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Russia hammers Ukraine as peace efforts drag on

Russia hammers Ukraine as peace efforts drag on

Russia has launched one of 2025's biggest drone and missile attacks on Ukraine, killing at least one person, despite a renewed push to halt the three-year war.

Israel keeps pressure on Gaza City before offensive

Israel keeps pressure on Gaza City before offensive

Israel keeps pressure on Gaza City before offensive

Israel keeps pressure on Gaza City before offensive

Israeli bombardments continue on Gaza City, residents say, as Benjamin Netanyahu's government meets to discuss plans to seize the densely populated centre.

'Forever tarnished': Netanyahu spews more vitriol on PM

'Forever tarnished': Netanyahu spews more vitriol on PM

'Forever tarnished': Netanyahu spews more vitriol on PM

'Forever tarnished': Netanyahu spews more vitriol on PM

Israel's prime minister has launched another verbal salvo against Anthony Albanese over his handling of the situation in the Middle East as calls grow for calm.

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Ukraine talks without Russia are a 'road to nowhere'

Ukraine talks without Russia are a 'road to nowhere'

Russia has labelled renewed efforts by European leaders to uphold security and peace in Ukraine as pointless, unless Moscow is also involved.

UN's desperate ceasefire appeal before Gaza operation

UN's desperate ceasefire appeal before Gaza operation

Israeli forces say they are already "holding the outskirts of Gaza City," ahead of an expected military operation to take over the city.

Uni students demand action against Israel

Uni students demand action against Israel

More than 5000 students across Australia are expected to gather for mass meetings, where they will vote in a national student referendum on Palestine.

NATO holds meeting on security guarantees for Ukraine

NATO holds meeting on security guarantees for Ukraine

Defence chiefs from NATO are meeting to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine as a US-led diplomatic push seeks to end the fighting.

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Big call-up as Israel plans a new phase of war in Gaza

Big call-up as Israel plans a new phase of war in Gaza

Big call-up as Israel plans a new phase of war in Gaza

Big call-up as Israel plans a new phase of war in Gaza

Tens of thousands of Israeli reservists are being brought in for an expanded military operation in Gaza City, which could be launched within days.

Aussie anxiety fuelling AUKUS submarine social licence

Aussie anxiety fuelling AUKUS submarine social licence

Aussie anxiety fuelling AUKUS submarine social licence

Aussie anxiety fuelling AUKUS submarine social licence

A national mood of anxiety over global volatility has helped build public trust in the community for the controversial and costly AUKUS defence project.

US may provide air support to back a Ukraine peace deal

US may provide air support to back a Ukraine peace deal

US may provide air support to back a Ukraine peace deal

US may provide air support to back a Ukraine peace deal

Russia launched its largest attack on Ukraine this month as the world waits to see if peace talks between Volodymyr Zelenskiy and Vladimir Putin will eventuate.

Israel weighs Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Israel weighs Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Israel weighs Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Israel weighs Hamas response to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Qatari negotiators say Hamas have approved a 60-day truce deal that includes "a pathway to a comprehensive agreement to end the war" in the Gaza Strip.

Focus turns to security guarantees after Ukraine summit

Focus turns to security guarantees after Ukraine summit

Focus turns to security guarantees after Ukraine summit

Focus turns to security guarantees after Ukraine summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has hailed White House talks as a "major step forward", but the path to a lasting peace with Russia remains uncertain.

Israel studying Hamas reply to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Israel studying Hamas reply to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Israel studying Hamas reply to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Israel studying Hamas reply to Gaza ceasefire proposal

Hamas has accepted a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza including a 60-day truce and release of some hostages, and Israel is considering its response.

Australia pledges aid worker protection as deaths surge

Australia pledges aid worker protection as deaths surge

Australia pledges aid worker protection as deaths surge

Australia pledges aid worker protection as deaths surge

Australia will encourage nations to protect humanitarian workers as the number of people killed helping others in conflict zones surges to record levels.

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Grim toll of aid workers killed in global hotspots

An Australian woman is one of the record number of aid workers who have died while serving others in the world's worst conflict zones.

Major parties on same page on peacekeepers in Ukraine

The opposition under Sussan Ley appears to have changed tack on the possibility of Australia sending peacekeepers to Ukraine, if peace talks are successful.

US security guarantees for Ukraine 'major step forward'

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's ready to hold talks with Vladimir Putin and has hailed a US security guarantee for Ukraine as "a major step forward'.

Hamas accepts proposed deal for ceasefire with Israel

Hamas says it has accepted a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, as the world awaits Israel's response.

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Israel retaliates after Australia blocks politician

Israel's foreign affairs minister says he has revoked the visas of Australia's representatives to the Palestinian Authority.

Palestinians leave Gaza City ahead of Israeli offensive

Fearing a deadly new Israeli offensive, some Palestinians are evacuating eastern Gaza City as calls for a ceasefire intensify.

Ukraine told to give up on NATO, Crimea ahead of summit

A momentous meeting looms as Donald Trump pressures Ukraine's leader to abandon hope of reclaiming Crimea or joining NATO in order to reach a deal with Russia.

Police seek court order to quash Palestine bridge march

Police will seek a court order to prevent demonstrators from marching across a major bridge as part of nationwide protests over the war in Gaza.

'People see injustice': fight goes on for Vietnam vets

Vietnam War veterans are being honoured around the nation but for thousands of Australians, the battle for recognition of their service and suffering continues.

PM lauds Ukraine support as eyes turn to Trump meeting

Australia has reaffirmed support for peace on Ukraine's terms as European Union leaders prepare to flank the Ukrainian president during his trip to Washington.

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Thousands of Israelis have joined protests across the country demanding an end to the war in Gaza and the return of the remaining hostages.

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