Latest stories
Evening StandardThree Russian drones targeting Ukraine stray into Nato-member Romania, says air force chief
Ukrainian forces said they destroyed 25 Russian attack drones out of 38 launched overnight
- CNN
Hamas and Fatah sign agreement in Beijing ‘ending’ their division, China says
Palestinian factions including rivals Hamas and Fatah have signed an agreement on “ending division and strengthening Palestinian unity” in Beijing, China said Tuesday.
- BBC
Harris tells Netanyahu 'it is time' to end war in Gaza
The US vice-president says she made clear to the Israeli PM her "serious concerns" about casualties in Gaza.
- France 24
Israeli army says it has recovered bodies of five hostages killed on October 7 from Gaza
The Israeli Defence Forces announced on Thursday that they had found the bodies of five hostages killed during the October 7 attacks who have been held in Gaza ever since. Corpses of a kindergarten teacher and four soldiers were found during a military operation in Khan Younis, the main city in the southern Gaza Strip, where the IDF have launched new attacks this week. Those found are among the 120 hostages listed as still being held in Gaza. Israeli forces recovered on Wednesday the bodies of f
- Australian Associated Press
'Right thing': Australia acts against Israeli settlers
Israeli settlers linked to beatings, sexual assaults and the torture of Palestinians in the West Bank have been sanctioned by Australia.
- Reuters
Israeli officials criticize Harris' call for end to Gaza war
Israeli officials criticized U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic Party nominee for the presidency, after she said it was time for the war in Gaza to end given the suffering being caused by the fighting. Harris' remarks at a press conference following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reflect the growing pressure on Netanyahu from different sides of the political spectrum to reach a deal with Hamas to end the fighting in Gaza. "There has been hopeful movement in the talks to secure an agreement on this deal, and as I just told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, it is time to get this deal done," she said.
- The Hill
Burning of US flags triggers political attacks
Republicans are seeking to tie Vice President Harris and Democrats to "America-hating radicals" who burned U.S. flags and vandalized a park in front of Union Station.
- CNN
Harris says she ‘will not be silent’ on Gaza suffering while telling Netanyahu to get ceasefire deal done
Vice President Kamala Harris vowed to “not be silent” about suffering in Gaza amid the Israel-Hamas war, saying she expressed her “serious concern” to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday while telling him it is time to lock down a ceasefire deal.
- BBC
Scorn as Bangladesh PM weeps at train station damage
Many said she did not appear to express the same level of sympathy towards those who had died.
- CNN
Biden and Netanyahu meet with urgency to reach ceasefire deal at top of the agenda
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met at the White House Thursday afternoon, where sources told CNN the president was expected to be as forceful as he has ever been in urging Netanyahu to accept a ceasefire agreement, as US officials believe that a deal may be on the cusp.
- BBC
Israeli military recovers five hostages' bodies in Gaza
The remains of a teacher and four soldiers were found in an operation in Khan Younis on Wednesday.
- PA Media: UK News
Government ‘looking at’ Tories’ challenge to ICC over Netanyahu arrest warrant
It comes amid reports that Sir Keir Starmer’s administration is unlikely to continue the previous government’s objection.
- CNN
UK drops plan to challenge ICC arrest warrant request for Netanyahu
The British government has dropped plans to oppose the International Criminal Court’s application for an arrest warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over alleged war crimes in Gaza, according to UK news agency PA Media..
- NewsWire
‘Urgent’: Leaders plea for Gaza ceasefire
The leaders of three major countries have urged Israel to come to a ceasefire, saying the situation in Gaza is ‘catastrophic’.
- Australian Associated Press
Husband found not guilty of 'brutal' wedding night rape
A man accused of a series of sexual assaults on his wedding night and honeymoon has been found not guilty on all charges in a Sydney court.
- HuffPost
Stephen Colbert Taunts Trump With Absolutely Brutal Reminder About Melania
The "Late Show" host mocked the former president over one curious claim.
- The Independent
Is Donald Trump good at golf? We asked a professional coach to analyze his swing
With Joe Biden calling Trump’s alleged golfing prowess into question, is the 45th president as good as he claims to be?
- Yahoo News Australia
Passengers slammed over 'disturbing' train act attracting $500 fine
Commuters were noticeably annoyed by the disturbance, one man told Yahoo, and were 'shifting away' from the men in question.
- HuffPost
'Trump Is Chicken': Critics Taunt 'Scared' Trump For Bailing On Debate
The former president put debate plans on pause, and critics are calling him out over it.
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Tennis world erupts over massive news about Novak Djokovic and Rafa Nadal at Olympics
Rafa Nadal has left the tennis world stunned. Find out more here.