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Israel orders residents from southern Gaza towns

Israel orders residents from southern Gaza towns

Israeli forces have dropped leaflets warning Palestinians to flee parts of southern Gaza, signalling a possible expansion of their offensive against Hamas.

Australia continues to back humanitarian calls: Wong

Australia continues to back humanitarian calls: Wong

Australia continues to back humanitarian calls: Wong

Australia continues to back humanitarian calls: Wong

A United Nations resolution that civilians must be protected in Gaza, and all hostages should be released has been backed by Penny Wong.

Russia concedes Ukraine troops crossed Dnipro River

Russia concedes Ukraine troops crossed Dnipro River

Russia concedes Ukraine troops crossed Dnipro River

Russia concedes Ukraine troops crossed Dnipro River

A governor of a part of the Kherson region controlled by Russia says Ukrainian forces have managed to cross the River Dnipro.

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Israeli soldiers kill Hamas fighters in hospital raid

Israeli soldiers kill Hamas fighters in hospital raid

Israel's military says it has killed several Hamas fighters as it begins a raid on Gaza's Al Shifa hospital where thousands of civilians are sheltering.

'Unlikely prisoner' tells remarkable story of survival

'Unlikely prisoner' tells remarkable story of survival

Australian economist Sean Turnell became an unlikely prisoner when convicted of being a spy by the Myanmar military but optimism kept hopes of freedom alive.

PM accuses Dutton of weaponising anti-Semitism

PM accuses Dutton of weaponising anti-Semitism

Anthony Albanese has hit back at opposition criticism of the government response to the conflict in the Middle East, urging greater social cohesion.

Ukrainian troops 'have secured foothold in the south'

Ukrainian troops 'have secured foothold in the south'

A Ukrainian official says the country's counteroffensive is developing, with its forces securing a foothold on the east bank of the Dnipro River.

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Israeli forces advance to gates of main Gaza hospital

Israeli forces advance to gates of main Gaza hospital

Israeli forces advance to gates of main Gaza hospital

Israeli forces advance to gates of main Gaza hospital

Israel says it's supplying incubators for a possible baby transfer from Gaza's largest hospital, where patients and newborns are stranded amid heavy fighting.

Proportionality lost in 'unrelenting' Gaza bombing: UN

Proportionality lost in 'unrelenting' Gaza bombing: UN

Proportionality lost in 'unrelenting' Gaza bombing: UN

Proportionality lost in 'unrelenting' Gaza bombing: UN

The United Nations special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territory Francesca Albanese says Israel cannot claim self-defence as it occupies Gaza.

Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

Albanese argues for political settlement in Middle East

As the prime minister outlined to caucus his approach to the Middle East conflict, a poll has found 36 per cent of Australians believe the country is less safe.

Ukraine says Russians intensify Avdiivka bombardment

Ukraine says Russians intensify Avdiivka bombardment

Ukraine says Russians intensify Avdiivka bombardment

Ukraine says Russians intensify Avdiivka bombardment

Ukraine's military says Russia has stepped up its bombardment of an Eastern town, as Ukraine presses in the south.

Responsibility not to 'politicise' conflict: Albanese

Responsibility not to 'politicise' conflict: Albanese

Responsibility not to 'politicise' conflict: Albanese

Responsibility not to 'politicise' conflict: Albanese

The federal government is facing questions over its approach to the Hamas-Israel conflict and calls for a ceasefire.

Gaza hospital 'not functioning' amid Israeli assault

Gaza hospital 'not functioning' amid Israeli assault

Gaza hospital 'not functioning' amid Israeli assault

Gaza hospital 'not functioning' amid Israeli assault

Injured Gazans are running out of options for help as two major hospitals close their doors, struggling with insufficient medicine, power, food and water.

Police spread thin with 'enormous' cost of protests

Police spread thin with 'enormous' cost of protests

Police spread thin with 'enormous' cost of protests

Police spread thin with 'enormous' cost of protests

Hundreds of officers are being deployed to major rallies over the war in Gaza, leading states to foot the bill.

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Ukrainians told to prepare for Russian winter onslaught

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged Ukrainians to prepare "to get through the winter and improve our soldiers' capabilities" before Russia ramps up attacks.

EU warns of 'another genocide' in Darfur

Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary is staging attacks that amount to genocide and the world needs to take action, says the European Union.

Israel says ready to evacuate babies from Gaza hospital

Palestinians say two babies have died and dozens more are at risk in Gaza hospitals Israel claims have been turned into fortified defence positions.

Wong calls on Israel to stop strikes on Gaza hospital

Penny Wong has urged Israel to respect international law and cease its strikes against Gaza's largest hospital as ceasefire calls grow.

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Big fines on the books for religious vilification

The state's anti-discrimination act has been amended to make it unlawful to abusively disparage any person or group in speech or writing over their religion.

Rafah land crossing to reopen: Gaza border authority

The Rafah land crossing from Gaza into Egypt will reopen again on Sunday for foreigners and medical evacuees, Egyptian sources say.

Russia renews Kyiv missile attacks, pounds east Ukraine

Ukrainian officials say Russia is continuing to pound the country's east and has resumed missile attacks on the capital Kyiv and its surrounds.

More than 800 Sudanese killed in Darfur attack, UN says

Paramilitary fighters and allied Arab militias have killed 800 people in a rampage through a town in Darfur, the UN refugee agency and Sudanese doctors say.

Burger shop blaze clash prompts extra police presence

Extra police will be on the streets after pro-Palestine and pro-Israel groups faced off in Melbourne following a suspicious fire at a burger shop.

Ukraine capital Kyiv under air attack, blasts heard

"Strong explosions were heard on in the left bank of the capital," Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko has said as the war in Ukraine drags on.

Silent reflection for the fallen on Remembrance Day

Australia has paused to remember those who have served the nation in wartime, with Remembrance Day services taking place across the country.

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