Russia pounds civilian areas as Ukraine claims advances
Russian drones continue their deadly pummelling of Ukraine, while the Ukrainian army is claiming battlefield breakthroughs from its latest offensive.
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Iran awaits US move after report Trump rejected plan
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All Ukraine peace proposals on the table, Putin says
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Israel kills four Hamas members in Gaza Strip
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Trump rejects Iranian peace proposal, WSJ reports
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Zelenskiy urges Trump to enlist China’s help to end war
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Allies support Saudi Arabia as Houthis step up attacks
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Zelenskiy, Wall St execs discuss Ukraine reconstruction
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At UN, Netanyahu defends Israel as delegates walk out
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Deadly Russian strikes in Ukraine as UN debates war
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Trump Board of Peace unveils Gaza Strip rebuild plan
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Two dead as Kyiv comes under Russian missile attack
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Iran won’t surrender but backs diplomacy: president
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Hope raised after US, Iran hold first talks in months
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Russia pounds Kyiv hours after Zelenskiy-Trump talks
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Russia kills eight as strikes continue on Ukraine
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Trump threatens to annihilate Iran, amid push for deal
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Russia, Ukraine strikes as Zelenskiy set to meet Trump
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US plans to isolate Iran’s airlines as Guards warn
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Five dead in Russian attacks across Ukrainian regions
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Drone attack kills three children and a woman in Kyiv
Ukraine's Kyiv region has been bombarded by Russian strikes which left four people dead, including three children.
Iran army warns against new escalation by US and allies
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Shootings reported in West Bank ahead of Yom Kippur
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