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Ukraine awaits new government after PM's dismissal

Ukraine awaits new government after PM's dismissal

Ukraine and nine other countries say they are forming a coalition to protect from ballistic missiles as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy picks a prime minister.

Jewish student backs violence against colonisation

Jewish student backs violence against colonisation

Jewish student backs violence against colonisation

Jewish student backs violence against colonisation

A pro-Palestine Jewish student points to her family background of Holocaust survivors as a reason why she "fights for justice" against genocide.

Iran escalates attacks on US bases in the Gulf states

Iran escalates attacks on US bases in the Gulf states

Iran escalates attacks on US bases in the Gulf states

Iran escalates attacks on US bases in the Gulf states

The United States and Iran are both asserting they control the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of tit-for-tat attacks stretching across the Middle East

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Euro allies to muster more air defence aid for Ukraine

Euro allies to muster more air defence aid for Ukraine

The Coalition of the Willing - western countries supporting Ukraine - will meet in Paris for consultations on missile defence and joint military exercises.

Six killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip: medics

Six killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza Strip: medics

A nine-year-old girl is among six people killed in an Israeli attack in the Gaza Strip, Palestinian officials say.

US strikes Iran, Tehran hits Gulf nations

US strikes Iran, Tehran hits Gulf nations

US and Iranian forces have ‌exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults, with Tehran targeting American facilities in states across the Gulf.

China officials warned over 'provocative' missile test

China officials warned over 'provocative' missile test

Australia has taken up Beijing's missile launch into the Pacific with a number of higher-ups within the Chinese Communist Party, one minister says.

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Russian strikes on Ukraine kill eight, wound dozens

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill eight, wound dozens

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill eight, wound dozens

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill eight, wound dozens

Russia's latest strikes on Kyiv are unprecedented and are a result of Ukraine's newfound battlefront strength, the mayor of Ukraine's capital says.

US congressman detained in West Bank by settlers

US congressman detained in West Bank by settlers

US congressman detained in West Bank by settlers

US congressman detained in West Bank by settlers

A US Democrat congressman says he was confronted and detained by Israeli settlers, brandishing American made M4s in the occupied West Bank.

Trump claims 1000 missiles aimed at Iran, if he's hurt

Trump claims 1000 missiles aimed at Iran, if he's hurt

Trump claims 1000 missiles aimed at Iran, if he's hurt

Trump claims 1000 missiles aimed at Iran, if he's hurt

In a belligerent post on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump says any assassination attempt against him would result in Iran's decimation.

Pianist's disappointment after bosses claim court win

Pianist's disappointment after bosses claim court win

Pianist's disappointment after bosses claim court win

Pianist's disappointment after bosses claim court win

A pianist sacked after telling an audience Israel deliberately targeted journalists to curb war crimes reporting has opened up on a high-profile court loss.

US insists Iran commit to stopping shipping attacks

US insists Iran commit to stopping shipping attacks

US insists Iran commit to stopping shipping attacks

US insists Iran commit to stopping shipping attacks

The US wants a public commitment from Iran it will stop attacks on shipping in the Gulf, which Teheran has blamed on an 'errant part of the system'.

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

Australian asylum reject's bid to outrun Trump purge

A young refugee rebuffed by Australia now hopes he can outlast the Trump administration's bid to be rid of him while on a temporary study visa.

Ukraine creates command to step up strikes on Russia

Ukraine creates command to step up strikes on Russia

Ukraine creates command to step up strikes on Russia

Ukraine creates command to step up strikes on Russia

President ‌Volodymyr Zelenskiy says a special command is being created to focus on the Ukrainian military's deep ‌strikes ‌into ⁠Russia.

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'Shocking disregard': anti-Semitism probe condemns X

Elon Musk's X has refused to engage with a royal commission into anti-Semitism, despite evidence that the platform was a breeding ground for anti-Jewish hate.

Free speech legal loss low note for dumped pianist

An orchestra did not take action against an international concert pianist because of his political beliefs, a federal court judge has determined.

Zelenskiy says Patriot missiles on the way from the US

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has described Donald Trump as 'very constructive' after a deal to supply air defence missiles.

US-Iran hostilities intensify as Khamenei laid to rest

Iran has targeted Gulf countries after the United States launched new airstrikes against it, amid the country's mourning for its fallen leader.

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Date set for first Palestinian election in 20 years

President Mahmoud Abbas has declared Palestinian parliamentary elections will be held in the West Bank and the Gaza Strip in November.

Tankers ablaze as Ukraine hits more Russian oil targets

Fires have raged at Russian oil depots and tankers after Ukrainian strikes, a day after Donald Trump promised to let Ukraine make its own Patriot air defences.

US and Iran exchange fire across Gulf, threatening deal

Iran has responded to US strikes by targeting Gulf countries in an exchange of fire that further threatens a ceasefire deal intended to help end their war.

Aussie shares fall for fourth day as miners take hit

Mining stocks have fallen to their lowest levels in three months, but strength in other sectors has helped limit broader market losses.

'Campaign complaints' target ABC's Middle East coverage

The national broadcaster is defending its reporting on conflict in the Middle East after a fierce critique from anti-Semitism envoy Jillian Segal.

Trump's Board of Peace to trial Gaza humanitarian zone

Donald Trump’s Board of Peace has identified secure areas in Gaza that could host tens of thousands of people under a pilot plan to create a humanitarian zone.

Trump cites 'tremendous unity' at NATO summit in Turkey

There has been "tremendous unity" at a meeting of the NATO military alliance, US President Donald Trump ‌says.

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