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France to host Syria summit, cautious on sanctions end

France to host Syria summit, cautious on sanctions end

French Foreign Minister Jan-Noel Barrot says the new rulers of Syria will be judged "by their actions and over time" ahead of a summit on Syria in France.

Gaza truce efforts intensify, Israeli strike kills 20

Gaza truce efforts intensify, Israeli strike kills 20

Gaza truce efforts intensify, Israeli strike kills 20

Gaza truce efforts intensify, Israeli strike kills 20

Israeli authorities have called on residents of al-Bureij camp in the centre of the Gaza Strip to leave, saying militants had fired rockets from the area.

Gaza ceasefire bid intensifies, Israeli strikes kill 16

Gaza ceasefire bid intensifies, Israeli strikes kill 16

Gaza ceasefire bid intensifies, Israeli strikes kill 16

Gaza ceasefire bid intensifies, Israeli strikes kill 16

A Gaza Strip ceasefire deal involving Hamas and Israel could be signed within days, sources say amid talks in the Middle East.

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Israeli troops to stay in buffer zone inside Syria

Israeli troops to stay in buffer zone inside Syria

Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces will stay in a buffer zone on the Syrian border until another arrangement is found "that ensures Israel’s security".

Brussels summit may discuss foreign troops: Zelenskiy

Brussels summit may discuss foreign troops: Zelenskiy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says an international meeting in Belgium could discuss the deployment of foreign soldiers in Ukraine.

Israeli strikes kill 14 Palestinians in Gaza: medics

Israeli strikes kill 14 Palestinians in Gaza: medics

An Israeli air strike on a house in a suburb of Gaza City has killed 10 people and destroyed the building and damaged nearby houses, medics say.

Australian destroyers to join UK show of force

Australian destroyers to join UK show of force

Two Australian navy destroyers will take part in exercises with a British carrier strike group that will be deployed to the Indo-Pacific in 2025.

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Russia volunteers turn the tide of Ukraine war: Putin

Russia volunteers turn the tide of Ukraine war: Putin

Russia volunteers turn the tide of Ukraine war: Putin

Russia volunteers turn the tide of Ukraine war: Putin

Russian President Vladimir Putin says about 430,000 men signed up voluntarily to the army this year, resulting in "a turning point" on the frontline in Ukraine.

Assad gives account of last hours before leaving Syria

Assad gives account of last hours before leaving Syria

Assad gives account of last hours before leaving Syria

Assad gives account of last hours before leaving Syria

Syria's ousted president Bashar al-Assad says in a statement attributed to him that he did not plan to leave the country but Russian forces transported him.

Israel carries out air, ground attacks in Gaza Strip

Israel carries out air, ground attacks in Gaza Strip

Israel carries out air, ground attacks in Gaza Strip

Israel carries out air, ground attacks in Gaza Strip

Israeli air and ground attacks in the northern part of the Gaza Strip have left dozens of militants dead while others have been captured, the army says.

'Ukrainian' drone attack targets Chechnya in Russia

'Ukrainian' drone attack targets Chechnya in Russia

'Ukrainian' drone attack targets Chechnya in Russia

'Ukrainian' drone attack targets Chechnya in Russia

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov says three Ukrainian drones have attacked the Russian city of Grozny.

Christians attend services, schools reopen in Syria

Christians attend services, schools reopen in Syria

Christians attend services, schools reopen in Syria

Christians attend services, schools reopen in Syria

Christians have attend church services in Syria in a test of the country's new Islamist rulers' promise to protect minorities.

Israeli troops kill 20 in strikes on Gaza, medics say

Israeli troops kill 20 in strikes on Gaza, medics say

Israeli troops kill 20 in strikes on Gaza, medics say

Israeli troops kill 20 in strikes on Gaza, medics say

At least 20 people have been killed in Israeli air strikes in Gaza as a school sheltering displaced Palestinians is attacked, medics say.

Syrian schools reopen after upheaval that ousted Assad

Syrian schools reopen after upheaval that ousted Assad

Syrian schools reopen after upheaval that ousted Assad

Syrian schools reopen after upheaval that ousted Assad

Foreign powers and neighbours are weighing their stance on Syria's new rulers as schools reopen for the first time since President Bashar al-Assad's overthrow.

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Russia deploying more North Korean troops: Zelenskiy

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Russia is deploying more North Korean troops to repel the Kursk incursion.

Gazans mourn Palestinians killed in post office attack

Months of efforts by mediators Egypt and Qatar, backed by the US, have failed to conclude a deal between the two warring sides in the Mideast conflict.

Protester charged for alleged display of Hezbollah flag

Australian Federal Police have charged a man after he allegedly waved a flag from the banned terrorist organisation Hezbollah during a protest.

Thousands celebrate in Damascus after Friday prayers

Thousands of Syrians have gathered at a square in the capital Damascus to celebrate after the first Friday prayers following Bashar al-Assad's ouster.

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Strikes retaliation for Ukraine hits on Russia: Kremlin

Russian officials say a major attack on Ukrainian fuel and energy infrastructure is a retaliation for Ukraine's use of foreign missiles against Russia.

Russia 'terrorising millions' with major aerial attack

Ukraine's president describes a massive Russian aerial attack as "terrorising millions of people" while renewing his pleas for unity against Vladimir Putin.

Syrian refugees abused by Assad hopeful after downfall

Watching the fall of dictator Bashar al-Assad has been a bittersweet experience, sparking both jubilation and trauma for Syrian exiles in Australia.

Israel kills at least 66 Palestinians in Gaza: medics

Israeli attacks kill dozens of Palestinians, including children, across the Gaza Strip, medical sources say.

Syrian chemical weapons use must be examined: watchdog

The US said the fall of President Bashar al-Assad's regime offers the perfect opportunity to rid Syria of chemical weapons once and for all.

Australia's Gaza ceasefire support splits community

Humanitarian organisations and Palestinian Australians have welcomed Australia's support for a ceasefire in Gaza but the Jewish community has raised concerns.

Syrian rebel chief vows to dissolve Assad regime forces

The leader of Syria's rebel forces that overthrew Bashar al-Assad pledges to close the former regime’s notorious prisons.

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