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.
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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.
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Australia to steer its own course on Palestine: PM
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has spoken with world leaders who are preparing to recognise a Palestinian state but says Australia won't be hurried.
Violent content needs whole-of-society action: ASIO
Young Australians affected by violent online content need help from all sectors of society, not just law enforcement and security, the national spy chief says.
Aussies fear being left behind in New Caledonia
An Australian couple fears being left behind by the government after being stranded for weeks in riot-hit New Caledonia.
Extra French security to stay in riot-hit New Caledonia
Extra security forces will stay in riot-hit New Caledonia as long as they are needed, French President Emmanuel Macron Macron says.
Macron jets to New Caledonia as protesters, police spar
French President Emmanuel Macron is en route to New Caledonia for talks on the riot-hit island in the Pacific.
Another 103 Australians evacuated from New Caledonia
The arrival of another flight repatriating Australians stranded in New Caledonia after deadly riots means half the people who wanted to leave have arrived home.
Israeli forces move deeper into Rafah in heavy battle
Israel's assault on Rafah has set hundreds of thousands of Palestinians fleeing what had been a refuge for half of Gaza's 2.3 million people.
Russia claims recapture of eastern Ukraine village
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says four more countries will take part in a peace summit in Switzerland as Russia's forces claim new gains.
Repatriation flights touch down from New Caledonia
Scores of Australians have arrived in Brisbane on repatriation flights from New Caledonia after they were caught up in a series of riots on the island.
‘Reckless’ uni camps rile premier as protests mount
Premier Jacinta Allan says "reckless" pro-Palestine encampments at Victorian universities must end, as demonstrations continue across the nation.
No Israel-Hamas equivalence: foreign affairs department
Australia's Foreign Affairs department says it respect the International Criminal Court but "there is no equivalence between Israel and Hamas".
Stranded Aussies rescued from violence-torn island
Australians have escaped violence in New Caledonia after two flights were cleared to bring stranded citizens home following deadly riots on the Pacific island.
Netanyahu, Hamas both decry war crime warrants
Hamas leaders and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have responded with equal outrage to news the ICC is seeking arrest warrants for them all.
Israeli troops push into Jabalia, air strikes in Rafah
Israel continues its simultaneous assaults on northern and southern Gaza, pushing further into the Jabalia camp and launching deadly air strikes on Rafah.
Death of Iran hardline president prompts mixed response
International reaction to the death of controversial hardline Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi have ranged from heartfelt to diplomatic.