Israel buries the last captive recovered from Gaza
The burial of the last Israeli hostage returned from Gaza ends a painful reality, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told mourners at Ran Gvili's funeral.
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Minneapolis remains on edge, Trump sends mixed signals
Donald Trump is continuing a war of words with the Minneapolis mayor over immigration raids a day after saying his administration would "de-escalate a bit".
Make nuclear deal or fear ‘far worse’, Trump warns Iran
Donald Trump says a "massive armada" is bound for Iran, which must make a nuclear deal, while Iran's foreign minister says the nation's armed forces are ready.
Russian strikes across Ukraine kills couple near Kyiv
Another two people have died as Russia's aerial bombardment of Ukraine continues, with President Volodymyr Zelenskiy saying Kyiv will respond in kind.
Greenland says region needs more surveillance, security
Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen acknowledges a need for increased security in the region because of Russia.
Russia attacks kill five on train, three in Odesa: Kyiv
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has condemned as "terrorism" a Russian drone attack on a train that officials say killed five people.
School materials enter Gaza after two year block
Hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza will finally be provided with pencils and pens as part of a UN push to priotise their education.
Trump indicates thaw in immigration crackdown crisis
Donald Trump has flagged he could wind down the immigration crackdown in Minnesota as outrage intensifies after a federal agent killed a second protester.
Russian strike on Ukraine city causes power outages
Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy sector are continuing "round-the-clock" as the second largest city of Kharkiv is plunged into darkness.
Israel retrieves remains of the last Gaza Strip hostage
The remains of the last Israeli hostage in Gaza have been found, paving the way for the reopening of the enclave's Rafah border crossing with Egypt.
Israeli ‘large scale operation’ to find last hostage
The Israeli military says a large-scale operation is ongoing to find the remains of Ran Gvili in the Gaza Strip.
US security guarantees are 100 per cent ready: Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says a document outlining US security guarantees for his country is ready to sign.
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‘No better hands’: Rudd successor named for US post
Australia's next ambassador to the US has been welcomed as the right person to drive progress on the AUKUS nuclear submarine deal.
Syria extends ceasefire with Kurdish forces by 15 days
There's a respite amid mounting tensions in Syria as a ceasefire with Kurdish-led troops has been extended for 15 days.
Israel urged to move into Gaza ceasefire’s next phase
Egypt is pushing for the Rafah crossing to open as US envoys meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to advance the ceasefire in Gaza
Trump praises UK troops after NATO Afghan comments fury
US President Donald Trump has praised UK troops in a social media post after a call with UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Air attack knocks out power for a million Ukrainians
Russia has launched another vast attack on Ukraine's energy system, rocking Kyiv with explosions overnight, leaving 1.2 million properties without power.
Syrian, Kurdish forces mass as truce deadline looms
Syrian troops and Kurdish forces are poised on front lines ahead of a possible showdown in northern Syria as a truce deadline looms.
Russia attacks Ukraine’s two largest cities: official
At least one person has been killed in attacks on Ukraine's two largest cities as officials from Ukraine, Russia and the US meet in the United Arab Emirates.
Trump touts ‘total access’ Greenland deal with NATO
Details of any agreement about Greenland are unclear, and Denmark insists its sovereignty over the island is not up for discussion.
US pitches ‘New Gaza’ development plan at WEF
A US plan to rebuild the Gaza Strip to include residential towers, data centres and seaside resorts has been presented in Davos by Jared Kushner.
Putin agrees to next peace steps with US envoys
There are still issues about territory to be resolved, but Vladimir Putin will meet with US envoys to discuss a possible end to the war in Ukraine.
Venezuela opposition leader Gonzalez’s son-in-law freed
Lawyer Rafael Tudares has been released from a Venezuelan prison a year after being arrested over terrorism charges, his wife says.
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Trump flags Greenland deal ‘everybody’s happy with’
After weeks of rhetoric that shook the NATO pact and risked a new global trade war, Donald Trump has dropped threats to impose tariffs on European allies.
Trump to meet with Zelenskiy, deal ‘reasonably close’
Ukraine and Russia are close to a deal and if their leaders don't come to an agreement soon "they're stupid", US President Donald Trump says.
Israeli fire kills 11, some children, Gaza medics say
Three journalists and children are among the 11 Palestinians killed in the latest spate of Israeli air strikes.
Drone strike shocks Sudan city, war inches closer
RSF attacks on the central Sudan's el-Obeid are ramping up with lives lost in drone strikes across the army-controlled city.
Trump doubles down on Greenland but ‘won’t use force’
US President Donald Trump told the World Economic Forum in Davos he is seeking "immediate negotiations" to acquire Greenland, but said he would not "use force".
Netanyahu agrees to join Trump’s Board of Peace
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has accepted US President Donald Trump's invitation to join his Board of Peace.
Kyiv plunged into cold, nuclear facilities threatened
A million Ukraine households are without power after the latest Russian attacks cut heating to half of Kyiv, affecting substations critical for nuclear safety.
‘No going back’ on Greenland, Trump vows
Donald Trump has doubled down on his pledge to seize control of Greenland, refusing to rule out taking it by force and threatening to upend historic alliances.