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Russia hits Ukraine grid as Kyiv drones target depots

Russia hits Ukraine grid as Kyiv drones target depots

Russia has launched a new barrage of missiles and drones at Ukraine's power structures while Kyiv struck again at Moscow's oil industry.

Israel pounds central Gaza camps, deepens Rafah push

Israel pounds central Gaza camps, deepens Rafah push

Israel pounds central Gaza camps, deepens Rafah push

Israel pounds central Gaza camps, deepens Rafah push

Three historical refugee camps have been struck by Israeli forces in central Gaza while tanks have continued to move further into the southern city of Rafah.

Israeli tanks push into Rafah, Hezbollah issues warning

Israeli tanks push into Rafah, Hezbollah issues warning

Israeli tanks push into Rafah, Hezbollah issues warning

Israeli tanks push into Rafah, Hezbollah issues warning

An Israeli air strike has reportedly killed 12 people waiting for convoys of aid trucks in the Gaza Strip's south while Hezbollah has warned of a wider war.

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People flee as Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah

People flee as Israeli tanks push deeper into Rafah

Families have fled as Israeli forces moved further into the Gaza city of Rafah, while an Israel-Hamas ceasefire remains out of reach after eight months of war.

PNG reaffirms Australia ties after stalled China deal

PNG reaffirms Australia ties after stalled China deal

Australia remains Papua New Guinea's security partner of choice as senior officials pour cold water on a policing deal offered by China.

One man's fight to educate girls and beat the Taliban

One man's fight to educate girls and beat the Taliban

A newly arrived refugee and ex-interpreter for Australian troops set up underground schools in Afghanistan for girls banned from learning by the Taliban.

Sudan and UAE clash at United Nations over civil war

Sudan and UAE clash at United Nations over civil war

United Nations delegates from Sudan and the United Arab Emirates have sparred during a debate on the conflict in the African country.

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Israel expects to get US arms, IDF 'warned of attack'

Israel expects to get US arms, IDF 'warned of attack'

Israel expects to get US arms, IDF 'warned of attack'

Israel expects to get US arms, IDF 'warned of attack'

A report by public broadcaster Kan says Israel's military intelligence warned of an attack two weeks before an assault by Hamas on October 7.

Netanyahu disbands war cabinet after key partner bolted

Netanyahu disbands war cabinet after key partner bolted

Netanyahu disbands war cabinet after key partner bolted

Netanyahu disbands war cabinet after key partner bolted

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to hold smaller consultations after disbanding his six-strong war cabinet.

Putin continues defence ministry purge, employs niece

Putin continues defence ministry purge, employs niece

Putin continues defence ministry purge, employs niece

Putin continues defence ministry purge, employs niece

Russian President Vladimir Putin's decision to sack four defence ministers and appoint a relative is a signal he wants to clear out wastage and corruption.

Israeli PM Netanyahu disbands his inner war cabinet

Israeli PM Netanyahu disbands his inner war cabinet

Israeli PM Netanyahu disbands his inner war cabinet

Israeli PM Netanyahu disbands his inner war cabinet

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his war cabinet, an Israeli official says.

Readying refugees for when natural disasters strike

Readying refugees for when natural disasters strike

Readying refugees for when natural disasters strike

Readying refugees for when natural disasters strike

A Somali refugee in Townsville is leading the way in educating newly arrived groups about disaster resilience preparing for Queensland's summer cyclone season.

Ukraine summit statement backed by nearly 80 countries

Ukraine summit statement backed by nearly 80 countries

Ukraine summit statement backed by nearly 80 countries

Ukraine summit statement backed by nearly 80 countries

The final declaration of a Ukraine peace summit held in Switzerland has been approved by close to 80 of the 93 participating countries.

Ukraine summit strives for consensus to lean on Russia

Ukraine summit strives for consensus to lean on Russia

Ukraine summit strives for consensus to lean on Russia

Ukraine summit strives for consensus to lean on Russia

The human cost of Russia's war on Ukraine has been discussed by delegates on the second day of a major international summit in Switzerland.

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New Caledonia to reopen airport, shorten curfew

As deadly violence in New Caledonia continues to ebb, the French Pacific territory is shortening its overnight curfew and reopening its international airport.

Eight Israeli soldiers killed amid fighting in Rafah

The Israeli military says eight of its soldiers have been killed in a blast in the south of the Gaza Strip.

Ship ablaze after attack by Yemeni Houthis: report

A Palau-flagged cargo ship is on fire and sinking, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations says after an apparent attack by Houthi rebels.

Refugee Week marked as 120 million displaced globally

Refugee Week in Australia is shining a light on the contributions of refugees as the UN says 120 million people are displaced worldwide due to conflicts.

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Australia among 93 countries in show of support for ICC

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has confirmed Australia is one of 93 countries that have signed a statement of support for the International Criminal Court.

US to give Sudan a further $A477m in humanitarian aid

The US has promised a further $A477m in humanitarian funds to Sudan and called on the country's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces to stop blocking aid.

Kyiv rejects Putin's offer of peace for more land

Kyiv has rejected Russian President Vladimir Putin's "absurd" offer of peace, which is contingent on Ukraine giving up four contested territories.

World leaders' meet on Ukraine fails to isolate Russia

China's no-show at a summit where world leaders will discuss how to end the war in Ukraine is a blow to Kyiv's bid to isolate Moscow.

Biden says no Gaza ceasefire deal soon

US President Joe Biden says he does not see a ceasefire deal for Gaza being struck between Israel and Hamas anytime soon.

UN Security Council demands halt to siege of Sudan city

Sudan's paramilitary group must immediately end its "brutal and unjust" siege of al-Fashir in the North Darfur region, the UN Security Council says.

G7 leaders back deal to use Russia interest for Ukraine

G7 leaders have agreed in principle to issue $A75 billion of loans for Ukraine using interest from Russian sovereign assets frozen after Moscow's invasion.

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