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New explosions in Riyadh as Saudis, Houthis swap fire

New explosions in Riyadh as Saudis, Houthis swap fire

Residents in the Saudi capital have heard new blasts as fighting escalates between the Iran-backed Houthis and Saudi-led forces in the widening Mideast crisis.

Russia hits Ukraine energy facilities despite ceasefire

Russia hits Ukraine energy facilities despite ceasefire

Russia hits Ukraine energy facilities despite ceasefire

Russia hits Ukraine energy facilities despite ceasefire

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has condemned Russia for not abiding by Donald Trump's energy ceasefire, as Ukraine says more power facilities have been hit.

Iran shifting tactics before US midterms: officials

Iran shifting tactics before US midterms: officials

Iran shifting tactics before US midterms: officials

Iran shifting tactics before US midterms: officials

Iran is using a new strategy to target ships in and beyond the Strait of Hormuz, officials say.

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Saudi-led coalition strikes oil facilities in Yemen

Saudi-led coalition strikes oil facilities in Yemen

New strikes overnight by the Saudi-led coalition on oil facilities in Yemen have marked a fresh escalation in the widening Middle East crisis.

Russia hits no energy targets in Ukraine after 'truce'

Russia hits no energy targets in Ukraine after 'truce'

Russia hasn't struck Ukrainian energy targets for the first time since Donald Trump's "energy ceasefire", while Kyiv says it will honour a truce if Moscow does.

Kyiv says Russia hit six Ukraine energy targets

Kyiv says Russia hit six Ukraine energy targets

Russia has yet to confirm a ceasefire on attacks against energy infrastructure in Ukraine announced by US President Donald Trump.

Saudi Arabia says Houthi ballistic missiles destroyed

Saudi Arabia says Houthi ballistic missiles destroyed

Saudi state-run media say the country's forces are responding to a drone and cruise missile attack

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UK PM says Iran's IRGC likely behind base incident

UK PM says Iran's IRGC likely behind base incident

UK PM says Iran's IRGC likely behind base incident

UK PM says Iran's IRGC likely behind base incident

Australia and the US have condemned "Iran’s use of violent attacks" as the UK blamed Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps for an air base security incident.

EU sanctions 1600 Russians, firms linked to war effort

EU sanctions 1600 Russians, firms linked to war effort

EU sanctions 1600 Russians, firms linked to war effort

EU sanctions 1600 Russians, firms linked to war effort

The EU has agreed to impose new sanctions on a record number of supporters of Russia's war effort, targeting nearly 1600 individuals and companies.

Anti-Semitism inquiry to take extra evidence in secret

Anti-Semitism inquiry to take extra evidence in secret

Anti-Semitism inquiry to take extra evidence in secret

Anti-Semitism inquiry to take extra evidence in secret

The Royal Commission into anti-Semitism and Social Cohesion will hold an additional hearing in relation to the Bondi massacre after concluding in August.

More than 70 Sudanese artisanal miners killed in strike

More than 70 Sudanese artisanal miners killed in strike

More than 70 Sudanese artisanal miners killed in strike

More than 70 Sudanese artisanal miners killed in strike

Egypt is reportedly responsible for an air strike on a northern Sudan mine that killed dozens of artisanal miners.

Trump blindsides Ukraine with 'energy ceasefire' post

Trump blindsides Ukraine with 'energy ceasefire' post

Trump blindsides Ukraine with 'energy ceasefire' post

Trump blindsides Ukraine with 'energy ceasefire' post

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy admits he was blindsided by Donald Trump's surprise announcement on social media of an 'energy ceasefire' with Russia.

One killed as Houthis launch fresh attacks on airports

One killed as Houthis launch fresh attacks on airports

One killed as Houthis launch fresh attacks on airports

One killed as Houthis launch fresh attacks on airports

At least one person has been killed and 11 other people have been injured in another attack by Yemen's Houthis on Saudi's international airport ‌in Riyadh.

Iran calls latest US response to proposal insufficient

Iran calls latest US response to proposal insufficient

Iran calls latest US response to proposal insufficient

Iran calls latest US response to proposal insufficient

A senior Iranian official says Tehran finds the latest US response to a proposal to end the war “insufficient" and warns of attacks on regional data centres.

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Thousands rally nationwide for global Gaza protests

People took to the streets in 27 cities and towns across Australia as part of a "global day for Gaza", marking three years since Israel's offensive began.

India braces for second day of major protests

India's capital of Delhi is bracing for a second day of protests after the leader of the "Cockroach" youth movement was released from custody.

'Saw what's at stake': Afghanistan veterans honoured

A quarter of a century after Australia deployed troops to Afghanistan, veterans have gathered to remember their role in the operation.

Trump says Ukraine should ditch Zelenskiy

Donald Trump has called for Ukraine to replace President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, accusing him of rejecting multiple opportunities to end the war with Russia.

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Attack on Saudi airport kills 12, wounds more than 300

Saudi Arabia's international airport at Riyadh's is closed after a missile attack on the passenger terminal that killed 12 people and wounded more than 300.

Russian attack on Ukrainian city kills 12 after US move

Russian strikes killed at least 12 people in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region, a day after US President Donald Trump announced a deal to buy Russian diesel.

Iran claims it struck gas tanker in Strait of Hormuz

Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has struck an LNP tanker attempting to take an "illegal route" through the Strait of Hormuz.

Flydubai co-pilot likely radicalised in Australia: UAE

The UAE attorney general says there are signs an Omani pilot was drifting towards "extremism and terrorism" while he was studying in Australia in 2017.

Minister issues hard 'no' on Russian diesel imports

Australia doesn't want or need imported Russian diesel despite a new supply deal between Moscow and the US, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says.

Man charged over 'offensive' act at Bondi attack site

Almost a year after the Bondi Beach shooting, a man has been charged with alleged "offensive behaviour" near the scene of the massacre.

Israel scolds pick amid Pillay Nobel Peace Prize praise

Navi Pillay, a South African-born jurist and ad hoc judge at the International Court of Justice, has won the Nobel Peace Prize.

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