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Russia strikes Ukraine from east to west, killing eight

Russia strikes Ukraine from east to west, killing eight

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has pointed to a "critical shortage" of air defence missiles from allies after another massive Russian strike on swathes of Ukraine.

US unleashes 'heavy wave' of strikes against Iran

US unleashes 'heavy wave' of strikes against Iran

US unleashes 'heavy wave' of strikes against Iran

US unleashes 'heavy wave' of strikes against Iran

The US has launched a wave of attacks in retaliation for Iranian strikes that threaten to draw more Middle Eastern countries into the conflict.

Preschool to uni: envoy wants anti-Semitism education

Preschool to uni: envoy wants anti-Semitism education

Preschool to uni: envoy wants anti-Semitism education

Preschool to uni: envoy wants anti-Semitism education

Targeted education from preschool to university is essential to change embedded hateful views, the envoy tasked with combating anti-Semitism says.

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Ukraine hits Russian refineries, hours after US talks

Ukraine hits Russian refineries, hours after US talks

Ukrainian has continued its attacks on Russian oil facilities, while President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised his “good meeting” with Donald Trump in Washington.

Health watchdog rejects anti-Semitism definition fears

Health watchdog rejects anti-Semitism definition fears

Practitioners are being assured by the health regulator they won't be censored under new guidelines based on a controversial definition of anti-Semitism.

Iran rules out Omani proposal to manage Hormuz

Iran rules out Omani proposal to manage Hormuz

Iran has rejected Oman's proposal to share control of the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing the plan as "unrealistic" as conflict over the key waterway intensifies.

'Positive': Netanyahu, Trump hold first talks since war

'Positive': Netanyahu, Trump hold first talks since war

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held talks with US President Donald Trump, which the White House described as “positive and productive”.

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Trump and Zelenskiy discuss Patriot deal at White House

Trump and Zelenskiy discuss Patriot deal at White House

Trump and Zelenskiy discuss Patriot deal at White House

Trump and Zelenskiy discuss Patriot deal at White House

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy have met at the White House.

'Build resilience': refinery touted but discount to end

'Build resilience': refinery touted but discount to end

'Build resilience': refinery touted but discount to end

'Build resilience': refinery touted but discount to end

A study will examine locations for what would be the first refinery to be built in Australia since the 1960s, as a cut to the fuel excise is set to end.

Jewish public servants fearful of 'outing' themselves

Jewish public servants fearful of 'outing' themselves

Jewish public servants fearful of 'outing' themselves

Jewish public servants fearful of 'outing' themselves

The public service at all levels of government has been called out at an anti-Semitism inquiry for lacking the ability to consider Jewish workers.

Contentious hate speech laws face High Court challenge

Contentious hate speech laws face High Court challenge

Contentious hate speech laws face High Court challenge

Contentious hate speech laws face High Court challenge

Pro-Palestine protesters are taking a state’s new hate speech laws to the High Court, arguing a ban on two slogans unlawfully criminalises political speech.

'Too high': RBA rates warning as inflation fears flare

'Too high': RBA rates warning as inflation fears flare

'Too high': RBA rates warning as inflation fears flare

'Too high': RBA rates warning as inflation fears flare

The Reserve Bank governor says interest rates may need to go higher, as Australia's weak productivity problem locks households in for lower living standards.

Trump says United States and Iran 'having good talks'

Trump says United States and Iran 'having good talks'

Trump says United States and Iran 'having good talks'

Trump says United States and Iran 'having good talks'

The United States and Iran are "having good talks," US President Donald Trump says after a two-week campaign of air strikes against Iran was halted.

Russia 'open' to peace ideas as Zelenskiy visits UK

Russia 'open' to peace ideas as Zelenskiy visits UK

Russia 'open' to peace ideas as Zelenskiy visits UK

Russia 'open' to peace ideas as Zelenskiy visits UK

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has visited a UK naval base with Prime Minister Andy ‌Burnham.

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Iran says it still controls strait, not seeking talks

US President Donald Trump has ‌paused attacks on Iran to allow more ‌room for diplomacy, the United States ambassador to the United Nations says.

Police reject proposal to arm private security groups

Allowing certain groups such as Jewish security organisations to carry guns risked the appearance of favouritism, an anti-Semitism inquiry has been told.

Israel to allow international force into Gaza: official

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is due to head to Washington to hold talks with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

Kremlin won't comment on US-Ukraine air ceasefire talks

A Kremlin spokesman says it is too early to comment on reports that the United States and Ukraine are discussing a potential truce regarding aerial attacks.

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Russia and Ukraine report civilians killed in strikes

Authorities in the Russian-occupied part of the southern Ukrainian region of Zaporizhzhia say Ukrainian drone attacks have killed at least 12 people.

Drivers warned not to expect extended fuel excise cut

Anthony Albanese has indicated further price relief at the bowser is unlikely after an excise discount wraps up.

PM spruiks party unity despite stifled Israel debate

Anthony Albanese has praised the cohesiveness of Labor after the party's national conference, despite concern key debates were blocked from the floor.

Iran war spreads to Red Sea and Caspian, Gulf quiet

The United States has halted a streak of nightly strikes on Iran while Iranian forces have not launched attacks on any of its neighbours.

Israel kills Hamas-led police official in Gaza: medics

Hamas says an Israeli attack has killed the chief of police in the north of the Gaza Strip, who Israel's military says was also in the group's military wing.

Missiles targeting refineries shot down amid US warning

US President Donald Trump has doubled down on threats in response to Iran's ongoing chokehold on Red Sea shipping.

Fuel supply secure despite price alert as war grinds on

The nation's fuel supply remains secure despite the war in Iran but motorists should brace for rising prices as experts warn of extensive economic impacts.

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