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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.

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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

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

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

Israel threatens to expand war if Hezbollah truce ends

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.

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Israel strikes back at Lebanon after Hezbollah attack

Israel strikes back at Lebanon after Hezbollah attack

Israel strikes back at Lebanon after Hezbollah attack

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

At least 25 dead as Syrian, Russian jets bomb rebels

At least 25 dead as Syrian, Russian jets bomb rebels

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

Verstappen claims Qatar F1 win, Piastri finishes third

Verstappen claims Qatar F1 win, Piastri finishes third

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

Egypt hosts Hamas in new Gaza Strip ceasefire push

Egypt hosts Hamas in new Gaza Strip ceasefire push

Egypt hosts Hamas in new Gaza Strip ceasefire push

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

Levi 'cheat code' powers Aussie women to sevens glory

Levi 'cheat code' powers Aussie women to sevens glory

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

Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza, looting hampers aid

Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza, looting hampers aid

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

Syria's Aleppo a battleground again as rebels take hold

Syria's Aleppo a battleground again as rebels take hold

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.

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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.

Jets bomb northwest Syria areas held by Islamist rebels

Russia and Syria have joined forces to bomb the rebel-held northwest of Syria, and push back an insurgent offensive.

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Israel, Hezbollah accused of violating 60-day ceasefire

Hours after Israel and Hezbollah agreed to a 60-day ceasefire, both sides are accusing the other of violating the pact.

Lebanese returning as Israel-Hezbollah truce holds

Displaced Lebanese people have been heading toward home, as an Israeli-Hezbollah truce is hailed as a 'first ray of hope' by the UN chief.

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire holds in first hours

A ceasefire accord has cleared the way for an end to a conflict across the Israeli-Lebanese border that was ignited by the larger Gaza war in 2023.

Four bodies recovered from Egypt capsized tourist boat

Four bodies have been recovered and five more people have been rescued after a tourist boat capsized off Egypt’s Red Sea coast.

Israel expected to approve ceasefire with Hezbollah

Lebanese sources say a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah is near and expected to be announced by US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron.

Sixteen missing as tourist yacht sinks off Egypt

Egyptian officials say at least 16 people are missing while 28 others have been rescued after a tourist yacht sank in the Red Sea.

Hezbollah rockets land near Tel Aviv

Hezbollah has fired a barrage of rockets at Israel, destroying houses near Tel Aviv, after Israel killed at least 29 people in Beirut.

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