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People flocked to what is known as Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, early Thursday. MUST CREDIT: Heidi Levine/For The Washington Post

Israel ministers approve Gaza truce but tougher talks loom

US forces plan a ‘civil military co-ordination centre’ in Israel to provide humanitarian, logistical and security assistance, an official said, but will not deploy to Gaza.

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Donald Trump says he deserves a Nobel Peace Prize, which four of his predecessors have received.

Zelensky ramps up Trump Nobel charm offensive

Ukraine is deploying a new strategy to get Donald Trump to pressure Moscow to stop the war: holding the carrot of a Nobel Peace Prize nomination.

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Anthony Albanese has heaped praise on Donald Trump after the Gaza peace deal was signed.

Albo heaps praise on Trump for Gaza ‘breakthrough’

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says President Donald Trump ‘deserves congratulations’ following the US-led Gaza peace deal.

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US soldiers have begun arriving in Israel after a ceasefire agreement was reached for Gaza.

US sending troops to Israel to support Gaza ceasefire

Around 200 US troops will help oversee the Israel-Hamas ceasefire, setting up a coordination centre to manage aid and security without entering Gaza.

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Yellow chairs, and images of Israeli hostages being held inside Gaza stand along a roadside in southern Israel on Thursday, Oct 9, 2025.

Hostages in Gaza: Who is still believed to be alive

Israel believes 20 hostages are still alive in Gaza, their families clinging to the hope of release.

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Asutralian activists Abu Bakr Rafiq, Juliet Lamont and Hamish Paterson are back on Australian soil.

Alleged abuse hasn't deterred Aussie flotilla detainees

Four Australians are back home after being part of an international mission to deliver aid to Gaza, and they won't be intimidated by Israel's ‘fear tactics’.

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New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Justice Dept indicts A-G behind fraud case against Trump

The Justice Department won an indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing her of committing mortgage fraud in 2023.

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Now that the Israeli Government has approved the Gaza peace plan, what happens next?

How Israel-Hamas Gaza peace plan will pan out: Timeline

TIMELINE: Now that the Israeli Government has officially approved Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, a series of historic events are set to play out. Here is what we know.

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After two years of bloodshed, Donald Trump’s high-stakes diplomacy could reshape the Middle East.

Donald Trump unveils new path to Middle East peace

THE ECONOMIST: After two years of bloodshed, Donald Trump’s high-stakes diplomacy has brought Israel and Hamas to the table in a deal that could reshape the region.

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China’s latest power play in the global minerals race has fuelled Wall Street gains and talk of a White House counterstrike.

China’s export curb sparks US mining stock surge

China’s surprise rare earth export restrictions sent US mining shares flying and signalled a looming showdown with Donald Trump over global tech supply chains.

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Israelis embrace and celebrate at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Israel celebrates peace but asks why it took so long

Israel erupts in relief after Donald Trump’s Gaza deal ends the war, but for many, the question now is why peace took two long years to arrive.

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What Donald Trump, Israel and Hamas do next will be the acid test.

Euphoric Trump wins a breakthrough, but it’s just the start

A hostage release and Gaza ceasefire are welcome. However, what happens next is the acid test.

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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says ‘we thank President Trump for his diplomatic efforts’.

Albanese welcomes Trump Middle East peace deal

Australia has welcomed Donald Trump’s announcement that Israel and Hamas have struck the first phase of a peace deal that will lead to the release of all hostages and withdrawal of troops from Gaza.

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France's President Emmanuel Macron is praying for a miracle to sort out French politics.

Macron to name new PM within 48 hours amid political crisis

The French President made the announcement days after current Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced his resignation, sparking a political storm.

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Former FBI Director, James B. Comey appears before the Senate Intelligence Committee on June 8, 2017.

Ex-FBI chief pleads not guilty in false statements case

James B. Comey pleaded not guilty in a case that has become a focus of concern about pressure by President Donald Trump to prosecute opponents.

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