War
Hamas rejects Israel's ceasefire response, sticks to main demands
After more than six months of war with Israel in Gaza, the negotiations remain deadlocked, with Hamas sticking to its demands that any agreement must end the war.
RSA reverses course on poppies thanks to big donation
A "kind local" has offered to cover the costs for the RSA, after it said it wouldn't be putting them on graves this year.
Russian missiles pound Ukraine's embattled energy system
The attack damaged substations and power facilities in five regions, causing emergency power cuts for at least 200,000 people, Kyiv officials say.
Israel Gaza: Netanyahu making a 'mistake', says Biden
"I think what he's doing is a mistake. I don't agree with his approach," the US president said in an interview.
Winston Peters delivers speech at UN on Gaza 'catastrophe'
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has given a harsh speech at the UN General Assembly in New York, saying the Security Council isn't doing its job to keep world peace and security.
Peters was not… Audio
Winston Peters delivers scathing speech at UN over Gaza
Foreign Minister Winston Peters has delivered a scathing speech at the United Nations, saying the Security Council has failed in its duties to maintain international peace and security
Addressing the… Audio
Progress in Gaza truce talks in Cairo, Egypt's Al Qahera news says
Six months into its offensive against the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas, Israel also voiced cautious optimism about the latest round of mediated negotiations.
Gaza war reaches six month mark
The Gaza war has reached the six months mark. It was in the early hours of October 7 when Hamas gunman stormed across the border and into Israel to carry out a slaughter of Israelis.
It was described… Audio
Ukraine's Zelensky warns of dwindling air defence missiles
Ukraine could run out of air defence missiles if Russia keeps up its intense long-range bombing campaign, he warned.
Tens of thousands of Israelis rally in Tel Aviv demanding Gaza hostage deal
Protesters chanted "elections now", and "Elad, we're sorry", local media said.
Israeli troops recover slain Gaza hostage, Egypt to host new truce talks
Hamas said it would take part in a new round of ceasefire talks in Cairo.
Israel dismisses UN resolution on possible war crimes as 'distorted text'
The United Nations Human Rights Council has called for Israel to be held accountable for possible war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Gaza Strip,
Ukraine war: Six Russian planes destroyed by drones, says Kyiv
Ukraine has carried out a drone attack against targets in southern Russia.
Biden tells Netanyahu he wants immediate ceasefire in Gaza
The US issued its strongest public rebuke toward Israel, directing it to address the safety of Palestinian civilians.
Relief Aid founder on aid workers being killed in Gaza
Israel is facing united criticism from its allies after its killing of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza this week. New Zealand group Relief Aid says it shows that no one in the region… Audio
Ukraine lowers conscription age after drop in volunteers to fight Russian invasion
Volodymyr Zelensky has signed into law a bill lowering the military mobilisation age by two years from 27 to 25.
Israel targeted aid workers 'systematically, car by car', chef says
"This was not just a bad luck situation where 'oops', we dropped the bomb in the wrong place," Andres says.
Australians outraged, PM tells Netanyahu after citizen killed in Israeli strike
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted it was an Israel Defense Forces air strike that killed Australian aid worker Lalzawmi Frankcom and six others.
Israeli strike kills seven aid workers
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has admitted that an "unintentional" strike killed seven workers of food aid charity World Central Kitchen.
Among those killed by the Israeli strike were… Audio
Iran vows revenge on Israel after embassy attack
The strike marked one of the most significant attacks yet on Iranian interests in Syria, raising the risk of further escalation in conflict in the Middle East.