WorldGaza ground offensive expands into urban refugee campsThe Israeli military says it has expanded its ground offensive in the Gaza Strip.27 Dec 05:16 AM
WorldLose a limb or risk death? Tough decisions for Gaza’s war woundedThe Health Ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says amputations have become commonplace.26 Dec 09:10 PM
WorldCommunication cut, refugees ordered to evacuate as Israel expand Gaza ground offensiveIsrael’s offensive is one of the most devastating military campaigns in recent history.26 Dec 08:25 PM
WorldEgypt floats plan to end Israel-Hamas warThe Egyptian plan calls for the formation of a Palestinian government.25 Dec 08:05 PM
World'Merchants of death': Pope Francis denounces weapons industry as he makes Christmas appeal for peacePope begged for end to Israel’s campaign in Gaza as he called for humanitarian aid.25 Dec 06:34 PM
WorldAt least 68 killed in one of deadliest strikes on GazaPalestinians carried dead and wounded, including children, following the deadly strike.24 Dec 10:44 PM
WorldIsrael-Hamas war’s death toll reaches grim milestoneOver 20,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza during Israel’s war with Hamas, officials say.23 Dec 05:10 AM
WorldIsrael blows up ‘subterranean city’ in Gaza where it claims Oct 7 massacre was hatchedIDF says it destroyed an underground Gaza network of tunnels, hiding places and offices.23 Dec 03:41 AM
WorldUN again delays vote on Gaza aid resolutionA call for 'the urgent suspension of hostilities' to allow humanitarian aid in was dumped.22 Dec 06:43 AM
WorldIsrael’s military campaign among the most destructive in historyDeath toll approaches 20,000 and one-third of structures across Gaza destroyed.21 Dec 10:14 PM
WorldHamas leader visits Cairo for talks over another Gaza ceasefireUp to 20,000 Palestinians have been killed, and 1.9 million left homeless.20 Dec 07:27 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsRed Sea ship attacks pose another threat to global economyNew York Times: Just as inflation eases, a key shipping route becomes a battleground.19 Dec 11:20 PM
OpinionChristmas isn’t a fairy-tale – it’s a story about the messy, jarring reality of real lifeOPINION: Our rituals of the modern day are long divorced from their original context.19 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionI was a doctor in Iraq. I am seeing a nightmare play out againNew York Times: "The world must not stand for the targeting of the sick and dying."19 Dec 05:00 AM
WorldGaza conflict, African coups, and the Morocco earthquake - the year in world newsFrom the Middle East to central Africa, this year saw growing tensions around the world.18 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMore than 100 members of this Gaza clan have been killed in warNew York Times: Family trees have been dismembered, and whole branches obliterated.17 Dec 10:13 PM
WorldIsrael faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarmIsrael’s government is facing calls for a ceasefire from its closest European allies.17 Dec 09:57 PM
WorldCommunications blackout and spiralling hunger compound misery in Gaza StripInternet and telephone lines are still inaccessible two days after going down, says group.16 Dec 07:34 PM
WorldIsraeli hostages mistakenly killed had been waving a white flag - military officialAnger over the mistaken killings is likely to increase pressure on the Israeli Government.16 Dec 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Killing innocent civilians is a war crimeOPINION: Killing innocent civilians is a war crime and against the Geneva Conventions.16 Dec 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Why don’t you die?’: Kiwi kids facing increased antisemitism in schoolsNazi salutes, mock ‘gassing’, assault: This is what antisemitism looks like in NZ schools.15 Dec 10:41 PM
WorldIsraeli military says it mistakenly killed three hostages in GazaIsraeli troops found the hostages and erroneously identified them as a threat.15 Dec 10:13 PM
WorldGaza war will last months, says Israel's defence minister"We will win, and we will destroy them,” he vows as US unease increases.14 Dec 11:07 PM
WorldMass Palestinian arrest campaign sows fear in northern GazaThe roundups have laid bare an emerging tactic in Israel’s ground offensive in Gaza.14 Dec 07:52 PM
World'Situation catastrophic': Hamas ambush Israel soldiers, kill nineThe Israeli military says Palestinian militants ambushed troops in Gaza City.13 Dec 09:10 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘We are all sick’: Infectious diseases spread across GazaNew York Times: Those who become ill have extremely limited treatment options.13 Dec 05:00 AM
WorldNZ backs UN General Assembly vote for ceasefire in GazaThe vote also shows the growing isolation of the United States and Israel.12 Dec 10:13 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWe are no strangers to human suffering, but we’ve seen nothing like the siege of GazaNew York Times: Global leaders must understand, we can not save lives in these conditions.12 Dec 08:41 PM
WorldHouthi rebels strike a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red SeaThe ship was apparently not linked to Israel.12 Dec 08:29 PM
WorldIsraeli strikes leave it and the US increasingly isolatedIsraeli forces have carried out strikes over Gaza overnight, despite calls for ceasefire.12 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandNew Zealand, Australia and Canada call for pause in fighting in Israel-Hamas conflictThe three countries support urgent international efforts toward a 'sustainable ceasefire'.12 Dec 06:10 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘Buying quiet’: Inside the Israeli plan that propped up HamasNew York Times: Netanyahu gambled that a strong Hamas would keep the peace.12 Dec 05:00 AM
World'It happened on his watch': Israel PM fighting on two frontsIsrael’s prime minister faces the anger of citizens whose lives will never be the same.11 Dec 09:51 PM
World'We will defend ourselves': Israel refuses to back down from fightIsrael has signalled the current phase in Gaza could stretch on for weeks.11 Dec 08:44 PM