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Russian attack hurts three in Sumy region: Ukraine

Russian attack hurts three in Sumy region: Ukraine

Ukraine's military has accused Russian forces of shelling a residential building in the Sumy region, leaving two children and an adult injured.

Two killed on either side of Ukraine-Russia border

Two killed on either side of Ukraine-Russia border

Two killed on either side of Ukraine-Russia border

Two killed on either side of Ukraine-Russia border

Ukrainian and Russian authorities have reported two deaths from attacks on both sides of the border.

Israeli strikes push up Gaza death toll amid truce push

Israeli strikes push up Gaza death toll amid truce push

Israeli strikes push up Gaza death toll amid truce push

Israeli strikes push up Gaza death toll amid truce push

Israeli delegates have been dispatched to resume talks in Qatar brokered by mediators as Israel's army carried out air strikes across the Gaza Strip.

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Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza as talks set to resume

Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza as talks set to resume

Israeli air strikes have killed at least 30 people in central Gaza, while air sirens sounded in Israel and negotiators were to resume stalled ceasefire talks.

Israeli strikes kill 67, Gaza head of police: medics

Israeli strikes kill 67, Gaza head of police: medics

An Israeli military strike near Khan Younis targeting officials in the Gaza Strip's police department has killed 11 people, Hamas says.

Trump can be decisive in helping stop Putin: Zelenskiy

Trump can be decisive in helping stop Putin: Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he hopes US President-elect Donald Trump can quickly establish contact with Russia.

Israeli air strike kills at least 10 in Gaza: medics

Israeli air strike kills at least 10 in Gaza: medics

Medics say 10 people have been killed in Israeli military strikes on the Gaza encampment of Khan Younis.

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Russian drone strike on Kyiv kills two: local officials

Russian drone strike on Kyiv kills two: local officials

Russian drone strike on Kyiv kills two: local officials

Russian drone strike on Kyiv kills two: local officials

Ukrainian officials say two people have been killed in a Russian drone strike on the capital Kyiv that also damaged buildings.

At least 17 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: reports

At least 17 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: reports

At least 17 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: reports

At least 17 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: reports

The Israeli military has blown up residential blocks in Beit Lahiya and Jabalia as tanks shell parts of Gaza City and a refugee camp, Palestinian media reports.

Ukraine says it hit Russian oil depot in western region

Ukraine says it hit Russian oil depot in western region

Ukraine says it hit Russian oil depot in western region

Ukraine says it hit Russian oil depot in western region

The Ukrainian army has announced it struck an oil depot in Russia's Smolensk region that it says was used for military purposes.

'Uncertainty' to reign in 2025 geopolitical outlook

'Uncertainty' to reign in 2025 geopolitical outlook

'Uncertainty' to reign in 2025 geopolitical outlook

'Uncertainty' to reign in 2025 geopolitical outlook

From precarious violence in the Middle East to Ukraine's ongoing war, just how Australians will be impacted by major events in 2025 remains to be seen.

Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers

Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers

Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers

Australia scrambled defences to hijackers and bombers

Declassified cabinet papers show government officials raised the prospect of the prime minister ordering to shoot down commercial aircraft in a suicide attack.

Israel gives Houthis 'final warning' to stop attacks

Israel gives Houthis 'final warning' to stop attacks

Israel gives Houthis 'final warning' to stop attacks

Israel gives Houthis 'final warning' to stop attacks

Israel has made thunderous comments at the UN on the risk to Houthi militants if they continue missile attacks, warning Israel can hit any target in the region.

Biden pledges billions to Ukraine in final weeks

Biden pledges billions to Ukraine in final weeks

Biden pledges billions to Ukraine in final weeks

Biden pledges billions to Ukraine in final weeks

Weeks before he is due to step down as US president, Joe Biden has pushed through close to $A10 billion of military and budget aid to Ukraine.

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Displaced Gaza newborn freezes to death, twin fights on

One 20-day-old twin froze to death and his brother is fighting for life after their makeshift tent in a central Gazan camp was hit with intense cold and rain.

Sudan army reports killing 460 paramilitary fighters

Sudan's army has reported killing at least 460 fighters from the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in an ambush in North Darfur.

Syria's de facto leader says vote could take four years

The leader of Syria's rebellion who is serving as the country's de facto leader says it might be another four years before a national election can be held.

Azerbaijan president points finger at Russia for crash

Azerbaijan's president says Russia accidentally shot down their passenger plane, killing 38, and then attempts were made to cover it up.

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Putin apologises for 'tragic' Azerbaijan plane crash

Russian President Vladimir Putin has apologised for the "tragic incident" which resulted in the crash of an Azerbaijani passenger plane in Russian airspace.

Israel detains 240 including medics after hospital raid

The World Health Organization says it is “appalled” by Israeli raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza.

Lebanon returns 70 officers and soldiers to Syria

About 70 Syrian officers and soldiers were detained by Lebanese officials after entering the country illegally.

Israel detains director of hospital in northern Gaza

The director of one of Gaza's last functioning hospitals has been detained by Israeli forces, Palestinian officials say, after troops stormed the facility.

Mass North Korean troop casualties on Ukraine frontline

Some 3000 North Korean troops are reported to have been killed on the frontline in Ukraine, as fighting continues.

Houthis fire missile at Israel after Yemen airport hit

Houthi rebels have retaliated to Israel's airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa International Airport, described by the UN as alarming.

Russian drone attack kills two in Ukraine's Donetsk

A Ukrainian town in Donetsk on the front lines of the war has been hit with Russian drones, which struck a multi-storey apartment building, killing two people.

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