The World Today

US President Donald Trump says he and Russian President Vladimir Putin have taken the first steps towards peace in Ukraine. 

Two nurses from Bankstown Hospital in NSW have been stood down, following the discovery of a video that appears to show the health staff making alleged anti-Semitic comments, and bragging about killing Israeli patients.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese indicates a possible exemption to US tariffs on Australian steel and aluminium, but the US President says there will be no exemptions.

Donald Trump slaps a new 25 per cent tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the US on top of existing duties, including from Australia.

President Donald Trump has doubled down on the idea of The United States gaining control of Gaza. His proposal has been met with widespread condemnation, sparking protests across the globe.

President Donald Trump's vision to seize, level and redevelop Gaza into the 'Riviera of the Middle East' would violate long-standing international laws relating to human rights and self determination.

Is this the end of US support for a two state solution? President Donald Trump calls for a permanent resettlement of Palestinians away from Gaza, promising a US take over of the war torn strip.

Rain is easing across parts of north Queensland and residents are beginning to assess the flood damage to their homes.

One person has died and thousands of residents in Queensland's north are bracing for major flooding, as torrential rain continues to inundate many communities.

The Australian Jewish community say they're feeling unprecedented levels of anxiety and concern as anti-Semitic attacks and threats escalate.