Conflict
Telling customers to respect retail staff a sad indictment
The union representing retail staff says it's a sad indictment on the public that customers need to be told to respect workers. Woolworths says there has been a 131% rise in physical assaults against… Audio
Most of Gaza's 2.3million population is now homeless
The United Nations says two thirds of the 2.3 million people in Gaza are now homeless. Speaking today UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the world is witnessing an unparalleled and… Audio
Israel-Gaza: War crimes committed on both sides - UN expert
A UN expert says war crimes have been committed by both Israel and Hamas fighters and he is reiterating calls for an immediate ceasefire in the conflict.
Ben Saul, the UN special rapporteur on human… Audio
UN Special Rapporteur calls for multilateral intervention in Gaza
In New Zealand to meet with politicians, NGOs, and others, Francesca Albanese says there is a disconnect between atrocities committed in Gaza and the response of the Western world.
Report: Tentative deal reached to free some Israeli hostages in Gaza
The Washington Post has reported that Israel, the US and Hamas have reached a tentative agreement to free Israeli hostages in exchange for a pause in fighting
Humanitarian team describes Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital as 'death zone'
The team visited the Northern Gaza hospital on Saturday and reported there were 25 health workers and 291 patients in a 'desperate' situation.
Biden says Palestinian Authority should ultimately govern Gaza and West Bank
US President Joe Biden has said the Palestinian Authority should ultimately govern the Gaza Strip and the West Bank following the Israel-Hamas war.
Russian drone attack hits Ukraine infrastructure, causes power outage
Russian drones hit infrastructure facilities in Ukraine in an overnight assault that caused power outages in more than 400 towns and villages, Ukrainian officials said.
UN says starvation imminent in Gaza, no let-up in Israeli assault
UN aid deliveries to Palestinians in Gaza have been suspended due to shortages of fuel and a communications shut down, as Israeli troops battle Hamas militants in the enclave.
Swimming rivers and faking illness to escape Ukraine’s draft
Nearly 20,000 men have fled since the beginning of the war. Some swam dangerous rivers. Others simply walked out under cover of darkness.
Ukrainian troops operate in occupied Kherson region after crossing river
Ukrainian troops have crossed the vast River Dnipro into occupied areas of Kherson region and are operating in small groups, Russia has conceded, saying it had dispatched more troops to stop them.
Al Shifa hospital siege: WHO loses contact, Hamas militants killed
Israeli soldiers killed several Hamas militants at the outset of a raid on the Al Shifa hospital on Wednesday.
'Big explosions': Israel raids Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital
Dr Munir al-Bursh, director-general of the Gaza health ministry, said Israeli forces had raided the western side of the medical complex.
Climate activist seeking compensation payout after wrongful arrest
A protester with the Restore Passenger Rail group could get a compensation payout after being arrested for putting up posters.
UK PM Sunak brings back David Cameron, sacks interior minister
Britain's PM has brought back his party's former leader David Cameron as foreign minister after sacking his interior minister following comments she made on police handling of a pro-Palestinian march.
Two ReliefAid workers for NZ charity killed when homes bombed in Gaza Strip
Two employees of a New Zealand charity that provides aid to war-torn nations have been killed when their homes in the Jabalia refugee were hit in a missile strike. Audio
Israel revises down the number of those killed by Hamas in the 7 October attacks
Israel's foreign ministry has released updated casualty figures - but failed to give a reason why.
Gaza health system swamped; 18 of 35 hospitals out of service - ministry
Gaza officials said Israel launched air strikes on or near at least three hospitals today.
IDF says its captured Hamas stronghold in northern Gaza
The Israeli Defence Force says it has captured a Hamas stronghold in northern Gaza after 10 hours of fighting, uncovering tunnel shafts and seizing weapons. The IDF has also promised a pause on… Video, Audio
Israel targets Hamas tunnels in new phase of Gaza war
Israel's military is starting the next phase of its war against Hamas, targeting the Islamist group's labyrinth of tunnels.
