While the world is focused on other parts of the Middle East, the Iranian people are fighting their own battles against a harsh government crackdown on women who unveil, and a ramp up in arrests and use of the death penalty.
'I ran away, and now they're all dead': The Russian soldiers who escaped the front lines
As the war in Ukraine drags into its third year, some Russian soldiers have decided to flee the front lines. This is how they did it.
Photo shows The silhouette of a soldier holding a large gun in the window of a home.Putin's men appear to be advancing on a key Ukrainian city. But here's what he really might be up to
Thousands of people in Ukraine's north-east are displaced as Russia steps up its offensive in the area, which started with a surprise attack last month.
Photo shows A man in a dark coat stands among a military parade'All Eyes on Rafah' trend has swept social media. But does it matter if it's AI?
We spoke to three experts to unpack the trending image and what it says about activism and war coverage in the social media sphere.
Photo shows A screenshot of Thelma Plum's post of the All Eyes on Rafah story, showing 45.6 million sharesNetanyahu has promised another invasion. It could be a high-stakes bargaining chip
Israel told Palestinians to move from Rafah, signalling a ground invasion was imminent. Twelve hours later, Hamas agreed to a ceasefire proposal. So does Israel intend to invade Rafah, or was it a ploy to strongarm Hamas?
Photo shows A tank with an Israeli flag on it, driving on a dirt roadPutin told killers and cannibals to 'atone for their crime on the battlefield'. It didn't end well
Russia's policy of encouraging convicts to bolster its invasion of Ukraine was simple — survive six months and get your freedom. Some returned to the communities they once terrorised, only to commit new crimes.
Photo shows A composite image of three men, all looking at the camera.'A lesson the world should not forget': Survivors of Rwandan Tutsi genocide turn pain into education
Thirty years since the genocide against the Tutsi of Rwanda, survivors Faina Iligoga and Aubert Ruzigandekwe plan to create a documentation and healing centre in their adopted home of Tasmania.
Photo shows Woman smiling at camera, she has shaved head, wears colourful v neck cotton top and gold hoop earrings.This veteran was in the shower when his navy warship collided with an aircraft carrier. He considers his legacy
Brian Hopkins was one of the last people to escape after two Australian naval ships collided. Living with terminal cancer, he revisits his former life and considers his legacy.
Photo shows An older man wearing his decorated military uniform aboard a destroyer shipFears for Australian man preparing to sail for Gaza to deliver humanitarian aid as conflict continues
Surya McEwen is joining an international effort to deliver vital supplies, despite recent deaths of aid workers and warnings from the Australian government to steer clear.
Photo shows A man in a black jump which reads 'Byron Bay Basketball' standing in front of a bookshelf.Hamas leader accuses Israel of killing his sons, grandchildren in 'spirit of revenge and murder' in Gaza
Three sons of Hamas' top political leader Ismail Haniyeh have been killed by an Israeli air strike in the Gaza Strip.
Photo shows Hamas Chief Ismail Haniyeh points as he makes a speech in Gaza.How an English football club got caught up in the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
A complex web of money, Russian politics and English football is unravelling in the United Kingdom.
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Photo shows Roman Abramovich holds the Club World Cup trophy in one handWhy we're about to find out if the IDF learnt anything from its 'grave mistake'
The IDF is still trying to explain exactly how aid workers, including Australian Zomi Frankcom, were fatally bombed by its forces in Gaza. But we could be about to find out whether Israel's military has learnt anything from its "grave mistake".
Photo shows A woman wearing a black cap and a khaki vest smiles at the camera'There is a date': Benjamin Netanyahu says invasion of Rafah will go ahead, ceasefire talks stall
Hamas rejects an Israeli ceasefire proposal made at talks in Cairo, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces a date has been set for an invasion of Rafah, Gaza's last refuge for displaced Palestinians.
Photo shows Above-the-head shot of a dozen people walking down a street next to bombed buildings turned to rubbleThis is the reality of life under fire in Gaza as an international medical aid worker
One Monday late last year I received a call from the Australian Red Cross: "What would you say about going to Gaza?" I didn't hesitate. Sometimes I wonder why I have no fear.
Photo shows A girl with scabs and bruises on her forehead is hugged by a women in a black and white headscarf'Tell my family that I love them': Body of hostage recovered from Gaza by Israeli commandos
Elad Katzir was taken hostage on October 7 by Palestinian gunmen, and had pleaded for his release earlier this year.
Photo shows A man in a green hooded jumper looks at the camera'Misidentification' was behind Gaza air strike that killed Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom, Israeli military says
The Israeli air strike that killed seven aid workers in Gaza, including Australian Lalzawmi "Zomi" Frankcom, was a "mistake that followed a misidentification," the Israeli military says.
Photo shows The top of a vehicle, with a large blast hole in it, seen from above'This happens in wartime': Benjamin Netanyahu admits Israeli military behind air strike that killed Australian aid worker
Australian aid worker Zomi Frankcom was one of seven people killed while working with the World Central Kitchen charity in central Gaza.
Photo shows Benjamin Netanyahu wears a suit and white shirt looking sternlyVoters have punished Joe Biden over the war in Gaza. Is Anthony Albanese next?
Some Labor insiders fear the relationship with Muslim and Arab communities is on the edge amid a growing perception the party has failed to respond to deep concerns about the war in Gaza. Elections in the US and UK suggest the ALP would be naive to ignore a potential backlash at the ballot box, writes Patricia Karvelas.
Photo shows A man waves the Palestinian flag in front of a crowd gathered on the steps of the Sydney Opera House.Why wives and mothers could be a big problem for Vladimir Putin
These wives and mothers of Russia's mobilised soldiers are risking the ire of Vladimir Putin and the Kremlin with their weekly protests, which come at an awkward time for the president.
Photo shows A woman with a large coat on looks on, away from the camera, as snow fallsNovel highlights 'enormous risks' family took to survive Russian Civil War
As political unrest gripped Russia in 1917, the Sukhov family faced an agonising decision, which author Simon J Carey explores in his debut historical fiction novel.
Photo shows Simon Carey poses with his book The SiberiansNetanyahu unveils plan for post-war Gaza, saying Israel would keep security control on Palestinian areas
The document proposes Israel would maintain security control over all land west of Jordan, including the occupied West Bank and Gaza — territories where the Palestinians hope to establish an independent state.
Photo shows Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking at a podium with Israeli flags in the background.