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Russia attacks kill five on train, three in Odesa: Kyiv

Russia attacks kill five on train, three in Odesa: Kyiv

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has condemned as "terrorism" a Russian drone attack on a train that officials say killed five people.

School materials enter Gaza after two year block

School materials enter Gaza after two year block

School materials enter Gaza after two year block

School materials enter Gaza after two year block

Hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza will finally be provided with pencils and pens as part of a UN push to priotise their education.

Russian strike on Ukraine city causes power outages

Russian strike on Ukraine city causes power outages

Russian strike on Ukraine city causes power outages

Russian strike on Ukraine city causes power outages

Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector are continuing "round-the-clock" as the second largest city of Kharkiv is plunged into darkness.

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Trump indicates thaw in immigration crackdown crisis

Trump indicates thaw in immigration crackdown crisis

Donald Trump has flagged he could wind down the immigration crackdown in Minnesota as outrage intensifies after a federal agent killed a second protester.

Israel retrieves remains of the last Gaza Strip hostage

Israel retrieves remains of the last Gaza Strip hostage

The remains of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza have been found, paving the way for the reopening of the enclave's Rafah border crossing with Egypt.

Israeli 'large scale operation' to find last hostage

Israeli 'large scale operation' to find last hostage

The Israeli military says a large-scale operation is ongoing to find the remains of Ran Gvili in the Gaza Strip.

US security guarantees are 100 per cent ready: Ukraine

US security guarantees are 100 per cent ready: Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says a document outlining US security guarantees for his country is ready to sign.

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Federal agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis

Federal agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis

Federal agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis

Federal agents kill another US citizen in Minneapolis

Tension is mounting in Minneapolis after a man was shot dead by a federal officer in the second such incident in the US city this month.

Israel urged to move into Gaza ceasefire's next phase

Israel urged to move into Gaza ceasefire's next phase

Israel urged to move into Gaza ceasefire's next phase

Israel urged to move into Gaza ceasefire's next phase

Egypt is pushing for the Rafah crossing to open as US envoys meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to advance the ceasefire in Gaza

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

'No better hands': Rudd successor named for US post

Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.

Syria extends ceasefire with Kurdish forces by 15 days

Syria extends ceasefire with Kurdish forces by 15 days

Syria extends ceasefire with Kurdish forces by 15 days

Syria extends ceasefire with Kurdish forces by 15 days

There's a respite amid mounting tensions in Syria as a ceasefire with Kurdish-led troops has been extended for 15 days.

Air attack knocks out power for a million Ukrainians

Air attack knocks out power for a million Ukrainians

Air attack knocks out power for a million Ukrainians

Air attack knocks out power for a million Ukrainians

Russia has launched another vast attack on Ukraine's energy system, rocking Kyiv with explosions overnight, leaving 1.2 million properties without power.

Trump praises UK troops after NATO Afghan comments fury

Trump praises UK troops after NATO Afghan comments fury

Trump praises UK troops after NATO Afghan comments fury

Trump praises UK troops after NATO Afghan comments fury

US President Donald Trump has praised UK troops in a social media post after a call with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.

Syrian, Kurdish forces mass as truce deadline looms

Syrian, Kurdish forces mass as truce deadline looms

Syrian, Kurdish forces mass as truce deadline looms

Syrian, Kurdish forces mass as truce deadline looms

Syrian troops and Kurdish forces are poised on front lines ahead of a possible showdown in northern Syria as a truce deadline looms.

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Russia attacks Ukraine's two largest cities: official

At least one person has been killed in attacks on Ukraine's two largest cities as officials from Ukraine, Russia and the US meet in the United Arab Emirates.

UK PM says Trump comment on NATO Afghan role appalling

Comments from the US president that NATO forces kept "a little off the front lines" in Afghanistan sparked dismay in the United Kingdom, which lost 457 troops.

Putin agrees to next peace steps with US envoys

There are still issues about territory to be resolved, but Vladimir Putin will meet with US envoys to discuss a possible end to the war in Ukraine.

Trump touts 'total access' Greenland deal with NATO

Details of any agreement about Greenland are unclear, and Denmark insists its sovereignty over the island is not up for discussion.

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US pitches 'New Gaza' development plan at WEF

A US plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip to include residential towers, data centres and seaside resorts has been presented in Davos by Jared Kushner.

Trump flags Greenland deal 'everybody’s ⁠happy with'

After weeks of rhetoric that shook the NATO pact and risked a new global trade war, Donald Trump has dropped threats to impose tariffs on European allies.

Trump to meet with Zelenskiy, deal 'reasonably close'

Ukraine and Russia are close to a deal and if their leaders don't come to an agreement soon "they're stupid", US President Donald Trump says.

Israeli fire kills 11, some children, Gaza medics say

Three journalists and children are among the 11 Palestinians killed in the latest spate of Israeli air strikes.

Trump doubles down on Greenland but 'won't use force'

US President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum in Davos he is seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland, but said he would not "use force".

Drone strike shocks Sudan city, war inches closer

RSF attacks on the central Sudan's el-Obeid are ramping up with lives lost in drone strikes across the army-controlled city.

Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace.

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