There are fears the war in the Middle East is about to escalate after the assassination of the political leader of Hamas.

The Israeli military has been forced to call in extra troops to protect one of its bases from its own citizens.

After the Opposition's fierce criticism of the government's handling of immigration detention matters, Minister Tony Burke adds Immigration and Home Affairs to his responsibilities.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has held separate meetings with US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris.

The Prime Minister will unveil a new Cabinet line-up on Sunday after two senior members announced today they're retiring from politics.

The Australian Federal Police is sending officers to help their French counterparts protect public safety during the Olympics and the Paralympics.

US Vice President Kamala Harris has declared she has the support of enough Democratic delegates to become her party's nominee in the presidential election.

The US President Joe Biden succumbs to pressure, announcing he won't contest the November election and backing vice-president Kamala Harris to take on Donald Trump in his place. 

The Australian Labor Party has announced it's suspending the CFMEU's construction division from the party's branches in four states.

The Federal Government is backing moves for an administrator to take control of the controversial construction union, the CFMEU.