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Syria arrests five over shooting of three Americans

Syria arrests five over shooting of three Americans

Syria’s Interior Ministry has confirmed five people have been arrested, a day after a deadly attack in the central town of Palmyra.

Hamas says Israeli killing of commander threatens truce

Hamas says Israeli killing of commander threatens truce

Hamas says Israeli killing of commander threatens truce

Hamas says Israeli killing of commander threatens truce

A negotiator for Hamas says Israel's killing of a militant commander threatens the "viability of the truce" in the Gaza Strip.

Two US servicemen, one civilian killed in Syrian ambush

Two US servicemen, one civilian killed in Syrian ambush

Two US servicemen, one civilian killed in Syrian ambush

Two US servicemen, one civilian killed in Syrian ambush

Donald Trump has vowed to inflict "very serious retaliation" after an Islamic State ambush in Syria that killed three Americans.

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Israel targets senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike

Israel targets senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike

A senior Hamas leader thought to have been behind the October 2023 attacks on Israel may have been killed in a strike on a car in Gaza City.

Displaced Gazans face floods, urgent supplies blocked

Displaced Gazans face floods, urgent supplies blocked

With heavy rains causing extensive flooding and emergency supplies blocked at the border, displaced Gazans are facing unsafe conditions and risk of disease.

'It's win-win for me': Sabalenka defends Kyrgios duel

'It's win-win for me': Sabalenka defends Kyrgios duel

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has defended her much-criticised 'Battle of the Sexes' match with Nick Kyrgios, insisting it won't damage women's tennis.

Israeli police raid UN refugee agency compound

Israeli police raid UN refugee agency compound

The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency is angry that Israeli police have raided its headquarters in East Jerusalem.

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'Lando's not Superman': Oscar expects McLaren fair play

'Lando's not Superman': Oscar expects McLaren fair play

'Lando's not Superman': Oscar expects McLaren fair play

'Lando's not Superman': Oscar expects McLaren fair play

McLaren have lavished praise on defeated "team player" Oscar Piastri, but the Australian expects "fairness" from them now Lando Norris is F1 champion.

Israeli PM says second phase of Gaza Strip plan 'close'

Israeli PM says second phase of Gaza Strip plan 'close'

Israeli PM says second phase of Gaza Strip plan 'close'

Israeli PM says second phase of Gaza Strip plan 'close'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a meeting with the US president will focus on peace and an end to Hamas' rule in the Gaza Strip.

'I've got a chance': Piastri won't rule out F1 boilover

'I've got a chance': Piastri won't rule out F1 boilover

'I've got a chance': Piastri won't rule out F1 boilover

'I've got a chance': Piastri won't rule out F1 boilover

Oscar Piastri has warned he's not out of the Formula One title hunt yet, even if many only now have eyes on a Lando Norris-Max Verstappen duel for the crown.

Gaza Strip talks at a critical moment, Qatari PM says

Gaza Strip talks at a critical moment, Qatari PM says

Gaza Strip talks at a critical moment, Qatari PM says

Gaza Strip talks at a critical moment, Qatari PM says

Qatar's prime minister says the Gaza Strip talks have reached a critical moment, with the remains of one Israeli hostage still held by militants.

Piastri only third as Verstappen takes pole in finale

Piastri only third as Verstappen takes pole in finale

Piastri only third as Verstappen takes pole in finale

Piastri only third as Verstappen takes pole in finale

Aussie Oscar Piastri's hopes of the world F1 crown have slumped after title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris finished ahead in Abu Dhabi GP qualifying.

'Bring it home for everyone': Oscar clings on to dream

'Bring it home for everyone': Oscar clings on to dream

'Bring it home for everyone': Oscar clings on to dream

'Bring it home for everyone': Oscar clings on to dream

It's the longest of long shots, but Oscar Piastri is comforted by one particular title oddity as he dreams of bringing home the F1 crown to Australia.

Anti-Hamas Gazan clansman reported killed

Anti-Hamas Gazan clansman reported killed

Anti-Hamas Gazan clansman reported killed

Anti-Hamas Gazan clansman reported killed

The death of a Bedouin clan leader based in Israeli-held Rafah may hamper Israeli efforts against Hamas.

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Would Oscar play kingmaker? Piastri ducks big question

Oscar Piastri has swerved the question of whether he might help Lando Norris lift the world F1 title in Abu Dhabi, saying McLaren haven't discussed the issue.

Israel IDs remains, leaving one last hostage in Gaza

Israel has identified the remains of a returned hostage as a Thai worker, meaning one last hostage is to be returned from Gaza under the agreement with Hamas.

Five killed as Israel launches strikes in Gaza: report

Israel says it launched an air strike in southern Gaza in retaliation for an attack by militants earlier in the day.

Israel says remains Hamas handed over aren't of hostage

The remains Hamas handed over to Israel don't belong to either of the last two hostages left in Gaza, the Israeli government says.

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Hamas hands over one of two last hostage bodies in Gaza

The Israeli government says it has received what are thought to be some of the last hostage remains from militants in the Gaza Strip.

Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war'

Pope Leo XIV has issued a "heartfelt appeal" for peace in Lebanon, regretting that he could not visit the country's south because of "a state of conflict".

Pope wraps Lebanon visit with prayer at port blast site

Pope Leo has paid his respects to the victims of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, offering a silent prayer at the site on the last day of his trip to Lebanon.

Iran sentences Cannes winner Panahi to year in prison

Palme d’Or-winning filmmaker Jafar Panahi has been sentenced in absentia in Iran to one year in prison and a travel ban, according to his lawyer.

Pope urges faith leaders to unite for peace in Lebanon

Pope Leo is near the end of his first overseas trip as pontiff, visiting Turkey and Lebanon, where he has championed the advancement of religious unity.

Red Bull sorry for claims Antonelli let Norris pass him

Online abuse of Kimi Antonelli has forced Red Bull into reverse over their claim that the Mercedes driver allowed McLaren's Lando Norris to overtake in Qatar.

Piastri speechless at McLaren error as title hopes dive

The F1 title race will go to the wire after Max Verstappen won the Qatar GP, a McLaren strategy error allowing him to overtake Oscar Piastri in the standings.

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