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Netanyahu meets Trump for crucial talks on future of Gaza ceasefire

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Freezing rain floods Gaza as the displaced face even worse conditions

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Iran in 'full-scale war' with US and Europe, says president

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Trump heralded his 'ceasefire' in Gaza – but the slaughter continued

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The price of 'ceasefire' in Gaza: More than 400 deaths in three months

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Two killed in 'terror attack' in northern Israel

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Horseback tour operator from Wisconsin killed on Caribbean island

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Andy Cohen slams outgoing NYC mayor Eric Adams as 'chaotic, horrible'

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Trump auctions off Jesus painting for $2.75M at Mar-a-Lago NYE bash

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MTG says Trump voters are so 'fed up' they are planning a tax revolt

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Trump administration cancels lease for Washington public golf courses

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Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC's first Muslim and South Asian mayor

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Trump rants about fraud in blue states during Mar-a-Lago NYE speech

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Trump riffed on Ukraine's 'beautiful' women amid talks with Zelensky

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Trump and allies party down at Mar-a-Lago as polls plummet

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Key points in Jack Smith testimony on Jan 6 pro-Trump riot at Capitol

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Trump drops push for National Guard to patrol Chicago, LA and Portland

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Trump attacks George Clooney and claims A-lister not a 'movie star'

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Australian man reportedly killed fighting alongside Ukrainian forces

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France defends George and Amal Clooney citizenship amid fairness row

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Sydney welcomes 2026 with spectacular fireworks as world rings in 2026

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Putin vows victory in Ukraine in defiant New Year's address

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Pope Leo reveals his wish for 2026 as he closes out the year

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Cargo ship accused of damaging Baltic Sea cable seized by Finland

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Bank robbers in Germany drill hole in wall to steal millions

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The euro to welcome its 21st member on New Year's Day

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Russian losses in Ukraine rising faster than ever, finds new analysis

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Putin raises stakes with nuclear-ready missiles at Europe's door

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Russia's nuclear Oreshnik missile system has entered active service

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Four injured and 100 passengers evacuated after Italy cable car crash

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Trump reacts to claims of drone strike on Putin's home

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At least 41 young men die from circumcision procedures in South Africa

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Mother reveals journey out of hell in northern Ethiopia in Tigray war

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Anthony Joshua injured and two killed in Nigeria car crash

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Everything we know as Anthony Joshua involved in crash in Nigeria

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Israel becomes first country to recognise Somaliland

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Why did Trump order strikes against Islamic State in Nigeria?

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Protests in Kenya as elephants kill four people in just one week

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Death toll in South Africa's latest pub shooting reaches ten

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32-YEAR-OLD ARRESTED IN CONNECTION WITH MASS SHOOTING THAT KILLED 12

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Nine killed in mass shooting in South Africa

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Ghana 'overlooks marginalised women' in landmark fisheries bill

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'Lives at stake' as Sierra Leone virtually axed from UK aid budget

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Netanyahu confirms Israel's largest-ever natural gas deal

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World Cup nations Senegal and Côte d'Ivoire added to Trump travel ban

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Huge crowds gather in Dhaka for funeral prayers of Khaleda Zia

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Court acquits accused after police claim rats ate 200kg marijuana

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Thailand frees 18 Cambodian soldiers as ceasefire holds

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Trump 'not worried' even as China fires rockets towards Taiwan

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Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first woman prime minister, dies at 80

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Beijing condemns destruction of Panama monument to Chinese workers

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China begins war games around Taiwan after US arms deal

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At least 16 people killed in fire at Indonesian retirement home

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South Korea's ex-first lady 'took bribes and meddled in state affairs'

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Australian teen charged after firework sparks New Year's Eve bushfire

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Sydney's New Year's Eve fireworks draw large crowds

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Bondi Beach attackers not linked to any 'terrorist cell', police say

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Bondi attack suspects not part of 'broader terrorist cell'

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Bondi Beach families demand more action on antisemitism and security

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Australia weighs deploying army to Jewish sites after Bondi attack

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Australia to deport British man over neo-Nazi allegations

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Officer blinded in Bondi shooting reunites with family for Christmas

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Bureaucratic mishap delayed gun license for accused Bondi shooter

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Bondi Beach gunmen filmed each other training for attack, police say

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Israel urges Jews to 'come home' after Bondi Beach massacre

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Australia's PM booed at ceremony mourning Bondi Beach attack victims

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Albanese booed at Sydney vigil as Australia orders intelligence review

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