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Ukrainians persist three years on from Russian invasion

Ukrainians persist three years on from Russian invasion

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine reaches the three-year mark, Ukrainians and their supporters have turned out to show their resistance will never falter.

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jewish Australians have sent a message of solidarity with their Israeli counterparts, demanding Hamas release all hostages as the conflict reaches its 500 days.

Ukraine vows to negotiate exchange for captured Aussie

Ukraine vows to negotiate exchange for captured Aussie

Ukraine vows to negotiate exchange for captured Aussie

Ukraine vows to negotiate exchange for captured Aussie

Ukraine has promised to help secure the release of Australian Oscar Jenkins, reiterating its gratitude to Australia for aiding its fight against Russia.

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US, Europe must attend talks to end war, Zelenskiy says

US, Europe must attend talks to end war, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for no let up in sanctions pressure on Russia, saying any respite would increase the risk of a second invasion.

Hamas release four Israeli hostages in second swap

Hamas release four Israeli hostages in second swap

Hamas has released four young female Israeli soldiers after more than 15 months in captivity.

'My heart aches': survivors reflect on Gaza ceasefire

'My heart aches': survivors reflect on Gaza ceasefire

Members of Australia's Palestinian and Jewish communities are mourning those left behind and worried about loved ones as a ceasefire looms in Gaza.

Zelenskiy ready to exchange North Korean soldiers

Zelenskiy ready to exchange North Korean soldiers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's ready to exchange North Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia.

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Iraq War documents ignite debate over Australia's role

Iraq War documents ignite debate over Australia's role

Iraq War documents ignite debate over Australia's role

Iraq War documents ignite debate over Australia's role

Newly released Iraq War documents reveal flawed decision-making by Australia, sparking calls for transparency and accountability in military commitments

Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Previously secret documents show concerns over a wheat scandal derailing Australia's commercial interests and plans to reshape Iraq as a free-market haven.

Israeli airstrike on Beirut kills 20, Lebanon says

Israeli airstrike on Beirut kills 20, Lebanon says

Israeli airstrike on Beirut kills 20, Lebanon says

Israeli airstrike on Beirut kills 20, Lebanon says

Israel has struck targets in central Beirut for the fourth time in a week, leaving at least 20 people dead, Lebanon's health ministry says.

G20 confronts a global order troubled by Trump's return

G20 confronts a global order troubled by Trump's return

G20 confronts a global order troubled by Trump's return

G20 confronts a global order troubled by Trump's return

Leaders arriving at the G20 summit must grapple with tensions over the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, and shifts in the global order with the return of Donald Trump.

Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Thousands mark Remembrance Day with minute's silence

Services across capital cities have marked Remembrance Day and commemorated Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice in conflict.

More than 300 killed in Sudanese paramilitary attacks

More than 300 killed in Sudanese paramilitary attacks

More than 300 killed in Sudanese paramilitary attacks

More than 300 killed in Sudanese paramilitary attacks

Hundreds of people have been killed in the Sudanese city of Al Hilaliya, besieged by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

ABC apologises for extra gunshot sounds added to story

ABC apologises for extra gunshot sounds added to story

ABC apologises for extra gunshot sounds added to story

ABC apologises for extra gunshot sounds added to story

The ABC has apologised to Australian troops for inadvertently altering footage, but says a lack of civility in public discourse is damaging to journalists.

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Australian aid for Lebanon lags 'like-minded countries'

Save the Children is calling on the Albanese government to double its latest commitment of $10 million in humanitarian assistance for Lebanon.

Russian army controls half of eastern Ukraine city

According to Russian media, Russian troops have launched major counterattacks in the Kursk region and are once again in control of some towns.

Leave Lebanon now, but for some, it's not that easy

Lebanese Australians are watching on in horror as Israel bombs southern parts of Lebanon and the capital, Beirut, levelling buildings and killing hundreds.

More activists sought over violent anti-war protests

More activists are in the sights of Victoria Police following their involvement in clashes outside a major weapons expo in Melbourne.

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Court security beefed for landmark war crime hearings

Security measures reminiscent of those introduced for Ben Roberts-Smith will also be required in another series of hearings over alleged war crimes.

Palestinian recognition the 'momentum towards peace'

Australia's foreign minister has called for a clear timeline for the declaration of a Palestinian state help to quell conflict.

Palestine welcomes New Zealand support at UN

New Zealand's support for Palestine within a United Nations vote has exposed a rift within the right wing coalition government.

Flak flies as military justice review release misfires

A major review into Australia's military justice system, published by accident, calls for greater independence in the investigation of misconduct allegations.

Israel strikes camp in Gaza safe zone, dozens killed

An Israeli strike has killed dozens of people in a tent camp at a designated humanitarian area in southern Gaza, Palestinian officials say.

Anti-war protesters set to converge on weapons expo

Thousands of anti-war protesters are expected to cause chaos in Melbourne this week as the city braces for its biggest demonstration in more than two decades.

Turkey battles blaze amid fears for Anzac war graves

A wildfire raging on the Gallipoli Peninsula has raised Australian fears it could damage "sacred" Anzac graves, while Turkey says the blaze is under control.

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