Iran FM says progress made in nuclear talks with US
Iran says it has been able to "reach a general agreement on some guiding principles" with the US at nuclear talks in Geneva.
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US and Iran hold nuclear talks as threat of war looms
The US and Iran are holding talks about Iran's nuclear program as the US ramps up its military presence in the Middle East and Iran holds maritime drills.
Rubio says US is ‘child of Europe’, critical friend
US Secretary of State Mark Rubio received a standing ovation after seemingly reaffirming a strong relationship with Europe.
US’s Rubio reassures Europe on trans-Atlantic ties
The US and Europe belong together, Secretary of State Marco Rubio has told a security forum, as he both soothed and needled officials about the alliance.
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‘No better hands’: Rudd successor named for US post
Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
Aussie ex-detainee’s dire warning for ‘vulnerable’ Iran
Tehran's decades-old dictatorship could be about to topple, says an Australian expert who was jailed for 804 days by the Iranian regime.
Zelenskiy hopeful of new Trump meeting in peace talks
A meeting with US President Donald Trump will happen "in the near future", Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.
Rapid tech uptake as diggers aim to bring down drones
Drone technology has transformed the modern battlefield and the Australian Defence Force is moving quickly to protect its soldiers and citizens.
Pope urges faith leaders to unite for peace in Lebanon
Pope Leo is near the end of his first overseas trip as pontiff, visiting Turkey and Lebanon, where he has championed the advancement of religious unity.
Russian forces roll Mad Max-style into Ukraine’s east
Moscow says taking Pokrovsk will give it a platform to drive north towards the two biggest remaining Ukrainian-controlled cities in the Donetsk region.
Epstein scandal lingers as princess visits Australia
One of the royal family's hardest-working members will arrive in Australia less than a fortnight after the King stripped a prince of his title.
Gaza in a ‘race against time,’ Australian doctors say
Australian doctors in Gaza have shared their hopes and fears for the Palestinian enclave amid a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
Focus turns to lasting peace as ceasefire deal hailed
Community and political leaders have expressed relief at a ceasefire deal on Gaza and hope for rebuilding social cohesion in Australia.
Anxious wait as hopes rise Gaza ceasefire plan holds
Australians connected with the war between Israel and Hamas say they face a nervous pause to see if a delicate ceasefire can hold in the Middle East.
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UK police may have shot victim in synagogue attack
One of the two men killed in a terrorist attack on a synagogue in Manchester may have accidentally been killed by British police trying to stop the onslaught.
Trump is ‘very disappointed’ with Putin over Ukraine
Donald Trump says the US will take action to reduce deaths in Ukraine as Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia is building up its troops on the war's frontline.
‘Sick and tired’: Gaza protests ramp up pressure on PM
Anthony Albanese has downplayed Canberra's ability to influence Israel after hundreds of thousands of Australians rallied for peace in Palestine.
Ukraine told to give up on NATO, Crimea ahead of summit
A momentous meeting looms as Donald Trump pressures Ukraine's leader to abandon hope of reclaiming Crimea or joining NATO in order to reach a deal with Russia.
Tales of the jungle: how WWII’s eyes and ears endured
Facing the threat of Japanese invaders, World War II veterans who provided support to frontline troops were subjected to unbearable conditions.
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‘Human catastrophe’: PM condemns Israel’s plan for Gaza
Australia and western allies are urging Israel to abandon plans to re-invade and take total control of Gaza City, warning it will breach international law.
Russia’s Navy Day scaled-down after Ukraine attack
Russia has scaled down its Navy Day celebrations due to security concerns from ongoing Ukrainian drone attacks.
‘Heartbroken’ PM says Israel breached international law
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has accused Israel of denying aid to starving Gazans but says Australia is not about to move to recognising a Palestinian state.
Russia agrees to Istanbul talks with Ukraine
Russia and Ukraine will hold talks in Istanbul, with the meeting focused on the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war and children abducted by Russia.
‘No other option’: desperate plea from stranded Aussies
As Australians return home from the Middle East, a family stranded in Iran says it has no way to flee after receiving advice to cross international borders.
NATO commits to higher spending and collective defence
NATO leaders have agreed to a massive hike in defence spending after pressure from US President Donald Trump and restated their commitment to mutual defence.
Full Video: Ukrainian Drone Takes Out Russian TU-22M Bomber
Ukraine has released extraordinary footage of a drone strike that destroyed a Russian TU-22M strategic bomber, offering one of the most astonishing visual accounts yet of Ukraine’s growing drone warfare capabilities.
Saudi crown prince meets Trump at start of Mideast tour
US President Donald Trump has met Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler as he opens his tour of the Gulf, where he's expected to hold talks and announce deals.
Russia marks end of WWII as Ukraine war grinds on
Vladimir Putin is hosting leaders such as China's Xi Jinping in Moscow to commemorate victory in World War II amid tight security and a ceasefire with Ukraine.
Trump speech boasts of ‘swift and unrelenting’ action
"America is back," President Donald Trump has told Congress as credited his "swift and unrelenting action" during a tumultuous return to the White House.
Experts fear nuclear plants would become war targets
If Australia builds nuclear capabilities, the reactors could be vulnerable to missile strikes and sabotage in the event of a war, say former defence chiefs.
Ukrainians persist three years on from Russian invasion
As Russia's invasion of Ukraine reaches the three-year mark, Ukrainians and their supporters have turned out to show their resistance will never falter.