Middle East

Israeli–Palestinian tensions have escalated to unprecedented levels, leaving thousands dead or injured, after last weekend’s unexpected attack by the Islamist militant movement Hamas provoked brutal retaliation.

Russia accused of genocide. Tuvalu declares its ongoing statehood. India denies ‘assassination’.

Pacific islands’ concern over radioactive water. Saudi border guards accused of killing Ethiopian migrants. Ex-Thai PM returns from exile.

Russia targets Ukraine’s grain. French president’s first visit to Pacific. Cambodian prime minister hands power to son.

Russia remains united, says Putin. Major Israeli operation in the West Bank. Musk v Zuckerberg.

Evidence links Russia to dam bomb. Musk satellite to boost Indonesia’s internet. Daesh ties to Ugandan massacre.

A win for press freedoms in Fiji. Hopes for an end to civil war in Yemen. White House launches investigation into leaked Pentagon documents.

Labour crisis in Vanuatu. Israel suspends judiciary overhaul. US mulls TikTok ban.

Chinese president Xi Jinping visits Vladimir Putin. Samoa’s prime minister calls for regional integration. Syria’s President Assad visits Oman and the UAE.

Show of unity in Pacific Islands. ‘Pogrom’ accusations in West Bank rampage. Murdoch admits to enabling ‘crazy’ election lies.