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Death toll rises as Israeli strikes continue in Gaza

Death toll rises as Israeli strikes continue in Gaza

A local journalist and a rescue service official are among at least 23 Palestinians killed in one day of Israeli military strikes, local health authorities say.

Missiles pound Ukraine as Kyiv and Moscow swap PoWs

Missiles pound Ukraine as Kyiv and Moscow swap PoWs

Missiles pound Ukraine as Kyiv and Moscow swap PoWs

Missiles pound Ukraine as Kyiv and Moscow swap PoWs

More than a dozen people have been killed in a Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine while the two sides have finished their biggest PoW swap of the war.

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners

Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners

Russia and Ukraine have swapped hundreds more prisoners, both sides say, hours after one of the biggest combined missile and drone attacks on Kyiv.

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'Teaspoon' of aid getting into Gaza due to blockade: UN

'Teaspoon' of aid getting into Gaza due to blockade: UN

United officials say that at least 500 to 600 trucks of aid are needed every day in Gaza.

Major prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine: Trump

Major prisoner swap between Russia and Ukraine: Trump

Russia and Ukraine have completed a major prisoner swap, US President Donald Trump says, while Kyiv says the exchange is still under way.

Israeli strikes kill people guarding aid trucks: Hamas

Israeli strikes kill people guarding aid trucks: Hamas

Several Palestinians have died in Israeli strikes while guarding aid trucks in Gaza, underlining the difficulties in reaching those in need in the enclave.

Israel allows trucks into Gaza, but supplies still low

Israel allows trucks into Gaza, but supplies still low

Israel has let in 100 trucks to Gaza, two days after announcing its first relaxation of the blockade under mounting pressure amid warnings of starvation.

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Russia says it has downed at least 105 Ukrainian drones

Russia says it has downed at least 105 Ukrainian drones

Russia says it has downed at least 105 Ukrainian drones

Russia says it has downed at least 105 Ukrainian drones

Russia's defence ministry says at least 105 drones were shot down over Russian regions between midnight and the early morning overnight.

Some bread and baby food reach Gazans as blockade eases

Some bread and baby food reach Gazans as blockade eases

Some bread and baby food reach Gazans as blockade eases

Some bread and baby food reach Gazans as blockade eases

Israel has allowed dozens of trucks with food and medical aid into Gaza following international pressure, but Palestinians warn it's nowhere near enough.

Russia says it has downed hundreds of Ukrainian drones

Russia says it has downed hundreds of Ukrainian drones

Russia says it has downed hundreds of Ukrainian drones

Russia says it has downed hundreds of Ukrainian drones

Ukrainian drones have disrupted air traffic in the Russian capital Moscow throughout the day, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin says.

Israeli soldiers fire near diplomats on West Bank visit

Israeli soldiers fire near diplomats on West Bank visit

Israeli soldiers fire near diplomats on West Bank visit

Israeli soldiers fire near diplomats on West Bank visit

The Israeli army has fired shots near a diplomatic delegation touring the city of Jenin in the north of the West Bank, the Palestinian Authority says.

Gaza still waiting for aid as pressure mounts on Israel

Gaza still waiting for aid as pressure mounts on Israel

Gaza still waiting for aid as pressure mounts on Israel

Gaza still waiting for aid as pressure mounts on Israel

Air strikes continue to pound the Gaza Strip as desperately needed aid fails to reach Palestinians despite Israel lifting a blockade.

Putin visits Kursk for first time since Ukraine ejected

Putin visits Kursk for first time since Ukraine ejected

Putin visits Kursk for first time since Ukraine ejected

Putin visits Kursk for first time since Ukraine ejected

Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the western Kursk region for the first time since Russian forces drove Ukrainian troops from the area.

Australia lashes Israeli 'conquer, cleanse' comments

Australia lashes Israeli 'conquer, cleanse' comments

Australia lashes Israeli 'conquer, cleanse' comments

Australia lashes Israeli 'conquer, cleanse' comments

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has branded calls from an Israeli minister to conquer and cleanse Gaza as "abhorrent and outrageous", reiterating a ceasefire call.

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'No moral equivalence' over Russia prisoner swap talk

A prisoner swap for Australian Oscar Jenkins became more complicated after Russia sentenced him on criminal charges, removing him from a POW deal with Ukraine.

More Gaza strikes as global criticism of Israel grows

The Mideast war, now in its 20th month, has left Gaza in ruins and strained Israel's relations with much of the world.

Trump announces 'Golden Dome' US defence shield design

US President Donald Trump says Space Force General Michael Guetlein will be the lead program manager for the Golden Dome missile defence shield.

Pope confirmed willing to host Ukraine talks: Italy PM

Pope Leo XIV is willing to host the next round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia at the Vatican, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says.

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EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US

Britain and the EU haven't waited for the US to join them in slapping more sanctions on Russia as they accuse Moscow of dragging its feet over peace talks.

Dozens killed in Gaza as criticism of Israel mounts

Air strikes have pounded Gaza and killed at least 50 people, local health officials say, as Israel presses its war against Hamas despite mounting condemnation.

Australia accuses Israel of politicising aid in Gaza

Penny Wong has joined a host of foreign ministers calling on Israel to allow full humanitarian aid including food and medicine into the besieged Gaza Strip.

Russia, Ukraine starting talks on ceasefire: Trump

US President Donald Trump says Russia and Ukraine will "immediately" begin truce talks after what he described as an "excellent" call with Vladimir Putin.

Strikes after Israel agrees to let some aid into Gaza

At least 20 Palestinians have been killed in overnight air strikes after Israel agreed to lift a two-month-old blockade on aid deliveries into Gaza.

Trump to speak with Putin on ending the war in Ukraine

Russian President Vladimir Putin is to speak with US President Donald Trump about peace in Ukraine as European leaders demand the Kremlin accept a ceasefire.

Mogadishu suicide bomber kills 10 at army base

Militant group al Shabaab have claimed responsibility for a suicide bomb that killed at least 10 people at an army recruitment drive in Somalia.

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