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Israel launches deadly Gaza strike amid ceasefire talks

Israel launches deadly Gaza strike amid ceasefire talks

Israeli strikes have killed at least 100 Palestinians in Gaza, medics say, as Hamas and Israel hold indirect ceasefire talks with little progress.

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas is promising to release an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza within hours, but Israel still intends to ramp up its offensive in Gaza.

At least 13 killed overnight in Israeli strikes on Gaza

At least 13 killed overnight in Israeli strikes on Gaza

At least 13 killed overnight in Israeli strikes on Gaza

At least 13 killed overnight in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Palestinian health officials say overnight strikes by Israel have killed at least 13 people in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children.

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Wrecking ball for housing towers after court tosses bid

Wrecking ball for housing towers after court tosses bid

A court has rejected a legal bid to prevent the demolition of dozens of public housing towers, but residents are considering an appeal to save their homes.

Netanyahu to visit Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant

Netanyahu to visit Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant

In defiance of an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Hungary this week.

Turkey jails Istanbul mayor before trial

Turkey jails Istanbul mayor before trial

Hundreds of thousands of opposition supporters rallied in Istanbul to protest the arrest of the mayor, a key rival to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkish court jails Istanbul mayor pending trial

Turkish court jails Istanbul mayor pending trial

In a ruling likely to stoke tension after four days of protests, a Turkish court has jailed Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu pending trial on corruption charges.

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Sudan's army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum

Sudan's army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum

Sudan's army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum

Sudan's army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum

Sudan’s military has regained its grip on Khartoum, retaking more key government buildings a day after it gained control of the capital's Republican Palace.

Critical minerals corruption risk sparks probity calls

Critical minerals corruption risk sparks probity calls

Critical minerals corruption risk sparks probity calls

Critical minerals corruption risk sparks probity calls

Vast deposits of critical minerals vital for the clean energy transition are in corruption-prone nations, raising the risk of human rights abuses.

COVID response failed human rights amid fresh warning

COVID response failed human rights amid fresh warning

COVID response failed human rights amid fresh warning

COVID response failed human rights amid fresh warning

Health experts have warned Australia is less prepared for the next pandemic as a report details instances of governments ignoring human rights during COVID-19.

Germany's far-right party to gain ground in the west

Germany's far-right party to gain ground in the west

Germany's far-right party to gain ground in the west

Germany's far-right party to gain ground in the west

Long seen as having a stronghold in eastern Germany, the far-right Alternative for Germany is poised to make major gains in the west this election.

Malaysian drug mule gets stay of execution in Singapore

Malaysian drug mule gets stay of execution in Singapore

Malaysian drug mule gets stay of execution in Singapore

Malaysian drug mule gets stay of execution in Singapore

A Singapore court has granted a stay of execution to a Malaysian poet just hours before he was set to be hanged for drug trafficking

'Inhumane': overcrowded watch house conditions exposed

'Inhumane': overcrowded watch house conditions exposed

'Inhumane': overcrowded watch house conditions exposed

'Inhumane': overcrowded watch house conditions exposed

Two women have described their experiences inside the Alice Springs watch house as hot and overcrowded, with food shortages leaving them "hungry all the time".

Cries continue for Trump's Gaza plan to be scrapped

Cries continue for Trump's Gaza plan to be scrapped

Cries continue for Trump's Gaza plan to be scrapped

Cries continue for Trump's Gaza plan to be scrapped

Australian activists have taken to the streets to contest Donald Trump's declaration the US will take over war-torn Gaza, with more weekend protests planned.

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'Not for sale': Aussies rally against Trump's Gaza plan

The prime minister has come under fire from Australian protesters for not denouncing a plan by US President Donald Trump for America to take over Gaza.

Dutton supporting 'erasure' of Palestinians: advocates

Palestinians have lashed Peter Dutton for "legitimising" Donald Trump's plan for a US take over of Gaza which would erase them as a people, advocates say.

Gaza residents return home after hostage breakthrough

An agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza.

Renewed 'never again' call on Holocaust remembrance day

A Holocaust survivor has spoken of the horrific ordeal to highlight the importance of remembering where racism can lead as anti-Semitism spikes in Australia.

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Putin ally wins seventh term in Belarus election 'sham'

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has won a seventh term in office, according to the country's electoral commission.

Lebanon-Israel truce extended to Feb 18: White House

The White House says an agreement between Israel and Lebanon will continue until mid-February, pushing back the deadline for Israeli forces to withdraw.

Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners

Israeli authorities say they have released 200 Palestinian prisoners and detainees as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Refugee, Indigenous advocates share highest honours

Lifetimes of service have been recognised in the Australia Day Honours List, including Indigenous lawyer Megan Davis and refugee advocate Gillian Triggs.

Escalation fears after latest anti-Semitic vandalism

There are fears anti-Semitic incidents in Australia are worsening after an attack on a home that previously belonged to a prominent Jewish community leader.

Calls for political unity after anti-Semitic attack

An independent MP has urged Anthony Albanese to call a national cabinet meeting after the former home of a prominent Jewish community leader was attacked.

Pain lingers for Jews, Palestinians despite ceasefire

Hostages still captive by Hamas and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza where infants are dying are exacerbating community pain despite a ceasefire being heralded.

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