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Hamas eyes US ceasefire plan, Israel escalates attacks

Hamas eyes US ceasefire plan, Israel escalates attacks

As Hamas contemplates the latest ceasefire proposal by the US, Israel is ramping up attacks in Gaza in a bid to pressure them to release the remaining hostages.

Israeli cabinet sacks Shin Bet chief despite protests

Israeli cabinet sacks Shin Bet chief despite protests

Israeli cabinet sacks Shin Bet chief despite protests

Israeli cabinet sacks Shin Bet chief despite protests

Israel's domestic intelligence boss has officially been fired days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's vow to dismiss him sparked fierce protests.

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as bombing resumes

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as bombing resumes

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as bombing resumes

Israeli strikes on Gaza kill dozens as bombing resumes

Hamas has fired rockets into Israel hours after Israeli strikes killed at least 85 Palestinians across Gaza, as a ceasefire lies in tatters in the enclave.

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Israeli strikes kill six as conflict resumes in Gaza

Israeli strikes kill six as conflict resumes in Gaza

At least six people have been killed in air strikes in Gaza, local health workers say, a day after deadly Israeli attacks shattered a ceasefire with Hamas.

Ceasefire shattered as Israel launches strikes in Gaza

Ceasefire shattered as Israel launches strikes in Gaza

Israel has launched air strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 400 Palestinians and threatening to fully reignite the 17-month-old war.

New US air strikes on Yemen pile pressure on Houthis

New US air strikes on Yemen pile pressure on Houthis

The US has continued its air strikes on Yemen for a third day, with dozens now reportedly killed in the escalating violence.

US vows to keep hitting Houthis until ship attacks stop

US vows to keep hitting Houthis until ship attacks stop

Tensions are rising in Yemen after US airstrikes on the Houthis as Iran warns threats to their allies will be handled "decisively and destructively".

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Israeli strikes leave 14 dead in a day, Gaza medics say

Israeli strikes leave 14 dead in a day, Gaza medics say

Israeli strikes leave 14 dead in a day, Gaza medics say

Israeli strikes leave 14 dead in a day, Gaza medics say

Israel's military says it has only intervened to thwart threats by "terrorists" approaching its troops or planting bombs since the ceasefire took effect.

Israeli air strike kills nine people in northern Gaza

Israeli air strike kills nine people in northern Gaza

Israeli air strike kills nine people in northern Gaza

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.

Hamas will only release hostage 'if truce implemented'

Hamas will only release hostage 'if truce implemented'

Hamas will only release hostage 'if truce implemented'

Hamas will only release hostage 'if truce implemented'

Hamas says it will only release an American-Israeli and the bodies of four other hostages if Israel implements the existing ceasefire agreement in Gaza.

Hamas agrees to release living US-Israeli hostage

Hamas agrees to release living US-Israeli hostage

Hamas agrees to release living US-Israeli hostage

Hamas agrees to release living US-Israeli hostage

Hamas has agreed to release an American-Israeli hostage and the bodies of four others, as talks continue to broker the next stage of the ceasefire with Israel.

UN accuses Israel of genocidal acts, sexual violence

UN accuses Israel of genocidal acts, sexual violence

UN accuses Israel of genocidal acts, sexual violence

UN accuses Israel of genocidal acts, sexual violence

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a UN expert's findings that Israel committed genocidal and sexually violent acts in Gaza were anti-Semitic.

Syria's president signs deal with Kurdish-led SDF

Syria's president signs deal with Kurdish-led SDF

Syria's president signs deal with Kurdish-led SDF

Syria's president signs deal with Kurdish-led SDF

Syria's government says a new deal with Kurdish-led authorities to integrate their forces represents a "real opportunity to build a new Syria".

Syrian interim leader urges calm after massacres

Syrian interim leader urges calm after massacres

Syrian interim leader urges calm after massacres

Syrian interim leader urges calm after massacres

Syrian leader Ahmed Sharaa says the country is confronting attempts to drag it into a civil war as violent clashes continue.

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India edge NZ in Champions Trophy after Dubai thriller

KL Rahul has dragged India across the line for a four-wicket victory over New Zealand in a nail-biter of a Champions Trophy final in Dubai.

Israel halts electricity supply to Gaza Strip

Israel says it is suspending sending electricity to the Gaza Strip in a bid to have Hamas accept an extension of the first phase of their ceasefire.

Iran, Russia and China navy drills to start: report

China, Iran and Russia will reportedly hold joint naval exercises off the Iranian port of Chabahar.

Israel, Hamas signal readiness for next ceasefire talks

Israel will send a delegation to Doha for ceasefire talks as Hamas says there are "positive indicators" over the possible start of negotiations for a new deal.

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Revenge killings in Syria leave more than 1000 dead

Clashes between security forces and loyalists of ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad have left more than 1000 people dead, including more than 745 civilians,

Drone strike deaths, Gaza ceasefire standoff continues

Israel says a drone has struck a group of suspected militants planting an explosive device in northern Gaza, but gave no details on casualties.

Trump says he sent letter to Iran leaders seeking talks

US President Donald Trump says he has sent a letter to the Iranian government detailing that he hopes to negotiate with its authorities.

Trump threats may cause ceasefire deal collapse: Hamas

US President Donald Trump's fiery threats against Hamas may cause the ceasefire deal to collapse, say the Palestinian group has warned.

'Last warning': Trump issues Hamas hostage ultimatum

US President Donald Trump has asked Hamas militants to immediately release all hostages held in Gaza in what he called his "last warning" to them.

Arab states adopt alternative to Trump's 'Gaza Riviera'

Arab leaders have backed a postwar plan for Gaza allowing Palestinians to remain, in a counterproposal to Donald Trump’s vision of a beach destination.

We had chances to post 300, and needed to do so: Smith

Steve Smith felt Australia did not take advantage of their opportunities with the bat, and so failed to post a score large enough to put pressure on India.

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