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Trump urges Iran to keep protesting, 'help on its way'

Trump urges Iran to keep protesting, 'help on its way'

More than 2000 people are reported to have been killed in Iran's protests that were sparked by the country's dire economic conditions.

Hundreds killed in Iran protests, UN rights office says

Hundreds killed in Iran protests, UN rights office says

Hundreds killed in Iran protests, UN rights office says

Hundreds killed in Iran protests, UN rights office says

The UN puts the number of Iranian protesters killed by security forces in the hundreds, as its rights chief says "horrific violence" in Iran cannot continue.

Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

The thorny issues of territory and the occupied Zaporizhzhia ‍nuclear power plant will be on the agenda when US and Ukrainian negotiators hold talks.

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US and Ukraine reach common ground in latest peace plan

US and Ukraine reach common ground in latest peace plan

Moscow is expected to respond to a 20-point plan to end the war put forward after Ukraine reached a consensus with the US on several critical issues.

First Nations advocate wins major human rights award

First Nations advocate wins major human rights award

Racism - and widespread denial of the issue - have been called out as human rights advocates are recognised by their peers.

Australia 'stained' by its treatment of child offenders

Australia 'stained' by its treatment of child offenders

Australia has been slammed for its juvenile justice laws as UN experts sound the alarm over the growing number of people in prison without a sentence.

Israeli police raid UN refugee agency compound

Israeli police raid UN refugee agency compound

The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency is angry that Israeli police have raided its headquarters in East Jerusalem.

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Ley laments domestic killings as 74 women dead in 2025

Ley laments domestic killings as 74 women dead in 2025

Ley laments domestic killings as 74 women dead in 2025

Ley laments domestic killings as 74 women dead in 2025

Opposition Leader Sussan Ley has continued her yearly tradition of naming every woman who died from violence in Australia, on the eve of an international event.

'Above all, I'm human': Afghan women's Aussie aid plea

'Above all, I'm human': Afghan women's Aussie aid plea

'Above all, I'm human': Afghan women's Aussie aid plea

'Above all, I'm human': Afghan women's Aussie aid plea

Women whose safety is at risk under brutal Taliban rule in Afghanistan are pleading for help from Australia after fleeing their former captors.

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

The first heavy rainfall of the winter season has sent water cascading through the Muwasi tent camp in the Gaza Strip.

Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds down

Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds down

Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds down

Gaza ceasefire's first phase winds down

President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, has met with Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the next stages of the fragile Gaza ceasefire.

Australia's refugee policies among world's harshest

Australia's refugee policies among world's harshest

Australia's refugee policies among world's harshest

Australia's refugee policies among world's harshest

Australia can help solve a complex and growing challenge without spending vast sums harming people to deter others, the Human Rights Commission president says.

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

'Sword' could help millions act on human rights

High-profile names are backing an effort to bolster rights for eight million Australians, and not leave them reliant on anti-discrimination "shields".

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Trump reluctant to send Kyiv Tomahawk missiles

Volodymyr Zelenskiy went to the White House looking for weapons to keep fighting Russia, but met a US president more intent on brokering a peace deal.

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Hamas hands over another Israeli hostage's body

The remains of another Israeli hostage have been handed over to the international Red Cross.

Albanese government flips on Pacific worker guarantee

The coalition has welcomed a backflip from the federal government which gives employers more flexibility while employing short-term Pacific workers.

Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israel’s cabinet has approved a plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.

Failed appeal marks end of the line for whistleblower

The High Court has refused to hear David McBride's appeal, meaning the man who exposed war crime allegations will remain behind bars until at least mid-2026.

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'Unacceptable' safety risks scupper Opera House rally

A planned pro-Palestine march of tens of thousands ending at the Sydney Opera House would've been an unacceptable risk to public safety, a has court found.

Hamas 'serious' on Gaza deal, but has fine print

US President Donald Trump has expressed optimism about progress towards a Gaza deal and says a US team had just left to take part in the negotiations.

Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse

Half a dozen Australians have been detained by Israel after a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted, with allegations they are being abused.

Dozens killed in Gaza despite US call to halt bombing

Israeli attacks across the Gaza Strip have killed at least 36 Palestinians in the past 24 hours, medics say.

Israel intercepts the last boat from Gaza flotilla

Israel's military has stormed the last boat in an aid flotilla trying to reach Gaza a day after stopping most of the vessels and detaining some 450 activists.

Aussie arrested in Bangkok over Malaysia criticism

An Australian man arrested in Thailand on a defamation charge he says originated with Malaysia's government, claims he is a victim of transnational repression.

Israeli strikes kill dozens, as Hamas mulls Trump plan

Hospitals say that Israeli strikes have killed at least 41 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

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