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Israel denies strike on Gaza hospital

Israel denies strike on Gaza hospital

Israel has denied firing about 100 tank shells and bombs at the town of Beit Lahiya in northern Gaza, despite doctors saying a hospital has been hit.

Rebels in Syria declare Bashar al-Assad's regime over

Rebels in Syria declare Bashar al-Assad's regime over

Rebels in Syria declare Bashar al-Assad's regime over

Rebels in Syria declare Bashar al-Assad's regime over

Syria's authoritarian President Bashar al-Assad's 24-year rule has ended after he fled the country as insurgents entered the capital Damascus.

Syrian president flees as rebels take over Damascus

Syrian president flees as rebels take over Damascus

Syrian president flees as rebels take over Damascus

Syrian president flees as rebels take over Damascus

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has fled the country as rebels appear to be on the cusp of toppling his 24-year regime as they storm the capital of Damascus.

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Norris pips Piastri for pole in McLaren's Abu Dhabi 1-2

Norris pips Piastri for pole in McLaren's Abu Dhabi 1-2

Oscar Piastri will start on the front row at the Abu Dhabi GP behind polesitting teammate Lando Norris, with McLaren set to become constructors' world champs.

Cam Smith pipped for first 2024 win in Saudi playoff

Cam Smith pipped for first 2024 win in Saudi playoff

Cameron Smith made a magnificent final-day charge at the Saudi International but still came up just short, losing in a play-off to Joaquin Niemann.

Syria rebels 'seize key city' in threat to Assad's rule

Syria rebels 'seize key city' in threat to Assad's rule

Syrian rebels claim to have seized control of the city of Daraa, with President Bashar al-Assad's forces reportedly surrendering four important centres.

Cam Smith's hopes of first 2024 win fade in the desert

Cam Smith's hopes of first 2024 win fade in the desert

Cameron Smith will have to produce a final-round burst to get back into contention in the $7.8 million Saudi International and land his first win of 2024.

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Piastri boost in McLaren title bid as Doohan enjoys bow

Piastri boost in McLaren title bid as Doohan enjoys bow

Piastri boost in McLaren title bid as Doohan enjoys bow

Piastri boost in McLaren title bid as Doohan enjoys bow

Oscar Piastri's McLaren are closer to the constructors' crown after a Ferrari grid penalty, while Jack Doohan enjoyed a tough baptism in Abu Dhabi practice.

Israeli forces stormed Gaza Strip hospital: director

Israeli forces stormed Gaza Strip hospital: director

Israeli forces stormed Gaza Strip hospital: director

Israeli forces stormed Gaza Strip hospital: director

The World Health Organisation says there was no warning issued before Israeli forces bombarded the Kamal Adwan Hospital in the Gaza Strip's north.

Thousands flee as Syrian rebels push on towards Homs

Thousands flee as Syrian rebels push on towards Homs

Thousands flee as Syrian rebels push on towards Homs

Thousands flee as Syrian rebels push on towards Homs

Syrian opposition forces are continuing their rapid advance, forcing thousands of people to flee the central city of Homs, a war monitor says.

Jet-lagged Smith leads Asian Tour's Saudi International

Jet-lagged Smith leads Asian Tour's Saudi International

Jet-lagged Smith leads Asian Tour's Saudi International

Jet-lagged Smith leads Asian Tour's Saudi International

Australian golf star Cameron Smith has claimed a share of the halfway lead at the Asian Tour's Saudi International in Riyadh.

Israel committed genocide against Palestinians: Amnesty

Israel committed genocide against Palestinians: Amnesty

Israel committed genocide against Palestinians: Amnesty

Israel committed genocide against Palestinians: Amnesty

Amnesty spent months analysing incidents in the Gaza war and statements by Israeli officials, and says Israel committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

Syrian rebels claim to enter crucial city of Hama

Syrian rebels claim to enter crucial city of Hama

Syrian rebels claim to enter crucial city of Hama

Syrian rebels claim to enter crucial city of Hama

After three days of intense clashes with government forces, Syrian insurgents say they have entered the strategic central city of Hama.

Hamas vows to 'neutralise' hostages if rescue attempted

Hamas vows to 'neutralise' hostages if rescue attempted

Hamas vows to 'neutralise' hostages if rescue attempted

Hamas vows to 'neutralise' hostages if rescue attempted

An apparent internal statement from Hamas includes an order to "neutralise" hostages if Israeli forces try to rescue them.

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Israel threatens to expand war if Hezbollah truce ends

Defence Minister Israel Katz says Israel will hold Lebanon responsible for failing to disarm militants who violate a ceasefire.

Israel strikes back at Lebanon after Hezbollah attack

Residents in Beirut heard drones flying overhead as Lebanon's official news agency reported Israel had renewed strikes in southern Lebanon.

At least 25 dead as Syrian, Russian jets bomb rebels

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has vowed to crush jihadist rebels who had swept into the city of Aleppo in the country's northwest.

Verstappen claims Qatar F1 win, Piastri finishes third

Max Verstappen won the Qatar F1 Grand Prix but McLaren's constructors' title hopes were delayed despite their Australian driver Oscar Piastri taking third place

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Egypt hosts Hamas in new Gaza Strip ceasefire push

A US official has talked up the chances of a potential ceasefire and hostage deal in the Gaza Strip as a Hamas delegation visits Egypt.

Levi 'cheat code' powers Aussie women to sevens glory

Maddison Levi has delivered an amazing display, scoring a record 15 tries over the weekend as Australia's rugby women won a fifth-straight Dubai Sevens crown.

Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza, looting hampers aid

Two children have been killed in an Israeli strike on an encampment in Gaza, medics say, as looting halts aid deliveries through Kerem Shalom crossing.

Syria's Aleppo a battleground again as rebels take hold

Islamist insurgents have stormed Syria's northwestern city of Aleppo, as the nation's military makes plans for a counteroffensive.

Piastri gifted sprint win, Verstappen stripped of pole

Max Verstappen has been stripped of his pole position for Formula One's Qatar Grand Prix after Lando Norris handed Australia's Oscar Piastri a sprint victory.

Australia's sevens teams seal Dubai quarter-final spots

Both Australian sides have reached the quarter-finals of the season-opening Dubai Sevens with the women facing Canada and the men up against Argentina.

Medics report 19 dead as Israeli tanks leave Gaza camp

Medics say they have recovered 19 bodies of Palestinians killed in northern areas of Nuseirat as Israeli tanks withdrew from some parts of the refugee camp.

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