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US, Europe must attend talks to end war, Zelenskiy says

US, Europe must attend talks to end war, Zelenskiy says

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called for no let up in sanctions pressure on Russia, saying any respite would increase the risk of a second invasion.

Three Israeli hostages released in latest Gaza exchange

Three Israeli hostages released in latest Gaza exchange

Three Israeli hostages released in latest Gaza exchange

Three Israeli hostages released in latest Gaza exchange

Hamas has exchanged three Israeli hostages for 183 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in the latest stage of its ceasefire deal with Israel.

Three dead as Israel misses Lebanon ceasefire deadline

Three dead as Israel misses Lebanon ceasefire deadline

Three dead as Israel misses Lebanon ceasefire deadline

Three dead as Israel misses Lebanon ceasefire deadline

Israeli forces have killed three people and put up roadblocks in south Lebanon as residents try to return, Lebanese officials say.

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Pro-Palestinian rallies welcome long-awaited ceasefire

Pro-Palestinian rallies welcome long-awaited ceasefire

Thousands of people have rallied in Sydney and Melbourne as communities around the world welcome a long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Fighting halted as delayed Gaza ceasefire takes effect

Fighting halted as delayed Gaza ceasefire takes effect

A ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas has come into effect with a hostage release to follow after a 15-month war that has up-ended the Middle East.

Hostage release set as Israel approves ceasefire deal

Hostage release set as Israel approves ceasefire deal

The Gaza Strip ceasefire will take effect on Sunday, Qatar says, after the deal was ratified by Israel's full cabinet.

Israel set to approve ceasefire: Netanyahu's office

Israel set to approve ceasefire: Netanyahu's office

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the country's cabinet will meet shortly to give final approval for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

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Israel strikes in Gaza kill dozens after ceasefire deal

Israel strikes in Gaza kill dozens after ceasefire deal

Israel strikes in Gaza kill dozens after ceasefire deal

Israel strikes in Gaza kill dozens after ceasefire deal

Israeli strikes have killed over 70 people after a ceasefire deal, Gaza authorities say, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of backtracking.

Gaza ceasefire appears close as talks in 'final steps'

Gaza ceasefire appears close as talks in 'final steps'

Gaza ceasefire appears close as talks in 'final steps'

Gaza ceasefire appears close as talks in 'final steps'

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is nearer than ever, negotiators say, after more than a year of start-stop talks over the besieged enclave.

Israeli, Hamas delegations receive 'draft peace deal'

Israeli, Hamas delegations receive 'draft peace deal'

Israeli, Hamas delegations receive 'draft peace deal'

Israeli, Hamas delegations receive 'draft peace deal'

Qatar has given Israel and Hamas a final draft of a Gaza truce deal after a midnight talks "breakthrough", an official says.

Kyiv security guarantees depend on US: Zelenskiy

Kyiv security guarantees depend on US: Zelenskiy

Kyiv security guarantees depend on US: Zelenskiy

Kyiv security guarantees depend on US: Zelenskiy

Ukrainians are counting on US President-elect Donald Trump to force Russia to end its war after he takes office, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

Deadly Israeli strikes on Gaza as ceasefire talks begin

Deadly Israeli strikes on Gaza as ceasefire talks begin

Deadly Israeli strikes on Gaza as ceasefire talks begin

Deadly Israeli strikes on Gaza as ceasefire talks begin

Mediators have started new ceasefire talks in Qatar as medics say two strikes on Gaza City have killed at least 17 Palestinians.

Baby freezes to death in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall

Baby freezes to death in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall

Baby freezes to death in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall

Baby freezes to death in Gaza as ceasefire talks stall

A baby girl froze to death overnight in Gaza, while Israel and Hamas accused each other of complicating ceasefire efforts that could wind down the 14-month war

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.

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Dozens killed as Israel strikes north Gaza, medics say

Dozens of people have been killed and wounded in an Israeli strike on northern Gaza's Jabalia, medics say, as Qatar suspends its ceasefire mediation.

Israel pounds southern Beirut after US truce push

Israel's air force has struck Beirut's southern suburbs following a renewed bout of US-led diplomacy aimed at getting a ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon.

Ukraine ‘victory plan’ receives mixed European reaction

After returning from making his case to the European Council, Volodymyr Zelenskiy expects the US to provide feedback on his "victory plan" against Russia.

Australia backs Israel-Lebanon 21-day ceasefire plan

Australia has called on Israel and Lebanon to endorse a temporary ceasefire to allow a lasting peace to be negotiated as rocket attacks kill hundreds.

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UN 'Pact for the Future' to save global co-operation

The UN has adopted a Pact for the Future - a landmark agreement mapping out a better path forward for humanity in the face of wars, poverty and climate change.

Israeli forces recover bodies of six hostages in Gaza

Israel has retrieved the bodies of six hostages in southern Gaza, as mediators toil on a ceasefire deal that would release more captives help by militants.

Now 'maybe the last' chance for Gaza ceasefire deal

The latest push to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza is probably the best and perhaps the last opportunity for a deal, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says.

Families flee new Israeli assault in Gaza's Khan Younis

Thousands of people have fled Khan Younis as Israeli tanks returned to battle militants, while mediators tried to revive efforts to end the fighting in Gaza.

Israeli minister's holy site visit threatens Gaza talks

Ultranationalist Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has visited a contested Jerusalem holy site, which could disrupt talks aimed at reaching a ceasefire in Gaza.

Zelenskiy aims for second peace summit in November

The Ukraine says it could invite representatives from Russia to a second peace summit in November.

Hamas 'waiting' for Israeli response to Gaza truce plan

Ceasefire talks have resumed with Qatari and Egyptian mediation as Israel presses on with its offensive in Gaza and Lebanon's Hezbollah unleashes a barrage.

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