Italy’s Lampedusa caught between solidarity and survival as migration rises
Residents of Italy's southernmost island have long welcomed migrants, but many feel their community needs help too.
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US forces repel Middle East attacks as Israel-Hamas war threatens spillover
US sees uptick in attacks on its military bases in Iraq and Syria as risk of Israel-Hamas war spillover mounts.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 14
As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 14th day, these are the main developments.
Australia declines to cancel Chinese lease of port after security review
Canberra says 'robust regulatory system' in place to manage risks to Port Darwin and other infrastructure.
Israel bombed a family home in Gaza, generations of Saqallahs were inside
Israeli forces bombed another family home with civilians inside killing dozens, and targeted four residential blocks.
US says China has significantly expanded its nuclear arsenal
Pentagon's annual report says China has more than 500 nuclear warheads and is likely to double that by 2030.
Israel bombs Greek Orthodox Gaza church sheltering displaced people
Israel is reviewing reports on casualties after Hamas says church attack killed and injured a 'large number' of people.
‘Silent annexation’: Settlers dispossess West Bank Bedouins amid Israel war
As the world looks towards Israel's war on Gaza, occupied West Bank settlers attack Palestinians, take their homes.
UK’s Conservatives lose two safe seats in historic by-election defeat
Labour Party easily wins two central England seats in blow for ruling party ahead of general election next year.
McDonald’s franchises in Middle East at odds over Israel-Hamas war
McDonald's Israel's announcement of free meals for Israeli military sparks backlash from franchises in Arab countries.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 604
As the war enters its 604th day, these are the main developments.
Biden says US ‘holds world together’ as he condemns Putin and Hamas
President addresses US in rare Oval Office speech and explains why country should back Ukraine and Israel.
Canada pulls 41 diplomats from India amid row over separatist’s killing
Foreign Minister Melanie Joly accuses New Delhi of breaching international law with move to revoke diplomatic immunity.
The Sydney Opera House: 50 years as ‘the people’s house’
As the iconic building turns 50, a look at how it became known as 'The People's House', and what that title means today.
Biden’s Israel trip displays ‘performative’ approach to Gaza war: analysts
The US president's 'unwavering' show of support for Israel is largely aimed at a domestic audience, experts say.
‘We will cut out your tongue’: Filipino activists recount kidnap ordeal
Jonila Castro and Jhed Tamano say they were taken from the street by the military and endured abusive interrogations.
Palestinian teacher determined to stay in Gaza, whatever the cost
Abdallah al-Naami says he has lost students to Israel's 'non-stop' bombing campaign as its war with Hamas stretches on.
US, UK, Germany tell citizens to leave Lebanon as regional tensions rise
US, UK, and Germany advise citizens to leave Lebanon following days of protests and cross-border exchanges.
Russia detains journalist with dual Russian and US citizenship
Russia's detention of US journalists has drawn criticism from press freedom groups.
Frustration, concern rise in Arab American communities amid Gaza war
Arab American advocates decry 'dehumanisation' of Palestinians after killing of six-year-old in suspected hate crime.