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Israel intercepts 39 Gaza aid boats sparking criticism

Israel intercepts 39 Gaza aid boats sparking criticism

Thirty-nine boats among an activist flotilla bound for Gaza have been boarded by Israeli forces in the latest high-profile protest action against the war.

Australians on Gaza-bound flotilla as Israel intervenes

Australians on Gaza-bound flotilla as Israel intervenes

Australians on Gaza-bound flotilla as Israel intervenes

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.

EU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russian intrusion

EU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russian intrusion

EU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russian intrusion

EU leaders back 'drone wall' to repel Russian intrusion

Recent airspace incursions by drones and fighter jets prompt European leaders to support a "drone wall" defence system to protect the bloc's eastern flank.

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Sensitive discussions ongoing on Gaza plan: White House

Sensitive discussions ongoing on Gaza plan: White House

US officials say "sensitive discussions" are ongoing regarding a Gaza Strip peace proposal as the Israeli defence minister urged civilians to leave Gaza City.

'Tepid' Australia accused of emboldening Israel

'Tepid' Australia accused of emboldening Israel

A failure to hold Israel to account for breaking humanitarian law as the death toll in Gaza soars has spurred a clarion call for action in Australia.

Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant

Ukraine warns of critical situation at nuclear plant

Russian shelling prevents restoration of a power line needed to cool reactors and prevent a meltdown at Europe's biggest nuclear plant, Ukraine warns.

Hegseth criticises 'fat generals' in US army pep rally

Hegseth criticises 'fat generals' in US army pep rally

"It's completely unacceptable to see fat generals and admirals in the halls of the Pentagon," US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told the army's top brass.

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Hamas has three or four days to respond to plan: Trump

Hamas has three or four days to respond to plan: Trump

Hamas has three or four days to respond to plan: Trump

Hamas has three or four days to respond to plan: Trump

US President Donald Trump says Israeli and Arab leaders have accepted a peace plan for the Gaza Strip and says "we're just waiting for Hamas".

Zelenskiy proposes joint air shield with Ukraine allies

Zelenskiy proposes joint air shield with Ukraine allies

Zelenskiy proposes joint air shield with Ukraine allies

Zelenskiy proposes joint air shield with Ukraine allies

Russia has been testing the NATO alliance's readiness and resolve with regular airspace incursions in Poland and the Baltic states, leaders say.

Trump says Netanyahu agreed to US-sponsored peace deal

Trump says Netanyahu agreed to US-sponsored peace deal

Trump says Netanyahu agreed to US-sponsored peace deal

Trump says Netanyahu agreed to US-sponsored peace deal

US President Donald Trump said they are "beyond very close" to forging an peace deal in Gaza and he hopes Hamas militants will accept it.

Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid pressure to end Gaza war

Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid pressure to end Gaza war

Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid pressure to end Gaza war

Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid pressure to end Gaza war

United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting in the White House for a fourth time this year.

EU nations send anti-drone systems, radars to Denmark

EU nations send anti-drone systems, radars to Denmark

EU nations send anti-drone systems, radars to Denmark

EU nations send anti-drone systems, radars to Denmark

Denmark has banned all civilian drone flights this week ahead of a European Union summit in Copenhagen.

'Massive attack': Russia pounds Kyiv with air assault

'Massive attack': Russia pounds Kyiv with air assault

'Massive attack': Russia pounds Kyiv with air assault

'Massive attack': Russia pounds Kyiv with air assault

A major attack by Russia on Kyiv has killed at least four people and injured dozens, Ukrainian authorities say.

Iran dismisses UN nuclear sanctions as unlawful

Iran dismisses UN nuclear sanctions as unlawful

Iran dismisses UN nuclear sanctions as unlawful

Iran dismisses UN nuclear sanctions as unlawful

Sweeping UN sanctions have been reimposed on Iran - 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear program.

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Russia: Aggression will be met with 'decisive response'

Russia's top diplomat has addressed the UN, amid rising Europe tension, warning of militaristic rhetoric and playing down Moscow's drone incursions.

Hamas says it has not received US peace proposal

Media reports say Hamas has agreed to free its hostages in return for a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops but the group says it has not seen a US proposal.

Israeli strikes in Gaza despite international pressure

Dozens more people have been killed by Israeli strikes and gunfire in Gaza despite growing international pressure for a ceasefire in the besieged enclave.

Lukashenko says Putin has peace proposal for Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to announce a proposal for ending the war in Ukraine, the leader of Belarus says after a meeting between the two.

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Netanyahu to address UN as pressure mounts over Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will condemn leaders' recognition of Palestine and defend Israel's war in Gaza when he speaks at the UN General Assembly.

Russia's 2025 offensives have failed: Ukraine chief

Ukraine has successfully disrupted Russia's warm-weather campaign, Kyiv's military chief says, as Moscow's troops use a new tactic on the growing front line.

Multimillion-dollar UN bid worth the cost: minister

Australia has "overwhelming support" for a seat on the United Nations Security Council as a senior minister dismisses criticism of the potential cost of a bid.

NATO, EU waging war on Russia, Lavrov tells G20 at UN

NATO and the EU have have declared war on Russia and "are directly involved in it," Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has told a G20 meeting at the UN.

Palestinian president: no Gaza governing role for Hamas

The Palestinian president has told world leaders that his people “reject” the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

US envoy hopeful of Gaza Strip 'breakthrough' in days

US President Donald Trump has reportedly presented an outline of a plan to end the Gaza Strip war, including a vow against letting Israel annex the West Bank.

Most destructive arms race in history looms: Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told the United Nations General Assembly that the world is living through the most destructive arms race in history.

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