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Hamas frees Israeli hostages in Gaza as body identified

Hamas frees Israeli hostages in Gaza as body identified

Hamas has freed five more Israeli hostages in Gaza as a body released by the militant group hours earlier is confirmed to be that of Israeli mother Shiri Bibas.

Trump reverses course, admits 'Russia attacked Ukraine'

Trump reverses course, admits 'Russia attacked Ukraine'

Trump reverses course, admits 'Russia attacked Ukraine'

Trump reverses course, admits 'Russia attacked Ukraine'

Ukraine "don't have any cards, but they're playing tough", Donald Trump says as he predicts a deal on critical minerals and admits Russia attacked Ukraine.

Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas: Netanyahu

Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas: Netanyahu

Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas: Netanyahu

Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas: Netanyahu

Israel is demanding Hamas hand over the body of a mother who was held captive in Gaza, saying the remains the military received don't belong to her.

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Ukraine talks with US envoy 'restore hope': Zelenskiy

Ukraine talks with US envoy 'restore hope': Zelenskiy

Talks with Donald Trump's envoy have buoyed Volodymyr Zelenskiy a day after the US and Ukrainian leaders traded barbs amid a push to end the war with Russia.

Hamas hands over bodies of four Israeli hostages

Hamas hands over bodies of four Israeli hostages

Hamas has handed over the bodies of Israeli hostages for the first time as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Australia supports Ukraine as Trump trash talks leader

Australia supports Ukraine as Trump trash talks leader

Australia's leaders have slammed Russia and urged the international community not to give "an inch" after Donald Trump attacked the Ukrainian president.

Trump warns Zelenskiy to rush for peace or lose Ukraine

Trump warns Zelenskiy to rush for peace or lose Ukraine

President Donald Trump has told "dictator" Volodymyr Zelenskiy to quickly negotiate an end to Russia's war on Ukraine as relations sour between the two leaders.

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Denmark to 'buy, buy, buy' military gear: PM

Denmark to 'buy, buy, buy' military gear: PM

Denmark to 'buy, buy, buy' military gear: PM

Denmark to 'buy, buy, buy' military gear: PM

Denmark will embark on a defence shopping spree, Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has declared, as Europe faces penny-pinching claims from Donald Trump.

Hamas will free six hostages and hand over bodies

Hamas will free six hostages and hand over bodies

Hamas will free six hostages and hand over bodies

Hamas will free six hostages and hand over bodies

In a surprise announcement, a top Hamas leader says the militant group will release six living Israeli hostages and the bodies of four more.

Putin would negotiate with Zelenskiy, Kremlin says

Putin would negotiate with Zelenskiy, Kremlin says

Putin would negotiate with Zelenskiy, Kremlin says

Putin would negotiate with Zelenskiy, Kremlin says

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov is holding talks with top US officials in Saudi Arabia on ending the Ukraine war.

'Best prospect' for caught Australian fighter revealed

'Best prospect' for caught Australian fighter revealed

'Best prospect' for caught Australian fighter revealed

'Best prospect' for caught Australian fighter revealed

Despite the good news that Russia is treating captured Australian fighter Oscar Jenkins as a prisoner of war, his release is unlikely to be immediate.

Israel will leave troops in Lebanon after deadline

Israel will leave troops in Lebanon after deadline

Israel will leave troops in Lebanon after deadline

Israel will leave troops in Lebanon after deadline

Israel will keep troops in several posts in southern Lebanon past a deadline for them to withdraw.

Russian, US officials to hold talks on Ukraine war

Russian, US officials to hold talks on Ukraine war

Russian, US officials to hold talks on Ukraine war

Russian, US officials to hold talks on Ukraine war

The Kremlin says senior American and Russian officials will hold talks on negotiating an end to the war in Ukraine.

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jews send message of solidarity for 500-day milestone

Jewish Australians have sent a message of solidarity with their Israeli counterparts, demanding Hamas release all hostages as the conflict reaches its 500 days.

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Islamic groups decry response 'disparity' after attacks

The political and police responses to alleged assaults on two Muslim women have sparked allegations of double standards from Islamic organisations.

Moving Gazans out is 'only viable plan': Netanyahu

Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu declares he and President Donald Trump have a “common strategy” for Gaza, including transferring Palestinians out of the enclave.

Ukraine, Europe will be in 'real' peace talks: Rubio

Europe fears being locked out of talks with Russia to end the war in Ukraine, but the US's top diplomat insists it will be in any "meaningful" negotiations.

US pitched deal to access Ukraine's rare earth minerals

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he directed his ministers not to sign off on a proposed agreement to give the US access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals.

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Time to create 'armed forces of Europe', Zelenskiy says

The time has come for the creation of an “armed forces of Europe”, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has told world leaders and foreign policy experts.

Israel releases Palestinians after Gaza hostages freed

Israel is freeing 369 Palestinian prisoners and detainees after the release of three Israelis held hostage by Hamas as the shaky Gaza ceasefire deal holds.

Sudan RSF attacks famine-hit camp, battle lines harden

The latest fighting between Sudan's army and paramilitary group has hardened battle lines as the conflict threatens to splinter the country.

Russian drone damages Chernobyl nuke shelter: Zelenskiy

A Russian drone attack has hit the radiation shelter over the damaged reactor at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, Volodymyr Zelensky says.

Eleven dead, six hurt in Pakistan blast near coal mine

A roadside bomb has struck a vehicle carrying coal miners in restive southwest Pakistan, killing at least nine people.

Vance 'threatens sanctions to push Putin into a deal'

The US says Ukraine will be involved in talks to end the conflict but there will be a separate US-Russian strand to the negotiations.

Hamas says it will release Israeli hostages as planned

Hamas says it intends to release three Israeli hostages as scheduled following mediation talks in Egypt.

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