This Month
‘Death trap’: Dozens killed in Gaza trying to get food aid
Israel’s military denies firing on civilians after more than 30 deaths among thousands who flocked to humanitarian hubs.
May
Israel backs US planned 60-day ceasefire in Gaza
Israel has accepted a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas, the White House says.
Israel’s president urges Albanese to visit amid tensions
The PM has strongly rebuked Israel for blockading the delivery of food, medicine and other humanitarian supplies to Gaza.
Watt makes the only choice on Woodside
A new environment minister has finally granted a decades-long extension for operation of the vital North West Shelf project. But the fights over gas won’t stop.
Israel-backed Gaza food plan starts amid dissent, delay
The ruined coastal enclave’s more than 2 million civilians have been brought to the brink of famine by an Israeli aid blockade imposed in March.
PM slams Gaza blockade ‘outrage’ amid calls to recognise Palestine
Anthony Albanese says the Netanyahu government’s reasons for denying food and aid supplies to starving Gazans are “completely untenable”.
Israeli embassy workers killed by gunman near Washington Jewish museum
Police officials said a single suspect was believed to be responsible for the shooting, and was seen pacing in front of the museum beforehand.
Tracey Spicer’s journey from wheelchair to mountaintop
Raising funds for UN Women’s programs, the journalist gets back on her feet after illness to scale New Zealand’s rocky mountains.
World Health Organisation looks to life without the US
As the US prepares to exit, China is set to become the biggest provider of state fees – one of the WHO’s main funding streams, alongside donations.
Israel steps up pressure on Hamas, launches fresh military operation
Benjamin Netanyahu had vowed to escalate pressure with the aim of destroying the militant group that has ruled Gaza for nearly two decades.
Ben & Jerry’s founder arrested after interrupting RFK Jr hearing
Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the two founders of the ice cream brand, have long been outspoken against Israel’s actions in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
UN aviation body sides with Australia over Russia’s role in MH17
The Council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation has ruled that Moscow was responsible for the downing of a Malaysian airliner over Ukraine in 2014.
Trump claims ‘total reset’ after US-China trade talks
Trump said “GREAT PROGRESS MADE” after the first day of US and China trade talks in Geneva, but details remain scarce amid deep distrust and record-high tariffs.
Bowen in line for top global climate role
Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen is a contender for one of the world’s top climate roles.
Sacked Waltz was a key adult in Trump’s room
National security adviser Mike Waltz spoke with moral and strategic clarity. His sacking means good foreign policy advice for Donald Trump grinds to a halt.
Bishop stares down critics: ‘I turn down many more roles than I take on’
Julie Bishop has built one of the most intriguing post-political careers this country has ever seen - and is generating almost as many headlines as before.
April
Crisis-fighting central banker to lead Canada through US trade war
Mark Carney ran a low-key five-week campaign and steered clear of major gaffes. His blend of tough talk and bland competence was a deliberate strategy.
Gazans fear Israel is enacting Trump’s ‘Riviera’ plan
Benjamin Netanyahu has embraced the US president’s idea to expel the Palestinian population and rebuild the Gaza as Israel’s own Mediterranean tourist strip.
Trump says Iran ‘in great danger’ if nuclear talks with US fail
The US will hold direct talks at a very high level on the weekend, the first between Trump officials and Tehran since he returned to office.
March
Netanyahu’s secret plans to ‘finish the job’ in Gaza
The new military leadership has drawn up a drastically harsher proposal to destroy Hamas and corral Palestinians into a tiny stretch of land.