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More than 800 people are dead and at least 2-and a half thousand are injured following one of the worst earthquakes in Afghanistan in recent years.

Multicultural Australians have spoken out about the harm and distress caused by the weekend's anti-immigration rallies, which were attended by known neo-Nazis.

More than 20 people, including four children have been killed in the Ukrainian capital overnight, in one of the deadliest attacks on Kyiv in the war so far.

The manhunt continues in Victoria's High Country for the alleged killer of two police officers.

The hunt for a gunman in Victoria's high country; Iran exposed. 

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says his country regrets an Israeli military attack on a hospital in Gaza, killing 20 Palestinians, including journalists.

The federal government to expand its deposit guarantee to all first home buyers. Will this ease the housing crisis?

Jim Chalmers says he'll take ideas on tax reform and boosting construction to state and territory treasurers.

A new plan to help kids with mild autism - can it stem the rising cost of the National Disability Insurance Scheme?

Australia lines up to help Ukraine if Donald Trump can broker a peace deal with Russia.

Trump and Zelenskyy White House meeting - Ukraine offered security guarantees but warned it might have to give up territory in a peace deal with Russia.

Details emerge about what Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed in Alaska as European leaders get set to join Volodymyr Zelenskyy for peace talks at the White House.

US President Donald Trump says he believes Russia will make peace with Ukraine following his upcoming summit with President Vladimir Putin in the US territory of Alaska tomorrow.

A focus on reducing red tape and environmental law reform to speed up housing approvals - what the government wants from next week's economic roundtable.

The Reserve Bank cuts rates but it warns living standards will stall unless something's done to boost productivity.

The Foreign Minister Penny Wong joins the program as Israel slams Australia's move to recognise Palestinian statehood.

Australia branded 'shameful' as Benjamin Netanyahu speaks out against recognising Palestinian statehood.

The Israeli Government's security cabinet discusses Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plans to totally occupy Gaza.

Israel allows the ABC inside Gaza - a first-hand glimpse of the devastation for the first time since the war began.

Benjamin Netanyahu plots Gaza takeover.

How close is Australia to recognising Palestinian statehood?

Australia sending more aid to help starving Gazans as Israel again stands accused of breaching international law after striking a medical facility.

Australia's spy boss warns foreign espionage is costing the nation more than $12 billion dollars a year.

Adult incarceration, suicide and childhood development rates worsen for Australia's Indigenous and Aboriginal communities.

The UK says it will recognise Palestinian statehood unless Israel agrees to a ceasefire in Gaza.

Donald Trump contradicts Benjamin Netanyahu describing real starvation in Gaza.

Donald Trump uses his golf trip to Scotland to broker a trade deal with Europe but pressure's increasing on the President to broker a ceasefire in Gaza.

As children's flu vaccinations drop, one family whose daughter almost died from influenza B says don't underestimate it.

Is Australia set to lift a ban on US beef imports to get Donald Trump to the tariff negotiating table?

International condemnation for Israel as more children die from starvation in Gaza

Australia joins dozens of countries demanding an end to the war - accusing Israel of 'drip feeding aid' to starving people.

A warning thousands could starve as dozens killed in Israeli attacks on aid stations in Gaza. 

Tasmania is set for another few weeks of political uncertainty after the state election delivered a similar result to last year's election.

Documents reveal organised crime claims against accused murderers of Australian surfers in Mexico.

An ABC investigation reveals  accused child sex offender Joshua Dale Brown was sacked from a Melbourne childcare centre only months before his alleged offending at another centre. 

A new study finds childcare educators are burdened by extra unpaid hours filled with planning, red-tape and cleaning duties.

The United States President has given Russia 50 days to agree to a peace deal with Ukraine, saying additional stiff sanctions will be imposed if there's no agreement.

The federal Government told the Budget can't be fixed without raising taxes and cutting spending, while Treasury concludes its housing promises are unachievable. 

Palestinian health authorities say at least 15 people have been killed in an Israeli air strike in central Gaza.

Tough talk from Donald Trump prompts a defiant Russia to launch hundreds of drones and missiles at Ukraine in its biggest bombardment yet in its war on the country. 

More US trade uncertainty as Donald Trump flags steep tariffs on copper and pharmaceuticals. 

Erin Patterson, the woman at the centre of the death cap mushroom case,  spends her first night behind bars as a convicted killer. .