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Trump says Iran peace deal 'largely negotiated'

Trump says Iran peace deal 'largely negotiated'

The US ‌and Iran are ‌reportedly close to signing ‌a deal involving a 60-day ceasefire extension, ‌during which ‌the ⁠Strait of Hormuz would be reopened.

France bans Israeli minister after detainee taunts

France bans Israeli minister after detainee taunts

France bans Israeli minister after detainee taunts

France bans Israeli minister after detainee taunts

France has banned Israel’s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his unspeakable behaviour toward activists from a flotilla to Gaza.

Ukrainian attack triggers fire at Russian oil terminal

Ukrainian attack triggers fire at Russian oil terminal

Ukrainian attack triggers fire at Russian oil terminal

Ukrainian attack triggers fire at Russian oil terminal

A Ukrainian drone attack has sparked a fire at a Russian oil terminal, as Kyiv continues to target energy facilities that help fund Moscow's four-year-old war.

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Temporary fuel tax cut likely to remain temporary

Temporary fuel tax cut likely to remain temporary

A three-month cut to the fuel excise, prompted by soaring prices caused by the US-Israeli-led war on Iran, appears unlikely to be extended.

Freed Gazan flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse

Freed Gazan flotilla activists allege Israeli abuse

Global Sumud Flotilla activists have alleged beatings, abuse and sexual assault by Israeli authorities after their boats were intercepted.

Pakistan military chief arrives in Iran for talks

Pakistan military chief arrives in Iran for talks

Pakistan's army chief has arrived in Iran in a renewed effort to mediate a peace deal to end the conflict.

Ukraine drone attack on Luhansk dorm kills six: Russia

Ukraine drone attack on Luhansk dorm kills six: Russia

Russian ‌President Vladimir Putin says Ukrainian forces have deliberately struck a student dormitory in the ‌Russian-controlled ‌Luhansk ⁠region.

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Trump pledges troops for Poland as Rubio warns allies

Trump pledges troops for Poland as Rubio warns allies

Trump pledges troops for Poland as Rubio warns allies

Trump pledges troops for Poland as Rubio warns allies

NATO allies are relieved following Donald Trump's about-face on troops for Poland but Marco Rubio warns the US president's "disappointment" with them remains.

Orchestra's Israel stance scrutinised in court hearing

Orchestra's Israel stance scrutinised in court hearing

Orchestra's Israel stance scrutinised in court hearing

Orchestra's Israel stance scrutinised in court hearing

The former managing director of the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra has been accused of lying about cancelling a concert by pro-Palestine pianist Jayson Gillham.

Battered Aussie activists allege abuse in Israeli jail

Battered Aussie activists allege abuse in Israeli jail

Battered Aussie activists allege abuse in Israeli jail

Battered Aussie activists allege abuse in Israeli jail

Australian members of a global flotilla have made shocking allegations about their treatment in Israeli detention after being intercepted at gunpoint.

US, Iran locked on key issues but 'good signs' emerge

US, Iran locked on key issues but 'good signs' emerge

US, Iran locked on key issues but 'good signs' emerge

US, Iran locked on key issues but 'good signs' emerge

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has expressed cautious optimism about diplomatic efforts to end the war with Iran, saying there are signs of progress.

Russia flexes nuclear muscles as Ukraine tensions rise

Russia flexes nuclear muscles as Ukraine tensions rise

Russia flexes nuclear muscles as Ukraine tensions rise

Russia flexes nuclear muscles as Ukraine tensions rise

Russia has commenced large-scale nuclear military exercises with Belarus, involving missile systems and submarines.

Israel deports flotilla activists after video criticism

Israel deports flotilla activists after video criticism

Israel deports flotilla activists after video criticism

Israel deports flotilla activists after video criticism

Hundreds of activists from an aid flotilla intercepted en route to the Gaza Strip have been leaving Israel after being released.

Ukraine drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia

Ukraine drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia

Ukraine drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia

Ukraine drones hit another refinery deep inside Russia

Ukrainian drones have struck a refinery 800km inside Russia as Kyiv continues to escalate attacks on Moscow's oil infrastructure.

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Israel set to release detained Australian activists

A group of Australian activists detained by Israel for taking part in a global flotilla to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza are set to be deported.

Activists deported after taunting by Israeli minister

Israel is deporting hundreds of activists who attempted to breach a naval blockade of Gaza, including those jeered on video by the Israeli police minister.

Pakistan steps up bid to get US-Iran talks on track

Mediators are trying to speed up US-Iran peace talks as Tehran weighs a response from Washington and President Donald Trump says he's willing to resume attacks.

Iran threatens war 'beyond the region' if US attacks

President Donald Trump claims he came within an hour of restarting the US war with Iran, prompting Tehran to threaten a wider war if it's attacked again.

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Latest Gaza aid flotilla 'has come to an end'

More than 400 activists who were part of a flotilla trying to deliver aid to Gaza are now en route to Israel after being intercepted in the Mediterranean.

Dozens killed in drone strike on Sudan market

A local rights group says a drone strike on a market in central Sudan has killed 28 people and wounded dozens more.

Ukraine drone shot down by NATO jet over Estonia

Kyiv has blamed Moscow for steering one of its drones over Estonia, where it was shot down by a NATO jet.

Iran peace proposal includes reparations, US troop exit

US President Donald Trump claims he's held off a strike on Iran after Tehran issued a new peace proposal, saying there's "very good chance" of a nuclear deal.

Pianist's onstage Gaza comments 'nightmare', court told

The agent of pianist Jayson Gillham says the performer's comments about Gaza while he was on stage were selfish, a court has been told.

'Terrifying': families in the dark after Aussies held

The families of 11 Australians detained by Israel while they tried to deliver aid to Gaza have been kept in the dark about their wellbeing for over 12 hours.

Russia attacks port city, Ukraine responds with drones

The latest attacks follow a heavy Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow over the weekend, after which Russia struck the Ukrainian cities of Odesa and Dnipro.

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