Israeli PM Netanyahu disbands his inner war cabinet
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved his war cabinet, an Israeli official says.
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Putin vows security with N Korea beyond reach of West
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Conservatives set for heavy UK election defeat: polls
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NZ PM Luxon heads home after blunder-ful Japan trip
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Ukraine summit strives for consensus to lean on Russia
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Zuma’s party says it will join South African opposition
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Netanyahu denounces Israeli army’s Gaza tactical pauses
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and a cabinet minister have criticised the idea of Israel's army taking part in a daily 11-hour humanitarian pause.
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The final declaration of a Ukraine peace summit held in Switzerland has been approved by close to 80 of the 93 participating countries.
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Biden says no Gaza ceasefire deal soon
US President Joe Biden says he does not see a ceasefire deal for Gaza being struck between Israel and Hamas anytime soon.
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World leaders’ meet on Ukraine fails to isolate Russia
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G7 focus switches to China, Pope to lead AI discussions
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South Africa governing alliance emerges as MPs convene
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China’s Li signals demand for New Zealand dairy, meat
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US to give Sudan a further $A477m in humanitarian aid
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G7 confronts China on commerce, pope talks about AI
G7 leaders say they want to level the commerce playing field with China, while the pope has warned of the perils of AI during his historic appearance.