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Israeli forces are repositioning in preparation for the ceasefire agreement, the military says. (AP PHOTO)
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Middle East
Staff Writers

Gaza ceasefire agreement is in effect: Israeli military

The Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has gone into effect, the Israeli military says.

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Prince William has appeared in short film to mark World Mental Health Day. (AP PHOTO)
UK
Staff Writers

Prince William fights tears as he discusses impact of suicide

A clearly emotional Prince of Wales has discussed the devastating impact of suicide and the need for better support for those at risk.

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Anthony Albanese has praised Donald Trump for his work on the Gaza peace process.
Australia
Andrew Greene

Australia lauds Don’s peace push but won’t back Nobel bid

Just days before Anthony Albanese is due to fly to Washington, the PM has declared President Trump ‘deserves congratulations’ but has stopped short of backing his bid to win a Nobel Peace Prize. 

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The legendary cycling commentator was killed during a bull run.
Europe
Matt Shrivell

Legendary sport commentator killed at running of bulls

One of the most popular sporting commentators in the world has been tragically killed at a bull running festival in France. 

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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
World
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.
US Politics
Dan Peleschuk

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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Meghan Markle, left, and Prince Harry, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, attend the third annual World Mental Health Day Gala, hosted by Project Healthy Minds, at Spring Studios on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP) Evan Agostini
Royals
Peta Rasdien

Prince Harry and Meghan named Humanitarians of The Year

Holding hands and looking loved up, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been named Humanitarians of the Year at a glittering gala ceremony in New York. 

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Students helping a fellow pupil as they gather outside the school buildings after an earthquake in Davao de Oro.
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World
Mikhail Flores

Strong earthquake off Philippines prompts tsunami warning

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake has struck offshore in the southern Philippines, with a tsunami warning issued and people in nearby coastal areas urged to evacuate.

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

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 Politics
Konstantin Toropin

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.
World
The New York Times

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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The stockmarket is fuelling America’s economy but what happens in the event of a slump?
Business
The Economist

The wealth boom built on paper

THE ECONOMIST: The stockmarket is fuelling America’s economy but what happens in the event of a slump?

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Now that the Israeli Government has approved the Gaza peace plan, what happens next?
Middle East
Max Corstorphan

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.
Middle East
The Economist

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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Israelis embrace and celebrate at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, Israel.
World
The New York Times

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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