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Man charged with planting bombs before US Capitol riot

Man charged with planting bombs before US Capitol riot

Nearly five years after the January 6 riots that shook the US Capitol, a man has been charged on suspicion of planting pipe bombs across Washington.

Ukraine wants 'real peace, not appeasement' with Russia

Ukraine wants 'real peace, not appeasement' with Russia

Ukraine wants 'real peace, not appeasement' with Russia

Ukraine wants 'real peace, not appeasement' with Russia

Ukraine's foreign minister has pledged his nation will "use every opportunity to try to end this war".

Israel clears for Eurovision, prompts multiple boycotts

Israel clears for Eurovision, prompts multiple boycotts

Israel clears for Eurovision, prompts multiple boycotts

Israel clears for Eurovision, prompts multiple boycotts

Several European countries have pulled out of competing in Eurovision 2026 after Israel was cleared to enter.

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Anti-Hamas Gazan clansman reported killed

Anti-Hamas Gazan clansman reported killed

The death of a Bedouin clan leader based in Israeli-held Rafah may hamper Israeli efforts against Hamas.

Russia will take all Ukraine's Donbas, Putin says

Russia will take all Ukraine's Donbas, Putin says

Vladimir Putin considers talks with the US on ending the war in Ukraine "very useful", but insists Russia will keep its seized territory one way or the other.

Israel IDs remains, leaving one last hostage in Gaza

Israel IDs remains, leaving one last hostage in Gaza

Israel has identified the remains of a returned hostage as a Thai worker, meaning one last hostage is to be returned from Gaza under the agreement with Hamas.

Eurovision faces crunch decision on Israel taking part

Eurovision faces crunch decision on Israel taking part

Eurovision organisers are preparing for for a "watershed" decision on Israel's participation as some countries threaten a boycott over the Gaza war.

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Jews to rebuild stronger a year after temple firebombed

Jews to rebuild stronger a year after temple firebombed

Jews to rebuild stronger a year after temple firebombed

Jews to rebuild stronger a year after temple firebombed

Leaders of international Jewish communities walked through the debris of an Australian synagogue a year after it was firebombed as two accused men faced court.

'More than rhetoric': $95m boost to support Ukraine

'More than rhetoric': $95m boost to support Ukraine

'More than rhetoric': $95m boost to support Ukraine

'More than rhetoric': $95m boost to support Ukraine

Australia's "unwavering" support of Ukraine has been reinforced with a $95 million support package to help the nation defend itself against Russia's invasion.

US offered to help return 'ISIS brides' to Australia

US offered to help return 'ISIS brides' to Australia

US offered to help return 'ISIS brides' to Australia

US offered to help return 'ISIS brides' to Australia

Labor insists it did not repatriate ISIS-linked women and children from Syria, but notes reveal it considered getting them home without government involvement.

Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear, Trump says

Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear, Trump says

Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear, Trump says

Next steps for Ukraine talks unclear, Trump says

The White House says US special envoy Steve Witkoff and Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner will meet with Ukrainian officials in Miami.

Five killed as Israel launches strikes in Gaza: report

Five killed as Israel launches strikes in Gaza: report

Five killed as Israel launches strikes in Gaza: report

Five killed as Israel launches strikes in Gaza: report

Israel says it launched an air strike in southern Gaza in retaliation for an attack by militants earlier in the day.

Israel says remains Hamas handed over aren't of hostage

Israel says remains Hamas handed over aren't of hostage

Israel says remains Hamas handed over aren't of hostage

Israel says remains Hamas handed over aren't of hostage

The remains Hamas handed over to Israel don't belong to either of the last two hostages left in Gaza, the Israeli government says.

US talks on Ukraine 'no closer to peace': Russia

US talks on Ukraine 'no closer to peace': Russia

US talks on Ukraine 'no closer to peace': Russia

US talks on Ukraine 'no closer to peace': Russia

Russia and the United States did not clinch a compromise over peace in Ukraine, and peace is no closer, the Kremlin says.

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Hamas hands over one of two last hostage bodies in Gaza

The Israeli government says it has received what are thought to be some of the last hostage remains from militants in the Gaza Strip.

Pope urges Middle East to reject 'horror of war'

Pope Leo XIV has issued a "heartfelt appeal" for peace in Lebanon, regretting that he could not visit the country's south because of "a state of conflict".

Pope wraps Lebanon visit with prayer at port blast site

Pope Leo has paid his respects to the victims of the 2020 Beirut port explosion, offering a silent prayer at the site on the last day of his trip to Lebanon.

Witkoff and Kushner to meet Putin for Ukraine talks

President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is joining US envoy Steve Witkoff on a visit to Moscow for more talks on ending the war in Ukraine.

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Trump invites Israel PM Netanyahu to White House

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump have discussed disarming Hamas and demilitarising Gaza.

Zelenskiy says 'tough issues' remain, meets Macron

Tough issues have yet to be resolved after US-Ukrainian talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as a US envoy prepares to visit Russia.

'Good chance' of Ukraine peace deal, Trump

US and Ukrainian officials have wrapped up high-level negotiations as Donald Trump talks up the chance a deal can be struck to bring peace to war-torn Ukraine.

Diplomatic efforts to end Ukraine war gain momentum

US officials are meeting with their Ukrainian counterparts for more talks on the Trump administration's peace plan as Russian airstrikes continue unabated.

Palestinian death toll surpasses 70,000

Gaza’s Health Ministry has announced a grim new death toll in the conflict with Israel, as two more children are killed in an Israeli drone strike.

Ukraine peace negotiator quits after anti-graft raid

Hours after his house was searched as part of a probe into high-level graft, Ukraine chief of staff Andriy Yermak has resigned.

Israel kills 13 in southern Syria raid

Israel's raid on a Syrian village that saw 13 people shot dead has fueled concerns that unrest could spill over and undermine the fragile truce in Gaza.

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