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Russian strike kills three small children in Ukraine

Russian strike kills three small children in Ukraine

A Russian drone has smashed into a home in Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, killing a father and his three small children.

Putin must fail: Ukraine envoy defiant before milestone

Putin must fail: Ukraine envoy defiant before milestone

Putin must fail: Ukraine envoy defiant before milestone

Putin must fail: Ukraine envoy defiant before milestone

Four years into Russia's full-scale invasion, Ukraine's ambassador is urging middle powers including Australia to publicly declare that "dictators cannot win".

Police given special powers ahead of president's visit

Police given special powers ahead of president's visit

Police given special powers ahead of president's visit

Police given special powers ahead of president's visit

Special powers under terrorism legislation have been granted to Victorian police ahead of Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit as protests loom.

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Trump considers sending 'armada' to Middle East

Trump considers sending 'armada' to Middle East

Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with Donald Trump in the US as he considers whether to take military action against Iran over its nuclear ⁠and ‌missile programs.

Changes underway to Ukraine's air defences

Changes underway to Ukraine's air defences

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has flagged changes to Ukraine's air defences, as the nation grapples with widespread power outages and temperatures plummet to minus 19C.

Israeli drone strike kills two cyclists: Gazan medics

Israeli drone strike kills two cyclists: Gazan medics

Indonesia's army says between 5000 and 8000 troops are preparing to deploy in the Gaza Strip as medics say Israeli strikes have killed two men riding bicycles.

Israeli forces kill four militants in Gaza

Israeli forces kill four militants in Gaza

Israel says its forces have killed four Hamas militants in the southern Gaza Strip after they emerged from ‍a tunnel and opened fire on Israeli troops.

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Iran could dilute enriched uranium if sanctions lift

Iran could dilute enriched uranium if sanctions lift

Iran could dilute enriched uranium if sanctions lift

Iran could dilute enriched uranium if sanctions lift

The head of Iran's Atomic ‍Energy Organisation says if all sanctions are lifted, Iran could dilute its most highly enriched uranium.

Russian forces pressuring Pokrovsk, 'last battles' rage

Russian forces pressuring Pokrovsk, 'last battles' rage

Russian forces pressuring Pokrovsk, 'last battles' rage

Russian forces pressuring Pokrovsk, 'last battles' rage

Ukraine is struggling to slow Russian advances around the city of Pokrovsk and ⁠along the front line as Moscow seeks to capture the whole of the Donetsk region.

'Not alone': Israeli president comforts Bondi victims

'Not alone': Israeli president comforts Bondi victims

'Not alone': Israeli president comforts Bondi victims

'Not alone': Israeli president comforts Bondi victims

Injured victims of the Bondi terror attack have been comforted by Israeli President Isaac Herzog as he champions solidarity amid unrest over his visit.

Japanese prime minister's party secures supermajority

Japanese prime minister's party secures supermajority

Japanese prime minister's party secures supermajority

Japanese prime minister's party secures supermajority

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's coalition has swept to victory, handing her a mandate to cut taxes and boost the economy ‍through spending.

Israel to take more West Bank powers

Israel to take more West Bank powers

Israel to take more West Bank powers

Israel to take more West Bank powers

Israel's cabinet is moving to make it easier for ‍settlers in the occupied West Bank to buy land while granting Israeli authorities more enforcement powers.

Ukraine urges acceleration of US-brokered peace talks

Ukraine urges acceleration of US-brokered peace talks

Ukraine urges acceleration of US-brokered peace talks

Ukraine urges acceleration of US-brokered peace talks

Ukraine is "ready to speed up" US-brokered peace talks with Russia, Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha says.

Ukraine imposes sanctions over Russian missiles, drones

Ukraine imposes sanctions over Russian missiles, drones

Ukraine imposes sanctions over Russian missiles, drones

Ukraine imposes sanctions over Russian missiles, drones

Ukraine has imposed sanctions on some foreign companies involved in the production of Russian missiles and drones.

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Legal fight ahead of contentious Israeli president trip

Protesters are headed to court after police were granted extra power to try and stifle demonstrations against the Israeli president's visit to Australia.

Few getting through Gaza's Rafah border crossing

Far fewer people than expected have crossed in both directions since the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt reopened, after two years of war.

Dozens dead, including children, in Sudan drone attack

A drone attack by the Rapid Support Forces has hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central Sudan, killing at least 24 people, including eight children

Iran vows to strike US bases if attacked

Despite "positive" discussions at nuclear talks, Tehran has warned it is prepared to attack US bases in the region if it is once again targeted by US strikes.

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US pushes deadline for Russia and Ukraine to end war

The US has given Ukraine and Russia a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four‑year war, as Russia launches strikes on energy infrastructure.

MPs urge top cop to green-light Herzog visit protest

MPs have vowed to join a planned peaceful march through Sydney to oppose Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit despite police opposing the event.

Nuclear talks with US in Oman 'a good start', Iran says

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has described talks in Oman as "a very good start" and says they will continue in a new round.

'Grave insult': activists vow to protest Israeli leader

Police and protesters appear to be on a collision course as activists vow to take to the streets to oppose the Israeli president's Australian visit.

UAE plans compound in Israeli-held Gaza Strip part: map

A planning map indicates that a "UAE Temporary Emirates Housing Complex" will be constructed near Rafah in the south of the Gaza Strip.

US, Russia to re-establish military-to-military talks

The United States and Russia say they have agreed to re-establish high-level military contacts for the first time since 2021 on the sidelines of Ukraine talks.

Ukraine and Russia swap prisoners following UAE talks

Ukraine-Russia peace talks will continue ⁠in the near future, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says after the latest meeting in Abu Dhabi.

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