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IAEA negotiates ceasefire at nuclear plant in Ukraine

IAEA negotiates ceasefire at nuclear plant in Ukraine

The International Atomic Energy Agency is urging a temporary truce between Ukrainian and Russian forces near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Violent protesters face death penalty: Iran prosecutor

Violent protesters face death penalty: Iran prosecutor

Violent protesters face death penalty: Iran prosecutor

Violent protesters face death penalty: Iran prosecutor

Tehran's public prosecutor says those committing sabotage, burning public property or engaging in clashes with security forces will face the death penalty.

Trump calls Venezuela prisoner release 'smart gesture'

Trump calls Venezuela prisoner release 'smart gesture'

Trump calls Venezuela prisoner release 'smart gesture'

Trump calls Venezuela prisoner release 'smart gesture'

The US president says a second attack on Venezuela "will not be needed" as he praised the interim government's moves to release prisoners.

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Israeli strikes hit Gaza after failed rocket launch

Israeli strikes hit Gaza after failed rocket launch

More than a dozen people have been killed by retaliatory Israeli strikes, as the US is set to announce the next step for the enclave's fragile ceasefire.

Supreme leader signals crackdown as protests sweep Iran

Supreme leader signals crackdown as protests sweep Iran

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has accused protesters of acting to please President Donald Trump as Iran's regime scrambles to stem days of marches in the country.

Russia uses new hypersonic missile on Ukraine

Russia uses new hypersonic missile on Ukraine

Russia has fired its Oreshnik missile at a Ukrainian target in response to what it claims was an attempted Ukrainian strike on Vladimir ⁠Putin's residence.

US Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela

US Senate votes to curb military action in Venezuela

President Donald Trump claims US oversight of Venezuela could last years, but the Senate is a step closer to a vote to restrict his actions towards the country.

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Sporadic conflict threatens fragile Gaza ceasefire

Sporadic conflict threatens fragile Gaza ceasefire

Sporadic conflict threatens fragile Gaza ceasefire

Sporadic conflict threatens fragile Gaza ceasefire

Reported strikes and deaths are placing the fragile Gaza ceasefire in jeopardy with children among the latest Palestinians killed according to medics.

Residents flee Aleppo as Syrian army, Kurds clash

Residents flee Aleppo as Syrian army, Kurds clash

Residents flee Aleppo as Syrian army, Kurds clash

Residents flee Aleppo as Syrian army, Kurds clash

Syrian authorities have warned civilians to leave a contested area in Aleppo as clashes between the government and Kurdish forces intensify.

US security guarantees ready to be finalised: Ukraine

US security guarantees ready to be finalised: Ukraine

US security guarantees ready to be finalised: Ukraine

US security guarantees ready to be finalised: Ukraine

President ‍Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukrainian and US delegates have discussed "complex issues" in Paris and a security guarantee plan is ready to be finalised.

US oversight of Venezuela could last years, Trump says

US oversight of Venezuela could last years, Trump says

US oversight of Venezuela could last years, Trump says

US oversight of Venezuela could last years, Trump says

President Donald Trump promises to rebuild Venezuela "in a very profitable way" after ordering its leader's capture but won't say how long US oversight will be.

Writers' festival drops Palestinian-Australian author

Writers' festival drops Palestinian-Australian author

Writers' festival drops Palestinian-Australian author

Writers' festival drops Palestinian-Australian author

The board of a major festival has cancelled the appearance of a prominent Palestinian author citing 'cultural sensitivity' following the Bondi terror attack.

Tit-for-tat attacks as ceasefire subdues Gaza fighting

Tit-for-tat attacks as ceasefire subdues Gaza fighting

Tit-for-tat attacks as ceasefire subdues Gaza fighting

Tit-for-tat attacks as ceasefire subdues Gaza fighting

Gaza medics say at two Palestinians have been killed by an air strike that Israel's military says targeted a Hamas militant who directed attacks on its troops.

Zelenskiy seeks US meet as allies firm postwar support

Zelenskiy seeks US meet as allies firm postwar support

Zelenskiy seeks US meet as allies firm postwar support

Zelenskiy seeks US meet as allies firm postwar support

Peace negotiators are tackling the toughest issues in ending the war in Ukraine as the embattled nation's leader seeks a meeting with US President Donald Trump.

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US seizes Russian-flagged tanker, Trump widens oil push

Tankers linked to Venezuela have been captured by US forces as President Donald Trump widens an aggressive push to dictate oil flows in the Americas.

Russia demands return of sailors from seized oil tanker

The US seizure of a Russian oil tanker has been criticised by Moscow, which calls for the safe return of sailors from what it says is a ship sailing lawfully.

Ukraine, US to revisit land, nuclear plant issues

The thorny issues of territory and the occupied Zaporizhzhia ‍nuclear power plant will be on the agenda when US and Ukrainian negotiators hold talks.

US-Venezuela oil deal angers China, pushes prices down

President Donald Trump's plan to divert Venezuelan crude to the US has hit oil prices, while China denounces US "bullying" over the deal.

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US backs security guarantees for Ukraine at ally summit

A broad coalition of allies vowing to provide security guarantees in a post-war Ukraine has received US backing for the first time.

Dozens killed in Maduro capture: Venezuela officials

Venezuelan officials say dozens of the country’s security officers were killed in the dead-of-night US military operation to capture President Nicolas Maduro.

Syria gov't, SDF trade blame as Aleppo violence resumes

Violent clashes between Syria's government security forces and Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces have resumed, resulting in four deaths and many injuries.

Maduro opponent Machado vows to return to Venezuela

Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado is calling for elections she says her opposition party would win after the US toppled the presidency of her foe Nicolas Maduro.

'Chilling' protest ban extended over safety concerns

A ban on protests following the Bondi terror attack has been slammed after police extended the measure for another two weeks because of public safety concerns.

Key Ukraine talks overshadowed by US focus on Venezuela

Ukraine's allies are meeting for talks on security guarantees, but prospects for progress are uncertain as the US's focus shifts to Venezuela.

Ukraine allies aim to solidify ceasefire security pacts

Dozens of world leaders join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Paris to firm up security guarantees in the event of a ceasefire with Russia.

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