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Zelenskiy speaks to NATO head on securing interceptors

Zelenskiy speaks to NATO head on securing interceptors

The head of the NATO military alliance has spoken with Ukrainian ‌President Volodymyr Zelenskiy about the country accessing more air defence interceptors.

Russia pummels Kyiv region as air defences fall short

Russia pummels Kyiv region as air defences fall short

Russia pummels Kyiv region as air defences fall short

Russia pummels Kyiv region as air defences fall short

Major Ukrainian retailers have gone up in smoke as Russia targeted warehouses and logistics hubs, prompting renewed pleas from Kyiv for more missile defences.

'Quiet Australians' carrying nation's energy transition

'Quiet Australians' carrying nation's energy transition

'Quiet Australians' carrying nation's energy transition

'Quiet Australians' carrying nation's energy transition

Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen remains confident Australia can reach its ambitious renewable energy targets in less than four years.

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US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says

US and Iran having 'very good discussions', Trump says

The US an Iran have held positive all-day talks, Donald Trump says, while claiming the the Strait of Hormuz is going to be open "very soon".

No Israeli withdrawal until Hamas disarmed: Netanyahu

No Israeli withdrawal until Hamas disarmed: Netanyahu

Israeli soldiers will not withdraw from the Gaza Strip until Hamas militants in the territory have been fully disarmed, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.

Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship hit in Hormuz

Status of US-Iran talks uncertain as ship hit in Hormuz

A cargo ship has reported being struck in the Strait of Hormuz, while the US and Iran make opposing claims about whether they are holding talks.

Neo-Nazi rally abhorrent but legally grey, top cop says

Neo-Nazi rally abhorrent but legally grey, top cop says

Police could not lawfully stop a neo-Nazi rally outside NSW parliament despite its explicit aims, a royal commission probing anti-Semitism has been told.

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Ukrainian attack on holiday-makers kills seven: Russia

Ukrainian attack on holiday-makers kills seven: Russia

Ukrainian attack on holiday-makers kills seven: Russia

Ukrainian attack on holiday-makers kills seven: Russia

At least seven people have been killed in the Black Sea region as a result of Ukrainian drone strikes against Russian territory, local officials say.

Iran denies peace talks after Trump calls off attacks

Iran denies peace talks after Trump calls off attacks

Iran denies peace talks after Trump calls off attacks

Iran denies peace talks after Trump calls off attacks

Donald Trump says he scrapped a plan to carry out “the biggest attack since World War II” against Iran after discussions with Gulf allies.

Massive Attack banned in Singapore over Palestine flag

Massive Attack banned in Singapore over Palestine flag

Massive Attack banned in Singapore over Palestine flag

Massive Attack banned in Singapore over Palestine flag

Massive Attack have recalled being detained and questioned after their Singapore concert, with police issuing stern warnings and blocking future performances.

Death toll from migrant rush into Spanish enclave rises

Death toll from migrant rush into Spanish enclave rises

Death toll from migrant rush into Spanish enclave rises

Death toll from migrant rush into Spanish enclave rises

More bodies have been recovered from the waters off the Spanish enclave of Ceuta after more ‌than 50,000 people crossed in an unprecedented surge from Morocco.

Ukraine drones 'kill eight,' hit Wildberries warehouse

Ukraine drones 'kill eight,' hit Wildberries warehouse

Ukraine drones 'kill eight,' hit Wildberries warehouse

Ukraine drones 'kill eight,' hit Wildberries warehouse

At least eight people have been killed across Russia as a result of Ukrainian drone attacks, local officials say.

Israel says it has concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Israel says it has concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Israel says it has concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Israel says it has concerns with Hamas disarmament deal

Israeli officials have told the US government of concerns about a potential plan to disarm Hamas militants, a spokesman for the prime minister says.

US will hold off on Iran attacks in hope of quick deal

US will hold off on Iran attacks in hope of quick deal

US will hold off on Iran attacks in hope of quick deal

US will hold off on Iran attacks in hope of quick deal

Donald Trump is claiming Mideast allies have reached the parameters of a deal to end the Iran war, prompting him to hold off on ordering new US strikes.

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Israeli strikes kill at least four people in Gaza

Israel says it was targeting a Hamas hideout when it struck central Gaza killing four people and destroying medical storage warehouses.

Russia hits Ukrainian capital with missiles and drones

Russia has again bombarded Ukraine's capital of Kyiv with a “massive strike” of ballistic missiles and drones, killing at least nine people and wounding 33.

Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles, killing at least nine

Kyiv has been pummelled by another deadly Russian drone and missile attack, as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy pleads with allies for more anti-missile defences.

Motorists urged off panic buying as excise cuts end

Australians will likely be paying up to 16 cents per litre more for petrol as excise cuts come to an end but servos are still on notice to avoid price gouging.

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Trump weighing new strikes on Iran: White House

There were no US strikes on Iran overnight, but Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said it had struck another two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.

US hails Gaza Strip deal as Hamas, Israel see hurdles

Hamas says it is ready to accept a "difficult and painful" agreement but it would require Israel implementing the first phase of a deal.

No agreement on Ukraine making Patriot missiles: Trump

US President Donald Trump has struck a cautious tone on the possible granting of licences to Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles.

Hamas ties disarming to Israeli withdrawal from Gaza

Hamas will accept a disarmament deal announced by Donald Trump but says it depends on Israel withdrawing from the Gaza Strip and meeting other commitments.

Federal arts body can't terminate artists over conduct

Artistic works that breach workplace safety and anti-discrimination laws can be cut off from funding, but not individuals, a government arts body says.

US, Iran trade barrages as quick resolution hopes dim

The US and Iran have resumed hostilities, with fears the drawn-out war will spread further across the Middle East.

Russian missile appears to have come down in Poland: PM

NATO head Mark Rutte says he spoken with Polish officials after a flying object, suspected by the government to be a Russian missile, crashed near the border.

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