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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

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 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

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'

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

Over 200 clashes with Russian forces in eastern Ukraine

Over 200 clashes with Russian forces in eastern Ukraine

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

Missile from Yemen's Houthis lands near Israel airport

Missile from Yemen's Houthis lands near Israel airport

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

Putin hopes nukes 'will not be required' in Ukraine

Putin hopes nukes 'will not be required' in Ukraine

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

King Charles to mark 80 years since WWII's end

King Charles to mark 80 years since WWII's end

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

Netanyahu to visit Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant

Netanyahu to visit Hungary, defying ICC arrest warrant

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

Ukraine urges strong Western response to drone attacks

Ukraine urges strong Western response to drone attacks

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

Israeli air strike kills Hamas political leader in Gaza

Israeli air strike kills Hamas political leader in Gaza

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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Russian drones hit Kyiv on eve of ceasefire talks

Ahead of imminent ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia, Russian forces have attacked the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv with combat drones, killing three people.

Sudan's army says it seized key buildings in Khartoum

Sudan’s military has regained its grip on Khartoum, retaking more key government buildings a day after it gained control of the capital's Republican Palace.

Russian troops battle last Ukrainian forces in Kursk

Russia and Ukraine continue to trade heavy blows as Volodymyr Zelenskiy denies claims Ukrainian troops are surrounded by Russian forces in Kursk.

Australia may back Ukraine peacekeeping after talks

Ukraine's fight against Russia has implications for the world, the prime minister says, as Australia contemplates contributing to peacekeeping efforts.

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Air strike in Myanmar kills nearly 30 people

An opposition group in military-ruled Myanmar says an air strike on a central village under the control of resistance forces has killed at least 27 civilians.

UK to step up Ukraine peacekeeping planning

Planning for a peacekeeping force for Ukraine will move to an "operational phase," UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says.

Israeli air strike kills nine people in northern Gaza

An Israeli air strike on a northern Gaza town has killed at least nine people including some local reporters.

Trump reverses course, admits 'Russia attacked Ukraine'

Ukraine "don't have any cards, but they're playing tough", Donald Trump says as he predicts a deal on critical minerals and admits Russia attacked Ukraine.

Diplomats discuss Ukraine war at G20 in South Africa

Foreign ministers from developing countries focused on global conflicts, including the Ukraine war, on the last day of a G20 meeting in South Africa.

Trump warns Zelenskiy to rush for peace or lose Ukraine

President Donald Trump has told "dictator" Volodymyr Zelenskiy to quickly negotiate an end to Russia's war on Ukraine as relations sour between the two leaders.

Denmark to 'buy, buy, buy' military gear: PM

Denmark will embark on a defence shopping spree, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has declared, as Europe faces penny-pinching claims from Donald Trump.

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