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Biden to announce Gaza aid port construction

Biden to announce Gaza aid port construction

Joe Biden will announce the construction of a temporary Gaza port in his State of the Union address, aiding humanitarian relief efforts for the enclave.

Israeli tank 'likely' fired at journalists: report

Israeli tank 'likely' fired at journalists: report

Israeli tank 'likely' fired at journalists: report

Israeli tank 'likely' fired at journalists: report

Multiple media organisations working in the region have called for Israel to produce a transparent investigation into the incident.

Gaza ceasefire talks deadlocked, Houthis attack ship

Gaza ceasefire talks deadlocked, Houthis attack ship

Gaza ceasefire talks deadlocked, Houthis attack ship

Gaza ceasefire talks deadlocked, Houthis attack ship

Negotiators from the Palestinian militants, Qatar and Egypt - but not Israel - are trying to secure a 40-day ceasefire in time for Ramadan.

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Steve Smith hits lowest Test ranking points in 10 years

Steve Smith hits lowest Test ranking points in 10 years

Australian batting great Steve Smith has plummeted to his lowest points ranking in Tests for 10 years after his disappointing first Test in New Zealand.

Hamas to continue truce talks as Ramadan nears

Hamas to continue truce talks as Ramadan nears

Negotiators from Hamas but not Israel are trying to secure a ceasefire in Gaza, with the militants saying they're still aiming for a deal before Ramadan.

Gaza truce talks end with no result as deadline looms

Gaza truce talks end with no result as deadline looms

Gaza ceasefire negotiations have broken up only days until the start of Ramadan, with Israel staying away and yet to respond to a proposal from Hamas.

Israel reportedly boycotts ceasefire talks in Cairo

Israel reportedly boycotts ceasefire talks in Cairo

Israeli media is reporting it has boycotted the latest peace talks in Cairo, slated as a possible final hurdle for a peace agreement for Gaza.

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Ricciardo wants cool heads after bust-up with Tsunoda

Ricciardo wants cool heads after bust-up with Tsunoda

Ricciardo wants cool heads after bust-up with Tsunoda

Ricciardo wants cool heads after bust-up with Tsunoda

Australian racer Daniel Ricciardo is determined to make sure "we're all good" after a Bahrain Grand Prix bust-up with his RB teammate Yuki Tsunoda.

Hamas delegates arrive in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire meet

Hamas delegates arrive in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire meet

Hamas delegates arrive in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire meet

Hamas delegates arrive in Cairo for Gaza ceasefire meet

Hamas' deputy chief in Gaza, Khalil Al-Hayya, has arrived in Cairo for talks on a possible ceasefire in the conflict-ravaged enclave.

Ship sunk by Houthis 'threatens' Red Sea environment

Ship sunk by Houthis 'threatens' Red Sea environment

Ship sunk by Houthis 'threatens' Red Sea environment

Ship sunk by Houthis 'threatens' Red Sea environment

The Red Sea, with its delicate balance of coral and marine life, could be damaged after a ship carrying 41,000 tons of fertiliser was sunk by Houthi militants.

Israel agrees ceasefire framework, now up to Hamas: US

Israel agrees ceasefire framework, now up to Hamas: US

Israel agrees ceasefire framework, now up to Hamas: US

Israel agrees ceasefire framework, now up to Hamas: US

A ceasefire in the conflict in Gaza has moved closer with a US official claiming Israel has agreed a framework, now it is up to Hamas to agree to it.

UN urges probe into deaths of Gazans waiting for aid

UN urges probe into deaths of Gazans waiting for aid

UN urges probe into deaths of Gazans waiting for aid

UN urges probe into deaths of Gazans waiting for aid

The governments of France and Germany have backed a call for an international inquiry into the deaths of Palestinians queuing for aid in Gaza.

US military to airdrop food and supplies into Gaza

US military to airdrop food and supplies into Gaza

US military to airdrop food and supplies into Gaza

US military to airdrop food and supplies into Gaza

US President Joe Biden has announced plans to airdrop aid into Gaza, after the deaths of people queuing for food highlighted the desperation in the enclave.

Shock and condemnation after Gaza food aid deaths

Shock and condemnation after Gaza food aid deaths

Shock and condemnation after Gaza food aid deaths

Shock and condemnation after Gaza food aid deaths

Hamas and Israeli officials are giving conflicting accounts of an incident in which more than 100 people were reportedly killed while waiting for aid in Gaza.

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O'Connell battles well but bows out to Hurkacz in Dubai

Chris O'Connell has been knocked out of the Dubai Tennis Championships by Poland's No.3 seed Hubert Hurkacz, bringing an end to Australia's singles hopes.

Hamas raises stakes in truce talks with Ramadan call

The leader of Hamas has called for a march on Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque at the start of Ramadan amid negotiations for a truce in the Gaza Strip.

Gaza's warring enemies cautious over truce talks

Israel and Hamas have played down the chances of an imminent breakthrough in talks for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

Israel agrees to stop Gaza attacks for Ramadan: Biden

US President Joe Biden says Israel will halt its war on Hamas in Gaza during Ramadan in a ceasefire deal but the militants say his comments are premature.

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Israel, Hamas truce efforts pick up pace

Clashes in Gaza have persisted as mediators accelerated ceasefire talks to release hostages.

O'Connor agony as he misses UAE Tour win by two seconds

Australian ace Ben O'Connor has been pipped for victory in the UAE Tour by just two seconds after a late burst from surprise winner Lennert Van Eetvelt.

Israeli media report progress on Gaza temporary truce

Israeli media are reporting that negotiators are making progress on a deal for a temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and the release of hostages.

Vine enjoys calm before final-day storm at UAE Tour

Australian leader Jay Vine has enjoyed a stress-free penultimate day at the UAE Tour as he targets winning the biggest race of his career in the Middle East.

Gaza ceasefire talks under way in Paris

Hamas says it is waiting to see what truce proposals mediators bring back from upcoming talks with Israeli officials.

Vine still leads UAE Tour after Welsford near miss

Australian sprint star Sam Welsford has just missed out on victory on stage five of the UAE Tour as compatriot Jay Vine still leads the race.

Popyrin's Qatar Open bid ended after marathon tiebreak

Sydney's Alexei Popyrin has lost in the Qatar Open semi-finals in Doha, with his hopes sunk by Karen Khachanov following a 26-point first-set tiebreak

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