Born into war: Ballerina Michaela DePrince dies at 29
Michaela Mabinty DePrince, an orphan from war-torn Sierra Leone who was adopted by an American family before becoming a world-class ballerina, has died at the age of 29.
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Federal election: Curtin shaping up to be a 'seven-figure fight' as Liberals fill their war chest to win back coveted seat
Liberal insiders say wealthy donors who left the party in 2022 are returning to the party.
IN PICTURES: Albany RSL commemorates the impact of war on soldiers with a Vietnam Veterans Day commemoration
The Albany RSL coordinated a second memorial service within a month with the Vietnam Veterans Day service on Sunday. The service is held across Australia on August 18 each year to commemorate Australia's involvement in the war in South Vietnam from 1962 until the withdrawal of the first Australian Task Force in 1972.
British diplomat resigns over arms sales to Israel and war crimes
A British diplomat has resigned from the Foreign Office over claims the department was “possibly involved in war crimes” by continuing to allow arms sales to Israel.
Forest fires and fears for ANZAC war graves threaten Turkey
A forest fire on the Gallipoli Peninsula has raised fears in Australia that it could damage “sacred” Anzac graves, while Turkey says the blaze is under control.
Fighting rages in Turkey, fear for Anzac war graves
Turkish firefighters have brought a forest fire under control on the Gallipoli Peninsula. The fire had raised fears that the fire could also reach the Australian war graves at Anzac Cove. Emergency services are battling four summer wildfires that broke out this week in western parts of the country, including in Canakkale province, home to … Read more
Israel kills 40 people in attacks on Gaza and fears a larger war
While Israel prepares for a possible attack by Lebanon and its proxies, it has not slowed down its assault on Gaza, killing dozens of people in airstrikes.