Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack of the war
Russia has hammered Kyiv with the largest aerial assault since its invasion of Ukraine began - hours after President Donald Trump spoke with Vladimir Putin.
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Israeli kills 15 in Gaza as Trump waits for Hamas reply
An Israeli strike has killed over a dozen people at a Gaza camp, while President Donald Trump says he expects Hamas to respond soon to his ceasefire proposal.
Hamas ready for ceasefire but it must end war in Gaza
Hamas has signalled openness to a ceasefire with Israel but insists any deal must end the war in Gaza, as President Donald Trump pushes a 60-day truce deal.
Iran’s Khamenei claims victory after truce with Israel
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has claimed victory over Israel and says his country "delivered a hand slap to America's face".
New Gaza talks push as Israeli attacks kill at least 21
Mediators are trying to hold new ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas as Israeli strikes on the enclave continue, killing more than 20 Palestinians.
Trump glories in Iran truce despite doubt over damage
President Donald Trump claims the US joining Israel's strikes on Iran was a major victory and insists the damage to Tehran's nuclear program was "very severe".
Iran-Israel ceasefire appears to hold as Trump vents
US air strikes didn't destroy Iran's nuclear capability and only set it back by a few months, according to one initial US intelligence assessment.
Russia attacks kill 26, Zelenskiy seeks support at NATO
US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy are expected to hold talks during the NATO summit in the Netherlands.
Israel hits Iranian nuclear facility as war grinds on
Israel has killed another three senior commanders and struck a nuclear research facility in Iran as diplomatic efforts to end the countries' conflict stall.
Diplomatic push takes shape a week into Israel-Iran war
Israel and Iran continue to exchange blows after a week of fighting as President Donald Trump weighs US involvement and new diplomatic efforts come together.
Three dead as Russian strikes target eastern Ukraine
At least three people have been killed in a large Russian drone-and-missile attack on the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv, Kyiv says.
Russia, Ukraine begin peace talks after major attacks
Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in Istanbul have started following a string of major drone attacks over the weekend.
Two dead in Russian attacks on Ukraine, talks uncertain
Russia's drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have killed at least two people, including a nine-year-old girl.
Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over peace talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has not committed to upcoming peace talks with Russia, accusing Moscow of withholding its proposals.
Russia and Ukraine swap hundreds more prisoners
Russia and Ukraine have swapped hundreds more prisoners, both sides say, hours after one of the biggest combined missile and drone attacks on Kyiv.
Some bread and baby food reach Gazans as blockade eases
Israel has allowed dozens of trucks with food and medical aid into Gaza following international pressure, but Palestinians warn it's nowhere near enough.
Gaza still waiting for aid as pressure mounts on Israel
Air strikes continue to pound the Gaza Strip as desperately needed aid fails to reach Palestinians despite Israel lifting a blockade.
Putin visits Kursk for first time since Ukraine ejected
Russian President Vladimir Putin has visited the western Kursk region for the first time since Russian forces drove Ukrainian troops from the area.
EU, UK go ahead with new Russia sanctions without US
Britain and the EU haven't waited for the US to join them in slapping more sanctions on Russia as they accuse Moscow of dragging its feet over peace talks.
Russia launches war’s largest drone attack: Ukraine
Russia has launched the war's largest drone attack, Ukraine says, after peace talks between the two countries failed to secure a ceasefire agreement.
Israel launches deadly Gaza strike amid ceasefire talks
Israeli strikes have killed at least 100 Palestinians in Gaza, medics say, as Hamas and Israel hold indirect ceasefire talks with little progress.
Ukraine mulls next step after Putin’s no-show for talks
Russia's Vladimir Putin has bucked Ukraine's challenge to attend talks in Turkey, throwing the meeting into doubt as Volodymyr Zelenskiy decides his next move.
Uncertainty hangs over planned Ukraine peace talks
Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskiy is challenging Vladimir Putin to face-to-face talks, but the Kremlin isn't saying who will turn up to negotiate for Russia.
Ukraine’s Zelenskiy wants face-to-face talks with Putin
Volodymyr Zelenskiy insists that Ukraine-Russia talks with Vladimir Putin can only happen in person, while US President Donald Trump muses about attending them.
Russia faces sanctions if truce ignored, Germany says
Germany warns Russia that "the clock is ticking" on abiding by a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine or else European countries will hit Moscow with new sanctions.
Hamas to release US hostage, Israel says no ceasefire
Hamas is promising to release an American-Israeli hostage held in Gaza within hours, but Israel still intends to ramp up its offensive in Gaza.
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‘No more war’: Pope calls for peace in Ukraine and Gaza
Pope Leo XIV has called for peace in Ukraine, a Gaza ceasefire and the release of hostages held by Hamas in his first Sunday blessing as pontiff.
Putin-proposed Ukraine peace meet ‘positive’: Zelenskiy
Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to restart direct talks with Ukraine is "positive", Volodymyr Zelenskiy says as he insists on a ceasefire.
India, Pakistan ceasefire holds as US offers more help
India and Pakistan are blaming each other for overnight violations of a ceasefire reached after US diplomacy and pressure, as Donald Trump offers more help.
European leaders and Ukraine press for 30-day ceasefire
Ukraine and its allies are pushing for a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as European leaders visit Kyiv to show unity after Vladimir Putin's parade in Moscow.
Putin open to peace but rapid progress is hard: Kremlin
Clinching a deal to end the Russia-Ukraine war far "too complex" to be done quickly, a senior Kremlin official says.