Conflict
Palestinian president calls Israel-Gaza war a 'grave crime' against his people
Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry has said at least 241 people were killed in the past 24 hours, as Israel's military operation continues in the territory.
Xi vows to prevent anyone 'splitting Taiwan from China'
President Xi Jinping has vowed to resolutely prevent anyone from "splitting Taiwan from China in any way", the official Xinhua news agency reported.
Yemen's Houthis claim responsibility for Red Sea container ship attack
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia claimed responsibility for a missile attack on a container ship in the Red Sea, and for an attempt to attack Israel with drones.
Ukrainian attack on Crimean port damages Russian warship, says Moscow
A Ukrainian attack on the Crimean port of Feodosia has damaged a large Russian landing ship and killed one person, Moscow says.
Israel Gaza war: UN says no let-up in Israeli air strikes in Gaza
There is no let-up in Israeli air strikes in Gaza, a UN official has told the BBC, after visiting a hospital struggling to treat the injured.
Israeli airstrikes kill dozens in one of war's deadliest nights, Gaza officials say
Hours before midnight tolled, both Palestinian and Israeli officials were reporting more deaths in Gaza.
Drone strike hits cargo ship off India coast
The tanker is reportedly linked to Israel, and the strike follows Houthi attacks on Red Sea ships.
Israel says it holds hundreds of Hamas members
The arrests come as Israel hints at expanding its campaign, forcing more civilians out of their homes.
UN pushes for more aid into Gaza; Israel widens offensive
The U.N. Security Council approved a toned-down bid to boost humanitarian aid to Gaza and sought steps to create conditions to end fighting.
US has widespread concerns' over UN draft on Gaza
The Security Council was due to vote on calling for "urgent humanitarian pauses", but despite intense talks, hasn't been able to agree on wording.
First protests in Argentina against austerity plan
President Javier Milei announces radical measures, including spending cuts and a drastic currency devaluation.
Ukraine seeks extra 500,000 soldiers
The country's military wants to mobilise up to half a million extra people, President Volodymyr Zelensky has revealed.
UN vote on Gaza delayed for day in bid to avoid US veto
A vote on a bid to boost aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip has been puhsed back as talks continue to try avoid a third US veto of action.
Red Sea attacks force rerouting of vessels, disrupting supply chains
Mounting attacks by the Iran-aligned Yemeni Houthi militant group on ships in the Red Sea are disrupting maritime trade as leading global freight firms reroute to avoid the Suez Canal.
Al Jazeera to refer killing of cameraman in Gaza to war crimes court
Al Jazeera is preparing a legal file to send to the International Criminal Court (ICC) over what it called "the assassination" of one of its cameramen in Gaza, the Qatari-based network says.
Palestinian media reports dozens killed in Israel airstrikes
At least 14 people died from air strikes that hit two houses in Jabalia and dozens more were killed in a separate air strike, according to the official Palestinian WAFA news agency.
Rain adds to misery in Gaza's ever-shrinking 'safe' zones
Heavy rain in Gaza is adding to the anguish of families displaced by the Israel-Hamas war. Audio
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Gaza facing 'public health disaster' - UN
The UN humanitarian office has reiterated that Gaza is facing a "public health disaster" after the collapse of its health system. The health ministry in Gaza has said its supply of vaccines for… Audio
Labour will keep pushing for stronger stance on Gaza - O'Connor
The Labour Party says it won't stop pushing for Aotearoa to take a stronger stance on the conflict in Gaza.
The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has joined Australia and Canada's leaders in calling… Audio