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US approves $3.4 billion drone sale to Qatar
Drones for 'friendly country' will be a deterrent to regional threats, US says.

Israel threatens to annex parts of Gaza unless hostages released
Israel resumed bombing Gaza, killing 11 people, amid stalled truce negotiations.

Israel launches ground operations in Gaza, issues ‘last warning’
At least 436 people were killed in the latest Israeli air strikes on Gaza.

‘Complete destruction’: Israel resumes Gaza bombing amid hostage crisis
Israel's renewed Gaza strikes killed more than 400, Gaza health ministry reports.

‘American lives on the line’: Trump official confirms talks with Hamas
Hamas is believed to hold five Americans. Only one is alive.

Alker leads, Ko bounces back, Fox improves in Phoenix
Steven Alker has continued his strong start to the PGA Tour Champions season.

Hamas hands over first Israeli hostages as Gaza ceasefire begins
The hostages, all women, 'were officially handed over to the Red Cross'.

Gaza ceasefire to begin later today
Hundreds of aid trucks are set to enter Gaza, as displaced Palestinians prepare to return.

Israel, Hamas agree deal for Gaza ceasefire
Ceasefire proposal has been brokered by US, Qatari and Egyptian mediators.

Liam Lawson outqualifies Red Bull rivals for Qatar sprint race
The Kiwi qualifies 10th for Sunday's Qatar Grand Prix Sprint race.

Dozens killed after Israeli strike in Gaza, medics say
Residents said the building that was hit at dawn on Sunday had housed at least 30 people.

Nelson couple forced to pay $1000 due to airline booking error
The confused couple were given a choice: pay the surprise fee or stay stuck in Barcelona.

One year on: Hamas claims Gaza resistance is rewriting history
Last year's October 7 attack in Israel resulted in the deaths of 1205 people.

Gaza ceasefire talks put on hold
Two days of talks about the Gaza war have closed but will resume in Egypt next week.

Gaza cease-fire talks resume, but hopes are muted amid fears of wider war
New York Times: Increased pressure on negotiations as death toll in Gaza hits 40,000+.

US joins global condemnation after Israel's school strike kills 100
World leaders condemn Israel’s air strike on Gaza refuge which killed about 100 people.

Opinion: Netanyahu is a disaster for Israel and for Jews everywhere
Financial Times: He has one plan: endless war so he can stay in office and out of jail.

Israel strikes Rafah after Hamas accepts a Gaza ceasefire proposal
Palestinians had hoped that a planned Israeli attack had been averted.

NZ launches trade negotiations with UAE
The country has begun trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates.

Palestinians ordered to evacuate Rafah signalling Israeli ground invasion
Israel described Rafah as the last significant Hamas stronghold after seven months of war.

Sportswashing sadly heading into its dry cycle
OPINION: Public disgust over the issue of sportswashing appears to have waned.