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Australians exit war zone ahead of PM talks with Biden

Australians exit war zone ahead of PM talks with Biden

Jordan has helped four Australians and a permanent resident cross the Palestinian border, as concerns grow about a humanitarian disaster.

Spy chief denies Dutton dig in 'words matter' warning

Spy chief denies Dutton dig in 'words matter' warning

Spy chief denies Dutton dig in 'words matter' warning

Spy chief denies Dutton dig in 'words matter' warning

Australia's domestic spy boss says he wasn't criticising Opposition Leader Peter Dutton in his "words matter" warning to avoid inflaming community tensions.

Human tragedy in Israel-Gaza deeply distressing: Wong

Human tragedy in Israel-Gaza deeply distressing: Wong

Human tragedy in Israel-Gaza deeply distressing: Wong

Human tragedy in Israel-Gaza deeply distressing: Wong

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has reflected on 'disturbing rhetoric' about Israel and Gaza as Australia backs a global statement on the conflict.

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'On the side of humanity': Palestinian supporters march

'On the side of humanity': Palestinian supporters march

Thousands of people have attended a pro-Palestine rally in Sydney urging the federal government to push for an immediate ceasefire on Gaza.

'Words matter': Dutton makes protest deportation call

'Words matter': Dutton makes protest deportation call

The federal opposition leader has been accused of attacking the right to protest after he called for anti-Semitic protesters to have their visas cancelled.

Tension over Middle East fuels fears of local violence

Tension over Middle East fuels fears of local violence

The possibility of opportunistic violence has sparked a warning by Australia's security intelligence boss ahead of protests over clashes in Israel and Gaza.

Emotions run high as Australian mother freed from China

Emotions run high as Australian mother freed from China

After years of working for Cheng Lei's release from a Chinese prison, the foreign minister has detailed the journalist's emotional return to Australia.

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Australian dead in Israel as rescue flights confirmed

Australian dead in Israel as rescue flights confirmed

Australian dead in Israel as rescue flights confirmed

Australian dead in Israel as rescue flights confirmed

An Australian grandmother has been killed in the terrorist attacks on Israel as the Albanese government prepares to repatriate citizens.

Pro-Palestine rally to go ahead without police approval

Pro-Palestine rally to go ahead without police approval

Pro-Palestine rally to go ahead without police approval

Pro-Palestine rally to go ahead without police approval

Police are warning people not to attend a pro-Palestine rally scheduled for the weekend at Sydney Town Hall after an earlier protest was widely condemned.

Pro-Palestine protest organiser 'deplored' Jewish slurs

Pro-Palestine protest organiser 'deplored' Jewish slurs

Pro-Palestine protest organiser 'deplored' Jewish slurs

Pro-Palestine protest organiser 'deplored' Jewish slurs

Those behind a widely condemned Sydney rally have defended their right to protest Israel's actions and joined others in condemning anti-Semitic attendees.

Safety of Australians top priority as Israel war rages

Safety of Australians top priority as Israel war rages

Safety of Australians top priority as Israel war rages

Safety of Australians top priority as Israel war rages

Authorities are trying to confirm the safety of thousands of Australians in the Middle East, amid concerns about how to get them out as the conflict escalates.

Australia risks becoming safe haven for war criminals

Australia risks becoming safe haven for war criminals

Australia risks becoming safe haven for war criminals

Australia risks becoming safe haven for war criminals

Australia must create special crime units to bring justice to war criminals exploiting loopholes to start new lives without accountability, a new report says.

Australian MPs lobby US for Julian Assange to come home

Australian MPs lobby US for Julian Assange to come home

Australian MPs lobby US for Julian Assange to come home

Australian MPs lobby US for Julian Assange to come home

Members of the Greens, Liberals, Labor, the Nationals and independents have joined forces to urge the US to end persecution of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange.

Australia to support Ukraine at UN's highest court

Australia to support Ukraine at UN's highest court

Australia to support Ukraine at UN's highest court

Australia to support Ukraine at UN's highest court

Australia's Solicitor-General will deliver an intervention at the International Court of Justice in support of Ukraine’s case against the invasion by Russia.

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Thousands rally on anniversary of Iranian crackdown

A year since a young woman was killed in custody in Iran, female activists, journalists, lawyers, and students are still being targeted by the regime.

Australia to steer global climate adaptation framework

Climate adaptation will be a critical part of the first stocktake of global progress since the Paris Agreement, with Australia invited to lead negotiations.

No prejudgement on final status of Jerusalem: Wong

Australia's return to recognising "occupied Palestinian territories" does not indicate a prejudged decision on the final status of Jerusalem, Penny Wong says.

Australia's indefinite detention laws under scrutiny

The United Nations and other high-powered organisations are demanding an immediate end to Australia's indefinite detention of refugees and immigrants.

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Australia court in the act of climate change litigation

Australia is the second most litigious country on earth when it comes to challenging climate change impacts in court.

Foreign interference laws could head off HK crackdown

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has flagged the use of foreign interference laws following a Hong Kong decision to target democracy campaigners.

Radars scan crowded skies, yet no rule on space junk

Despite thousands of items of space junk circling earth, there are no national regulations on minimising future space waste or tracking the human-made debris.

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