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Fear grips Congo's Uvira as M23 rebels take control

Fear grips Congo's Uvira as M23 rebels take control

More than 400 people have been killed and 200,000 are displaced after Uvira, in eastern Congo, fell to the Rwanda-backed M23 paramilitary group.

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.

Ukraine, Russia exchange strikes, peace talks press on

Ukraine, Russia exchange strikes, peace talks press on

Ukraine, Russia exchange strikes, peace talks press on

Ukraine, Russia exchange strikes, peace talks press on

A drone attack in Russia's Saratov region killed at least two people, while more Ukraine energy infrastructure has been targeted.

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Belarus frees 123 prisoners, including Nobel laureate

Belarus frees 123 prisoners, including Nobel laureate

Nobel Peace Prize winner Ales Bialiatski ‍and leading opposition figure Maria Kalesnikava are among 123 prisoners released by Belarus after talks with the US.

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.

Trump 'truce' but Thailand won't stop Cambodia fight

Trump 'truce' but Thailand won't stop Cambodia fight

President Donald Trump claims Thailand and Cambodia agreed to a ceasefire, but Bangkok is adamant is won't stop fighting until it no longer feels under threat.

Russia attacks Ukraine ports, damaging Turkish vessels

Russia attacks Ukraine ports, damaging Turkish vessels

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia's latest attack shows it wants to continue the war "precisely to destroy ‍normal life in Ukraine:.

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US-Venezuela tensions rise following tanker seizure

US-Venezuela tensions rise following tanker seizure

US-Venezuela tensions rise following tanker seizure

US-Venezuela tensions rise following tanker seizure

The US military presence in the Caribbean has grown as Donald Trump in recent weeks has discussed potential military intervention in Venezuela.

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.

Thai PM to 'update' Trump on fighting with Cambodia

Thai PM to 'update' Trump on fighting with Cambodia

Thai PM to 'update' Trump on fighting with Cambodia

Thai PM to 'update' Trump on fighting with Cambodia

President Donald Trump will talk to Thailand's leader about stopping days of clashes with Cambodia, but it's unclear he'll be able to secure another ceasefire.

Eurovision winner returns trophy in protest over Israel

Eurovision winner returns trophy in protest over Israel

Eurovision winner returns trophy in protest over Israel

Eurovision winner returns trophy in protest over Israel

The Swiss winner of Eurovision Nemo is returning the 2024 trophy in protest over Israel's participation in the song contest.

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

Seized tanker heads to US for 'oil confiscation'

The Justice Department obtained a warrant for the seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela because it had been known for “sanctioned oil,” the White House says.

Military air strike kills 30, injures 70 in Myanmar

Military air strike kills 30, injures 70 in Myanmar

Military air strike kills 30, injures 70 in Myanmar

Military air strike kills 30, injures 70 in Myanmar

Dozens have been killed after an air strike from Myanmar's military hit a hospital in western Rakhine state.

Plan vows free economic zone if Donbas ceded: Zelenskiy

Plan vows free economic zone if Donbas ceded: Zelenskiy

Plan vows free economic zone if Donbas ceded: Zelenskiy

Plan vows free economic zone if Donbas ceded: Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says the United States has suggested creating a "free economic zone" in Donbas that would be demilitarised.

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Machado vows to bring Nobel back to Venezuela

Maria Corina Machado ‍defied at travel ban to pick up her Nobel Peace Prize, and the opposition leader is vowing to eventually take the award back to Venezuela.

Zelenskiy to hold talks with 30 countries on peace deal

President Donald Trump's demand for a swift settlement of the war in Ukraine has leader Volodymyr Zelenskiy scrambling to talk to dozens of Kyiv's supporters.

Thailand and Cambodia keep fighting before Trump calls

Clashes on the Thai-Cambodian border continue for a fourth day as the countries await calls from President Donald Trump, who says he can again end the fighting.

Europeans discuss Ukraine with Trump at 'critical' time

French President Emmanuel Macron says he has held a 40-minute call with US President Donald Trump on Ukraine along with the leaders of the UK and France.

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Ukraine can hold vote if security is ensured: Zelenskiy

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy insists Ukraine could go to the polls within months if the vote is safe, after Donald Trump questioned the country's democracy.

Trump vows call to stop renewed Thai-Cambodia fighting

Thailand and Cambodia are blaming each other for clashes that have shattered their ceasefire, a US-brokered deal President Donald Trump has promised to save.

Zelenskiy says 'refined' peace plan to be sent to US

Kyiv has pushed back on a US-backed peace plan proposed last month that was widely seen as favourable to Moscow.

Thailand and Cambodia fighting spreads along border

Cambodia’s Hun Sen has vowed to defend territory against Thailand as renewed fighting along the countries' border tests a fragile ceasefire.

Ukraine to share revised peace plan with US: Zelenskiy

British, French and German leaders have met in London with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to tweak a US-draft plan to end Russia's war.

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.

Ukrainian leader meets European allies after US talks

European allies are working to ensure any Ukraine ceasefire is backed by solid security guarantees to deter Russia from further aggression.

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