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British dad Sam Dorman has been arrested in Dubai and jailed for 40 years.

Young dad jailed in Dubai for 40 years over forbidden item

‘The prison’s a hellhole and Sam’s family are understandably distraught.’

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Medics say an Israeli strike on a medical clinic in Jabalia killed at least 15 people. (AP PHOTO)

Trump pushes ‘freedom zone’ as Israeli strikes kill 85 in Gaza

Israeli strikes have reportedly killed 85 people across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, while US President Donald Trump pushed his idea to turn the enclave into a ‘freedom zone’.

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Donald Trump (C) meets with new Syrian Leader Ahmed al-Sharaa (R) and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (L)

‘Young, attractive guy’: Trump meets new Syrian leader

US President Donald Trump has met with new Syrian leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, after announcing the US would life all sanctions on Syria.

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An Israeli strike killed a well-known Palestinian journalist, the territory's health ministry says. (AP PHOTO)

Israeli strike on Gaza hospital kills wounded journo

A well-known Palestinian journalist has been killed in an Israeli air strike on a hospital where he was recovering from an earlier attack, local officials say.

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Edan Alexander was returned safely and held up a sign thanking Donald Trump.

Hamas release Israel-US hostage Edan Alexander

WATCH: After 19 months held hostage by Hamas in the Gaza strip, October 7 massacre survivor Edan Alexander has been reunited with his family and friends.

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Donald Trump is set to use a Qatar royal family gifted jet as Air Force One.

Trump to accept luxury jet from Qatar royal family

US President Donald Trump is preparing to accept a luxury jet from the royal family of Qatar, which he will use as Air Force One.

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Two children were among those killed in an Israeli air strike in Khan Younis, in southern Gaza. (AP PHOTO)

Women, children among dead in latest IDF strike on Gaza

The latest round of Israeli strikes has killed 13 people in the Gaza Strip, mostly women and children, according to local health officials.

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Yael Alexander hopes to be reunited with her son, Edan, who was taken hostage by Hamas militants.

Hamas to release last living American hostage

Hamas has offered a gesture of goodwill ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to the Middle East, saying it is ready to release the last living American hostage held in the Gaza Strip.

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Food supplies are quickly running out in Gaza because of Israel's aid blockade, aid groups say.

UN says Israel's Gaza aid plans will endanger lives

Aid agencies warn that plans presented by Israel to control distribution in Gaza will only increase suffering and death in the Palestinian territory.

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Israeli forces resumed their offensive in the Gaza Strip in March after the collapse of a ceasefire.

Fierce fighting as Israeli, Hamas troops clash in Rafah

Hamas says its militants and Israeli troops are engaging in ‘fierce fighting’ in the southern Gaza Strip city of Rafah.

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The Walt Disney Company and Abu Dhabi’s Miral announced an agreement to create a landmark Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

Disney drops major theme park announcement

Disney have made a major announcement to build a mega theme park and resort in a popular connecting destination for Australian travellers. 

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Israel's military campaign has reduced most of the Gaza Strip to rubble.

Israeli strikes on Gaza school, market, kill 48

At least 48 people have been killed after Israel said it targeted ‘terrorists’ operating from a compound that included a school used to shelter displaced Gazans.

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a new ‘intensive’ operation.

‘Conquer Gaza’: Netanyahu’s new ‘intensive’ operation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken of a new offensive in the Gaza Strip, an operation that would see Palestinians in the Gaza Strip moved ‘for their own safety’.

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The Israeli military has begun issuing tens of thousands of call-up orders for its reserve forces.

Netanyahu and ministers consider new phase of Gaza war

The Israeli government is considering an expansion of the Gaza offensive and a possible resumption of aid into the besieged enclave.

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Tens of thousands of Israeli reservists have received call up notices.

Israel sends call-up notices to thousands of reservists for Gaza war

Israel's security cabinet is poised to discuss an expansion of the Gaza war as tens of thousands of Israeli reservists receive call up notices.

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