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Dozens waiting for aid among 94 killed in Gaza

Dozens waiting for aid among 94 killed in Gaza

More than 90 people have been killed in Israel strikes and shootings in Gaza, health officials say, including 45 people trying to get aid.

New Gaza talks push as Israeli attacks kill at least 21

New Gaza talks push as Israeli attacks kill at least 21

New Gaza talks push as Israeli attacks kill at least 21

New Gaza talks push as Israeli attacks kill at least 21

Mediators are trying to hold new ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas as Israeli strikes on the enclave continue, killing more than 20 Palestinians.

Weaponisation of food in Gaza is a war crime, UN says

Weaponisation of food in Gaza is a war crime, UN says

Weaponisation of food in Gaza is a war crime, UN says

Weaponisation of food in Gaza is a war crime, UN says

The UN's rights office has issued its harshest words yet on aid delivery in Gaza, warning that any "weaponisation" of food for civilians in Gaza is a war crime.

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Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza

Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza

More than 30 people have been killed in Gaza by an Israeli attack near an aid distribution point run by a private US-based group, local authorities say.

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.

Deadly break in at UN warehouse, aid trickles into Gaza

Deadly break in at UN warehouse, aid trickles into Gaza

A UN warehouse in war-torn Gaza has been broken into by "hordes of hungry people" as aid trickles into the Palestinian enclave on the brink of famine.

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.

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Israeli strikes kill people guarding aid trucks: Hamas

Israeli strikes kill people guarding aid trucks: Hamas

Israeli strikes kill people guarding aid trucks: Hamas

Israeli strikes kill people guarding aid trucks: Hamas

Several Palestinians have died in Israeli strikes while guarding aid trucks in Gaza, underlining the difficulties in reaching those in need in the enclave.

Some bread and baby food reach Gazans as blockade eases

Some bread and baby food reach Gazans as blockade eases

Some bread and baby food reach Gazans as blockade eases

Some bread and baby food reach Gazans as blockade eases

Israel has allowed dozens of trucks with food and medical aid into Gaza following international pressure, but Palestinians warn it's nowhere near enough.

Gaza still waiting for aid as pressure mounts on Israel

Gaza still waiting for aid as pressure mounts on Israel

Gaza still waiting for aid as pressure mounts on Israel

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.

Dozens killed in Gaza as criticism of Israel mounts

Dozens killed in Gaza as criticism of Israel mounts

Dozens killed in Gaza as criticism of Israel mounts

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.

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

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

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

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.

Miserly Australia tumbles down global generosity table

Miserly Australia tumbles down global generosity table

Miserly Australia tumbles down global generosity table

Miserly Australia tumbles down global generosity table

Australia's peak group for foreign aid has attacked the coalition for planned cuts to development assistance while calling on Labor to lift its spend.

Myanmar quake toll rises as leader returns from summit

Myanmar quake toll rises as leader returns from summit

Myanmar quake toll rises as leader returns from summit

Myanmar quake toll rises as leader returns from summit

Myanmar's junta leader has promised "free and fair" elections at an overseas meeting, as the death toll in his earthquake-ravaged nation continues to rise.

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Myanmar quake toll passes 3000 as disease risk rises

As the death toll from Myanmar's earthquake surpasses 3000, the devastated country faces a possible new crisis from diseases brought on by hot and wet weather.

Myanmar military fires at convoy delivering quake aid

Troops have shot at Chinese vehicles on an earthquake aid mission in Myanmar, as relief groups call on the junta to allow unfettered access to help survivors.

Aid rushes into Myanmar as quake death toll hits 1700

Aid teams from India, China, Singapore and Thailand are on the ground in Myanmar as the death toll from a devastating earthquake climbs to more than 1700.

Australia pledges an additional $11 million in Gaza aid

Some $25 million in sorely needed aid is being committed by Australia to several global hotspots including $11 million to Gaza after the ceasefire was broken.

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Australia pivots foreign aid to Pacific to cover US cut

Australia will shift $119 million of its foreign aid budget to the Pacific and Southeast Asia to plug holes in critical programs left by US cuts.

Sudan's army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum

Sudan’s military has regained its grip on Khartoum, retaking more key government buildings a day after it gained control of the capital's Republican Palace.

Australia on charm offensive to counter Pacific threats

Australia is sharpening its focus on the Pacific and Southeast Asia as it seeks to tackle a fragile security outlook, a foreign policy snapshot reveals.

Gaza ceasefire averted famine but threat remains: UN

The United Nations humanitarian chief says famine has been mostly averted in Gaza as a surge of aid enters the territory during a fragile ceasefire.

Countdown to election day as aftershocks rattle Vanuatu

Still reeling from aftershocks, campaigning has begun for a very challenging election in Vanuatu after many polling booths were hit in December's deadly quake.

Disaster team back home after marathon Vanuatu mission

A Queensland-based team of 66 including paramedics, engineers and firefighters has spent almost a week helping locals following Vanuatu's deadly earthquake.

Australians return home as Vanuatu rescues continue

Defence flights have brought home more than 400 Australians but one man still stranded in Vanuatu says the government’s response is "slow and inadequate".

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