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Israeli army kills three in southern Gaza Strip tunnel

Israeli army kills three in southern Gaza Strip tunnel

The Israeli army says it has killed three armed men near Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip.

Zelenskiy says Turkey ready to host next peace talks

Zelenskiy says Turkey ready to host next peace talks

Zelenskiy says Turkey ready to host next peace talks

Zelenskiy says Turkey ready to host next peace talks

Ukrainian President ‌Volodymyr Zelenskiy says prisoner swaps and a possible leaders' ‌summit could be ⁠discussed during the next Russia-Ukraine peace talks.

Russia and Ukraine both claim frontline progress

Russia and Ukraine both claim frontline progress

Russia and Ukraine both claim frontline progress

Russia and Ukraine both claim frontline progress

Ukraine claims to be retaking territory and Russia insists it's “advancing rather successfully”, while US-brokered peace talks remain on hold.

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Iran firm on oil blockade as Trump threatens strikes

Iran firm on oil blockade as Trump threatens strikes

President Donald Trump warns that US attacks could rise sharply if Iran blocks tanker traffic, while Tehran vows that no oil will move if attacks continue.

Australian spy plane to watch Middle East battle space

Australian spy plane to watch Middle East battle space

Australia will deploy an advanced spy plane to the Middle East to defend against Iranian attacks, although critics warn the nation is being drawn into the war.

Conflict triggers tourist visa, asylum seeker crackdown

Conflict triggers tourist visa, asylum seeker crackdown

The government has been lashed for introducing plans to crack down on a tourist visa loophole on the same day it granted asylum to five Iranian soccer players.

Open asylum offer as Iranian soccer players leave hotel

Open asylum offer as Iranian soccer players leave hotel

Five members of the Iranian women's soccer team have been granted asylum in Australia and the prime minister has extended the offer to others who want to stay.

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Hundreds of people killed in Haiti police drone strikes

Hundreds of people killed in Haiti police drone strikes

Hundreds of people killed in Haiti police drone strikes

Hundreds of people killed in Haiti police drone strikes

Human Rights Watch says drones operated by Haitian security forces and private contractors have killed more than a thousand people and injured hundreds more.

Trump discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin

Trump discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin

Trump discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin

Trump discussed Ukraine and Iran conflicts with Putin

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have spoken on the phone about the wars in Iran and Ukraine.

Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Thousands of Australians return home amid Iran conflict

Foreign minister confirms more than 2600 Australians have arrived back from the UAE on 18 direct flights since the US-Israeli strikes were launched on Iran.

Khamenei's hardline son named as Iran's supreme leader

Khamenei's hardline son named as Iran's supreme leader

Khamenei's hardline son named as Iran's supreme leader

Khamenei's hardline son named as Iran's supreme leader

Mojtaba Khamenei, the hardline cleric son of Iran's slain supreme leader, has been named his successor as the US-Israel war with Iran sends oil prices ‌surging.

'Fear is stalking markets': ASX plunges amid Iran war

'Fear is stalking markets': ASX plunges amid Iran war

'Fear is stalking markets': ASX plunges amid Iran war

'Fear is stalking markets': ASX plunges amid Iran war

The ASX200 has dropped almost three per cent, wiping out all its gains for the year amid the spiralling war in Iran.

Don't panic: motorists warned against stockpiling fuel

Don't panic: motorists warned against stockpiling fuel

Don't panic: motorists warned against stockpiling fuel

Don't panic: motorists warned against stockpiling fuel

Australians are being told not to panic-buy petrol at the bowser or stockpile fuel as the war in Iran widens and causes oil prices to soar globally.

Minister tight-lipped on Middle East military request

Minister tight-lipped on Middle East military request

Minister tight-lipped on Middle East military request

Minister tight-lipped on Middle East military request

Australia is considering whether to send resources to the Middle East to protect against Iranian attacks, but officials are yet to reveal key details.

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US military kills six in strike on alleged drug boat

The Trump administration's war on “narcoterrorists” continues with another strike on a small alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean.

Israeli strike kills six Palestinians in Gaza

Six Palestinians have been killed in Gaza, in the first bloodshed since Israel and the US launched a war with Iran.

Another US military service member dies in Iran

A total of seven US military service members have now died during operations in Iran.

Trump rejects settling war as Iran considers new leader

Negotiating with Iran could be a moot point if the country's potential leaders are killed and the Iranian military is destroyed, US President Donald Trump says.

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China says US talks vital as Trump targets its partners

China's top diplomat says dialogue with the US is vital for global stability as leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump prepare to meet.

Grave concerns for Iranian soccer team in Australia

There are fears Iranian footballers will be persecuted when they return home from the Women's Asian Cup in Australia, with the government urged to take action.

'Perfect storm': fuel uncertainty threatens food prices

Australians could face higher prices beyond the petrol bowser as farmers warn fuel disruptions amid Middle East tensions could hit supermarket shelves.

Australia mulls military help for Iran-besieged allies

Australia won't involve its troops in the war on Iran, but it could provide other aid for Middle East allies hit with missile and drone strikes.

Ukraine says Russia attack kills at least 10 in Kharkiv

Kharkiv's mayor says a Russian ballistic missile has struck a five-storey residential building, killing at least 10 people.

Trump warns Iran will be 'hit very hard' in new attacks

Iran is about to be "hit very hard", President Donald Trump says, as the US considers targeting new areas and groups "because of Iran's bad ⁠behaviour".

Seven dead as Russian strike hits apartment building

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is demanding a global response to Russia's "savage strikes" after a fresh barrage on Ukraine killed at least seven people.

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