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Gaza ceasefire appears close as talks in 'final steps'

Gaza ceasefire appears close as talks in 'final steps'

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is nearer than ever, negotiators say, after more than a year of start-stop talks over the besieged enclave.

Sanders edges closer to rare Aussie Dakar Rally triumph

Sanders edges closer to rare Aussie Dakar Rally triumph

Sanders edges closer to rare Aussie Dakar Rally triumph

Sanders edges closer to rare Aussie Dakar Rally triumph

Daniel Sanders has extended his lead in the Dakar Rally after his main rival crashed on stage nine allowing the Australian to move nearly 15 minutes clear.

Hamas 'accepts' Gaza ceasefire conditions:officials

Hamas 'accepts' Gaza ceasefire conditions:officials

Hamas 'accepts' Gaza ceasefire conditions:officials

Hamas 'accepts' Gaza ceasefire conditions:officials

Qatar says Israel and Hamas are at the “closest point” yet to agreeing on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages

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Gaza ceasefire deal close after 'breakthrough' in Doha

Gaza ceasefire deal close after 'breakthrough' in Doha

A truce in the Gaza Strip war between Israel and Hamas is on the cusp of reaching an agreement, with a deal possibly coming to fruition as early as this week.

Sanders' lead trimmed but Aussie still Dakar favourite

Sanders' lead trimmed but Aussie still Dakar favourite

A strong finish to stage seven enabled Australian motorcyclist Daniel Sanders to retain a handsome lead in the Dakar Rally with four days remaining.

Israeli, Hamas delegations receive 'draft peace deal'

Israeli, Hamas delegations receive 'draft peace deal'

Qatar has given Israel and Hamas a final draft of a Gaza truce deal after a midnight talks "breakthrough", an official says.

Sanders follows Price tracks with fifth Dakar stage win

Sanders follows Price tracks with fifth Dakar stage win

Daniel 'Chucky' Sanders has taken his fifth motorcycle stage of the 2025 Dakar Rally, matching fellow Aussie Toby Price, who achieved the feat in his 2016 win.

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High-ranking Israeli official sent to ceasefire talks

High-ranking Israeli official sent to ceasefire talks

High-ranking Israeli official sent to ceasefire talks

High-ranking Israeli official sent to ceasefire talks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending Mossad's director to ceasefire negotiations in Qatar in a sign of progress in talks on the war in Gaza

Easy does it for Aussie Dakar Rally bike leader Sanders

Easy does it for Aussie Dakar Rally bike leader Sanders

Easy does it for Aussie Dakar Rally bike leader Sanders

Easy does it for Aussie Dakar Rally bike leader Sanders

Daniel Sanders has had his lead cut on the Dakar Rally's resumption in Saudi Arabia, but says he was taking things easy before one of the toughest stages.

Leader Sanders gets major boost on Dakar Rally rest day

Leader Sanders gets major boost on Dakar Rally rest day

Leader Sanders gets major boost on Dakar Rally rest day

Leader Sanders gets major boost on Dakar Rally rest day

Australian motorcyclist Daniel Sanders has seen his Dakar Rally lead increased by eight minutes after Red Bull KTM successfully appealed time penalties.

Gaza war death toll could be 40 per cent higher: study

Gaza war death toll could be 40 per cent higher: study

Gaza war death toll could be 40 per cent higher: study

Gaza war death toll could be 40 per cent higher: study

A multinational report has shown the death toll in Gaza may have been significantly underestimated.

Lebanon's army chief elected president by MPs

Lebanon's army chief elected president by MPs

Lebanon's army chief elected president by MPs

Lebanon's army chief elected president by MPs

Hezbollah MPs have backed Lebanese army chief Joseph Aoun to become the country's president in a second round of voting.

US, Arab mediators 'make progress' in Gaza peace talks

US, Arab mediators 'make progress' in Gaza peace talks

US, Arab mediators 'make progress' in Gaza peace talks

US, Arab mediators 'make progress' in Gaza peace talks

Palestinian sources say negotiations aiming to reach an accord between Israel and Hamas in Qatar have made progress.

Aussie Sanders leads Dakar despite speed penalty blows

Aussie Sanders leads Dakar despite speed penalty blows

Aussie Sanders leads Dakar despite speed penalty blows

Aussie Sanders leads Dakar despite speed penalty blows

Australian motorcyclist Daniel Sanders goes in to the Dakar Rally rest day still leading but was hit by an eight-minute penalty for speed limit violations.

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Sanders stays supreme in Saudi desert to lead Dakar

Another stage win for Daniel Sanders in the Saudi Arabian desert has stretched the Australian rider's lead in the Dakar Rally.

Israeli troops recover body of a Gaza Strip hostage

The Israeli military says it has recovered another body of a hostage in the Gaza Strip as fighting continues in the Palestinian enclave.

Israeli strikes kill 22 in Gaza amid push for ceasefire

As Israel continues deadly airstrikes in Gaza, the push to reach a ceasefire deal has intensified ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as US president.

US urges push to get Gaza truce deal over 'finish line'

US officials are urging Israel and Hamas to agree on a deal for a truce in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages within the next two weeks.

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Rare Dakar Rally treble for Aussie bike star Sanders

Aussie bike racer Daniel Sanders has won his third-straight stage to open a significant lead in the Dakar Rally while Toby Price thrives in the car category.

Sanders of the desert setting bike pace at Dakar Rally

Yarra Valley's Daniel Sanders is still leading the motorcycle race at the Dakar Rally midway through the demanding 48-hour second stage in Saudi Arabia.

Hamas and Israel wrangle over talks amid Gaza strikes

A renewed push is under way to reach a ceasefire in the 15-month war between Israel and Hamas, and return Israeli hostages who were taken to Gaza.

Syria to hike public sector pay by 400 per cent

Syria's caretaker government is set to hike public sector wages by 400 per cent in a bid to boost efficiency and accountability.

Deadly Israeli strikes on Gaza as ceasefire talks begin

Mediators have started new ceasefire talks in Qatar as medics say two strikes on Gaza City have killed at least 17 Palestinians.

Aussie Sanders wins for second day at Dakar Rally

Australian motorcyclist Daniel Sanders has taken a two-minute lead in the Dakar Rally after winning both the prologue and the first stage in Saudi Arabia.

Israeli strikes push up Gaza death toll amid truce push

Israeli delegates have been dispatched to resume talks in Qatar brokered by mediators as Israel's army carried out air strikes across the Gaza Strip.

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