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Turkey foils Xmas, NYE terror attack plots

Turkey foils Xmas, NYE terror attack plots

More than 100 suspected members of Islamic State have been detained in Instanbul over alleged plots to attack Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Israel kills Iran Quds Force figure in Lebanon

Israel kills Iran Quds Force figure in Lebanon

Israel kills Iran Quds Force figure in Lebanon

Israel kills Iran Quds Force figure in Lebanon

Israeli forces say they have killed ‍a key operative of Iran's Quds Force in Lebanon.

Israel says it will respond to Hamas truce 'violation'

Israel says it will respond to Hamas truce 'violation'

Israel says it will respond to Hamas truce 'violation'

Israel says it will respond to Hamas truce 'violation'

Israel will retaliate after a ‍military officer was wounded by a blast in the south of the Gaza Strip, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.

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Israeli cabinet backs 19 new settlements in West Bank

Israeli cabinet backs 19 new settlements in West Bank

Nineteen Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank have been approved by the Israeli cabinet as a cardinal celebrated a Mass in Gaza City.

Turkey, Hamas 'discuss second phase' of Gaza Strip plan

Turkey, Hamas 'discuss second phase' of Gaza Strip plan

Delegates from several countries have held talks to prepare the next steps ‌of a ceasefire plan for the Gaza Strip, officials and media reports say.

Gaza no longer in famine but many still face starvation

Gaza no longer in famine but many still face starvation

By April, the number of people experiencing catastrophic conditions in Gaza may fall from 100,000 to 1900 - unless hostilities renew.

UN, aid groups warn Gaza operations at risk of collapse

UN, aid groups warn Gaza operations at risk of collapse

The United Nations has warned humanitarian assistance in Gaza has been reduced due to Israeli restrictions and are at risk of collapse.

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Gaza families struggling after week of torrential rain

Gaza families struggling after week of torrential rain

Gaza families struggling after week of torrential rain

Gaza families struggling after week of torrential rain

The UN is distributing tents, blankets, and other supplies in Gaza but the risk of hypothermia is increasing after a week of torrential rain and winter cold.

Syria arrests five over shooting of three Americans

Syria arrests five over shooting of three Americans

Syria arrests five over shooting of three Americans

Syria arrests five over shooting of three Americans

Syria’s Interior Ministry has confirmed five people have been arrested, a day after a deadly attack in the central town of Palmyra.

Hamas says Israeli killing of commander threatens truce

Hamas says Israeli killing of commander threatens truce

Hamas says Israeli killing of commander threatens truce

Hamas says Israeli killing of commander threatens truce

A negotiator for Hamas says Israel's killing of a militant commander threatens the "viability of the truce" in the Gaza Strip.

Two US servicemen, one civilian killed in Syrian ambush

Two US servicemen, one civilian killed in Syrian ambush

Two US servicemen, one civilian killed in Syrian ambush

Two US servicemen, one civilian killed in Syrian ambush

Donald Trump has vowed to inflict "very serious retaliation" after an Islamic State ambush in Syria that killed three Americans.

Israel targets senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike

Israel targets senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike

Israel targets senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike

Israel targets senior Hamas commander in Gaza strike

A senior Hamas leader thought to have been behind the October 2023 attacks on Israel may have been killed in a strike on a car in Gaza City.

Displaced Gazans face floods, urgent supplies blocked

Displaced Gazans face floods, urgent supplies blocked

Displaced Gazans face floods, urgent supplies blocked

Displaced Gazans face floods, urgent supplies blocked

With heavy rains causing extensive flooding and emergency supplies blocked at the border, displaced Gazans are facing unsafe conditions and risk of disease.

'It's win-win for me': Sabalenka defends Kyrgios duel

'It's win-win for me': Sabalenka defends Kyrgios duel

'It's win-win for me': Sabalenka defends Kyrgios duel

'It's win-win for me': Sabalenka defends Kyrgios duel

World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka has defended her much-criticised 'Battle of the Sexes' match with Nick Kyrgios, insisting it won't damage women's tennis.

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Israeli police raid UN refugee agency compound

The United Nations Palestinian refugee agency is angry that Israeli police have raided its headquarters in East Jerusalem.

'Lando's not Superman': Oscar expects McLaren fair play

McLaren have lavished praise on defeated "team player" Oscar Piastri, but the Australian expects "fairness" from them now Lando Norris is F1 champion.

Israeli PM says second phase of Gaza Strip plan 'close'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a meeting with the US president will focus on peace and an end to Hamas' rule in the Gaza Strip.

'I've got a chance': Piastri won't rule out F1 boilover

Oscar Piastri has warned he's not out of the Formula One title hunt yet, even if many only now have eyes on a Lando Norris-Max Verstappen duel for the crown.

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Gaza Strip talks at a critical moment, Qatari PM says

Qatar's prime minister says the Gaza Strip talks have reached a critical moment, with the remains of one Israeli hostage still held by militants.

Piastri only third as Verstappen takes pole in finale

Aussie Oscar Piastri's hopes of the world F1 crown have slumped after title rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris finished ahead in Abu Dhabi GP qualifying.

'Bring it home for everyone': Oscar clings on to dream

It's the longest of long shots, but Oscar Piastri is comforted by one particular title oddity as he dreams of bringing home the F1 crown to Australia.

Anti-Hamas Gazan clansman reported killed

The death of a Bedouin clan leader based in Israeli-held Rafah may hamper Israeli efforts against Hamas.

Would Oscar play kingmaker? Piastri ducks big question

Oscar Piastri has swerved the question of whether he might help Lando Norris lift the world F1 title in Abu Dhabi, saying McLaren haven't discussed the issue.

Israel IDs remains, leaving one last hostage in Gaza

Israel has identified the remains of a returned hostage as a Thai worker, meaning one last hostage is to be returned from Gaza under the agreement with Hamas.

Five killed as Israel launches strikes in Gaza: report

Israel says it launched an air strike in southern Gaza in retaliation for an attack by militants earlier in the day.

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