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Fighting halted as delayed Gaza ceasefire takes effect

Fighting halted as delayed Gaza ceasefire takes effect

A ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas has come into effect with a hostage release to follow after a 15-month war that has up-ended the Middle East.

Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine, including in Kyiv

Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine, including in Kyiv

Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine, including in Kyiv

Russian strikes kill six in Ukraine, including in Kyiv

At least three people have been killed and three others injured in a Russian attack before dawn on the Ukraine capital of Kyiv.

Blackouts hit wide swathes of army-controlled Sudan

Blackouts hit wide swathes of army-controlled Sudan

Blackouts hit wide swathes of army-controlled Sudan

Blackouts hit wide swathes of army-controlled Sudan

Drone attacks on power generating facilities run by Sudan's army have plunged large areas of the country into darkness.

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At least three dead in Russian attack on Kyiv: military

At least three dead in Russian attack on Kyiv: military

At least three people have been killed in a Russian attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's military administration says.

Hostage release set as Israel approves ceasefire deal

Hostage release set as Israel approves ceasefire deal

The Gaza Strip ceasefire will take effect on Sunday, Qatar says, after the deal was ratified by Israel's full cabinet.

South Sudan starts curfew as Sudan deaths trigger riots

South Sudan starts curfew as Sudan deaths trigger riots

A dusk-to-dawn curfew has been declared in South Sudan following violence targeting people from neighbouring Sudan.

Israel set to approve ceasefire: Netanyahu's office

Israel set to approve ceasefire: Netanyahu's office

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the country's cabinet will meet shortly to give final approval for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip.

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Russian gunpowder factory attacked: Ukrainian official

Russian gunpowder factory attacked: Ukrainian official

Russian gunpowder factory attacked: Ukrainian official

Russian gunpowder factory attacked: Ukrainian official

Ukraine's military says it has hit an oil depot in the Voronezh region of Russia in a drone attack.

'My heart aches': survivors reflect on Gaza ceasefire

'My heart aches': survivors reflect on Gaza ceasefire

'My heart aches': survivors reflect on Gaza ceasefire

'My heart aches': survivors reflect on Gaza ceasefire

Members of Australia's Palestinian and Jewish communities are mourning those left behind and worried about loved ones as a ceasefire looms in Gaza.

Israel strikes in Gaza kill dozens after ceasefire deal

Israel strikes in Gaza kill dozens after ceasefire deal

Israel strikes in Gaza kill dozens after ceasefire deal

Israel strikes in Gaza kill dozens after ceasefire deal

Israeli strikes have killed over 70 people after a ceasefire deal, Gaza authorities say, while Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accuses Hamas of backtracking.

UK PM Starmer travels to Ukraine to sign new treaty

UK PM Starmer travels to Ukraine to sign new treaty

UK PM Starmer travels to Ukraine to sign new treaty

UK PM Starmer travels to Ukraine to sign new treaty

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is in Ukraine to sign a 100-year security partnership amid uncertainty over the fate of US support under Donald Trump.

Russia, Ukraine swap 25 POWs in UAE-mediated exchange

Russia, Ukraine swap 25 POWs in UAE-mediated exchange

Russia, Ukraine swap 25 POWs in UAE-mediated exchange

Russia, Ukraine swap 25 POWs in UAE-mediated exchange

Russia and Ukraine have released 50 prisoners in a swap deal between the warring countries after negotiations by the United Arab Emirates.

Pain lingers for Jews, Palestinians despite ceasefire

Pain lingers for Jews, Palestinians despite ceasefire

Pain lingers for Jews, Palestinians despite ceasefire

Pain lingers for Jews, Palestinians despite ceasefire

Hostages still captive by Hamas and a humanitarian crisis in Gaza where infants are dying are exacerbating community pain despite a ceasefire being heralded.

Gaza ceasefire appears close as talks in 'final steps'

Gaza ceasefire appears close as talks in 'final steps'

Gaza ceasefire appears close as talks in 'final steps'

Gaza ceasefire appears close as talks in 'final steps'

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is nearer than ever, negotiators say, after more than a year of start-stop talks over the besieged enclave.

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Call for Russia to face 'full force' if Aussie killed

Australia should downgrade diplomatic relations with Russia if the killing of prisoner of war Oscar Jenkins is verified, the nation's Ukrainian community says.

Ceasefire spurs hope but war's social division lingers

Australia's Palestinian and Jewish communities have expressed hope at what a ceasefire in Gaza could mean but aren't optimistic about the spread of hate.

Russia to retaliate after Ukraine's West-armed attack

Russia says it will retaliate after a "Western-curated" attack on Russian cities became the largest of Ukraine's attacks to date.

Hamas 'accepts' Gaza ceasefire conditions:officials

Qatar says Israel and Hamas are at the “closest point” yet to agreeing on a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of dozens of hostages

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Ukraine launches big strikes on Russian cities

Ukraine has launched a 'massive attack' hitting multiple targets in several Russian cities, officials in Kyiv and Moscow say.

Gaza ceasefire deal close after 'breakthrough' in Doha

A truce in the Gaza Strip war between Israel and Hamas is on the cusp of reaching an agreement, with a deal possibly coming to fruition as early as this week.

Attorney-General's push for peace during Israel visit

Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus will travel to Israel for talks with senior officials, reiterating calls for a ceasefire in the Middle East.

Sudan army takes over strategic city amid celebrations

The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have withdrawn from the strategic Sudanese city of Wad Madani, sparking celebrations among locals.

Israeli, Hamas delegations receive 'draft peace deal'

Qatar has given Israel and Hamas a final draft of a Gaza truce deal after a midnight talks "breakthrough", an official says.

'Plain nasty': PM, Dutton's tense anti-Semitism clash

The leaders of Australia's two major parties have again clashed over increasing anti-Semitic attacks as counter-terror police investigate more incidents.

Zelenskiy ready to exchange North Korean soldiers

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's ready to exchange North Korean soldiers for Ukrainians held in Russia.

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