Israel seizes Gaza aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg
Israel has taken command of a charity vessel trying to break a naval blockade of the Gaza Strip, detaining Greta Thunberg and other activists on board.
unrest, conflicts and war
LA police order US immigration protesters to go home
Violence in Los Angeles is ramping up as thousands of protesters take to the streets in response to Donald Trump's deployment of the National Guard.
Russia in biggest overnight drone strike of war: Kyiv
Russia has launched 479 drones at Ukraine in the war's biggest overnight drone bombardment, the Ukrainian air force says.
Israeli army shows tunnel under Gaza Strip hospital
The Israeli military says it has found the remains of Hamas military leader Mohammed al-Sinwar in an underground tunnel in the south of the Gaza Strip.
Full Video: Ukrainian Drone Takes Out Russian TU-22M Bomber
Ukraine has released extraordinary footage of a drone strike that destroyed a Russian TU-22M strategic bomber, offering one of the most astonishing visual accounts yet of Ukraine’s growing drone warfare capabilities.
Israeli military kills four near Gaza aid site: medics
Palestinian paramedics say they have evacuated the bodies of four people killed near an aid distribution venue in the southern Gaza city of Rafah.
Russia says forces have reached east-central Ukraine
Russia is advancing to the east-central Ukrainian region as the warring countries bicker over soldiers' bodies due to be swapped.
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.
Gaza aid distribution halts, Eid marked by violence
The Muslim festival of Eid has been marred by violence as fighting continues in the Gaza Strip and the threat of famine looms after aid distribution was halted.
Three dead after intense Russian air attacks on Kyiv
Three people have been killed following a large-scale Russian air attack on Kyiv.
Israel has activated Gaza Strip clans against Hamas: PM
Israel has "activated" some local clans in the Gaza Strip in the fight against Hamas, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says.
Israel recovers bodies of two hostages held by Hamas
Israel says it recovered the bodies of two people kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas since October 7, 2023.
Russian strike kills five following Trump-Putin call
A Russian drone strike has killed five people in the Chernihiv region, including three members of one family, Ukrainian authorities say.
US-backed Gaza aid group to halt distribution of food
The UN Security Council is set to vote on a demand for a ceasefire in Gaza, where the distribution of food has been suspended amid chaos and bloodshed.
Ukraine city under threat as Russian forces advance
Russian forces are advancing on the Ukrainian city of Sumy, shelling villages, hitting homes, farms and civilian infrastructure, forcing mass evacuations.
At least 27 Palestinians killed near Gaza aid site
More than 20 Palestinians have been killed in an Israeli attack on an aid site in southern Gaza's Rafah, according to health officials.
Russia and Ukraine agree on POW swap, bodies handover
A second round of negotiations between Russian and Ukrainian delegates has ended after an hour, with both sides saying a new prisoner exchange has been agreed.
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Israeli attack near aid delivery point kills 31 in Gaza
More than 30 people have been killed in Gaza by an Israeli attack near an aid distribution point run by a private US-based group, local authorities say.
Sudan’s PM dissolves caretaker government
Sudan's new prime minister has dissolved the country's caretaker government a day after being sworn in as the country's first prime minister since 2021.
More than 30 aid seekers killed in Gaza
There are conflicting reports over what happened when 31 people were killed while waiting for food at a Rafah aid distribution site in Gaza.
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.
Hamas seeks amendments to US ceasefire proposal
Hamas has sought amendments to the latest ceasefire proposal for Gaza, which the US has dubbed unacceptable.
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.
Arms supplies to Israel to be re-evaluated: Germany
Germany has flagged a possible rethink on sending German arms to Israel, in light of the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
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food - consumer goods
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human rights
refugee
unrest, conflicts and war
Chaos at Israeli-backed food distribution site in Gaza
A Palestinian man described "15 minutes of terror" as he waited for food at a new distribution site run by a US and Israeli-backed foundation.
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.
Israel accepts new ceasefire plan, Hamas mulls details
Israel has accepted a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire while Hamas says the plan's details are being discussed.
No signs Russia switching on Ukraine nuclear plant soon
Inspectors from the UN nuclear watchdog have not seen signs of Russia moving to immediately restart the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.
Trump again criticises Putin as Ukraine war heats up
A day after accusing Russian President Vladimir Putin of "playing with fire", US President Donald Trump has once again expressed frustration with him.
Deadly break in at UN warehouse, aid trickles into Gaza
A UN warehouse in war-torn Gaza has been broken into by "hordes of hungry people" as aid trickles into the Palestinian enclave on the brink of famine.
Food trucks in Gaza raided, underscoring aid problems
A crowd rush at an aid distribution point and looting of trucks has underscored problems delivering food and supplies to Palestinians in desperate need in Gaza.