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Peace talks between Israel and Hamas resumed at an Egyptian resort city on Tuesday.

Gaza peace talks gain momentum on war’s grim anniversary

The second day of indirect negotiations at the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh focused on the plan proposed by US President Donald Trump last week that aims to bring about an end to the war.

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Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa survives alleged assassination attempt.

Ecuadorian President survives alleged assassination attempt

Ecuador’s President Daniel Noboa has survived an alleged assassination attempt after his vehicle was surrounded by around 500 people.

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Vladimir Putin says Russian armed forces now have the strategic initiative in Ukraine.

Putin says Ukrainian forces in retreat on all fronts

Vladimir Putin says Russia's armed forces have the strategic initiative in Ukraine and have captured almost 5000 square kilometres of land this year.

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Greta Thunberg was among flotilla activists to arrive in Athens after being deported from Israel.

Greta Thunberg alleges torture by Israeli forces

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg has accused Israeli forces of ‘kidnapping and torturing’ her after she was detained on a Gaza aid flotilla.

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US President Donald Trump has joked around with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney ahead of talks.

Trump promises trade fairness for Canada

Donald Trump vowed to ‘treat Canada fairly’ in new tariff talks with Mark Carney, but pressure is mounting as punishing trade measures continue to hit key industries.

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President Nicolás Maduro of Venezuela at a news conference in Caracas, Venezuela, Sept. 15, 2025.

What we know: Trump, drug cartels, Venezuela, war

The Trump Administration has escalated tensions with Venezuela, authorising US military strikes in the Caribbean that it claims target drug smugglers.

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The sun sets at the peace square in the Red Sea city of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, where Israeli and Hamas officials are set to hold indirect talks on a Gaza ceasefire.

Gaza ceasefire talks begin as Israel pummels enclave

Israel and Hamas have gathered in Egypt for indirect talks over a US-backed plan to end the Gaza war after months of deadlock.

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The US government shutdown is continuing as politicians fail to agree on a bill funding services. (AP PHOTO)

‘The right deal’: Trump willing to negotiate on US shutdown

President Trump said he was open to meeting with Democrats to end the impasse. Senator Chuck Schumer, the minority leader, denied any talks were underway.

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French President Emmanuel Macron and his outgoing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu.

French farce: Macron tasks outgoing PM with last-ditch talks

French President Emmanuel Macron has tasked outgoing prime minister Sebastien Lecornu with seeking a way out of the country's political crisis.

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The Prime Minister has issued a warning about pro-Palestine rallies being held on October 7.

Palestine backers cop grim Oct 7 warning from PM

Supporters of Palestine have been warned they will damage their political cause if they take to the streets to hold rallies on the two-year anniversary of the bloody Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel. 

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Surya McEwen's mother claims he has had his arm dislocated and his head shoved into concrete.

Australian activist detained in Israel alleges abuse

Half a dozen Australians have been detained by Israel after a humanitarian aid flotilla bound for Gaza was intercepted, with allegations they are being abused.

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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a joint press conference announcing the US peace plan for Gaza.

Strong-armed by Trump, Netanyahu paints deal as personal win

The Israeli PM claims the Gaza plan is the result of a diplomatic move that he had coordinated over weeks, and jointly presented, with Mr Trump. Mr Trump told it a bit differently,

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People clean and replace photos and items of victims of the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks from the Dizengoff Square fountain memorial on October 05, 2025 in Tel Aviv, Israel.

World watches as Israel and Hamas prepare for ceasefire talk

With Tuesday marking two years since the Hamas attack that sparked the war, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US was hoping for a quick deal to bring home all hostages.

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World renowned cosmonaut Sergei Krikalev was among several Russian delegates denied entry to Australia last week. Pictured in inset: Elina Morozova

World renowned Russian cosmonaut denied entry to Australia

Sergei Krikalev was among several delegates denied entry to Australia, in what Moscow has condemned as an act of ‘sabotage and discrimination’. 

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Emergency services at the scene of a terrorist attack at a synagogue in Manchester.

One of victims killed in Manchester attack shot by police

Police have admitted it was likely an armed officer who fatally shot a civilian and seriously injured another in their attempts to stop a terrorist attack on a Manchester synagogue. 

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