Zelenskiy begs for air defence aid as 17 die in strikes
At least 17 people have been killed and more than 60 injured in strikes on the Ukrainian city of Chernihiv as the nation's president continues to call for aid.
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EU leaders back new Iran sanctions after Israel attack
European Union leaders have agreed on new sanctions targeting Iran for its direct attack on Israel.
Zelenskiy signs draft law to reinforce Ukraine troops
More than two years into the war, Ukraine says Russian forces are outnumbering its own by up to 10 times.
United States and allies plan more sanctions on Iran
Israel's military chief of staff has promised Iran's launch of more than 300 missiles and drones at Israeli territory "will be met with a response".
Israeli tanks push back in Gaza’s north, jets hit Rafah
Residents of the northern Gaza Strip say Israeli tanks have pushed into the area for the first time in weeks.
Zelenskiy, commanders consider action on Ukraine front
Ukraine President Voldoymyr Zelenskiy has issued a fresh plea for air defences to protect against Russian strikes on cities and infrastructure.
US says Hamas remains barrier to Gaza hostage deal
The Israeli army has called on Palestinians not to return to the northern part of the Gaza Strip as the United States says Hamas remains the barrier to a truce.
Israeli military vows response to Iran attack
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has summoned his war cabinet for the second time in less than 24 hours to weigh a response to Iran's missile and drone attack.
Israel calls on Australia to impose ‘extreme measures’
Australia is being urged, alongside the wider international community, to impose "extreme measures" on Iran in the wake of its attack on Israel.
US to announce $A150m extra aid for Sudan
A year after war broke out in Sudan, killing thousands and displacing millions, the US will announce an additional $A154m in aid as it issues a plea for peace.
United States won’t help Israel retaliate against Iran
Israel says it has made plans for offensive and defensive action in response to Iran's bombardment, but Iran says any retaliation would escalate hostilities.
Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs same support as Israel
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs the sort of allied support from Russian attacks that Israel received when Iran attacked.
PM decries Iran attack as ‘grave threat’ to Middle East
As Iran launches dozens of drones and missiles at Israel, the prime minister has condemned the move and warned it could further devastate the region.
Israel govt opponents rally amid deadlock on hostages
Opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have rallied in Israel amid a deadlock in diplomatic efforts to retrieve hostages held by Hamas.
Iran warns Israel against retaliation for air strikes
Fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East are growing as Israel vows victory over Iran following Tehran's retaliatory drone and missile strike.
‘Ukraine shelling kills 10’ in Russian-controlled town
An attack on the Russian-controlled Ukrainian town of Tokmak has killed 10 people, including three children, local officials say.
Dozens killed in Gaza as Hamas vows to ‘break’ Israel
A senior member of Hamas says the militant group's six-month-old battle with Israel will "break the enemy soon".
Protests loom as Australian aid worker shot at in Gaza
Pro-Palestine rallies are set to be held across the nation as it emerged another Australian aid worker has been shot at in Gaza.
Russian armoured assaults ramp up pressure on Ukraine
A Ukrainian military chief says Kyiv needs a technological advantage over Russia in sophisticated weapons to allow it "to seize the strategic initiative".
Hamas leader says group is still seeking hostage deal
Hamas is still looking to achieve a ceasefire and hostage release agreement with Israel, the militant group's leader Ismail Haniyeh says.
IAEA decries ‘dangerous’ Ukraine nuclear plant attacks
The situation at the Russian-occupied Ukrainian nuclear power plant in Zaporizhzhia is getting more dangerous, the United Nations nuclear watchdog says.
Foreign minister reignites debate on two-state solution
Penny Wong has sparked an angry reaction from the opposition after making a speech about Palestinian statehood, but has the prime minister's backing.
Labor enabled spread of anti-Semitism: Dutton
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has accused the Albanese government of downplaying the scale of anti-Semitism in Australia while taking aim at migrants.
Israeli air strike kills three sons of Hamas leader
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says the killing of three of his sons in an Israeli air strike will not affect the group's demands in ceasefire talks.
Ukraine parliament passes bill to overhaul army drafts
Ukraine's parliament has passed a controversial law that will govern how the country recruits soldiers to replenish depleted forces fighting off Russian troops.
Switzerland to host Ukraine peace summit in June
The Swiss government says it will host a Ukraine peace conference in June and hopes Russia can join one day.
‘Three sons of Hamas leader killed’ in Israeli strike
Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh says the killing of three of his sons in an Israeli air strike will not affect the group's demands in ceasefire talks.
Netanyahu’s approach to war in Gaza a ‘mistake’: Biden
US President Joe Biden has sharply criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an interview with a US Spanish-language TV network.
PM backs two-state solution after statehood debate
Anthony Albanese says support for a two-state solution has not changed following comments from the foreign minister suggesting recognising a Palestinian state.
Wong signals support for Palestinian state
A two-state solution is the "only hope of breaking the endless cycle of violence" in the Middle East, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says.
Hamas says Israeli ceasefire proposal under review
The Hamas militant group says it is studying an Israeli proposal on a ceasefire in their war in Gaza, with US officials urging them to accept it.