Conflict

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.

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said dozens of bodies had been found and locals said nearby areas were razed.

Among the dead are a high-ranking leader of the Quds Force, Iranian advisers and members of the Revolutionary Guards, a human rights group says.

Israeli strikes killed 77 Palestinians in Gaza in the past 24 hours, as Egypt hosted a delegation for a new round of truce talks between Israel and Hamas.

At least seven people have been killed in a car bombing which targeted a busy market in northern Syria.

Hundreds of people holding empty plates have gathered in central Auckland demanding the government call for a cease-fire in Gaza.

Auckland police are investigating claims a man was assaulted outside the Destiny Church in Wiri.

Lebanese state media reported that an Israeli drone strike was behind the explosion, but the Israeli military denied it was responsible.

A Molotov cocktail was thrown into a Malaysian convenience store, police said, after heads of the chain were charged with offences for selling socks with the word "Allah" printed on them.

Muslim leaders in New Zealand admit it has been an uphill task to get food aid into Gaza amid the humanitarian crisis there.

Hamas is welcoming the ruling, but says Israel must be ordered to end its Gaza offensive.

Some family members and activists used cages to block a main road as they demanded more be done to free those still being held by Hamas.