Israel ready to support Lebanon in disarming Hezbollah
Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli forces could withdraw after the Lebanese cabinet's decision to work towards the disarmament of the militant group Hezbollah.
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Kyiv has struck a nuclear power plant: Moscow
Russia has accused Ukraine of drone strikes that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in the Kursk region.
Zelenskiy celebrates Independence Day with Canadian PM
World leaders have pledged their support for Ukraine on the nation's Independence Day, including Canada's prime minister, who attended a ceremony in Kyiv.
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More aid seekers killed, Gaza City braces for offensive
Four Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces while seeking aid via a military zone south of Gaza City, a hospital and eyewitnesses say.
Moscow stonewalling on leaders summit: Zelenskiy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accused Moscow of stalling on plans for a meeting between him and Vladimir Putin.
Latest strikes lay bare Russia’s intentions: Zelenskiy
Russia has launched a rare drone and missile attack on western Ukraine, hitting an American-owned electronics plant among other targets.
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Israel to begin Gaza ceasefire talks to end war: PM
The wide-scale operation in Gaza City could start within days after Benjamin Netanyahu grants final approval at a meeting with senior security officials.
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US security guarantees for Ukraine ‘major step forward’
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he's ready to hold talks with Vladimir Putin and has hailed a US security guarantee for Ukraine as "a major step forward'.
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Trump leaves Alaska summit with Putin empty-handed
A highly anticipated summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin has yielded no agreement to resolve or pause Moscow's war in Ukraine.
‘I’m not going to make a deal’ on Ukraine: Trump
US President Donald Trump says his face-to-face talks with Vladimir Putin will be a "feel-out meeting" aimed at urging Russia to end the war in Ukraine.
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Israel’s Gaza City offensive may be weeks away
There are some indications Israel's new offensive in Gaza City could take weeks to start.
Israel faces growing calls to scrap Gaza offensive plan
International condemnation is growing over Israel's plan for a military takeover of Gaza City ahead of an emergency United Nations Security Council meeting.
Zelenskiy thanks EU for support as Trump, Putin to meet
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has thanked Europe for its support as Ukraine seeks a place at the negotiating table when Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet.
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Ukraine demands seat at planned Trump-Putin war summit
Volodymyr Zelenskiy has dismissed the planned summit between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, warning any peace deal excluding Ukraine would be useless.
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Kremlin says Putin and Trump will meet soon
Donald Trump has threatened new sanctions against Russia and countries that buy its exports from Friday unless Putin agrees to end the 3.5-year conflict.
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Israel approves plan to take control of Gaza City
Senior Israeli ministers have approved a plan to take control of Gaza City hours after the prime minister said the nation intended to control the whole enclave.
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Putin hopes to meet Trump next week, possibly in UAE
Russian President Vladimir Putin says the United Arab Emirates is a possible site for his meeting with US President Donald Trump.
Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel weighs military action
At least 38 Palestinians were killed while seeking aid, as Israel mulls possible plans to fully reoccupy Gaza.
More hunger deaths in Gaza as fuel trucks reach border
Fuel bound for Gaza has reportedly arrived in Egypt as Israel eases access for food aid to the enclave, but the UN warns far more deliveries are needed.
Bangkok protests demand resignation of suspended PM
Protesters have rallied in Bangkok to demand the resignation of court-suspended prime minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
Ukraine drone attack sparks fire at oil depot in Russia
An oil depot in the Russian city of Sochi is ablaze after a Ukrainian drone attack, which temporarily halted flights at Sochi's airport.
Clandestine US submarine flexes muscle at Aussie port
It's not hard to miss docked at a busy port but the USS Ohio secretly sailed into Australian waters before offering a rare glimpse inside.
Russia says it has captured two villages in Ukraine
Russia's Defence Ministry says its troops have taken control of a village in the Dnipropetrovsk region after advancing into the area in June.
Thai-Cambodia shelling ongoing despite Trump truce call
Attacks have been reported around border areas of Thailand and Cambodia despite US President Donald Trump's intervention and calls for a ceasefire.
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Israel announces pauses in Gaza to allow aid for hungry
Israel's military says airdrops of aid have begun in Gaza, and humanitarian corridors will be established for United Nations convoys.
Netanyahu, Trump appear to abandon Gaza ceasefire talks
Remarks from Benjamin Netanyahu Donald Trump appear to leave little to no room, at least in the short term, to resume negotiations for a Mideast ceasefire.
Ukraine holding firm against Russia’s summer push
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says Ukrainian forces are holding back a concerted summer push by Russia's bigger army.
Thai-Cambodian fighting extends despite ceasefire calls
Fighting on the Thai-Cambodian border has extended into a third day as the death toll surpasses 30, with both sides saying they are acting in self-defence.
Netanyahu meets Trump as Israel, Hamas talk ceasefire
The US has scheduled talks with Iran and seen co-operation on helping Palestinians, President Donald Trump has said while hosting Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu.
Trump confirms weapon shipments to help Ukraine defence
Ukraine will receive more US weapons shipments, President Donald Trump confirms as Kyiv looks to improve its cities' defence against aerial attacks.
Trump’s military parade rolls by on day of protests
The grand military parade long desired by Donald Trump has dominated Washington, against a background of protests over the US President's style of leadership.