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Australia

Chinese warship drill prompts flight diversions over Tasman Sea

Beijing had given notice that the warships could potentially fire live weapons during an exercise on Friday, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said.

Israel

Body of Shiri Bibas not among returned hostages, Israeli military says

Hamas claimed it released the bodies of four hostages on Thursday, including a mother and her two sons.

Slovakia

Slovakia's Fico boosts power through deal with coalition partners

The Slovak prime minister's parliamentary majority came under threat when several lawmakers defected from their posts.

Gaza

Hamas releases bodies of Israeli hostages, including the Bibas family

The Bibas family include a mother and two children whose whereabouts were widely speculated on.

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World News

European leaders back Zelenskyy after Trump calls him a 'dictator'

Trump called Zelenskyy a "dictator", sparking criticism from European leaders including UK's Starmer and Germany's Scholz, who defended Zelenskyy's democratic legitimacy.

Europe News

Austrian police arrest teen for plotting Vienna railway station attack

A teenager has been arrested for allegedly plotting an attack on a major railway station in Vienna.

Germany

Germany's AfD risks millions in fines over alleged illegal donation

The AfD received €2.35 million from Gerhard Dingler, allegedly funnelled through him by billionaire Henning Conle, risking a €7 million fine if confirmed.

Romania

Romanians puzzled by Trump allies' sudden interest in their politics

The inner circle of US President Donald Trump has recently become vocal on Romanian politics, now showing interest in the case of the Tate brothers.

Europe News

German The Left party sees surge in support after going viral online

The Die Linke or The Left party has gained momentum and jumped up in the polls in the final stretch ahead of Germany's federal elections on Sunday.

Saudi Arabia

US and Russia to 'normalise' relationship and start Ukraine talks

Russian and US officials spent four hours in Saudi Arabia in talks delegations described as "positive" and a "first step", despite criticism from Ukraine and Europe over their lack of involvement.

Germany

German election: Five key issues next chancellor will have to face

The next leader of Europe's biggest economy will face a public deeply dissatisfied with living standards, housing and less tolerant towards migrants than in previous years.

Vatican

Pope Francis' hospital stay extended due to 'complex clinical picture'

The Vatican said the pontiff will require a new course of treatment and further hospitalisation after being admitted to hospital for a respiratory tract infection.

Europe News

UK PM Keir Starmer 'ready' to put troops on the ground in Ukraine

Starmer's comments are the first time the leader has publicly and explicitly said he would be willing to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine.

Europe News

Trump's peace push 'not a betrayal' of Ukraine, Hegseth says

The US Secretary of Defence sought to clarify that his country was invested in peace after Trump explosively announced talks were to begin after speaking with Putin.

Europe News

At least 28 injured in Munich in apparent car ramming attack

Police say the suspect is a 24-year-old Afghanistan national who has been apprehended at the scene of the incident, which the authorities believe was intentional.

Europe News

Kickl demands fresh elections after Austrian coalition talks fail

The coalition negotiations have dragged on for four months after Austrians voted in September — the longest in the country's history.

Europe News

AfD chief and Hungary's Orbán bond over migration in Budapest

The AfD is polling in second place ahead of Germany's elections scheduled for 23 February. However, all other parties have ruled out entering into a coalition with it.

Israel

Ceasefire will end if Hamas doesn't return hostages, Netanyahu says

A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip took hold in January.

Europe News

Austrian police seek self-styled shaman over multi-million euro fraud

An European arrest warrant for a 44-year-old Austrian woman identified as Mariana M was issued by Austrian police on Monday.

Europe News

Geert Wilders threatens to quit Dutch coalition over asylum law change

The Dutch government's different parties have argued for months over draft legislation that tightens asylum law in the Netherlands.

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