WorldAustralian writers' festival director quits, Ardern and others boycott, after Palestinian author barredLouise Adler quit after the board cancelled Randa Abdel-Fattah's event.13 Jan 12:24 AM
WorldNational day of mourning announced for victims of Bondi Beach terror attack Flags will fly at half mast on all Commonwealth buildings across Australia.12 Jan 10:53 PM
WorldTrump’s 2026 affordability message competes with foreign policy pushUS President has been clear he won't back down from list of foreign entanglements.11 Jan 05:00 PM
Christchurch'Come have a cup of tea': Pro-Palestine campaigner's message to vandals after attackVandals tore down two Palestinian flags and sprayed the words 'Nazi scum' outside house.06 Jan 11:48 PM
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WorldUN chief urges Israel to lift Gaza aid ban on major NGOsIsrael has barred 37 foreign humanitarian agencies from entering Gaza under new rules.03 Jan 03:03 AM
WorldIsrael confirms ban on 37 NGOs in GazaIsrael says the NGOs refused to share full staff details to clear security checks.01 Jan 05:25 PM
WorldFrom grief to fireworks: How the world welcomed 2026Crowds in Sydney paused for a minute's silence before 9 tonnes of fireworks.31 Dec 05:40 PM
PremiumPremiumFootballThe 'Palestinian Pele' whose death puts our sporting privilege in focus – Michael BurgessOPINION: Reports say Gaza has lost 264 sports facilities, with 184 completely destroyed.31 Dec 03:43 AM
WorldIsrael warns it will suspend several aid groups operating in GazaIsrael said the suspensions were for failing to provide details about Palestinian staff.30 Dec 08:58 PM
World'Hell to pay': Trump warns Hamas, Iran after talks with NetanyahuTrump vowed to 'eradicate' any renewed Iranian nuclear or missile build-up.30 Dec 01:05 AM
WorldNetanyahu meets Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, IranTrump wants a Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ and technocratic government in January.29 Dec 06:58 PM
WorldShe spent the war planning to stay in Gaza. Now she is ready to leaveDiana Shams' home survived years of war only to be hit in the last hours before the truce.28 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldPope urges Russia, Ukraine dialogue in Christmas blessingKing Charles calls for 'compassion and reconciliation'.25 Dec 05:18 PM
WorldBethlehem celebrates first festive Christmas since Gaza warBethlehem is holding its first full Christmas celebrations in more than two years.24 Dec 08:28 PM
WorldFrance launches probe over video of man harassing Jewish boyThe man speaks to the boy in English saying: 'Are you gonna free Palestine, bro?'23 Dec 08:14 PM
WorldGreta Thunberg arrested at pro-Palestinian protest in LondonThunberg yesterday described detained hunger-strikers as 'political prisoners'.23 Dec 07:23 PM
WorldGaza is still seeing acute malnutrition but not famine, monitor saysThe Integrated Food Security Phase Classification said famine no longer in Gaza.21 Dec 04:00 PM
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PremiumPremiumWorldGaza truce: Can US grand plans get off the drawing board?New York Times: Efforts to form the international force appear to have picked up steam.14 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldIsrael says Hamas 'will be disarmed' after group proposes weapons freezeThe US plan’s second phase would swap Israeli troops for an international force.11 Dec 07:52 PM
WorldAmnesty accuses Hamas of crimes against humanity on Oct 7 and afterwardsMilitants in Gaza 'continued to commit violations and crimes' to do with the hostages.11 Dec 12:40 AM
WorldMaternal malnutrition in Gaza has ‘devastating’ impact on babies: UNUnicef says low birth weight cases in Gaza have doubled since 2022.09 Dec 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'It’s still standing': A weakened Hamas still dominates GazaNew York Times: The slow process of implementing the US peace plan has given it time.09 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldNetanyahu expects to move soon to Gaza truce second phaseIsraeli PM wants Hamas to be disarmed, and Gaza demilitarised in the next phase.07 Dec 08:37 PM
EntertainmentEurovision hit by boycotts after Israel cleared to competeNew voting rules have also been agreed after fears of the public vote being manipulated.04 Dec 09:40 PM
WorldIsraeli-backed militia leader killed in ‘internal’ clash in GazaYasser Abu Shabab, 32, led a Gaza clan armed by Israel, to counter Hamas.04 Dec 08:17 PM
World'A source of stability': Pope Leo XIV begins historic Turkey visitThe 70-year-old pontiff is on his first overseas trip since his May election.27 Nov 09:20 PM
WorldIsraeli army launches new operation in West BankAirstrikes and ground raids are a 'counter-terrorism' operation, says Israel.26 Nov 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldCompounds to house Palestinians in Israeli-held half of GazaNew York Times: US housing plan in Gaza is fraught with risks and potential pitfalls.26 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldPopemobile transformed into Gaza mobile children's clinicThe vehicle was used by the late Pope Francis on his 2014 visit to Bethlehem.25 Nov 09:03 PM
WorldUS- and Israeli-backed Gaza aid group ends mission after UN criticismUN experts alleged the aid effort served covert military agendas.24 Nov 07:11 PM
WorldGenerals sacked over Hamas attack failuresPublic pressure grows on Benjamin Netanyahu to allow an independent inquiry.24 Nov 05:39 PM
WorldIsraelis are moving abroad in record numbers due to fear and discontentThe brain-drain is raising concerns in Israel over economic and social consequences.23 Nov 08:46 PM
