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'Savage' Russian strike hits passenger train in Ukraine

'Savage' Russian strike hits passenger train in Ukraine

Russian strikes have hit Ukraine's rail and power grids, with a drone attack injuring dozens of train passengers at a station in the country's north.

Islamic Jihad backs Hamas response to US Gaza plan

Islamic Jihad backs Hamas response to US Gaza plan

Islamic Jihad backs Hamas response to US Gaza plan

Islamic Jihad backs Hamas response to US Gaza plan

Hamas has accepted key parts of President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza - a position supported by its ally and fellow hostage taker Islamic Jihad.

Hamas 'ready for peace' Trump tells Israel

Hamas 'ready for peace' Trump tells Israel

Hamas 'ready for peace' Trump tells Israel

Hamas 'ready for peace' Trump tells Israel

US President Donald Trump has ordered Israel to stop bombing the Gaza Strip after Hamas accepted some elements of his plan to end the nearly two-year war.

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Israel intercepts the last boat from Gaza flotilla

Israel intercepts the last boat from Gaza flotilla

Israel's military has stormed the last boat in an aid flotilla trying to reach Gaza a day after stopping most of the vessels and detaining some 450 activists.

Israeli strikes kill dozens, as Hamas mulls Trump plan

Israeli strikes kill dozens, as Hamas mulls Trump plan

Hospitals say that Israeli strikes have killed at least 41 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.

Israel intercepts 39 Gaza aid boats sparking criticism

Israel intercepts 39 Gaza aid boats sparking criticism

Thirty-nine boats among an activist flotilla bound for Gaza have been boarded by Israeli forces in the latest high-profile protest action against the war.

Sensitive discussions ongoing on Gaza plan: White House

Sensitive discussions ongoing on Gaza plan: White House

US officials say "sensitive discussions" are ongoing regarding a Gaza Strip peace proposal as the Israeli defence minister urged civilians to leave Gaza City.

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Wounded Windies deliver response to Nepal humiliation

Wounded Windies deliver response to Nepal humiliation

Wounded Windies deliver response to Nepal humiliation

Wounded Windies deliver response to Nepal humiliation

Having already lost the three-match T20 series to associate nation Nepal, West Indies have cruised to a 10-wicket win in the final game.

Hamas has three or four days to respond to plan: Trump

Hamas has three or four days to respond to plan: Trump

Hamas has three or four days to respond to plan: Trump

Hamas has three or four days to respond to plan: Trump

US President Donald Trump says Israeli and Arab leaders have accepted a peace plan for the Gaza Strip and says "we're just waiting for Hamas".

Trump says Netanyahu agreed to US-sponsored peace deal

Trump says Netanyahu agreed to US-sponsored peace deal

Trump says Netanyahu agreed to US-sponsored peace deal

Trump says Netanyahu agreed to US-sponsored peace deal

US President Donald Trump said they are "beyond very close" to forging an peace deal in Gaza and he hopes Hamas militants will accept it.

Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid pressure to end Gaza war

Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid pressure to end Gaza war

Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid pressure to end Gaza war

Trump, Netanyahu to meet amid pressure to end Gaza war

United States President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting in the White House for a fourth time this year.

Iran dismisses UN nuclear sanctions as unlawful

Iran dismisses UN nuclear sanctions as unlawful

Iran dismisses UN nuclear sanctions as unlawful

Iran dismisses UN nuclear sanctions as unlawful

Sweeping UN sanctions have been reimposed on Iran - 10 years after they were lifted in a landmark international deal over its nuclear program.

Hamas says it has not received US peace proposal

Hamas says it has not received US peace proposal

Hamas says it has not received US peace proposal

Hamas says it has not received US peace proposal

Media reports say Hamas has agreed to free its hostages in return for a gradual withdrawal of Israeli troops but the group says it has not seen a US proposal.

Israeli strikes in Gaza despite international pressure

Israeli strikes in Gaza despite international pressure

Israeli strikes in Gaza despite international pressure

Israeli strikes in Gaza despite international pressure

Dozens more people have been killed by Israeli strikes and gunfire in Gaza despite growing international pressure for a ceasefire in the besieged enclave.

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Palestinian president: no Gaza governing role for Hamas

The Palestinian president has told world leaders that his people “reject” the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.

US envoy hopeful of Gaza Strip 'breakthrough' in days

US President Donald Trump has reportedly presented an outline of a plan to end the Gaza Strip war, including a vow against letting Israel annex the West Bank.

Western nations recognise Palestinian statehood

While Palestinians in Gaza hope statehood recognition might lead to independence, it comes as cold comfort in the midst of Israel’s catastrophic 23-month war.

Recognition of Palestine offers no relief for Gazans

Gazans continue to despair as Israel presses on with its offensive a day after world leaders gathered at the United Nations to embrace a Palestinian state.

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Australia, UK and Canada recognise Palestinian state

Australia has formally recognised Palestine as a sovereign state in an announcement along with the United Kingdom and Canada.

Israeli strikes kill 14 in Gaza as Palestinians flee

At least 14 people have been killed in Gaza City, as Israel ramps up its offensive and some Western countries prepare to recognise Palestinian statehood.

Israeli troops advance on Gaza City as residents flee

Gaza City residents continue to flee as Israel presses its ground offensive and medics say 33 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks.

Gaza Strip hit by telecoms blackout as Israel advances

The Israeli military says four of its soldiers have been killed in the south of the Gaza Strip while the forces attempt to advance on Gaza City.

Israel opens route out of Gaza City for 48 hours

An Israeli official says military operations are focused on getting civilians to leave Gaza City and that it will likely take months to capture.

ADNOC-led consortium abandons $A28b Santos takeover bid

An Abu Dhabi-led consortium has withdrawn its blockbuster bid to buy Australian gas producer Santos.

Israel says ground troops moving deeper into Gaza City

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel needs to create an "independent weapons industry" that can "withstand international constraints".

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