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Zelenskiy accuses US of inaction amid Russian strikes

Zelenskiy accuses US of inaction amid Russian strikes

After a Russian strike on Ukrainian buses killed dozens of people, Volodymyr Zelenskiy has hit out at US efforts to end the war and pleaded for more support.

US won't attack Iran before November election: Trump

US won't attack Iran before November election: Trump

US won't attack Iran before November election: Trump

US won't attack Iran before November election: Trump

The United States is having "productive discussions" with Iran and won't resume military strikes before the US midterm elections, President Donald Trump says.

First Palestinian election since 2006 set to be delayed

First Palestinian election since 2006 set to be delayed

First Palestinian election since 2006 set to be delayed

First Palestinian election since 2006 set to be delayed

Palestinian factions are discussing delaying legislative elections planned for November due to logistical issues in Gaza.

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US says war in Ukraine is at a dangerous stalemate

US says war in Ukraine is at a dangerous stalemate

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the war in Ukraine ‌needs to end in a negotiated settlement as quickly as possible.

Russian strike on Ukrainian bus stop leaves 30 dead

Russian strike on Ukrainian bus stop leaves 30 dead

Ukrainian authorities accuse Russia of deliberately targeting civilians as its latest pre-winter wave of attacks killed dozens of people at a bus stop.

Accused Islamic State member back in the community

Accused Islamic State member back in the community

An accused terrorist supporter will not be allowed to use encrypted messaging apps as part of his strict bail conditions.

Zelenskiy condemns 'most vile strikes' by Russia

Zelenskiy condemns 'most vile strikes' by Russia

At least 28 people, including five children, have been killed in a major wave of Russian attacks across Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says.

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Russian launches major strikes that Ukraine saw coming

Russian launches major strikes that Ukraine saw coming

Russian launches major strikes that Ukraine saw coming

Russian launches major strikes that Ukraine saw coming

At least 19 people are dead and dozens more are wounded after a massive Russian barrage on Ukraine that Kyiv warned Russia was preparing for.

Sombre vigils mark October 7 attack amid heavy security

Sombre vigils mark October 7 attack amid heavy security

Sombre vigils mark October 7 attack amid heavy security

Sombre vigils mark October 7 attack amid heavy security

A Jewish-Australian who was in Israel on October 7, 2023 has recalled the moment she learned of Hamas's deadly attack on that date.

Israel marks Hamas attack as Gaza grapples with fallout

Israel marks Hamas attack as Gaza grapples with fallout

Israel marks Hamas attack as Gaza grapples with fallout

Israel marks Hamas attack as Gaza grapples with fallout

Israelis are commemorating the third anniversary of the deadliest attack on their country, while Palestinians live with the results of the war it triggered.

Ship sunk off Bulgaria, fear of Russian attacks grow

Ship sunk off Bulgaria, fear of Russian attacks grow

Ship sunk off Bulgaria, fear of Russian attacks grow

Ship sunk off Bulgaria, fear of Russian attacks grow

A second drone attack on ships in EU waters in the Black Sea in as many days has fanned fears of Russian hybrid attacks as war rages in Ukraine.

Oil exports top pre-war levels, tanker attacks increase

Oil exports top pre-war levels, tanker attacks increase

Oil exports top pre-war levels, tanker attacks increase

Oil exports top pre-war levels, tanker attacks increase

Attacks on oil tankers in the Middle East continue, with at least seven incidents reported in the past week, as oil and petrol prices skyrocket.

Ukraine blames Russia for attack on ship off Romania

Ukraine blames Russia for attack on ship off Romania

Ukraine blames Russia for attack on ship off Romania

Ukraine blames Russia for attack on ship off Romania

A fire on a ‌ship in the Black Sea near Romania has reportedly killed two people, with Ukrainian officials blaming drone attacks from Russia.

Ukraine claims major cut to Russia's refining capacity

Ukraine claims major cut to Russia's refining capacity

Ukraine claims major cut to Russia's refining capacity

Ukraine claims major cut to Russia's refining capacity

After months of long-range missile strikes, Ukraine says it has put more than half of Russia's oil refining capacity out of action.

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Iran says Hormuz won't reopen until conditions are met

Iran's oil minister has ‌resigned for "personal reasons", the country says, as the diplomatic standoff with the US over the Strait of Hormuz continues.

Merz urges Russia halt 'barbaric attacks' on Kyiv visit

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has visited Ukraine, telling Russian President Vladimir Putin that "we can talk but only when the weapons fall silent".

Iran insists conditions be met to reopen oil waterway

Iran has reaffirmed its stand on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, insisting its seven conditions must be met by the US.

Ukraine to hit refineries in answer to Russian strikes

Ukraine will target Russia's oil refineries in retaliation as Vladimir Putin plans a new strategy of driving civilians out of major cities.

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Israeli strike kills four women in Gaza City: medics

Health officials say five people, including four women, have been killed in an Israeli air strike on an apartment building ‌in Gaza City.

Russian airstrikes choke key bridges in Kyiv

Russia has been launching dozens of fast and relatively cheap jet-powered drones a day at Ukraine, whose defences have struggled against them.

Russian targets Kyiv bridges in new disruption tactic

Russian has targeted three bridges over the Dnipro River in Kyiv, causing traffic chaos in what appears to be a new way to torment the Ukrainian capital.

Third US carrier, thousands of troops head to Mideast

US President Donald Trump says he has rejected a ceasefire proposal from Iran as officials say three carriers will be in the Middle East by the end of October.

Putin says world is living through dangerous moment

Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected the idea of stopping Russian strikes on Ukrainian targets in the Black Sea area.

Israel settlers kill Palestinian in West Bank: official

Palestinian officials say Israeli settlers have killed a 51-year-old man in the West Bank village of Yasuf in an attack.

Russia hits Kyiv school in relentless aerial campaign

Ukraine's capital has endured another night of Russian drone attacks, with a school among the targets hit as residents feel the strain of the bombardments.

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