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Putin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Putin's Budapest visit awkward spectacle for EU, NATO

Russian leader Vladimir Putin's upcoming visit to EU and NATO member Hungary will be awkward for many of Ukraine's European allies.

Zelenskiy to seek US missiles in shadow of Putin summit

Zelenskiy to seek US missiles in shadow of Putin summit

Zelenskiy to seek US missiles in shadow of Putin summit

Zelenskiy to seek US missiles in shadow of Putin summit

The surprise announcement of a US-Russia summit casts doubt on prospects of Ukraine getting Tomahawk missiles when its leader meets with President Donald Trump.

Colonel sworn in as Madagascar president after coup

Colonel sworn in as Madagascar president after coup

Colonel sworn in as Madagascar president after coup

Colonel sworn in as Madagascar president after coup

The commander of an elite army unit is now Madagascar's president, days after seizing power in a military coup following weeks of protests mainly by youth.

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Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce violations

Israel, Hamas trade blame over truce violations

Israel remains committed to a ceasefire deal, and is urging Hamas to return the bodies of deceased hostages yet to be handed over.

Russian barrage hits Ukraine gas facilities, Kyiv says

Russian barrage hits Ukraine gas facilities, Kyiv says

Emergency power cuts are being introduced in Ukraine as Russian strikes again target the nation's energy infrastructure ahead of winter, Kyiv says.

Aid trucks roll into Gaza Strip, Rafah opening expected

Aid trucks roll into Gaza Strip, Rafah opening expected

Preparations are under way to open the Egyptian Rafah crossing with the Gaza Strip to Gazan citizens, an Israeli security official says.

Madagascar coup leader to be 'sworn in as president'

Madagascar coup leader to be 'sworn in as president'

The leader of Madagascar’s military coup says the armed forces will be in charge of the country for up to two years before any elections are held.

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Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to 48-hour ceasefire

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to 48-hour ceasefire

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to 48-hour ceasefire

Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to 48-hour ceasefire

A 48-hour ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan has taken effect following days of deadly cross-border clashes, the Taliban government says.

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Palestinian-Aussie medico's grave doubts for peace plan

Mohammed Mustafa, the Australian doctor who shared harrowing accounts of treating children in Gaza, doesn't believe the Trump-brokered peace plan will hold.

Hamas hands over four hostage bodies, Israel says

Hamas hands over four hostage bodies, Israel says

Hamas hands over four hostage bodies, Israel says

Hamas hands over four hostage bodies, Israel says

Israeli military says the Red Cross has transferred to its custody four coffins with the remains of deceased hostages.

Zelenskiy strips Odesa mayor of Ukrainian citizenship

Zelenskiy strips Odesa mayor of Ukrainian citizenship

Zelenskiy strips Odesa mayor of Ukrainian citizenship

Zelenskiy strips Odesa mayor of Ukrainian citizenship

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has stripped the elected mayor of the port city of Odesa of his Ukrainian citizenship.

Madagascar crisis deepens as leader moves on parliament

Madagascar crisis deepens as leader moves on parliament

Madagascar crisis deepens as leader moves on parliament

Madagascar crisis deepens as leader moves on parliament

The political crisis in Madagascar has deepened with the president moving to dissolve parliament after weeks of anti-government protests.

Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

Gazan Aussies doubt peace as leaders praise Trump

As Jewish Australians celebrate the release of Israeli hostages, Palestinian Australians are doubtful about long-term peace, fearing further Israeli reprisals.

Zelenskiy returning to Washington for weapons talks

Zelenskiy returning to Washington for weapons talks

Zelenskiy returning to Washington for weapons talks

Zelenskiy returning to Washington for weapons talks

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is heading back to the Oval Office to try and persuade Donald Trump to provide Ukraine with long-range weapons.

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Trump says Holy Land at peace

All the remaining living Israeli hostages and nearly 2000 Palestinian detainees returned home as US President Donald Trump claimed the Holy Land was at peace.

Hamas hands over all remaining hostages to Israel

Hamas has released all 20 surviving hostages to Israel, a major step towards ending two years of devastating war in Gaza.

AFP investigates 'burn down Parliament House' remarks

Senator Lidia Thorpe is being investigated by Australian Federal Police after saying she's prepared to "burn down Parliament House" in support of Palestinians.

Madagascar's president says a coup is under way

The president of Madagascar says an attempted coup is underway in the Indian Ocean island country, a day after soldiers joined anti-government demonstrations

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Trump says Gaza 'war is over', Israel awaits hostages

Israel is waiting for hostages held in the Gaza Strip to be freed as world leaders fly to Egypt to mark the agreement between Israel and Hamas.

Trump warns Russia he may send Ukraine Tomahawks

Donald Trump says he may tell Russian President Vladimir Putin that he could supply Ukraine with long-range Tomahawk missiles if the war is not settled.

'Stop this genocide': plea for lasting Gaza ceasefire

Thousands of pro-Palestine protesters say they won't let up until Australia sanctions Israel ahead of Hamas' expected release of remaining Israeli hostages.

Afghanistan kills 58 Pakistani soldiers, wounds 30

Afghanistan claims it has killed 58 Pakistani soldiers and wounded 30 others in response to what it calls repeated violations of its territory and airspace.

US envoy Witkoff talks at Israel hostage families rally

Tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are returning to neighbourhoods in the Gaza Strip as a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in its second day.

Zelenskiy, Trump talk as Ukraine, Russia launch drones

Russian and Ukrainian forces have traded drone attacks as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy spoke to US President Donald Trump.

Sudanese RSF drone attack kills 53, doctors' group says

A doctors' group says the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in Sudan have attacked a shelter in a besieged Darfur city, killing at least 53 people.

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