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Ukraine envoy pushes for support as eyes turn to Gaza

Ukraine envoy pushes for support as eyes turn to Gaza

Ukrainian ambassador Vasyl Myroshnychenko remains optimistic his nation can secure victory against Russia as he pushes for more aid to help repel the invasion.

Eminent judge calls for respect of international law

Eminent judge calls for respect of international law

Eminent judge calls for respect of international law

Eminent judge calls for respect of international law

Nations should not ignore their international law obligations in favour of domestic interests, a top judge says.

Russian oligarch using Aussie court to fight sanctions

Russian oligarch using Aussie court to fight sanctions

Russian oligarch using Aussie court to fight sanctions

Russian oligarch using Aussie court to fight sanctions

A Russian billionaire represented in court by former attorney-general Christian Porter is fighting to overturn the sanctions regime banning him from Australia.

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Opposition pushes to broaden citizenship stripping laws

Opposition pushes to broaden citizenship stripping laws

The federal opposition wants to broaden proposed laws that would strip convicted terrorists and spies of their Australian citizenship.

Climate information integrity threat ahead of summit

Climate information integrity threat ahead of summit

The climate crisis is being made worse by an information crisis, with some Australian outlets accused of peddling fake news and adding to confusion and delay.

Step forward to combat child exploitation worldwide

Step forward to combat child exploitation worldwide

Australian and US officials have convened the first meeting of a new council to tackle child exploitation as new technologies pose problems.

War crime queries after Israeli refugee camp strike

War crime queries after Israeli refugee camp strike

Israel needs to provide more information about its targeting of a refugee camp to kill a senior Hamas leader, an international law expert says.

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PM confirms Assange was raised with President Biden

PM confirms Assange was raised with President Biden

PM confirms Assange was raised with President Biden

PM confirms Assange was raised with President Biden

Anthony Albanese says America needs to end its prosecution of Julian Assange, as the Wikileaks founder remains in a UK prison, fighting extradition to the US.

Security fears over impact of possible Gaza invasion

Security fears over impact of possible Gaza invasion

Security fears over impact of possible Gaza invasion

Security fears over impact of possible Gaza invasion

There are concerns within the government that a possible ground invasion of Gaza could heighten tensions in Australia.

Aid for Gaza boosted amid calls for safe corridor

Aid for Gaza boosted amid calls for safe corridor

Aid for Gaza boosted amid calls for safe corridor

Aid for Gaza boosted amid calls for safe corridor

Australia is continuing its efforts to try to safely evacuate citizens from Gaza as the humanitarian situation worsens and the Palestinian death toll climbs.

Australians exit war zone ahead of PM talks with Biden

Australians exit war zone ahead of PM talks with Biden

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.

'On the side of humanity': Palestinian supporters march

'On the side of humanity': Palestinian supporters march

'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.

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'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

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

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.

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.

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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

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

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 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

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

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.

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