Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal in Gaza war, Israel says deal 'far from' its demands
Hamas says it has accepted a ceasefire proposal from Egypt and Qatar, but Israel says the deal the group has agreed to is "far from" its "necessary requirements".
Penny Wong warns Israel 'should not go down this path' as civilians told to evacuate Rafah
Israel's armed forces have begun evacuating civilians from Gaza's southernmost city as an invasion by the IDF looms.
Russia announces nuclear weapons drills in response to Western 'provocative statements'
The Russian Defense Ministry announced the plans saying they would be in response to "provocative statements" from Western officials in recent weeks.
'Truly the last resort': Judge warns of jail time for Donald Trump after tenth gag order breach
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal trial said he would hold the former president in contempt of court for a tenth time for violating a gag order and said he would consider jailing him for further violations.
Australian helicopter forced to take evasive action after Chinese fighter detonates flares
A Chinese military jet has detonated flares near an Australian Navy helicopter which was operating in international waters, forcing the pilot to take evasive action to avoid an accident.
'Wanted to steal their tyres': Aussie brothers confirmed dead in what Mexican police say was botched robbery
Mexican authorities say they believe two Australian tourists and their American friend were shot dead by thieves who were trying to steal their car for its tyres.
Israel orders Al Jazeera to close its offices in Israel, as Netanyahu labels it an 'incitement channel'
The decision is an escalation of Israel's long-running feud with Al Jazeera, which it accuses of bias, and also threatens to heighten tensions with Qatar, which owns the channel.
Putin told killers and cannibals to 'atone for their crime on the battlefield'. It didn't end well
Russia's policy of encouraging convicts to bolster its invasion of Ukraine was simple — survive six months and get your freedom. Some returned to the communities they once terrorised, only to commit new crimes.
For the first time, Indonesia won't have a first lady. What will that mean for the country?
One thing Anthony Albanese and Indonesia's elected president, Prabowo Subianto, have in common, is their marital status when they came into office. This is the first time Indonesia will not have a first lady, but how important is their role?
Bernard Hill, known for roles in The Lord of the Rings and Titanic, dies aged 79
The British actor is best known for playing a ship's captain in Titanic and a king in The Lord of the Rings films that won a combined 22 Oscars.
Three Israeli soldiers killed as Hamas attacks Gaza border crossing, prompting Israel to halt aid deliveries
Israel's military says a barrage of rockets fired from the besieged Gaza Strip towards Kerem Shalom kills three soldiers and wounds a dozen others, causing it to shut down the border crossing used to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza.
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live:Israel strikes targets in Rafah after Hamas said it would accept ceasefire deal
The Israel Defense Forces are conducting strikes against Hamas targets in Rafah, hours after the militant group said it would agree to a ceasefire deal. Follow live.
A billionaire convinced Netflix to invest in a Chinese sci-fi series. Then he was murdered
Netflix's adaptation of Chinese sci-fi novel The Three-Body Problem is just one chapter of the series' challenging journey to the West. The books appear to tell a China story that Beijing is hesitant to share with the world — especially when it also involves a murder.
Petronela Nokenoke is leading the way for female boxers in Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea's Petronela Nokenoke started boxing for fun. She's now one of the best boxers in the country and wants to be a role model for others in her community.
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analysis:Netanyahu has promised another invasion. It could be a high-stakes bargaining chip
Israel told Palestinians to move from Rafah, signalling a ground invasion was imminent. Twelve hours later, Hamas agreed to a ceasefire proposal. So does Israel intend to launch a Rafah attack, or was it a ploy to strongarm Hamas?
Anchovy feast draws scores of sea lions to famous San Francisco pier
More than 1,000 sea lions can be seen at San Francisco's Pier 39 — a number not seen at that spot since 1989.