Biden hopes for extension of Israel-Hamas truce
Israel and Hamas have made their third exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, with the US hoping the truce is extended beyond its fourth and final day.
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Sierra Leone president says calm restored after attack
Sierra Leone's president Julius Maada Bio says calm has been restored after an attack by gunmen on a military facility in the capital Freetown.
4 year old US girl among hostages released by Hamas
Abigail Edan, a 4-year-old American girl held hostage by Hamas , is among the latest group to be released as part of the cease-fire deal with Israel.
Russia says Ukrainian drones headed for Moscow downed
The Russian military says it intercepted more than 20 Ukrainian drones over its own territory following an attack aimed at the Moscow region.
Russian forces advancing on Ukraine town from all sides
Ukrainian units have withdrawn from an area in the eastern Donetsk region as Russian forces advanced near the shattered industrial city of Avdiivka.
Wilders seeks to form Dutch govt after election win
Far-right populist Geert Wilders is looking for coalition partners after a shock election victory that's bound to send shock waves through Europe.
Ceasefire takes hold in Gaza ahead of hostage release
Israel and Hamas have begun their four-day truce, setting the stage for the swap of hostages held by militants in return for Palestinians jailed by Israel.
Ukraine civilians and Russia reporter killed, sides say
Ukrainian authorities say Russian shelling has killed three civilians while Russian officials say a Ukrainian drone attack has killed a reporter for Russia 24.
New Zealand PM Luxon to have a job-share deputy
After six weeks of post-election negotiations, New Zealanders have learned the make-up and the policy agenda of their next government.
Pistorius gets parole 10 years after killing girlfriend
Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole, 10 years after shooting his girlfriend at his home in South Africa.
South African runner Pistorius to leave jail in January
Double-amputee Olympic runner Oscar Pistorius has been granted parole 10 years after shooting his girlfriend through a toilet door at his home in South Africa.
Israel reviews list of hostages to be freed by Hamas
Israeli security officials are reviewing the list of hostages set to be freed by Hamas as US President Joe Biden says the chance of extending the truce is real.
Five injured in ‘largest drone strike on Ukraine’: Kyiv
Russia has launched its biggest Shahed kamikaze drone attack yet on Ukraine, primarily targeting Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say.
Hamas releases Israeli, Thai hostages under ceasefire
Hamas has released 13 Israelis and four foreigners in a second round of swaps under a ceasefire deal in Gaza after a delay due to a dispute over aid.
Pope has scan due to flu, lung complications ruled out
Pope Francis has returned to the Vatican after hospital tests ruled out lung complications resulting from a case of flu.
Ukraine calls for more air protection for grain exports
Hours after Ukraine was hit with the largest Russian drone attack of the war, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has demanded more air defences for grain exports.
Hamas release another group of Israeli, Thai hostages
The Israeli military says 13 Israelis and several foreign citizens have been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip.
Sierra Leone enacts curfew as gunmen attack barracks
Officials say Sierra Leone has declared a curfew after reports gunmen attempted to break into a military armoury in the capital Freetown.
Hamas frees new group of hostages including US girl
The Israeli military says 13 Israelis and several foreign citizens have been released from captivity in the Gaza Strip.
Hostages freed, prisoners released in Israel-Hamas deal
Another 17 hostages, including a US girl, have been released by Hamas, while Palestinian women and children have been released from Israeli prisons.
New Zealand to get new government on Black Friday
The three party leaders involved in New Zealand's next government have concluded negotiations and are set to sign a coalition agreement.
Israel-Hamas war rages on in Gaza as truce delayed
The conflict in Gaza grinds on with the first ceasefire in the seven-week-old war and a promised release of hostages delayed for at least another day.
India at G20 hails Gaza truce, urges action on climate
A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip has been welcomed by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a G20 virtual meeting.
Zelenskiy says defence tough, Putin decries ‘tragedy’
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces face a difficult time in the east while Russian President Vladimir Putin has called the war a tragedy.
Terror ruled out in vehicle blast at US-Canada bridge
There is no indication of terrorism after a vehicle crash on the US-Canadian border, but authorities are determining if it was deliberate or accidental.
Hamas chief says truce deal with Israel is ‘close’
After days of talk of an imminent deal, a Hamas chief says the Palestinian militant group and Israel are near an agreement to release hostages held in Gaza.
Zelenskiy warns army leadership on political ambitions
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has suggested any "military man" who wants to get into Ukrainian politics should end his stint in the army.
Pakistan court says Khan’s jail trial illegal: lawyer
Imran Khan's lawyer says a Pakistani court has declared the jail trial of the former prime minister illegal regarding charges of leaking state secrets.
S.Korea boosts military surveillance after North launch
South Korea will partially suspend an agreement to restart aerial surveillance of North Korea after the North said it launched a military spy satellite.
Israel, Hamas agree deal for release of Gaza hostages
Israel's and Hamas have approved a temporary ceasefire to allow dozens of hostages held in Gaza to be exchanged for Palestinians in Israeli prisons.
‘Tentative deal’ for Gaza hostages: Washington Post
A deal's been reached for the release of hostages from Gaza over a five day truce, according to a Washington Post report being contradicted by the White House.