Rachel Mealey

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Rachel Mealey

Hundreds of desperate Palestinians have raided a new aid distribution centre in the Gaza strip. An almost three-month-long blockade by Israel had halted food and supplies entering Gaza relief agencies say it's caused hunger and desperation and pushed the region to the brink of famine. Both the United Nations and the European Union have stepped up their criticism of Israel - calling for an urgent increase in aid for Gaza.

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Rachel Mealey

He infamously said he'd end the war in "one day", now, one hundred and twenty eight days later, US President Donald Trump appears frustrated with Russia continuing to ignore requests to negotiate over the war in Ukraine. Has accused Russian leader Vladimir Putin of "playing with fire."The Kremlin hit back, suggesting Donald Trump was at risk of triggering World War 3. The exchange comes after Russia escalated its bombardment of Ukraine's cities including the capital Kyiv.

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Rachel Mealey

A day of celebration for Liverpool City was shattered when a car ploughed into a crowd of football fans. Up to a million people gathered to watch the Liverpool team holding the Premier League soccer trophy aloft when a vehicle drove into a section of the crowd. 27 people, including 4 children, were taken to hospital - some with serious injuries. A 53-year-old British man was arrested. Police say they believe he acted alone, and the incident was not linked to terrorism.

1 week ago | abc.net.au | Rachel Mealey

Germany's Chancellor says Ukraine's allies have removed all range limits on supplied arms, meaning Ukraine can now start attacking targets inside Russia. Russia says the decision is "quite dangerous" and  would be contrary to its efforts to "reach a political settlement.”It comes as the tit-for-tat exchange between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin appears to be heating up.

2 weeks ago | abc.net.au | Rachel Mealey

A day after the National Party's shock announcement that it wasn't entering into a new Coalition agreement with the Liberal Party, elders of both camps are calling for a prompt reunion. They predict the longer the separation continues, the harder a reunion will be. The Liberal leader Sussan Ley will announce her frontbench tomorrow. Featured: Anthony Albanese, Prime MinisterKevin Hogan, Deputy Leader, National Party Bridget McKenzie, Nationals Senator James Patterson, Liberal Senator