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Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas is promising to release an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza within hours, but Israel still intends to ramp up its offensive in Gaza.

'No more war': Pope calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

'No more war': Pope calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

'No more war': Pope calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

'No more war': Pope calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

Pope Leo XIV has called for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas in his first Sunday blessing as pontiff.

Putin-proposed Ukraine peace meet 'positive': Zelenskiy

Putin-proposed Ukraine peace meet 'positive': Zelenskiy

Putin-proposed Ukraine peace meet 'positive': Zelenskiy

Putin-proposed Ukraine peace meet 'positive': Zelenskiy

Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to restart direct talks with Ukraine is "positive", Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as he insists on a ceasefire.

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India, Pakistan ceasefire holds as US offers more help

India, Pakistan ceasefire holds as US offers more help

India and Pakistan are blaming each other for overnight violations of a ceasefire reached after US diplomacy and pressure, as Donald Trump offers more help.

European leaders and Ukraine press for 30-day ceasefire

European leaders and Ukraine press for 30-day ceasefire

Ukraine and its allies are pushing for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as European leaders visit Kyiv to show unity after Vladimir Putin's parade in Moscow.

Putin open to peace but rapid progress is hard: Kremlin

Putin open to peace but rapid progress is hard: Kremlin

Clinching a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war far "too complex" to be done quickly, a senior Kremlin official says.

Russia declares ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10

Russia declares ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10

The Kremlin has announced a full ceasefire in Ukraine from May 8-10 as Russia celebrates the Victory Day over Nazi Germany in World War II.

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Gaza death toll surpasses 52,000, health ministry says

Gaza death toll surpasses 52,000, health ministry says

Gaza death toll surpasses 52,000, health ministry says

Gaza death toll surpasses 52,000, health ministry says

Hospitals in the Gaza Strip have received the remains of 51 Palestinians killed in 24 hours of Israeli strikes, local officials say.

Russia, Ukraine trade blame over faltering peace moves

Russia, Ukraine trade blame over faltering peace moves

Russia, Ukraine trade blame over faltering peace moves

Russia, Ukraine trade blame over faltering peace moves

Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of being obstacles to peace as they remain under pressure from US President Donald Trump to show progress towards a deal.

US will drop Russia-Ukraine deal if no progress: Rubio

US will drop Russia-Ukraine deal if no progress: Rubio

US will drop Russia-Ukraine deal if no progress: Rubio

US will drop Russia-Ukraine deal if no progress: Rubio

The US may be ready to “move on” from efforts for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal if there's not progress in the coming days, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns.

Israel to keep Gaza buffer zone, as truce efforts stall

Israel to keep Gaza buffer zone, as truce efforts stall

Israel to keep Gaza buffer zone, as truce efforts stall

Israel to keep Gaza buffer zone, as truce efforts stall

Troops will remain in so-called security zones in the Gaza Strip indefinitely, Israel's defence minister says, as a ceasefire deal with Hamas remains elusive.

Patients flee as Israeli missiles strike Gaza hospital

Patients flee as Israeli missiles strike Gaza hospital

Patients flee as Israeli missiles strike Gaza hospital

Patients flee as Israeli missiles strike Gaza hospital

The emergency department of a Gaza hospital has been destroyed by an Israeli missile strike after a phone call warning an attack was imminent.

Russian missile strike kills one, injures three in Kyiv

Russian missile strike kills one, injures three in Kyiv

Russian missile strike kills one, injures three in Kyiv

Russian missile strike kills one, injures three in Kyiv

Russian missiles continue to rain down on Ukraine, including in the capital Kyiv, a day after a deadly strike on a playground in Volodymyr Zelenskiy's hometown.

Trump makes Russian oil threat, if no Ukraine deal

Trump makes Russian oil threat, if no Ukraine deal

Trump makes Russian oil threat, if no Ukraine deal

Trump makes Russian oil threat, if no Ukraine deal

Finland has urged Donald Trump to set a deadline for establishing a Ukraine ceasefire, as the US President threatens Moscow with secondary oil tariffs.

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Place Ukraine in temporary administration, Putin says

European countries do not all agree on a proposed deployment of an armed force in Ukraine in an eventual peace deal, French President Emmanuel Macron says.

Ukraine allies discuss new aid, security assurances

Ukraine's allies are gathering for a summit as they aim to strengthen Kyiv's military and review ceasefire efforts.

Ukraine and US to meet after Russia-US ceasefire talks

Talks have advanced on a limited Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, US officials say, as they prepare to continue discussions with Kyiv after meeting with Moscow.

Ukraine talks begin as US aims for Black Sea ceasefire

Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of prolonging the Ukraine war as officials from Kyiv and Washington begin negotiations aimed at securing a ceasefire.

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Israeli air strike kills Hamas political leader in Gaza

Hamas political leader Salah al-Bardaweel has been killed in an Israeli air strike on his tent shelter in Khan Younis in southern Gaza, Palestinian media says.

Russian drones hit Kyiv on eve of ceasefire talks

Ahead of imminent ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia, Russian forces have attacked the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv with combat drones, killing three people.

Zelenskiy hails 'positive' Trump call, asks for support

The Ukrainian president described his phone call with US President Donald Trump as "probably his most substantive and positive" talks yet.

Zelenskiy accuses Putin of targeting Ukrainian energy

Vladimir Putin's promise not to attack energy targets is "at odds with reality, Volodymyr Zelenskiy says following Russian drone strikes across Ukraine.

Israeli strikes kill six as conflict resumes in Gaza

At least six people have been killed in air strikes in Gaza, local health workers say, a day after deadly Israeli attacks shattered a ceasefire with Hamas.

Ukraine deal can't reward Putin for actions: minister

Defence Minister Richard Marles says Russia's president can't get off lightly in any peace deal with Ukraine after its invasion.

Ceasefire shattered as Israel launches strikes in Gaza

Israel has launched air strikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip, killing more than 400 Palestinians and threatening to fully reignite the 17-month-old war.

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