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Israel-Hamas war
UN secretary general says ‘nowhere is safe’ in Gaza as Palestinian death toll tops 9,000
Israel-Hamas war live  
UN secretary general says ‘nowhere is safe’ in Gaza as Palestinian death toll tops 9,000
António Guterres calls humanitarian situation in Gaza ‘horrific’ as thousands of people remain without food, water and medicine
Analysis  
As their soldiers fight hand to hand in Gaza, Israelis wonder about the endgame
‘Between two flames’  
The Bedouin family that came to embody tragedy and courage on Israel’s darkest day
‘Body after body’  
Four weeks on, horror lingers in Israel’s silent kibbutzim
Headlines
Air fares likely to stay stubbornly high as travel-hungry Australians’ tastes change
‘Revenge travel’ winding down  
Air fares likely to stay stubbornly high as travel-hungry Australians’ tastes change
Higher prices see the phenomenon of ‘revenge travel’ turn into a willingness to spend more on bigger trips
Gunman on runway  
‘Hostage situation’ at Hamburg airport
Australia news live  
Unpredictable conditions hamper WA firefighting efforts; interest rate rise tipped for Cup Day
Melbourne Cup  
Why brands are quietly distancing themselves from the ‘race that stops the nation’
Revealed  
Plan to brand anyone ‘undermining’ UK as extremist
 

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Head of International News, The Guardian

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In its first weeks, the Israel-Hamas war has already seen significant bloodshed on both sides, as well as a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The ripple effects have been felt globally, with foreign leaders flying to the region to try and prevent escalation, and spikes in antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crime reported in the US and Europe.

As the Guardian’s Head of International News, making sense of this rapidly developing conflict is a round-the-clock job for me and my colleagues on the international desks in London, New York and Sydney. Over recent years, we have continued to invest in correspondents able to tell this story from the ground and in experienced, expert journalists and commentators who can analyse and make sense of the situation.

We are committed to covering every aspect of this war, from the ordinary people caught up in it to the regional and global ramifications. We are committed, too, to combatting the vast amount of misinformation, rumour and hate swirling online.

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The rural network
Devastated Queensland bushfire survivors recount the moment fire 'roared through' Tara
Video  
Devastated Queensland bushfire survivors recount the moment fire 'roared through' Tara
The government is offering grants of up to $50,000 for uninsured homes that were destroyed in the blaze
Full Story podcast
Full Story  
Newsroom edition: the growing threat AI poses to journalism – Full Story podcast
Newsroom edition: the growing threat AI poses to journalism – Full Story podcast
Sport
Cricket World Cup  
Starc and Australia not perfect but progress is undeniable
Starc and Australia not perfect but progress is undeniable
'Absolute disgrace'  
Arteta fumes as controversial goal gives Newcastle edge over Arsenal
Cricket World Cup  
Pakistan win rain-hit New Zealand clash to keep hopes alive
Culture
‘I’m not a lesbian. I’m Isla Roberts’  
The 38-year love story that defies labels
The 38-year love story that defies labels
Louis Theroux  
It’s not rude to ask a question. It’s rude to expect an answer
‘Saved my life’  
The emotional alchemy bonding traumatised veterans and damaged racehorses
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Opinion
A two-state solution is the only way that the Israel-Palestine conflict can be solved
A two-state solution is the only way that the Israel-Palestine conflict can be solved
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Science
Take an interstellar tour  
What would you see if you could travel around our galaxy?
What would you see if you could travel around our galaxy?
Environment
Antarctica  
Italian ultra-endurance cyclist returns to Antarctica crossing where isolation is the enemy
Italian ultra-endurance cyclist returns to Antarctica crossing where isolation is the enemy
New South Wales  
More than 18 months after NSW floods, families with damaged homes are still entangled in bureaucracy
Video
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