Protest organisers say the nation has seen its biggest pro-Palestinian demonstrations in Australia’s history.
Hundreds of thousands turning out in cities and towns across the country, calling for sanctions and an end to the exporting of military-related goods to Israel.
Many demonstrators say the government’s plan to recognise Palestinian statehood at the UN next month is a distraction.
3:19 A leading Israeli politician has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to form a temporary unity government to secure the release of the remaining hostages held in Gaza. Benny Gantz, a former Defence Minister, said political rivals must set aside their differences before it is too late.
7:14 Ukraine is tonight marking its Independence Day, with Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney flying in for the occasion. Under attack from Russia for the fourth year, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has used the occasion to once again dismiss Vladmir Putin’s demand for Ukrainian territories in exchange for peace.
10:06 Hundreds of Venezuelans have lined up across the country after President Nicolás Maduro called on citizens to enlist amid escalating tensions with the United States.
12:58 South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba have agreed to closer security and economic ties in an historic summit, ahead of Lee’s planned meeting with the US President this week.
13:24 President Trump has set his sights on Chicago, the next city in his crackdown on crime, homelessness and undocumented immigaration.
14:13 Dozens of protests have been held across the UK outside hotels being used to house asylum seekers.
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