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Israel ready to support Lebanon in disarming Hezbollah

Israel ready to support Lebanon in disarming Hezbollah

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces could withdraw after the Lebanese cabinet’s decision to work towards the disarmament of the militant group Hezbollah.

Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow

Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow

Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow

Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow

Russia has accused Ukraine of drone strikes that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region.

Zelenskiy celebrates Independence Day with Canadian PM

Zelenskiy celebrates Independence Day with Canadian PM

Zelenskiy celebrates Independence Day with Canadian PM

Zelenskiy celebrates Independence Day with Canadian PM

World leaders have pledged their support for Ukraine on the nation's Independence Day, including Canada's prime minister, who attended a ceremony in Kyiv.

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More aid seekers killed, Gaza City braces for offensive

More aid seekers killed, Gaza City braces for offensive

Four Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces while seeking aid via a military zone south of Gaza City, a hospital and eyewitnesses say.

Moscow stonewalling on leaders summit: Zelenskiy

Moscow stonewalling on leaders summit: Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of stalling on plans for a meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.

Jewish group decries 'reckless' Netanyahu attacks on PM

Jewish group decries 'reckless' Netanyahu attacks on PM

An Australian Jewish group has hit out at Benjamin Netanyahu as the Israeli prime minister continued his criticism of Anthony Albanese.

Israel to begin Gaza ceasefire talks to end war: PM

Israel to begin Gaza ceasefire talks to end war: PM

The wide-scale operation in Gaza City could start within days after Benjamin Netanyahu grants final approval at a meeting with senior security officials.

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Albanese shrugs off swipe from angry Israeli leader

Albanese shrugs off swipe from angry Israeli leader

Albanese shrugs off swipe from angry Israeli leader

Albanese shrugs off swipe from angry Israeli leader

The prime minister says he will still engage with Benjamin Netanyahu diplomatically, despite the Israeli leader calling him 'weak'.

'Weak' PM condemned by Israeli leader amid visa stoush

'Weak' PM condemned by Israeli leader amid visa stoush

'Weak' PM condemned by Israeli leader amid visa stoush

'Weak' PM condemned by Israeli leader amid visa stoush

Israel's prime minister has labelled Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese a "weak politician'" as a diplomatic stoush escalates between the two nations.

Australia pledges aid worker protection as deaths surge

Australia pledges aid worker protection as deaths surge

Australia pledges aid worker protection as deaths surge

Australia pledges aid worker protection as deaths surge

Australia will encourage nations to protect humanitarian workers as the number of people killed helping others in conflict zones surges to record levels.

US security guarantees for Ukraine 'major step forward'

US security guarantees for Ukraine 'major step forward'

US security guarantees for Ukraine 'major step forward'

US security guarantees for Ukraine 'major step forward'

Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's ready to hold talks with Vladimir Putin and has hailed a US security guarantee for Ukraine as "a major step forward'.

Hamas accepts proposed deal for ceasefire with Israel

Hamas accepts proposed deal for ceasefire with Israel

Hamas accepts proposed deal for ceasefire with Israel

Hamas accepts proposed deal for ceasefire with Israel

Hamas says it has accepted a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, as the world awaits Israel's response.

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Israelis in nationwide protests to demand end to war

Thousands of Israelis have joined protests across the country demanding an end to the war in Gaza and the return of the remaining hostages.

Trump urges Ukraine deal as Europe backs Zelenskiy

Trump urges Ukraine deal as Europe backs Zelenskiy

Trump urges Ukraine deal as Europe backs Zelenskiy

Trump urges Ukraine deal as Europe backs Zelenskiy

Sources say Vladimir Putin demanded control of the entire Donetsk region in his Alaska meeting with Donald Trump who says Ukraine has 'gotta make a deal'.

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Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed

A highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine.

Families in Gaza drink water that makes them sick

People in Gaza are struggling to secure enough water for drinking and sanitation as a heatwave takes hold.

'I'm not going to make a deal' on Ukraine: Trump

US President Donald Trump says his face-to-face talks with Vladimir Putin will be a "feel-out meeting" aimed at urging Russia to end the war in Ukraine.

Israel's Gaza City offensive may be weeks away

There are some indications Israel's new offensive in Gaza City could take weeks to start.

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Israel faces growing calls to scrap Gaza offensive plan

International condemnation is growing over Israel’s plan for a military takeover of Gaza City ahead of an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting.

Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City

Senior Israeli ministers have approved a plan to take control of Gaza City hours after the prime minister said the nation intended to control the whole enclave.

Kremlin says Putin and Trump will meet soon

Donald Trump has threatened new sanctions against Russia and countries that buy its exports from Friday unless Putin agrees to end the 3.5-year conflict.

Putin hopes to meet Trump next week, possibly in UAE

Russian President Vladimir Putin says the United Arab Emirates is a possible site for his meeting with US President Donald Trump.

Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel weighs military action

At least 38 Palestinians were killed while seeking aid, as Israel mulls possible plans to fully reoccupy Gaza.

At least 20 killed in Gaza as aid truck overturns

At least 20 people have died after a truck carrying humanitarian aid overturned in the Gaza Strip.

Zelenskiy chats with Trump ahead of Putin deadline

On the eve of Vladimir Putin's ceasefire ultimatum deadline, Ukraine and US leaders have spoken about a drone deal and efforts to end the war.

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