100 Palestinians in Gaza, medics say, as Hamas and Israel hold indirect ceasefire talks with little progress.
Russia launches war’s largest drone attack: Ukraine
Russia has launched the war's largest drone attack, Ukraine says, after peace talks between the two countries failed to secure a ceasefire agreement.
PM to discuss jailed Australian fighter with Zelenskiy
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will raise efforts to free Melbourne teacher Oscar Jenkins from Russian custody with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Mogadishu suicide bomber kills 10 at army base
Militant group al Shabaab have claimed responsibility for a suicide bomb that killed at least 10 people at an army recruitment drive in Somalia.
Strikes after Israel agrees to let some aid into Gaza
At least 20 Palestinians have been killed in overnight air strikes after Israel agreed to lift a two-month-old blockade on aid deliveries into Gaza.
Israel pounds Gaza as Trump says ‘people are starving’
Gaza has been struck with one of the deadliest phases of Israel's bombardment, while President Donald Trump says he supports aid amid warnings of famine.
Russia, Ukraine in first direct peace talks since 2022
Russian and Ukrainian teams have sat down in Istanbul for their first direct peace talks in over three years, but expectations of a major breakthrough are low.
Zelenskiy insists on talks with Putin in Istanbul
The Kremlin is yet to say whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend scheduled war talks in Istanbul.
Pakistan commits to truce, unless further aggression
After four days of intensified fighting, Pakistan has committed to a truce with India, providing there is no further aggression from India.
Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills wounded journo
A well-known Palestinian journalist has been killed in an Israeli air strike on a hospital where he was recovering from an earlier attack, local officials say.
Trump urges Syrian leader to establish ties with Israel
US President Donald Trump has met Syria's interim president during a visit to Saudi Arabia and called for Damascus to upgrade its relations with Israel.
Israeli intensifies Gaza bombing as Trump visits region
Israel has escalated its bombardment in Gaza despite Palestinian hopes that President Donald Trump's Middle East trip might prompt a reduction in violence.
Uncertainty hangs over planned Ukraine peace talks
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy is challenging Vladimir Putin to face-to-face talks, but the Kremlin isn't saying who will turn up to negotiate for Russia.