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Trump confirms weapon shipments to help Ukraine defence

Trump confirms weapon shipments to help Ukraine defence

Ukraine will receive more US weapons shipments, President Donald Trump confirms as Kyiv looks to improve its cities' defence against aerial attacks.

Netanyahu meets Trump as Israel, Hamas talk ceasefire

Netanyahu meets Trump as Israel, Hamas talk ceasefire

Netanyahu meets Trump as Israel, Hamas talk ceasefire

Netanyahu meets Trump as Israel, Hamas talk ceasefire

The US has scheduled talks with Iran and seen co-operation on helping Palestinians, President Donald Trump has said while hosting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.

Australian protest as activist boat hits Gaza blockade

Australian protest as activist boat hits Gaza blockade

Australian protest as activist boat hits Gaza blockade

Australian protest as activist boat hits Gaza blockade

Protesters urge Australia to do more to help people in Gaza, rallying outside the PM's electorate office after Israel blocked an activist ship carrying aid.

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Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza

Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza

More than 30 people have been killed in Gaza by an Israeli attack near an aid distribution point run by a private US-based group, local authorities say.

Two dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine, talks uncertain

Two dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine, talks uncertain

Russia’s drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have killed at least two people, including a nine-year-old girl.

Arms supplies to Israel to be re-evaluated: Germany

Arms supplies to Israel to be re-evaluated: Germany

Germany has flagged a possible rethink on sending German arms to Israel, in light of the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Chaos at Israeli-backed food distribution site in Gaza

Chaos at Israeli-backed food distribution site in Gaza

A Palestinian man described "15 minutes of terror" as he waited for food at a new distribution site run by a US and Israeli-backed foundation.

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Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has not committed to upcoming peace talks with Russia, accusing Moscow of withholding its proposals.

Israel accepts new ceasefire plan, Hamas mulls details

Israel accepts new ceasefire plan, Hamas mulls details

Israel accepts new ceasefire plan, Hamas mulls details

Israel accepts new ceasefire plan, Hamas mulls details

Israel has accepted a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire while Hamas says the plan's details are being discussed.

No signs Russia switching on Ukraine nuclear plant soon

No signs Russia switching on Ukraine nuclear plant soon

No signs Russia switching on Ukraine nuclear plant soon

No signs Russia switching on Ukraine nuclear plant soon

Inspectors from the UN nuclear watchdog have not seen signs of Russia moving to immediately restart the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Trump says Putin 'gone crazy' with bombings of Ukraine

Trump says Putin 'gone crazy' with bombings of Ukraine

Trump says Putin 'gone crazy' with bombings of Ukraine

Trump says Putin 'gone crazy' with bombings of Ukraine

Donald Trump says he's "not happy" with Vladimir Putin and might impose more sanctions on Russia in response to the ongoing deadly bombing attacks on Ukraine.

Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza

Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza

Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza

Dozens killed in strikes as war grinds on in Gaza

More than 30 people killed in an Israeli strike on a school turned shelter are among the latest casualties of the war in Gaza where aid groups warn of famine.

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas is promising to release an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza within hours, but Israel still intends to ramp up its offensive in Gaza.

India, Pakistan militaries to talk as ceasefire holds

India, Pakistan militaries to talk as ceasefire holds

India, Pakistan militaries to talk as ceasefire holds

India, Pakistan militaries to talk as ceasefire holds

After days of heavy firefights, calm has returned to India and Pakistan's borders as the neighbours' military chiefs meet to discuss their next steps.

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Zelenskiy flags that he will meet Putin in Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has agreed to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Turkey for direct talks.

India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire

India and Pakistan have confirmed a ceasefire deal after US-led talks to end their most serious confrontation in decades.

Israel's plans for aid supply will endanger lives: UN

Aid agencies warn that plans presented by Israel to control aid distribution in Gaza will only increase suffering and death in the Palestinian territory.

Israel approves plan to capture 'all of Gaza'

Israeli officials say ministers have approved a plan to capture the entirety of the Gaza Strip and remain in the territory for an unspecified amount of time.

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Over 200 clashes with Russian forces in eastern Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is calling on Kyiv's allies to up the pressure on Moscow to achieve a ceasefire.

Missile from Yemen's Houthis lands near Israel airport

A missile launched from Yemen has landed near Israel's main airport, with eight people taken to hospital.

Putin hopes nukes 'will not be required' in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin says there's no need to use nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine and expressed hope that such a scenario will not arise.

King Charles to mark 80 years since WWII's end

Britain's King Charles is set to watch a military parade and flypast to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

Netanyahu to visit Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant

In defiance of an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu will travel to Hungary this week.

Ukraine urges strong Western response to drone attacks

Russian forces are preparing to launch a fresh military offensive in the coming weeks to strengthen the Kremlin’s negotiating position in ceasefire talks.

Israeli air strike kills Hamas political leader in Gaza

Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel has been killed in an Israeli air strike on his tent shelter in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Palestinian media says.

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