This Month
How Trump’s win could reshape the world’s biggest war zones
“I’m going to stop wars,” the president-elect said in his victory speech. In Ukraine, Russia and the Middle East, reactions ranged from wary optimism to a truculent shrug.
- Hans van Leeuwen
Israel defence minister unexpectedly sacked
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the popular Yoav Gallant have repeatedly been at odds throughout the war against Hamas in Gaza.
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North Gaza ‘apocalyptic,’ everyone at ‘imminent risk’ of death: UN
The entire Palestinian population in North Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence, a group of UN agencies said.
- Michelle Nichols
October
Hezbollah names new leader as Israel warns assassination coming
The Iran-backed militant group has appointed cleric Naim Qassem as its new head, after its longtime chief was killed in an Israeli airstrike.
- Bassem Mroue
- Updates
- United Nations
Australia condemns Israel’s ban on UN aid agency UNRWA
Australia has joined international condemnation of Israel over its efforts to nobble top UN body that looks after almost 6 million Palestinian refugees.
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- Andrew Tillett
America’s Muslims are doing the unthinkable. Voting Trump
Israel’s war in Gaza has cost Kamala Harris the support of an important constituency in a battleground state.
- James Politi
Tehran considers response as Netanyahu says Israel hit Iran hard
The Islamic Republic has not yet signalled how it will react to Saturday’s long-anticipated strikes, which involved scores of fighter jets bombing targets.
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- Ari Rabinovitch and Adam Makary
- Analysis
- Analysis
Israel’s strategic strikes inch Middle East closer to war
Some analysts fear that although Israel was restrained during Saturday’s strikes on Iran, it was setting the stage for a bigger attack after the US election.
- Patrick Kingsley
Israel strikes Iran amid fears of a wider war
Military sites in the Islamic Republic had been targeted, Israeli forces said on Saturday, in retaliation for Tehran’s missile attacks earlier this month.
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- Parisa Hafezi and Emily Rose
Obama, Springsteen boost Harris as she warns of Trump consequences
Kamala Harris warns Georgia voters of “brutally serious” consequences if Donald Trump wins; Polls tighten in Queensland making shock Labor win possible. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
Trump slight favourite but US election ‘so close’: Costello
Former treasurer Peter Costello says a close result could inflame the US government; NAB backs first home buyer interest rate buffer changes. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
Nomad owner pleads guilty to displaying swastika sign at pro-Palestinian march
Nomad co-owner Alan Yazbek admits displaying swastika at Sydney rally after being charged under laws prohibiting the use of Nazi symbols.
- Duncan Murray
Israel strikes Damascus, military site near Homs, Syrian defence says
The Israeli strikes targeted the central Damascus neighbourhood of Kafr Sousa and a military site in the Homs countryside.
- Maya Gebeily and Maayan Lubell
King and Queen greet royal fans at Sydney Opera House
King Charles and Queen Camilla enjoyed a barbeque in Parramatta before heading towards the CBD; Hero Bondi stabbing police officer to meet visiting royals. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
Blinken heads to Israel to revive ‘impossible’ ceasefire
The top US diplomat’s week-long trip also comes as the region braces for Israel’s response to Iran’s October 1 ballistic missile attack on Israel.
- Humeyra Pamuk
Thorpe should resign over protest: royal diehards
Andrew Forrest greets the King during garden tour; Tony Abbott says Senator Lidia Thorpe’s protest at a reception was “political exhibitionism”. How the day unfolded.
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- Lucy Slade
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- Israel
Israel strikes Hezbollah’s finance arm across Lebanon
Beirut residents fled their homes after Israel said it was targeting the Hezbollah-linked financial institution which has more than 30 branches across Lebanon.
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- Amina Ismail and Nidal al-Mughrabi
Drone targets Netanyahu’s house as Hezbollah ramps up strikes
Israel’s military said dozens of projectiles were launched from Lebanon a day after Hezbollah announced a new phase in fighting.
- Adam Schreck and Samy Magdy
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia, the largest of Gaza’s eight historic refugee camps, said the Israeli army was destroying dozens of houses roads and houses every day.
- Nidal al-Mughrabi
Sinwar’s death may not end war as pressure mounts for ceasefire
Benjamin Netanyahu says the war is not over as Hezbollah promises to escalate its fight with Israel.
- Andrew Tillett