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Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

As Jewish Australians celebrate the release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian Australians are doubtful about long-term peace, fearing further Israeli reprisals.

Zelenskiy returning to Washington for weapons talks

Zelenskiy returning to Washington for weapons talks

Zelenskiy returning to Washington for weapons talks

Zelenskiy returning to Washington for weapons talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is heading back to the Oval Office to try and persuade Donald Trump to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons.

Trump says Holy Land at peace

Trump says Holy Land at peace

Trump says Holy Land at peace

Trump says Holy Land at peace

All the remaining living Israeli hostages and nearly 2000 Palestinian detainees returned home as US President Donald Trump claimed the Holy Land was at peace.

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Hamas hands over all remaining hostages to Israel

Hamas hands over all remaining hostages to Israel

Hamas has released all 20 surviving hostages to Israel, a major step towards ending two years of devastating war in Gaza.

AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

Senator Lidia Thorpe is being investigated by Australian Federal Police after saying she's prepared to "burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians.

Madagascar's president says a coup is under way

Madagascar's president says a coup is under way

The president of Madagascar says an attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island country, a day after soldiers joined anti-government demonstrations

Trump says Gaza 'war is over', Israel awaits hostages

Trump says Gaza 'war is over', Israel awaits hostages

Israel is waiting for hostages held in the Gaza Strip to be freed as world leaders fly to Egypt to mark the agreement between Israel and Hamas.

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Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine Tomahawks

Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine Tomahawks

Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine Tomahawks

Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine Tomahawks

Donald Trump says he may tell Russian President Vladimir Putin that he could supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles if the war is not settled.

'Stop this genocide': plea for lasting Gaza ceasefire

'Stop this genocide': plea for lasting Gaza ceasefire

'Stop this genocide': plea for lasting Gaza ceasefire

'Stop this genocide': plea for lasting Gaza ceasefire

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters say they won't let up until Australia sanctions Israel ahead of Hamas' expected release of remaining Israeli hostages.

Afghanistan kills 58 Pakistani soldiers, wounds 30

Afghanistan kills 58 Pakistani soldiers, wounds 30

Afghanistan kills 58 Pakistani soldiers, wounds 30

Afghanistan kills 58 Pakistani soldiers, wounds 30

Afghanistan claims it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers and wounded 30 others in response to what it calls repeated violations of its territory and airspace.

US envoy Witkoff talks at Israel hostage families rally

US envoy Witkoff talks at Israel hostage families rally

US envoy Witkoff talks at Israel hostage families rally

US envoy Witkoff talks at Israel hostage families rally

Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to neighbourhoods in the Gaza Strip as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in its second day.

Zelenskiy, Trump talk as Ukraine, Russia launch drones

Zelenskiy, Trump talk as Ukraine, Russia launch drones

Zelenskiy, Trump talk as Ukraine, Russia launch drones

Zelenskiy, Trump talk as Ukraine, Russia launch drones

Russian and Ukrainian forces have traded drone attacks as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke to US President Donald Trump.

Sudanese RSF drone attack kills 53, doctors' group says

Sudanese RSF drone attack kills 53, doctors' group says

Sudanese RSF drone attack kills 53, doctors' group says

Sudanese RSF drone attack kills 53, doctors' group says

A doctors' group says the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have attacked a shelter in a besieged Darfur city, killing at least 53 people.

Gazans trek to ruined homes as Israeli forces pull back

Gazans trek to ruined homes as Israeli forces pull back

Gazans trek to ruined homes as Israeli forces pull back

Gazans trek to ruined homes as Israeli forces pull back

Palestinians have started returning to their homes in Gaza after a ceasefire was activated and the Israeli military said soldiers were withdrawing.

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Some kids caught in Ukraine war returned: Melania Trump

US first lady Melania Trump says eight Ukrainian children have been reunited with their families after ongoing talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Gaza ceasefire offers hope of easing tensions at home

Reverberations of a ceasefire in Gaza may be felt in Australia, but there are calls for more to be done to combat the nation’s issues with racism.

Kyiv plunged into darkness after mass Russian attack

Russia has again targeted Ukraine's energy facilities in a major drone and missile attack, blacking out several regions including the capital.

Gazans return to wrecked homes as ceasefire in effect

War-weary Palestinians are making their way back to their homes in Gaza and Israeli forces are beginning to pull back as a long-awaited ceasefire takes effect.

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Venezuela's Maria Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize

Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has won the Nobel Peace Prize "for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela".

Russia strikes Kyiv apartments, energy sites

Explosions have rocked central Kyiv as a major Russian aerial assault set a high-rise ablaze and cut power to parts of the Ukrainian capital.

Activists claim they saw abuse, Thunberg 'humiliation'

A group of activists detained in Israel say they'd do it all again, despite the abuse they claim to have witnessed, after being warmly welcomed home.

Israeli cabinet ratifies Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas

Israel’s cabinet has approved a plan for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas.

Ukraine strikes cause Russian fuel shortages: Zelenskiy

Ukrainian long-range strikes might have slashed petrol supplies in Russia by up to a fifth, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy claims.

Joy in Israel and Gaza after ceasefire announced

Palestinians and the families of Israeli hostages have broken into wild celebrations after Israel and Hamas agreed to the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza.

'Unacceptable' safety risks scupper Opera House rally

A planned pro-Palestine march of tens of thousands ending at the Sydney Opera House would've been an unacceptable risk to public safety, a has court found.

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