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Russian warehouses hit in deadly Ukraine drone strikes

Russian warehouses hit in deadly Ukraine drone strikes

Ukrainian drones have slammed into two Russian warehouses and hit an oil depot in overnight attacks that killed at least eight people and wounded dozens more.

Iran renews Gulf attacks after days of US strikes

Iran renews Gulf attacks after days of US strikes

Iran renews Gulf attacks after days of US strikes

Iran renews Gulf attacks after days of US strikes

The US and Iran have exchanged strikes aimed at infrastructure and military targets following days of back-and-forth attacks over the Strait of Hormuz.

Australia expands its fuel buffer against Gulf turmoil

Australia expands its fuel buffer against Gulf turmoil

Australia expands its fuel buffer against Gulf turmoil

Australia expands its fuel buffer against Gulf turmoil

Australia’s fuel reserves have hit all-time highs as the Iran conflict roils global oil markets, helping keep unleaded around $1.76 a litre in capital cities.

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Israel strikes kill people 'during Gaza Strip funeral'

Israel strikes kill people 'during Gaza Strip funeral'

An Israeli strike on a funeral in the centre of the Gaza Strip has killed at least eight people, local officials say.

Zelenskiy shakes up posts as Ukrainian protesters rally

Zelenskiy shakes up posts as Ukrainian protesters rally

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has picked Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko to chair the country's national security and defence council.

US extends strikes on Iran to bridges and airport

US extends strikes on Iran to bridges and airport

The US has expanded its air strike campaign against Iran by hitting bridges and an airport, prompting retaliation and raising the chance of all-out war.

Russian strikes go on as Zelenskiy faces defence outcry

Russian strikes go on as Zelenskiy faces defence outcry

Deadly Russian attacks have continued in Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy faces a political crisis over a reshuffle that's triggered a public outcry.

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Universities failed to be 'trauma informed' about Gaza

Universities failed to be 'trauma informed' about Gaza

Universities failed to be 'trauma informed' about Gaza

Universities failed to be 'trauma informed' about Gaza

Universities have failed to properly care for staff and students affected by the war in Gaza, Australia's pre-eminent tertiary standards authority says.

Pianist loses court battle, but fills concert halls

Pianist loses court battle, but fills concert halls

Pianist loses court battle, but fills concert halls

Pianist loses court battle, but fills concert halls

A pianist who lost a court fight against the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra is filling concert halls on his own independent tour.

UK's Starmer meets Zelenskiy on final visit to Ukraine

UK's Starmer meets Zelenskiy on final visit to Ukraine

UK's Starmer meets Zelenskiy on final visit to Ukraine

UK's Starmer meets Zelenskiy on final visit to Ukraine

Prime Minister ‌Keir Starmer has met President Volodymyr Zleenskiy on his last visit to Ukraine as UK leader, vowing Britain's "cast-iron" and enduring support.

Protesters rally in Kyiv amid outcry over defence chief

Protesters rally in Kyiv amid outcry over defence chief

Protesters rally in Kyiv amid outcry over defence chief

Protesters rally in Kyiv amid outcry over defence chief

Ukrainian MPs are voting on a new wartime government amid protests over the dismissal of popular reformist Defence Minister Mykhailo ‌Fedorov.

Iran threatens Gulf as it warns Hormuz a 'red line'

Iran threatens Gulf as it warns Hormuz a 'red line'

Iran threatens Gulf as it warns Hormuz a 'red line'

Iran threatens Gulf as it warns Hormuz a 'red line'

Tehran is vowing to hit the region's infrastructure if Donald Trump follows through on threats to attack Iran's power and bridges, as US strikes continue.

Uni student denied exam delay after Gaza family deaths

Uni student denied exam delay after Gaza family deaths

Uni student denied exam delay after Gaza family deaths

Uni student denied exam delay after Gaza family deaths

A university demanded death certificates for Gazan family members killed in the conflict when a student requested an exam extension, a royal commission heard.

Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as new Ukrainian PM

Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as new Ukrainian PM

Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as new Ukrainian PM

Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as new Ukrainian PM

The head of Ukraine's state energy company is expected to be named prime minister after getting President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's support.

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New US strikes on Iran as escalation threatens shipping

The US has resumed a blockade on Iran and launched more air strikes while Tehran threatens shipping corridors in the fight to control the Strait of Hormuz.

Top EU official pledges support on visit to Ukraine

The tide is turning in Ukraine's war against Russia's invasion, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has declared on her latest visit to Kyiv.

'Bastions of free speech' grapple with protest tensions

University officials have used various measures to limit pro-Palestine protests on campuses while defending their approaches to academic and student freedom.

Moscow targeted by hundreds of Ukrainian drones

Moscow's mayor says Russia's air defences have repelled a major Ukrainian attack, with more than 300 drones neutralised in the past 24 hours.

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Israeli fire kills 10 in Gaza, including a 10-year-old

A 10-year-old boy is among 10 people who were killed in Israel's latest strikes on Gaza, bringing the total of Palestinian deaths since the ceasefire to 1100.

New Iran, US attacks amid battle over control of Hormuz

The US has launched strikes on Iran hours after Donald Trump vowed to reinstate a blockade, prompting Tehran to respond with missile targeting a base in Jordan.

'ISIS bride' allegedly urged kids to be like terrorists

An "ISIS bride" is seeking bail despite allegations she showed her children propaganda videos and encouraged them to act like fighters while living in Syria.

Translator 'lost work' after reporting anti-Semitism

As universities confront accusations they have downplayed anti-Jewish rhetoric, some academics say claims of anti-Semitism have diminished the right to protest.

Aussie shares recover losses but Hormuz risk remains

A rebound in mining stocks has helped the ASX200 narrow some morning losses, but renewed conflict in the Middle East has shaken investor confidence.

Trump threatens to shoot down signs of economic rebound

Oil prices are rising again as conflict between the US and Iran reignites, threatening a recent recovery in household confidence and spending.

Motorists to pay price for US blockade, toll in strait

While the government is concerned about the impact on petrol prices, the opposition warns a US toll in the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent.

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