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Red Bull sorry for claims Antonelli let Norris pass him

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

Piastri speechless at McLaren error as title hopes dive

Piastri speechless at McLaren error as title hopes dive

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.

'Blessed are the peacemakers', Pope Leo tells Lebanon

'Blessed are the peacemakers', Pope Leo tells Lebanon

'Blessed are the peacemakers', Pope Leo tells Lebanon

'Blessed are the peacemakers', Pope Leo tells Lebanon

The Pope has brought a message of peace during his visit to Lebanon, giving blessings to "those who choose peace even when conflict seems easier".

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Aussies humbled by New Zealand in Dubai Sevens finals

Aussies humbled by New Zealand in Dubai Sevens finals

Both Australian teams at the Dubai Sevens have suffered anti-climactic losses in their respective finals against their old New Zealand rivals.

Palestinian death toll surpasses 70,000

Palestinian death toll surpasses 70,000

Gaza’s Health Ministry has announced a grim new death toll in the conflict with Israel, as two more children are killed in an Israeli drone strike.

Maddi Levi fires as Aussies reach Dubai Sevens semis

Maddi Levi fires as Aussies reach Dubai Sevens semis

Maddison Levi has begun the sevens season in style, five tries pushing Australia's women into the Dubai semi-finals, while the men reached the last-four too.

Israel kills 13 in southern Syria raid

Israel kills 13 in southern Syria raid

Israel's raid on a Syrian village that saw 13 people shot dead has fueled concerns that unrest could spill over and undermine the fragile truce in Gaza.

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'The answer is no': Piastri won't hand Norris the crown

'The answer is no': Piastri won't hand Norris the crown

'The answer is no': Piastri won't hand Norris the crown

'The answer is no': Piastri won't hand Norris the crown

The F1 title is now a long shot for Oscar Piastri but he won't help teammate and favourite Lando Norris in Qatar while he still believes he has a chance.

Pair shot after appearing to surrender in West Bank

Pair shot after appearing to surrender in West Bank

Pair shot after appearing to surrender in West Bank

Pair shot after appearing to surrender in West Bank

Two men shown on TV footage attempting to surrender to Israeli soldiers in the West Bank were instead shot, the vision shows.

Israel launches army operation in northern West Bank

Israel launches army operation in northern West Bank

Israel launches army operation in northern West Bank

Israel launches army operation in northern West Bank

Israeli forces are encircling the West Bank city of Tubas city and establishing positions across several neighbourhoods, local officials say.

Israel has handed over more Palestinian bodies in swap

Israel has handed over more Palestinian bodies in swap

Israel has handed over more Palestinian bodies in swap

Israel has handed over more Palestinian bodies in swap

Hamas has released the remains of two hostages and Israel handed over 15 more Palestinian bodies, as the first phase of the ceasefire nears a conclusion.

Israel receives remains of hostage as Egypt hosts talks

Israel receives remains of hostage as Egypt hosts talks

Israel receives remains of hostage as Egypt hosts talks

Israel receives remains of hostage as Egypt hosts talks

Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip have handed over another body to the Red Cross, which was then passed on to Israeli authorities.

Truce progress slow as Israeli-Hamas violence persists

Truce progress slow as Israeli-Hamas violence persists

Truce progress slow as Israeli-Hamas violence persists

Truce progress slow as Israeli-Hamas violence persists

Israel and Hamas have accused each other of deadly ceasefire breaches, with three people killed in the latest incidents in Gaza according to Palestinian medics.

Hezbollah's military leader killed by Israel

Hezbollah's military leader killed by Israel

Hezbollah's military leader killed by Israel

Hezbollah's military leader killed by Israel

Hezbollah's top military official has been killed in an Israeli air strike on an apartment building in Beirut, despite a ceasefire.

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Hamas says Israeli 'breaches' threaten ceasefire

As delegations meet to further Gaza peace talks, both Israel and the Palestinians say the other is violating the ceasefire and putting peace at risk.

Israeli air strikes kill 24 in Gaza

Israel's military says it has launched air strikes against Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip, which medics say killed at least 24 people and wounded 54.

Israeli fire kills five in Gaza Strip despite truce

Israeli strikes have hit several Gaza Strip sites as a Hamas spokesman accused Israel of changing markings that define areas Israel controls in the enclave.

Israeli air strikes kill 25 in Gaza Strip, medics say

Israeli air strikes have killed at least 25 people across the Gaza Strip in the last 24 hours, medics in the Palestinian enclave say.

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Saudi prince didn't know about Khashoggi killing: Trump

The brutal murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi has cast a shadow over Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visit to the White House.

Samoa scrape past Belgium to qualify for World Cup

Samoa have qualified for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia by a single bonus point after a tense 13-13 draw with Belgium.

Israel cheers UN adopting Gaza plan, Hamas rejects it

The UN's acceptance of the Trump administration’s plan for Gaza has been praised by Israel, while Hamas says it doesn't meet Palestinians' demands.

UN Security Council adopts US resolution on Gaza plan

The UN Security Council has approved a US plan for Gaza authorising an international security force to demilitarise the zone but Hamas insists it won't disarm.

Ukraine signs historic deal for 100 French warplanes

A deal to purchase French warplanes, munitions and drones will give Ukraine one of the greatest air defences in the world, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

Netanyahu rejects Palestine state as far-right revolts

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed his opposition to a Palestinian state the far-right erupted over a US-backed plan indicated support.

First major winter rains pummel Gaza, destroying tents

The first heavy rainfall of the winter season has sent water cascading through the Muwasi tent camp in the Gaza Strip.

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