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'Urgent changes': Ukraine's Zelenskyy sacks military chief as cracks appear after failed counteroffensive

Valerii Zaluzhnyi had been popular with soldiers and civilians, but the country's president on Thursday said its military needed a new strategy to combat Russia's invasion, which has lasted almost two years.
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Plea for Australian burns expertise to help Ukrainian resistance

The number of Ukrainians dying from burn injuries is surging, according to doctors from the war-ravaged nation pleading with the Australian government to send extra medical support to eastern Europe.
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Rescuers work at the site of a Russian missile strike.

Coastal community holds paddle-out for Palestine to spark local dialogue on Israel-Gaza war

Paddle-outs have a long history as a way of mourning the dead in Margaret River's surfing community. Now, a group of locals takes to the water to remember the thousands of Palestinians killed in the ongoing war.
About 30 people form a circle in the water on surfboards or standing. On the beach, 'Ceasefire Now' has been spelt in seaweed.

A guide to the key players in the Israel-Gaza war and how they're stoking the conflict

The Israel-Gaza war has spilled over in Lebanon, Jordan and the Red Sea, fuelling fears of a wider war in the Middle East. Let's take a look at the key players and how the conflict is escalating.
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US begins retaliatory strikes on Iranian targets in Iraq and Syria

The Pentagon have confirmed US retaliatory strikes have begun in Syria and Iraq, with more than 85 targets struck.
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Ukraine claims its sea drones sank a Russian warship, Moscow says Patriot missiles downed its plane

Ukraine claims it has used sea drones to sink a small Russian warship in the Black Sea as Russian investigators allege its military transport plane was brought down by missiles fired by Kyiv's forces.
Black and white footage at sea that appears to show an explosion in the distance.

US imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers accused of West Bank violence

US President Joe Biden imposes sanctions on four Israeli men accused of being involved in settler violence in the West Bank, signalling growing US displeasure with the policies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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A Palestinian man stands near a burnt out car near Salfit in the West Bank

UNICEF chief understands donors need to feel comfortable before resuming aid to UNRWA

Catherine Russell, the head of the UN's children’s agency UNICEF speaks with 7.30’s Sarah Ferguson.
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Duration: 7 minutes 24 seconds

New sanctions against Myanmar junta don't include Australian-linked mining companies

Justice For Myanmar reported that almost a dozen Australian and Australian-linked mining companies are still operating in the country and investing in its resources sector.
Onlookers observe a UN sanctioned mining site in Hpakant area of Kachin state, northern Myanmar

analysis:Jump on a plane to Israel and you'll see one of the enduring ways life has changed since October 7

Many Israelis say that they will never forgive Palestinians for what Hamas did. It's this "never forgiving" that puts the two sides further apart than ever in this decades-old conflict, writes John Lyons. 
Two women embrace outside a burnt building.

Why a biblical story is central to South Africa's ICJ case against Israel

The biblical story of Amalek was invoked by Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu following the October 7 Hamas attack. South Africa says this is evidence of genocidal intent. But who were the Amalekites, and why is this relevant to the ICJ case?
Benjamin Netanyahu wearing suit stands in front of flag of Israel

Ukraine and Russia dispute who controls ground as war grinds on

Both the Kremlin and Kyiv deny the conflict has reached a deadlock despite the sprawling front line barely moving in months.
A soldier in combat gear crouches on top of a large gun under camouflage netting.

The International Court of Justice finding a 'plausible risk of genocide in Gaza'

The first ruling from the International Court of Justice on the war in Gaza recognises the situation there is catastrophic but stops short of calling on Israel to cease hostilities.
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North Korea tests cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines

State media says North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has supervised test firings of new cruise missiles and reiterated his goal of building a nuclear-armed navy.
A small rocket launches off from the ocean with dark clouds in the background

Netanyahu vows to 'eliminate Hamas' as intense fighting rages in southern Gaza

Benjamin Netanyahu, who has faced increasing domestic pressure over his handling of the conflict, vows in a televised statement to eradicate Hamas to prevent further aggressions otherwise "the next massacre is only a matter of time".
A Muslim woman covers her mouth and sobs in street lane next to covered coffin

UN chief issues plea after Australia pauses funding for Palestinian refugee agency over October 7 claims

A growing list of countries are pausing funding for the United Nations refugee agency for Palestinians, after Israel alleged some of the agency's staff were involved in the October 7 terrorist attacks. 
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A man hands out a flour bag to a crowd of people in Khan Younis

analysis:As soon as the ruling was made on Gaza, both sides went into full media-management mode

The International Court of Justice's ruling on South Africa's accusation that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians is not a knockout victory for either side — and both are claiming victory, writes John Lyons.
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Victorian government quietly signed agreement with Israel's defence ministry in 2022

Victoria signed an agreement with Israel's defence ministry a year ago, deepening the state's ties with an increasingly controversial partner.
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Three middle-aged men in suits sign a document at a desk bearing the Australian and Israeli flags.

Netanyahu rejects Hamas proposal to end Israel-Gaza war

Israel's prime minister criticises a Hamas proposal to end the war in Gaza that would have involved the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners and left the militant group in power. 
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Israeli soldiers move on armored personnel carriers (APC) near the Israeli-Gaza border.

How the daily struggle for this Palestinian family to stay alive falls on 12-year-old Hiba

Hiba used to live in a modern apartment building in southern Gaza, spending her days at school or playing with friends. Now, every day is a fight to survive to the next.
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A little girl walks past rubble

Stranded live export ship forced to return to Australia amid deteriorating Middle East security

The federal government orders a live export ship carrying thousands of Australian sheep and cattle to turn back after it was diverted due to the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East.
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Rifts emerge among top Israeli officials about how to handle the war in Gaza

A member of Israel's war cabinet casts doubt on the country's strategy for securing the release of hostages held by Hamas. Meanwhile, a communications blackout in Gaza enters its seventh day, the longest such blackout since the war began. 
A row of buildings destroyed by air strikes

Palestinian Australians say their families can't leave Gaza despite having a valid Australian visa

Hundreds of Palestinian Australians are waiting for family members with approved visas to get a green light from border officials to leave Gaza.
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A woman holds a baby.

In Ukraine, war is causing new consequences: men are missing

As Ukrainian authorities consider another mobilisation to bolster military ranks as it fights a Russian invasion, young men are already hard to find in the village of Krasnopillia, and it's a similar story around the country.
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Meet the Australian 'builders without borders' repairing war-torn homes and schools in Ukraine

Amid the rubble of Ukrainian buildings destroyed by Russian attacks, Australian builders Manfred Hin and Hamish Stirling have put their lives on hold, picked up their tools and gotten to work. 
An image of a man in his 30s sitting on a wooden deck, next to an image of man in his 60s in a workshop