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Israel resumes prisoner return after 'chaotic' handover

Israel resumes prisoner return after 'chaotic' handover

Israel has paused plans to release 110 Palestinian prisoners after chaotic scenes as three Israeli and five Thai hostages were handed over to the Red Cross.

Ukraine aid services cut after US funding shock

Ukraine aid services cut after US funding shock

Ukraine aid services cut after US funding shock

Ukraine aid services cut after US funding shock

Ukraine aid agencies are scrambling for cash after the US abruptly paused its funding, forcing organisations to appeal for private and corporate donations.

Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner

Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner

Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner

Russia could seek to exchange Australian war prisoner

Moscow might keep Australian war prisoner Oscar Jenkins for a future high-profile swap with Russians held in jail in the West, an expert says.

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M23 rebels advance southward towards Bukavu in DR Congo

M23 rebels advance southward towards Bukavu in DR Congo

Members of the M23 militia are reportedly advancing south in the Democratic Republic of Congo towards Bukavu after seizing control of Goma.

Ukrainian drones target Russian nuclear, oil facilities

Ukrainian drones target Russian nuclear, oil facilities

Officials in several Russian regions have reported major Ukrainian drone strikes targeting energy infrastructure, including a nuclear power site.

Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia

Welfare concern for Australian war prisoner in Russia

Australia is calling for the just treatment and release of Oscar Jenkins who Russia confirmed is being held as a prisoner of war after fighting for Ukraine.

DR Congo rebels take control of largest city's airport

DR Congo rebels take control of largest city's airport

Protesters in the Democratic Republic of Congo have attacked the embassies of several countries in the capital Kinshasa amid clashes in the city of Goma.

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Israel launches airstrikes on south Lebanon's Nabatieh

Israel launches airstrikes on south Lebanon's Nabatieh

Israel launches airstrikes on south Lebanon's Nabatieh

Israel launches airstrikes on south Lebanon's Nabatieh

Israel has attacked a major town in southern Lebanon, which described the move as "a violation of the ceasefire arrangement with Israel".

Gaza residents stream home after hostage breakthrough

Gaza residents stream home after hostage breakthrough

Gaza residents stream home after hostage breakthrough

Gaza residents stream home after hostage breakthrough

Gaza Strip residents have expressed joy at being allowed to return to their homes in the north of the region and expressed determination to rebuild their lives.

World leaders listen to Auschwitz survivors 80 years on

World leaders listen to Auschwitz survivors 80 years on

World leaders listen to Auschwitz survivors 80 years on

World leaders listen to Auschwitz survivors 80 years on

Leaders attending Auschwitz on the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi death camp have heard Holocaust survivors warn of the dangers of intolerance.

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter DR Congo's Goma city

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter DR Congo's Goma city

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter DR Congo's Goma city

Rwandan-backed M23 rebels enter DR Congo's Goma city

M23 rebels have entered the city of Goma in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with the country's military clashing with Rwandan troops on the border.

Ukraine replaces commander, says Russian drones downed

Ukraine replaces commander, says Russian drones downed

Ukraine replaces commander, says Russian drones downed

Ukraine replaces commander, says Russian drones downed

Ukraine replacing is eastern front commander will strengthen the country's forces, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says following a Russian advance in the region.

Auschwitz survivors mark 80th anniversary of liberation

Auschwitz survivors mark 80th anniversary of liberation

Auschwitz survivors mark 80th anniversary of liberation

Auschwitz survivors mark 80th anniversary of liberation

As far-right rhetoric gains ground across Europe, world leaders are joining survivors at the 80th anniversary of the Auschwitz Nazi death camp liberation.

Gaza residents return home after hostage breakthrough

Gaza residents return home after hostage breakthrough

Gaza residents return home after hostage breakthrough

Gaza residents return home after hostage breakthrough

An agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza.

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Renewed 'never again' call on Holocaust remembrance day

A Holocaust survivor has spoken of the horrific ordeal to highlight the importance of remembering where racism can lead as anti-Semitism spikes in Australia.

Lebanon-Israel truce extended to Feb 18: White House

The White House says an agreement between Israel and Lebanon will continue until mid-February, pushing back the deadline for Israeli forces to withdraw.

Russia says it has captured strategic town in Ukraine

Russia's defence ministry has claimed the first major victory of 2025 for its forces in Ukraine, saying a key town in the east has fallen.

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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Zelenskiy hopes Europe, US will join peace talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has called for Europe and the United States to be involved in any peace talks to end the war with Russia.

Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners

Israeli authorities say they have released 200 Palestinian prisoners and detainees as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Hamas release four Israeli hostages in second swap

Hamas has released four young female Israeli soldiers after more than 15 months in captivity.

Sudanese army claims major victory in Khartoum

Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces has rejected the Sudanese army's claims it has advanced as "propaganda", as the two-year war continues.

Putin is ready to hold talks with Trump, Kremlin says

Russia is ready for a mutually respectful dialogue with US President Donald Trump, the Kremlin says.

Tents pitched as Gazan families return to ruined homes

Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians are expected to return to ruined homes in Gaza where tents are being pitched amid widespread devastation.

NATO chief says Europe will fund US weapons for Ukraine

NATO chief Mark Rutte says it's vital Russia doesn't win the war in Ukraine as it could result in Vladimir Putin "high fiving" North Korea and China.

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