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War of words overshadows dumped author's apology

War of words overshadows dumped author's apology

While an apology from Adelaide Festival is welcome, a dumped Palestinian-Australian author says her words continue to be "twisted" by an unapologetic premier.

Russia destroys energy facility in Kharkiv, mayor says

Russia destroys energy facility in Kharkiv, mayor says

Russia destroys energy facility in Kharkiv, mayor says

Russia destroys energy facility in Kharkiv, mayor says

The mayor of Kharkiv says a large energy facility in the Ukrainian city has been destroyed in a Russian attack.

Israeli strike kills Hamas figure in Gaza Strip: report

Israeli strike kills Hamas figure in Gaza Strip: report

Israeli strike kills Hamas figure in Gaza Strip: report

Israeli strike kills Hamas figure in Gaza Strip: report

Israeli air strikes have ‍killed a local Hamas commander in Deir al-Balah, media reports in the Gaza Strip say.

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Europeans prepare military exercises in Greenland

Europeans prepare military exercises in Greenland

Military personnel from several European countries are heading to Greenland in what they say is a bid to boost the territory's security.

'Board of Peace': US launches Gaza plan's second phase

'Board of Peace': US launches Gaza plan's second phase

US envoy Steve Witkoff says phase two of a plan to end the Gaza Strip ‌conflict has started and will focus on disarming Hamas and rebuilding the territory.

Ukraine declares energy emergency after Russian attacks

Ukraine declares energy emergency after Russian attacks

Repairs to thousands of apartment blocks in Kyiv after the latest Russian salvo have been compounded by frigid weather, with temperatures dipping close to -20C.

Trump urges Iran to keep protesting, 'help on its way'

Trump urges Iran to keep protesting, 'help on its way'

More than 2000 people are reported to have been killed in Iran's protests that were sparked by the country's dire economic conditions.

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Hamas to elect first leader since Israel killed Sinwar

Hamas to elect first leader since Israel killed Sinwar

Hamas to elect first leader since Israel killed Sinwar

Hamas to elect first leader since Israel killed Sinwar

Sources inside Hamas say the group are in the process of electing their first leader since Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israel in 2024.

Russian strikes on Ukraine knock out heat and power

Russian strikes on Ukraine knock out heat and power

Russian strikes on Ukraine knock out heat and power

Russian strikes on Ukraine knock out heat and power

At least four people are dead after a massive Russian drone and missile attack targeting Ukraine's energy grid in the middle of a freezing winter.

Aussie ex-detainee's dire warning for 'vulnerable' Iran

Aussie ex-detainee's dire warning for 'vulnerable' Iran

Aussie ex-detainee's dire warning for 'vulnerable' Iran

Aussie ex-detainee's dire warning for 'vulnerable' Iran

Tehran's decades-old dictatorship could be about to topple, says an Australian expert who was jailed for 804 days by the Iranian regime.

Venezuela's claim of 116 freed disputed by opposition

Venezuela's claim of 116 freed disputed by opposition

Venezuela's claim of 116 freed disputed by opposition

Venezuela's claim of 116 freed disputed by opposition

Venezuelan opposition parties say far fewer political prisoners have been released than the official tally suggests.

Trump weighs response to Iran protest crackdown

Trump weighs response to Iran protest crackdown

Trump weighs response to Iran protest crackdown

Trump weighs response to Iran protest crackdown

Donald Trump is weighing a military response against the Iranian government as it continues a lethal crackdown on protests.

Israel-backed group kills senior Hamas officer in Gaza

Israel-backed group kills senior Hamas officer in Gaza

Israel-backed group kills senior Hamas officer in Gaza

Israel-backed group kills senior Hamas officer in Gaza

A Palestinian militant group has claimed responsibility for the killing of a senior Hamas police officer in Gaza.

Trump weighs tough response to Iran protest crackdown

Trump weighs tough response to Iran protest crackdown

Trump weighs tough response to Iran protest crackdown

Trump weighs tough response to Iran protest crackdown

US President Donald Trump says he is considering options, including military action, against Iran as mass protests pose a major challenge to clerical rule.

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Sweden PM 'highly critical' of US rhetoric on Greenland

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson says the United States "should thank Denmark" rather than engage in rhetoric about Greenland.

Ukraine says it hit Russia oil platforms in Caspian Sea

Ukraine's ‍military says it has struck ⁠three drilling platforms in the Caspian Sea belonging to ‌the Russian oil firm Lukoil.

Hamas says govt will dissolve when Gazan body installed

Hamas' government in the Gaza Strip will be dissolved once a Palestinian technocratic leadership committee takes over, the militant group says.

Israeli fire kills three people in Gaza, tension rises

Fighting has largely abated since Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas agreed to a ceasefire ‌in Gaza but has not stopped entirely.

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Iran vows to strike back if US intervenes over protests

Activists say the death toll in nationwide protests challenging Iran's government has reached at least 116 people as Tehran warns the US from getting involved.

Woman dies as Ukrainian drones strike Russia: governor

A Ukrainian drone strike on a city inside Russia has killed a woman, injured three people and damaged apartment buildings and a school, a local official says.

Last Kurdish fighters leave Syria's Aleppo

Kurdish fighters have been evacuated from a contested neighbourhood in Syria's Aleppo, officials say, in a move that could bring an end to days of clashes.

Number of prisoners released in Venezuela rises to 18

More political prisoners have been released from detention in Venezuela, human rights groups say.

Thousands rally in support of Yemeni separatist group

Thousands of Yemenis have gathered in Aden to support separatist group Southern Transitional Council, which has denied statements that it is disbanding.

US Gaza board envoy meets senior Palestinian official

An ex-UN Middle East envoy, who'll be part of the so-called Board of Peace for Gaza, has met senior a Palestinian Authority in the West Bank city of Ramallah.

Yemeni separatists appear to split amid Saudi-UAE rift

A faction of Yemen's separatist Southern Transitional Council says it is being dismantled while another wing has urged its loyalists to hold mass protests.

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