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Israel pounds Gaza as Trump says 'people are starving'

Israel pounds Gaza as Trump says 'people are starving'

Gaza has been struck with one of the deadliest phases of Israel's bombardment, while President Donald Trump says he supports aid amid warnings of famine.

Russia jails Australian man for fighting for Ukraine

Russia jails Australian man for fighting for Ukraine

Russia jails Australian man for fighting for Ukraine

Russia jails Australian man for fighting for Ukraine

Russia has jailed Melbourne teacher Oscar Jenkins for 13 years for fighting with Ukrainian forces, prosecutors in occupied Ukraine say.

Russia, Ukraine in first direct peace talks since 2022

Russia, Ukraine in first direct peace talks since 2022

Russia, Ukraine in first direct peace talks since 2022

Russia, Ukraine in first direct peace talks since 2022

Russian and Ukrainian teams have sat down in Istanbul for their first direct peace talks in over three years, but expectations of a major breakthrough are low.

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Ukraine mulls next step after Putin's no-show for talks

Ukraine mulls next step after Putin's no-show for talks

Russia's Vladimir Putin has bucked Ukraine's challenge to attend talks in Turkey, throwing the meeting into doubt as Volodymyr Zelenskiy decides his next move.

Israeli air strikes kill scores in Gaza, medics say

Israeli air strikes kill scores in Gaza, medics say

Air strikes have hit Gaza’s city of Khan Younis, killing more than 50 people as Israel intensifies its offensive and little comes from new ceasefire talks.

Blue car holds the key to solving synagogue firebombing

Blue car holds the key to solving synagogue firebombing

A small blue vehicle used as a "communal crime car" holds the secrets to solving several attacks, including a politically motivated synagogue firebombing.

Uncertainty hangs over planned Ukraine peace talks

Uncertainty hangs over planned Ukraine peace talks

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy is challenging Vladimir Putin to face-to-face talks, but the Kremlin isn't saying who will turn up to negotiate for Russia.

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Israeli intensifies Gaza bombing as Trump visits region

Israeli intensifies Gaza bombing as Trump visits region

Israeli intensifies Gaza bombing as Trump visits region

Israeli intensifies Gaza bombing as Trump visits region

Israel has escalated its bombardment in Gaza despite Palestinian hopes that President Donald Trump's Middle East trip might prompt a reduction in violence.

Trump urges Syrian leader to establish ties with Israel

Trump urges Syrian leader to establish ties with Israel

Trump urges Syrian leader to establish ties with Israel

Trump urges Syrian leader to establish ties with Israel

US President Donald Trump has met Syria's interim president during a visit to Saudi Arabia and called for Damascus to upgrade its relations with Israel.

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills wounded journo

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills wounded journo

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills wounded journo

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills wounded journo

A well-known Palestinian journalist has been killed in an Israeli air strike on a hospital where he was recovering from an earlier attack, local officials say.

Pakistan commits to truce, unless further aggression

Pakistan commits to truce, unless further aggression

Pakistan commits to truce, unless further aggression

Pakistan commits to truce, unless further aggression

After four days of intensified fighting, Pakistan has committed to a truce with India, providing there is no further aggression from India.

Zelenskiy insists on talks with Putin in Istanbul

Zelenskiy insists on talks with Putin in Istanbul

Zelenskiy insists on talks with Putin in Istanbul

Zelenskiy insists on talks with Putin in Istanbul

The Kremlin is yet to say whether Russian President Vladimir Putin will attend scheduled war talks in Istanbul.

UN aviation body rules Russia downed MH17: Netherlands

UN aviation body rules Russia downed MH17: Netherlands

UN aviation body rules Russia downed MH17: Netherlands

UN aviation body rules Russia downed MH17: Netherlands

Dutch and Australian officials say a council of the International Civil Aviation Organisation concluded Russia was responsible for the downing of MH17 in 2014.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants face-to-face talks with Putin

Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants face-to-face talks with Putin

Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants face-to-face talks with Putin

Ukraine's Zelenskiy wants face-to-face talks with Putin

Volodymyr Zelenskiy insists that Ukraine-Russia talks with Vladimir Putin can only happen in person, while US President Donald Trump muses about attending them.

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Hamas frees Israeli-American as Trump heads to Mideast

Israeli-US citizen Edan Alexander has been released by Hamas after 19 months of captivity in Gaza as the US president prepares to visit the Middle East.

Kurdish PKK disbands and ends 40-year Turkey insurgency

The Kurdistan Workers Party has decided to disband and disarm as part of a peace initiative with Turkey after four decades of armed conflict.

Russia faces sanctions if truce ignored, Germany says

Germany warns Russia that "the clock is ticking" on abiding by a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine or else European countries will hit Moscow with new sanctions.

Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire

Hamas is promising to release an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza within hours, but Israel still intends to ramp up its offensive in Gaza.

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India, Pakistan militaries to talk as ceasefire holds

After days of heavy firefights, calm has returned to India and Pakistan's borders as the neighbours' military chiefs meet to discuss their next steps.

Zelenskiy flags that he will meet Putin in Turkey

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has agreed to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin in Turkey for direct talks.

At least 13 killed overnight in Israeli strikes on Gaza

Palestinian health officials say overnight strikes by Israel have killed at least 13 people in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children.

'No more war': Pope calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza

Pope Leo XIV has called for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas in his first Sunday blessing as pontiff.

Putin-proposed Ukraine peace meet 'positive': Zelenskiy

Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to restart direct talks with Ukraine is "positive", Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as he insists on a ceasefire.

India, Pakistan ceasefire holds as US offers more help

India and Pakistan are blaming each other for overnight violations of a ceasefire reached after US diplomacy and pressure, as Donald Trump offers more help.

Twenty killed in Sudan after RSF drone hits jail: govt

Sudanese authorities say a suspected drone attack has killed at least 20 prisoners in the southern region of Kordofan

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