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Chaos at Israeli-backed food distribution site in Gaza

Chaos at Israeli-backed food distribution site in Gaza

A Palestinian man described "15 minutes of terror" as he waited for food at a new distribution site run by a US and Israeli-backed foundation.

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has not committed to upcoming peace talks with Russia, accusing Moscow of withholding its proposals.

Divisions between US and China big global risk: Macron

Divisions between US and China big global risk: Macron

Divisions between US and China big global risk: Macron

Divisions between US and China big global risk: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron says the division between the two superpowers, the United States and China, is the main risk confronting the world.

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Israel accepts new ceasefire plan, Hamas mulls details

Israel accepts new ceasefire plan, Hamas mulls details

Israel has accepted a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire while Hamas says the plan's details are being discussed.

No signs Russia switching on Ukraine nuclear plant soon

No signs Russia switching on Ukraine nuclear plant soon

Inspectors from the UN nuclear watchdog have not seen signs of Russia moving to immediately restart the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

PM lashes 'predictable' accusations on defence spending

PM lashes 'predictable' accusations on defence spending

Australia has been warned to increase its defence spending as it faces serious threats but the prime minister supported his government's military budget.

Trump says Putin 'gone crazy' with bombings of Ukraine

Trump says Putin 'gone crazy' with bombings of Ukraine

Donald Trump says he's "not happy" with Vladimir Putin and might impose more sanctions on Russia in response to the ongoing deadly bombing attacks on Ukraine.

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Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza

Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza

Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza

Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza

More than 30 people killed in an Israeli strike on a school turned shelter are among the latest casualties of the war in Gaza where aid groups warn of famine.

War against democracies 'next door' to Australia: envoy

War against democracies 'next door' to Australia: envoy

War against democracies 'next door' to Australia: envoy

War against democracies 'next door' to Australia: envoy

The war on democracies is "so close" to Australia, Ukraine's ambassador says, while calling for a alliance of like-minded nations.

Brave to the end: army helicopter crash victims hailed

Brave to the end: army helicopter crash victims hailed

Brave to the end: army helicopter crash victims hailed

Brave to the end: army helicopter crash victims hailed

Recommendations of a safety report into a fatal army helicopter crash have been accepted, with the defence minister saying the victims were "brave to the end".

Army pilot took 'evasive action' before fatal crash

Army pilot took 'evasive action' before fatal crash

Army pilot took 'evasive action' before fatal crash

Army pilot took 'evasive action' before fatal crash

The pilot of an army helicopter took evasive action to avoid a mid-air collision before the aircraft crashed and killed all four on board, a report reveals.

EU pushes defence ties amid hope for trade breakthrough

EU pushes defence ties amid hope for trade breakthrough

EU pushes defence ties amid hope for trade breakthrough

EU pushes defence ties amid hope for trade breakthrough

Germany's ambassador to Australia says a formal security pact with the European Union would help provide stability in the region.

Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore

Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore

Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore

Albanese ends whirlwind international tour in Singapore

Anthony Albanese will end his first trip abroad after his re-election with a stopover in Singapore during the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations.

PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta 'only the start'

PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta 'only the start'

PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta 'only the start'

PM promises stronger ties with Jakarta 'only the start'

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with Indonesian president Prabowo Subianto during the first overseas trip of his second term in office.

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Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas is promising to release an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza within hours, but Israel still intends to ramp up its offensive in Gaza.

India, Pakistan militaries to talk as ceasefire holds

After days of heavy firefights, calm has returned to India and Pakistan's borders as the neighbours' military chiefs meet to discuss their next steps.

Zelenskiy flags that he will meet Putin in Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has agreed to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Turkey for direct talks.

India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire

India and Pakistan have confirmed a ceasefire deal after US-led talks to end their most serious confrontation in decades.

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Israel's plans for aid supply will endanger lives: UN

Aid agencies warn that plans presented by Israel to control aid distribution in Gaza will only increase suffering and death in the Palestinian territory.

NATO calls for 3.5% of GDP on defence budgets: Dutch PM

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof says the NATO’s chief wants allies to agree to start spending at least 3.5 per cent of GDP on their defence budgets.

'Unimaginable grief' as army chopper crash inquiry ends

The families of four air crew killed in an army helicopter crash have broken down at an inquiry, describing how their lives had been shattered by the tragedy.

Helicopter in fatal army crash a known 'underperformer'

A former army aviation commander has been grilled at an inquiry over why a risky helicopter was not swapped out before a crash that killed "four good men".

Soldier fatigue in focus at fatal chopper crash inquiry

A senior officer identified fatigue as a key issue for an army aviation unit but a sleep study was rejected before a fatal helicopter crash, a probe has heard.

Israel approves plan to capture 'all of Gaza'

Israeli officials say ministers have approved a plan to capture the entirety of the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time.

Over 200 clashes with Russian forces in eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is calling on Kyiv's allies to up the pressure on Moscow to achieve a ceasefire.

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