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Deaths rise after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site

Deaths rise after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site

A Ukrainian region is in mourning as rescuers continue to search the cratered blast site where Russian bombs killed dozens of people waiting for aid.

Russia, Ukraine down weapons as war starves town

Russia, Ukraine down weapons as war starves town

Russia, Ukraine down weapons as war starves town

Russia, Ukraine down weapons as war starves town

A local truce between Russian and Ukraine comes as Moscow is accused of war crimes in the broader war, intentionally causing suffering and forcing men to fight.

'Let down Zomi': slain aid worker's mates want justice

'Let down Zomi': slain aid worker's mates want justice

'Let down Zomi': slain aid worker's mates want justice

'Let down Zomi': slain aid worker's mates want justice

Friends of an Australian humanitarian worker killed while delivering aid in Gaza are demanding an investigation and the expulsion of the Israeli ambassador.

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Australian communities cling to hope week on from flood

Australian communities cling to hope week on from flood

Communities are holding out hope their missing loved ones will make contact with them from flood-ravaged Nepal, despite government concerns for their welfare.

Thousands evacuated after Indonesia quake kills 53

Thousands evacuated after Indonesia quake kills 53

Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia have recovered six more bodies following a magnitude-7.7 earthquake, bringing the death toll to 53.

'Absolute hell': emotional return for flotilla group

'Absolute hell': emotional return for flotilla group

A group of Australians who were detained by Israel after trying to deliver aid to Gaza have described harrowing experiences in custody as they arrived home.

Activists deported after taunting by Israeli minister

Activists deported after taunting by Israeli minister

Israel is deporting hundreds of activists who attempted to breach a naval blockade of Gaza, including those jeered on video by the Israeli police minister.

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'Terrifying': families in the dark after Aussies held

'Terrifying': families in the dark after Aussies held

'Terrifying': families in the dark after Aussies held

'Terrifying': families in the dark after Aussies held

The families of 11 Australians detained by Israel while they tried to deliver aid to Gaza have been kept in the dark about their wellbeing for over 12 hours.

Israel strikes in southern Lebanon kill 10, IDF hurt

Israel strikes in southern Lebanon kill 10, IDF hurt

Israel strikes in southern Lebanon kill 10, IDF hurt

Israel strikes in southern Lebanon kill 10, IDF hurt

Israel has carried out air strikes on southern Lebanon, killing at least 10 people, officials say.

'Outraged': UNICEF says Gaza water truck drivers killed

'Outraged': UNICEF says Gaza water truck drivers killed

'Outraged': UNICEF says Gaza water truck drivers killed

'Outraged': UNICEF says Gaza water truck drivers killed

Two truck drivers who were delivering clean water to people in Gaza were killed by Israeli fire, the UN children's agency says.

Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza

Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza

Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza

Drone attacks, detention face Aussies sailing to Gaza

A shower of drones and alleged mistreatment in Israeli cells met the last attempt to break the battered strip's naval blockade, which Tel Aviv branded a stunt.

Sending Australian navy to Middle East not a priority

Sending Australian navy to Middle East not a priority

Sending Australian navy to Middle East not a priority

Sending Australian navy to Middle East not a priority

The closure of one of the world's most important oil corridors continues to wreak economic havoc but Australia's navy is unlikely to join efforts to reopen it.

Premier hoses down fire funds row, as victim identified

Premier hoses down fire funds row, as victim identified

Premier hoses down fire funds row, as victim identified

Premier hoses down fire funds row, as victim identified

Questions about a state's emergency services preparedness have been slapped down by a premier, as the identity of the first victim of ongoing fires is revealed.

Australia makes list of 2025's costliest climate events

Australia makes list of 2025's costliest climate events

Australia makes list of 2025's costliest climate events

Australia makes list of 2025's costliest climate events

From catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles to devastating floods in Asia, it's been a tough year of climate extremes and their economic burdens.

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UN, aid groups warn Gaza operations at risk of collapse

The United Nations has warned humanitarian assistance in Gaza has been reduced due to Israeli restrictions and are at risk of collapse.

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.

'Callous indifference' to Gaza suffering worsens horror

Australia and the international community have been tasked with stepping up to confront the horrendous humanitarian situation in Gaza after two years of war.

Gaza in a 'race against time,' Australian doctors say

Australian doctors in Gaza have shared their hopes and fears for the Palestinian enclave amid a shaky ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

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Flotilla detainees' relatives plead for safe return

The families of detained Australian activists in Israel are pleading with the federal government to bring them back home amid reports of abuse.

Families of Australians in Gaza flotilla plead for help

Family members of Australians detained while attempting to deliver aid to Gaza are calling for action as their relatives face deportation from Israel.

Australians on Gaza-bound flotilla as Israel intervenes

Australians attempting to deliver food and aid to Gaza are at risk as Israel begins intercepting an international aid flotilla.

Race to find Afghan quake survivors as death toll soars

The major earthquake in Afghanistan has killed more than 1400 people and injured thousands as rescue and relief efforts are hampered by the rough terrain.

Gaza strikes kill 31, Belgium to recognise Palestine

At least 31 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza, more than half of them women and children.

Taliban asks for aid as Afghan quake death toll rises

Afghanistan is calling for foreign aid to help relief efforts after a devastating earthquake that claimed more than 800 lives and injured at least 2800.

Early rush to back Australia's aid worker safety push

Australia is spearheading a non-binding declaration to protect aid workers being killed in record numbers, saying humanitarian law isn't being respected.

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