The United Nations is urging Israel and Iran to abide by the conditions of their ceasefire, after the two sides traded missile fire.

The International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor has been formally suspended.

Independent senator David Pocock says the government needs to ensure a "fair return" for investment in artificial intelligence data centres.

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Israeli strikes have continued across southern Lebanon overnight, as a tenuous ceasefire between Israel, the US and Iran remains in the balance.

The Red Cross in the Philippines says the danger hasn't passed, after a large earthquake killed at least 35 people on the island of Mindanao. 

Data shows Australians are feeling less satisfied with life than during the pandemic.

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The federal government is trying to get sweeping changes to the National Disability Insurance Scheme through parliament, but its plans have faced criticism.

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Israel's military says it has launched strikes on military targets in western and central Iran, after warning it would retaliate after the first Iranian attack on the country since April.

This is despite US President Donald Trump urging his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu not to fight back.

Earlier today, Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at northern Israel, which it says are "the beginning of a full week of continuous strikes".

Several people have been killed in the southern Philippines and dozens injured, after a powerful earthquake struck

The powerful 7.8-magnitude quake hit off the south coast of the southern Philippines island of Mindanao this morning.

The Philippines' civil defence office has reported at least eight people were killed although the office said the deaths were still subject to validation.

Tsunami warnings have been issued for the Philippines and waves of 1-metre were monitored in southern provinces with authorities urging residents in coastal areas to higher ground.

A state funeral will be held to honour renowned pathologist Richard Scolyer who's died after a lengthy battle with brain cancer.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has paid tribute to the 2024 Australia of the Year who made global headlines when he underwent a world-first treatment for his tumour.

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A WA town is in mourning after a fatal shark attack off the south coast city of Albany at the weekend. 

Israel says it struck military targets in Iran after Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps launched a series of strikes against northern Israel.

Israel's response came after US President Donald Trump reportedly called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to urge Israel not to retaliate.

Iran's attacks mark Tehran's first raid on Israel since a fragile ceasefire was announced in early April and followed Israel striking Hezbollah targets in southern Beirut.

The prime minister has paid tribute to renowned pathologist Richard Scolyer who's died aged 59 following a lengthy battle with brain cancer.

The former Australian of the Year was a pioneer in melanoma research and made global headlines when he underwent a world-first treatment for his tumour.

Anthony Albanese says Scolyer's journey was confronting and difficult praising him for his courage, determination, and grace.

The leaders of Britain, Germany and France say they support a proposal for talks between the Ukrainian and Russian presidents.

In a joint statement, Britain, Germany and France have commended Volodymyr Zelenskyy's call for an end to the war and the proposal for direct talks with active US and European participation.

Mr Zelenskyy has proposed face-to-face talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin about ending ​the war, which is now in ‌its fifth year, but has been rebuffed by the Russian president.

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