War

Priests say they will stay until the Finance Minister meets them to discuss sanctions on Israel. Audio

A reverend who spent the night chained to Finance Minister Nicola Willis' office says the government must impose sanctions on Israel. Audio

It comes as Arab and Muslim leaders meet at a summit to express their solidarity with Qatar.

Reports say children as young as 15 died in a Rakhine airstrike, as the junta ramps up assaults before a widely dismissed election.

Moscow says it will pursue European countries "until the end of the century" if its frozen assets are used to back Ukraine. Audio

An armed opposition group says a junta air strike killed at least 19 students, including children and wounded 22 more.

The US president voiced displeasure at Israel's strike in Doha, reassuring Qatar of its role as a regional mediator. Audio

Many are staying put despite Israeli evacuation orders because they have nowhere safe to go.

UNICEF claims at least 45,000 children have been wounded in Gaza, many of them suffering life-changing injuries.

The flotilla is supported by 44 countries, as well as activist Greta Thunberg.

Israel says it has conducted a strike targeting senior Hamas leaders in Qatar.

Israel's military has ordered Gaza City residents to evacuate ahead of a new offensive, with Israel warning it will step up its military attacks in the strip in a "mighty hurricane".

The Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza says that one of its main boats was struck by a drone in Tunisian waters, though all six passengers and crew are safe.

Residents have been told to leave immediately as Israel warned that it would step up airstrikes and ground operations.

Militants seized 251 hostages during the massive 7 October 2023 Hamas attack on Israel, with 47 still believed to be in Gaza.