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Ex-Labor senator Fatima Payman has launched a new political party called "Australia's Voice."

As war rages in the Middle East, the Australian Parliament is divided over how to mark the horrors of the 7 October Hamas attacks.

Commemorations have been held in Israel, Australia and around the world to mark the anniversary of the 7 October attacks by Hamas.

Israel has ordered more residents in southern Lebanon to flee their homes, as it continues its ground incursions.

The Israeli army is warning Lebanese citizens who've fled their homes not to return, as raids will continue.

In the United States, the Vice Presidential candidates have faced off in a debate marked by a surprising degree of courtesy and policy.

Israeli troops have launched raids in southern Lebanon as the cross-border conflict continues to escalate.

Australian Federal Police have announced they'll investigate the use of Hezbollah flags by a small number of people at a rally in Melbourne.

Lebanon's foreign minister has given an impassioned speech at the United Nations, calling for a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

As Israel and Lebanon-based Hezbollah exchange fire across the border, Israel is considering a ground invasion.