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Palestinians flee Gaza; Hamas issues global call to arms

Israel has issued the largest evacuation order of Gaza since the ceasefire broke, as Hamas urged supporters worldwide to “break their silence” with “explosives, bullets, knives and stones.”

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A tourist submarine has sunk off the Egyptian coast killing six and trapping more. Picture: Instagram

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Six tourists dead in submarine tragedy as survivor speaks out

Six tourists are dead, including children, after a pleasure submarine sank off the Egyptian coast, and a traumatised survivor reveals what may have caused the disaster.

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A protester holds a flag with Turkish modern state's founding father Mustafa Kemal Ataturk during clashes with Turkish anti-riot police officers as part of a rally in support of Istanbul's arrested mayor in Istanbul Municipality, on March 23, 2025. Istanbul's newly-deposed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was taken to a jail on the western outskirts of the megacity city on March 23, 2025 afternoon, the main CHP opposition party said. (Photo by YASIN AKGUL / AFP)

Turkish court orders arrest of journalists over Istanbul protests

A Turkish court has detained seven journalists including the main photographer of the Istanbul protests that erupted resulting in more than 1,100 arrests.

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‘Last warning’: Israel moves ground troops back into Gaza

Israel has renewed ground operations in Gaza, issuing a grim warning over the return of hostages, as an investigation is launched into the death of a UN worker. Follow updates.

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European Council President Antonio Costa (L) and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (R) greet Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky as he arrives at the Special European Council to discuss continued support for Ukraine and European defence at the EU headquarters in Brussels on March 6, 2025. European Union leaders hold emergency talks in Brussels gathering as the Trump administration upends traditional alliances and retracts wartime backing of Ukraine. The summit brings all 27 EU leaders together for the first time since the explosive meeting between US and Ukraine presidents on February 28, 2025, with US military aid and intelligence sharing since suspended. (Photo by NICOLAS TUCAT / AFP)

US and Ukrainian officials to talk peace next week

Donald Trump’s special envoy has revealed plans for a meeting with Ukrainian officials to discuss a ceasefire with Russia – but Volodymyr Zelensky will not be there.

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Palestinian shopkeepers look as Israeli armoured vehicles drive by during a raid in the eastern neighbourhood of Jenin. Picture: AFP

Top Hamas terrorist killed, Egypt reveals A$85 billion Gaza plan

Israel has killed a Hamas terror cell leader in the West Bank. It comes as Arab leaders reveal details of their plan for Gaza – which runs contrary to the vision of US President Donald Trump.

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A Palestinian prisoner speaks with doctors at the European Hospital in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip early on February 27, 2025, following his release by Israeli authorities. Hamas handed over the coffins of four hostages early on February 27, Israeli authorities confirmed, followed soon after by the return of hundreds of freed Palestinian prisoners to the West Bank and Gaza. In the West Bank and Gaza, AFP journalists saw hundreds of Palestinian prisoners freed by Israel arrive on buses accompanied by Red Cross vehicles. More than 600 were due to be released in the latest exchange, while Al Jazeera reported nearly 100 would be deported to Egypt. (Photo by AFP)

What’s next for the Gaza ceasefire

The first phase of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas ends March 1 without certainty over the planned second phase. Here’s what could happen.

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Abdullah Al-Yazouri is the narrator of the BBC documentary called 'Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone

BBC admits reputation ‘damaged’ over Hamas doco

One of the world’s largest media organisations says its reputation is in tatters after airing a controversial documentary featuring the son of a Hamas minister.

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Trump shares ‘bizarre’ AI vision for Gaza

Donald Trump has unveiled his computer-generated vision for war-torn Gaza and it showcases a beachside resort featuring golden statues of the US President.

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BEIRUT, LEBANON - FEBRUARY 23: Israeli fighter jets fly overhead during the funerals for former Hezbollah leaders, Hassan Nasrallah and Hashem Safieddine, at the Sports City Stadium on February 23, 2025 in Beirut, Lebanon. Tens of thousands of people have gathered in Beirut to attend the funeral of Hezbollah's former leader, Hassan Nasrallah, nearly five months after he was killed in an Israeli airstrike on a southern suburb of the Lebanese capital. Nasrallah founded and led the Shi'ite Muslim group for 30 years, through decades of conflict with Israel and became one of the most prominent Arab figures in generations. (Photo by Daniel Carde/Getty Images)

Israel fighter jets taunt Hezbollah at funeral

Mourners at the funeral of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah shouted “death to Israel” as Israeli fighter jets did a fly-over. Watch the video.

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Ariel Bibas, 4 & his brother Kfir, 1, pictured with their mother, Shiri, 32.

Mother Shiri Bibas confirmed dead after Hamas ‘mix-up’ with body

Israeli hostage Shiri Bibas’s community confirmed her death after new remains were returned, as the seventh hostage-prisoner exchange under a fragile Gaza ceasefire was set to go ahead.

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Abdullah Al-Yazouri is the narrator of the BBC documentary called 'Gaza: How to Survive a Warzone

BBC apologises for airing Hamas ‘propaganda’

The BBC has issued a formal apology after it was lashed for airing a one-hour documentary that was narrated by the son of a minister in terrorist organisation Hamas.

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