War

A fact-finding mission should investigate potential crimes against humanity committed by the Islamic Republic of Iran, according an independent UN expert.

Marta Kostyuk explained that not shaking Aryna Sabalenka's hand and talking about Ukraine following her Brisbane International defeat was her duty, and to not highlight the issues at home would be "inhumane".

The Taliban's chief spokesman agreed to an unscripted, sit-down interview with me, there was just one non-negotiable condition, writes Meghna Bali. 

Palestinian author Randa Abdel-Fattah has called for her appearance at Adelaide Writers' Week to be reinstated after it was axed, but SA's Premier has continued to back the decision, as dozens of authors cancel their appearances.

Just days after it snatched Venezuela's president, there's apparent confusion within the Trump administration over its plans for the South American nation.   

Russell Allan Wilson, who spent several years fighting for Ukraine, has been remembered as someone who "gave his life so others could keep theirs".

The Israeli government says the organisations have not met new requirements, which include recognising Israel as a Jewish and democratic state and banning any so-called "de-legitimisation" of Israel.

Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, a staunch ally of the Kremlin, announced the deployment of the Oreshnik intermediate-range ballistic missiles earlier this month.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says Moscow will review its position on a planned peace deal with Ukraine due to the alleged attack.

The Israeli government has introduced new rules for aid organisations, including that they must not engage in any activities or criticism which "delegitimise" the state of Israel.

Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion in 2022 thousands of men have fled Ukraine. Once welcomed, they are increasingly finding a Europe that is running out of patience.

The ABC is granted exclusive access to the ADF operation to transport M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, via Poland, which included an ocean voyage of more than 50 days. 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's backers view his corruption trial as a witch hunt — but his detractors argue it is the system finally catching up to a ruthless political operative who is prepared to do anything to hold on to power.

The Thai Navy released footage of a Cambodian building being shelled.

Swiss singer Nemo says they will return the trophy they won in 2024 over the EBU's decision to let Israel participate in 2026.

Ukraine has proposed a vote on disputed territory in an updated version of the US-led peace plan to end Russia's war.

Australia has been sending artists to the frontline since World War I, with more than 50 local artists taking part since then. But what's it actually like to head into war armed with a paintbrush?  

Survivors still have clear memories of the invasion by Indonesia, as Timor-Leste this week commemorates the beginning of a brutal 24-year occupation.

European leaders express scepticism about US-led plans to end Russia's invasion, following peace talks between US and Ukrainian officials end without a breakthrough.

Russian President Vladimir Putin this week claimed Moscow's biggest battlefield gain in close to two years: the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk. Some experts don't believe him.