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Trump orders Israel to stop bombing Gaza, says Hamas ready for peace
US President Donald Trump has ordered Israel to halt its bombing of Gaza, saying Hamas is ready to make peace.
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Iran executes six fighters accused of ties to Israel: State media
Kurdish fighter Saman Mohammadi was also hanged for killing a Muslim leader, the Mizan News Agency reports.
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World reacts to Hamas’s response to Trump’s Gaza plan
Hope-filled reactions follow Hamas’s response, which marks a potential turning point in Israel's two-year war on Gaza.
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Japan’s LDP elects Takaichi as new leader, likely to be first female PM
If elected, Takaichi will face a host of issues, including an ageing population and growing unease about immigration.
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Who are the candidates running to be Japan’s next prime minister?
Japan's governing Liberal Democratic Party is choosing its next leader on Saturday.
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How tensions with Bangladesh are roiling India’s sari business
Bangladesh's political turmoil has been mixed bag for the Indian sari industry, hurting some traders and helping others.
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Many civilians in Gaza sustained injuries common in soldiers
Civilians in Gaza face combat wounds usually seen in soldiers, at double the civilian injury rate of other conflicts.
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LIVE: Israel kills 46 despite Trump saying it has ‘stopped bombing’ Gaza
Israeli attacks across Gaza continue, killing dozens of people, even as momentum builds for possible pause to the war.
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‘Will they change course?’: US Senate in deadlock over government shutdown
The third day of the US government shutdown has yielded no breakthrough as Democrats and Republicans split on spending.
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Madagascar president refuses to step down as antigov’t protests continue
Protesters issue president 24-hour ultimatum to ‘respond favourably’ to demands, threatening 'all necessary measures'.
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How did Hamas respond to Trump’s Gaza deal? What did Trump say in response?
Hamas has responded positively to Trump's Gaza peace proposal, but differences remain.
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Musician Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to four years in prison after apology
The famed hip-hop mogul told the court that his actions were 'disgusting' and 'shameful' in a plea for leniency.
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First lawsuit filed challenging Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The lawsuit claims Trump does not have the authority to override the law that created the H-1B visa programme.
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How is the government shutdown being felt across the US?
Hundreds of thousands of employees furloughed as government closes down.
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FBI cuts ties with civil rights watchdog SPLC after conservative pressure
Conservatives like billionaire Elon Musk had criticised the group for its criticism of Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA.
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Supreme Court allows Trump to nix temporary status for Venezuelan migrants
The US court's conservative supermajority once again backed Trump's efforts to limit temporary immigration pathways.
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Police say one victim possibly shot by officer during Manchester attack
Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy heckled by members of the public at vigil for victims of attack.
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Hamas agrees to parts of Trump’s Gaza plan, seeks more talks, bombing eases
US president tells Israel to 'immediately stop bombing Gaza', says Hamas ready for 'lasting peace'.
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Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir over living costs
Several people have been killed after protests turned violent in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
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US releases video of another strike on a boat near Venezuela
The US has released video it says shows its military striking a boat near the coast of Venezuela, killing four.
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