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US says Israel backs new Gaza ceasefire, Hamas rejects proposal
The new proposal includes a 60-day truce and hostage exchanges.

Fifty Palestinians shot as aid delivery chaos unfolds in Gaza
UN officials said 50 people were shot near a distribution site in Rafah.

‘No sign of respite’: Climate report warns of economic, environmental impact
Climate experts say relying on fossil fuels in 2025 is 'total lunacy'.

Netanyahu vows to retrieve all hostages amid deadly Gaza strikes
Israeli strikes killed at least 52 people in Gaza, including 33 at a school.

Red Cross workers killed in Gaza strike, urgent ceasefire appeal made
The ICRC appealed for a ceasefire after the deaths of their colleagues.

Watch: Nine of Gazan doctors' 10 children killed in Israeli airstrike
Funerals for the children took place at Nasser Hospital in Gaza.

Netanyahu open to Gaza ceasefire amid global pressure and aid crisis
Israel's Prime Minister says he is ready for a temporary ceasefire to free hostages.

Phil Goff: Weaponisation of starvation is a war crime
Opinion: Israel partially lifted the aid ban after international condemnation.

EU pressures Israel over Gaza aid as civilian toll rises
Strikes killed 44, mostly children and women, officials say.

Russian drone attack on minibus in Ukraine kills nine civilians
Four people were also wounded in the attack, the local military administration said.

100 dead as Israel launches fresh Gaza offensive
The Israeli military says it has struck over 150 targets in the Gaza Strip in 24 hours.

120 dead in Gaza as Israeli strikes escalate, aid still blocked
Rescuers reported 120 killed in Israeli strikes on Thursday.

80 killed in Gaza strikes as Israel-US talks focus on hostages
Negotiations for hostage release continue in Doha, involving US and Qatari leaders.

'Act of terrorism': Kiwi mum whose son died in MH17 disaster wants Russia held accountable
Rob Ayley was the only New Zealand citizen on flight MH17.

Hamas frees US-Israeli hostage
Hamas released US-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander in Gaza on Monday.

Hamas says it will release last living American hostage from Gaza
The US envoy has confirmed that he will pick up Edan Alexander.

Major escalation: Pakistan claims to have downed five Indian fighter jets
India and Pakistan have exchanged heavy artillery along their contested frontier.

Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 9, injures dozens
Nine killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school sheltering displaced people.

Israel approves 'conquest' of Gaza, displacement of 'most' Palestinians
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 'alarmed' by Israeli plan.

Patrick Walsh: A heavy bureaucratic blanket has been a dismal failure for learning support
OPINION: The most vulnerable and disadvantaged children have been poorly served.

Port Sudan targeted in first paramilitary drone attack in two-year war
The RSF targeted Osman Digna Air Base and civilian facilities with suicide drones.