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Gaza

Israel announces new Gaza offensive amid heavy airstrikes

Israel has launched another major new offensive in Gaza, following a wave of airstrikes that local health authorities say killed 108 people on Friday and at least 58 on Saturday.

World

Russian drone strike on passenger bus kills nine in Ukraine

A Russian drone struck a passenger bus in Ukraine's northeastern region of Sumy early on Saturday, killing nine people and injuring four. Ukrainian and Russian officials had held direct peace talks just hours earlier.

Turkey

Kurdish militant group PKK announces disbandment

The Kurdish militant group PKK, whose leader Abdullah Öcalan has been imprisoned since 1999, made the decision to disband in a move towards ending its conflict with Turkey.

Europe News

Turkish Cypriots protest against Islam in education system

Several thousand demonstrators gathered in the northern half of the ethnically divided capital of Nicosia to protest against what they say is an attempt by Turkey to erode their secular roots and strengthen the hold of political Islam over their society.

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Australia

Australian PM Anthony Albanese re-elected for a second three-year term

Albanese claimed victory as the first Australian prime minister to clinch a second consecutive term in 21 years

Europe News

Russia detains suspect in car blast killing of its top general

The suspect, Ignat Kuzin, pleaded guilty to terrorism charges and said he was paid by the Ukrainian Security Service, according to Russian authorities.

USA

Hegseth shared airstrike details in second Signal chat, media report

Citing sources close to the matter, multiple media have reported US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth created a Signal group chat where he shared details of a March military airstrike on Houthi militants in Yemen with individuals including his wife and brother.

Europe News

Pope makes surprise appearance during Mass in St. Peter's Square

The pontiff made a surprise appearance at a special Jubilee Mass for the sick and health care workers, his first at the Vatican since being released from hospital two weeks ago.

Iran

Iran rejects direct negotiations with US in response to Trump letter

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke in response to a letter sent to the country's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei by US President Donald Trump earlier this month.

Myanmar

Myanmar resistance declares partial ceasefire to allow relief efforts

The death toll from the earthquake that hit Myanmar on Friday has claimed the lives of at least 1,644 people and injured 2,376, according to the country's ruling military junta.

USA

Supreme Court rejects Trump admin's push to $2bn in foreign aid frozen

By a 5-4 vote, the Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration's attempt to rebuke a federal judge who had imposed a deadline for the release of $2 billion in foreign aid.

Europe News

Mannheim car attack suspect a German 'with history of mental illness'

The suspected perpetrator in the car ramming attack which has killed at least two people in Mannheim on Monday is a 40-year-old German from Ludwigshafen with previous convictions related to drunk driving and right-wing hate speech.

Tech News

Zuckerberg's Meta to release standalone AI app

According to media reports, Meta will release its own standalone AI chatbot in the second quarter of this year, with subscription services also expected to be part of the plan.

Europe News

Pope Francis remains in critical but stable condition

In a short update on Wednesday morning, the Vatican said Pope Francis "had a peaceful night and is resting."

Europe News

Pope Francis resting after early stage kidney insufficiency detected

Doctors say Pope Francis is still in critical condition on the 10th day of his hospitalisation for a complex lung infection.

Europe News

Who is Friedrich Merz, the favourite to become Germany's chancellor?

The 69-year-old CDU leader Friedrich Merz is a major favourite for the German chancellorship after Sunday's snap election.

Europe News

Vatican says pope has pneumonia in both lungs

The Vatican has said Pope Francis has bilateral pneumonia but remains in good spirits.

Europe News

Two people die from their injuries after Munich car-ramming attack

39 people were injured in the car-ramming attack, which targeted a demonstration by the labour union Ver.di in Munich on Thursday.

Germany

Scholz: Germany won't accept people who 'intervene in our democracy'

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said his country won't accept people who "intervene in our democracy", a day after US Vice President JD Vance criticised European leaders.

Gaza

Hamas and Israel complete swap of three Israelis and 369 Palestinians

Hamas has released 3 Israeli hostages, with 369 Palestinian prisoners freed in return. The successful swap is an indication that the fragile ceasefire is set to hold.

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