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Aussie motorcyclist Sanders wins Dakar Rally prologue

Aussie motorcyclist Sanders wins Dakar Rally prologue

Yarra Valley's Daniel Sanders has kicked off the 47th edition of the Dakar Rally by winning the great race's motorcycling prologue in Saudi Arabia.

Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza as talks set to resume

Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza as talks set to resume

Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza as talks set to resume

Israeli strikes kill 30 in Gaza as talks set to resume

Israeli air strikes have killed at least 30 people in central Gaza, while air sirens sounded in Israel and negotiators were to resume stalled ceasefire talks.

Israeli strikes kill 67, Gaza head of police: medics

Israeli strikes kill 67, Gaza head of police: medics

Israeli strikes kill 67, Gaza head of police: medics

Israeli strikes kill 67, Gaza head of police: medics

An Israeli military strike near Khan Younis targeting officials in the Gaza Strip's police department has killed 11 people, Hamas says.

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Israeli air strike kills at least 10 in Gaza: medics

Israeli air strike kills at least 10 in Gaza: medics

Medics say 10 people have been killed in Israeli military strikes on the Gaza encampment of Khan Younis.

Pat Cummins soars to all-time high as Test allrounder

Pat Cummins soars to all-time high as Test allrounder

Pat Cummins has risen to a career-high third in the list of the world's current best Test allrounders in the first update of the ICC rankings for 2025.

At least 17 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: reports

At least 17 killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza: reports

The Israeli military has blown up residential blocks in Beit Lahiya and Jabalia as tanks shell parts of Gaza City and a refugee camp, Palestinian media reports.

Israel gives Houthis 'final warning' to stop attacks

Israel gives Houthis 'final warning' to stop attacks

Israel has made thunderous comments at the UN on the risk to Houthi militants if they continue missile attacks, warning Israel can hit any target in the region.

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Displaced Gaza newborn freezes to death, twin fights on

Displaced Gaza newborn freezes to death, twin fights on

Displaced Gaza newborn freezes to death, twin fights on

Displaced Gaza newborn freezes to death, twin fights on

One 20-day-old twin froze to death and his brother is fighting for life after their makeshift tent in a central Gazan camp was hit with intense cold and rain.

Syria's de facto leader says vote could take four years

Syria's de facto leader says vote could take four years

Syria's de facto leader says vote could take four years

Syria's de facto leader says vote could take four years

The leader of Syria's rebellion who is serving as the country's de facto leader says it might be another four years before a national election can be held.

Israel detains 240 including medics after hospital raid

Israel detains 240 including medics after hospital raid

Israel detains 240 including medics after hospital raid

Israel detains 240 including medics after hospital raid

The World Health Organization says it is “appalled” by Israeli raid on Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza.

Lebanon returns 70 officers and soldiers to Syria

Lebanon returns 70 officers and soldiers to Syria

Lebanon returns 70 officers and soldiers to Syria

Lebanon returns 70 officers and soldiers to Syria

About 70 Syrian officers and soldiers were detained by Lebanese officials after entering the country illegally.

Israel detains director of hospital in northern Gaza

Israel detains director of hospital in northern Gaza

Israel detains director of hospital in northern Gaza

Israel detains director of hospital in northern Gaza

The director of one of Gaza's last functioning hospitals has been detained by Israeli forces, Palestinian officials say, after troops stormed the facility.

Houthis fire missile at Israel after Yemen airport hit

Houthis fire missile at Israel after Yemen airport hit

Houthis fire missile at Israel after Yemen airport hit

Houthis fire missile at Israel after Yemen airport hit

Houthi rebels have retaliated to Israel's airstrikes on Yemen's Sanaa International Airport, described by the UN as alarming.

Uneasy calm settles over Syrian city of Homs

Uneasy calm settles over Syrian city of Homs

Uneasy calm settles over Syrian city of Homs

Uneasy calm settles over Syrian city of Homs

Syria's new rulers are scrambling to impose order as security forces checked IDs and searched cars in Homs, a day after protests erupted in gunfire.

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Israel loosened rules at start of Gaza war: NYT

Israel changed its rules of engagement at the start of the Gaza war to allow commanders more flexibility to order attacks on targets despite civilian risks.

Baby freezes to death in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall

A baby girl froze to death overnight in Gaza, while Israel and Hamas accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts that could wind down the 14-month war

Clashes between Syria's new regime and Assad loyalists

Clashes between the Islamists who overthrew the Assad government in Syria and supporters of the former president have killed 14 insurgents and wounded others.

Israeli strike on West Bank refugee camp, eight dead

At least eight people have died in Israeli raids on a refugee camp in the West Bank city of Tulkarm, in what it described as a counter-terrorism operation.

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Gaza war overshadows Bethlehem midnight mass

The Catholic Church's highest representative in the Holy Land, has told Palestinians in Gaza they are not alone, during a Christmas mass.

Israeli parliament extends state of emergency

The Israeli parliament has extended the country's state of emergency until the end of 2025.

Gaps have narrowed in Gaza ceasefire deal, sides say

A fresh bid by mediators to end the fighting in Gaza and release hostages has gained momentum, though sticking points remain between Hamas and Israel.

Israel orders hospital closure, docs fear for patients

Medics at a northern Gaza hospital are scrambling to rescue patients following an order from Israel to close down the facility.

Israeli strikes kill 17 in Gaza as hospital evacuated

The Israeli military says it has targeted Hamas militants hiding in a school in Gaza as it orders the evacuation of Kamal Adwan Hospital.

Logan Martin soars to third BMX freestyle world crown

Logan Martin came away from his Olympic title defence disappointed. He made amends at the world championships.

Usyk outpoints Fury to retain world heavyweight crowns

Oleksandr Usyk had all the answers as he again defeated Tyson Fury, remaining the undisputed heavyweight world boxing champion.

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