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Conflict and WarPremiumUkraine says nine Russian planes destroyed

Ukraine says nine Russian warplanes were destroyed in massive explosions at an air base in Crimea while Russia still denies any attack.

Susie Blann

Conflict and WarChina signals end of drills around Taiwan

China's military says its series of joint military operations in the sea and airspace around Taiwan had "successfully completed various tasks".

Martin Quin Pollard and Yimou Lee

Life-saving CommentsWA’s Ukrainian community sends supplies to frontline

Much-needed medical equipment has been delivered to Ukraine after months of fundraising by Perth’s Ukrainian community.

Daryna Zadvirna

armed conflictRussia accused of using 'nuclear shield'

At least 13 people have been killed in a rocket attack on a town near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, Ukraine authorities say.

Pavel Polityuk

Conflict and WarPremiumUkraine and Russia: What you need to know

Latest updates on the war in Ukraine.

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Global alarmVideoCommentsPremiumUkraine and Russia point fingers over ‘suicidal’ nuclear power plant attacks

Ukraine and Russia are blaming each other for the shelling of a nuclear power plant, which has sparked global alarm and been branded ‘suicidal’ by the UN chief.

Natalia Zinets and Max Hunder

Conflict and WarIsrael, Palestinians set for Gaza truce

A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants has taken effect in a bid to end three days of violence that has killed dozens of Palestinians.

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DefenceChina in new military drills around Taiwan

China says it will conduct joint drills around Taiwan focusing on sea assault operations, confirming the fears of some security analysts and diplomats.

Sarah Wu

Conflict and WarUS supports Israel in defending itself

The United States is in touch with Israeli officials and others in the region to prevent further escalation of the conflict in Gaza.

Kanishka Singh

Conflict and WarPremiumUkraine and Russia: What you need to know

Latest updates on the war in Ukraine.

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Conflict and WarIsrael, Gaza into second day of fighting

At least 24 Palestinians - including six children - have been killed and 203 wounded during two days of firing, according to the Gaza health ministry.

Nidal al-Mughrabi and Maayan Lubell

Conflict and WarPremiumShip awaits grain load in Ukraine

Ukraine will load grain onto a foreign-flagged ship, the first such shipment since the war started in February.

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Ukraine warVideoCommentsPremiumRussia’s deadly new Ukraine play and how it will hit Europe

Winter is coming to Ukraine and with it a multitude of new and chilling hazards in its protracted war for survival against the bloodthirsty Russians.

John Flint

Conflict and WarMilitary exercises set for Adelaide

A week of military training exercises will be conducted in metropolitan Adelaide, including personnel in civilian clothes carrying weapons.

Tim Dornin

Conflict and WarPremiumUkraine and Russia: What you need to know

Latest updates on the war in Ukraine.

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Conflict and WarSenegal signs deal with separatist rebels

A peace agreement between Senegal's government and separatist rebels from the Casamance region aims to end more than 40 years of conflict.

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Conflict and WarAnother blast hits Afghan capital Kabul

Another bomb has exploded in a busy shopping street in the Afghan capital Kabul, a day after eight people were killed in an Islamic State attack.

Mohammad Yunus Yawar

Conflict and WarUkraine, Russia argue over nuke plant hit

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of shelling the Ukrainian nuclear power plant Zaporizhzhia, with a power line reportedly hit.

Pavel Polityuk

Conflict and WarMilitants lob rockets after Israeli strike

A Palestinian Islamic Jihad senior commander has been killed in an Israeli strike that local health officials say left at least nine other people dead.

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Conflict and WarPremiumUkraine and Russia: What you need to know

Latest updates on the war in Ukraine.

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Conflict and WarIsrael sends reinforcements to Gaza border

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid has announced new security arrangements on the border with the Gaza Strip amid rising tensions.

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Conflict and WarPremiumThree grain ships set sail from Ukraine

As the battle for Ukraine's east grinds on, three further ships carrying grain supplies have left Black Sea ports under a safe-passage deal.

Yesim Dikmen and Pavel Polityuk

Conflict and WarPremiumUkraine forces fired from schools: Amnesty

Amnesty International says Ukrainian forces have exposed civilians to Russian attacks by basing themselves in schools and hospitals.

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Conflict and WarAzerbaijan says Armenian attack crushed

Russia's government says the situation in and around the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh is deteriorating amid clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia.

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