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Israel and Hamas are soon expected to exchange hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement brokered last week by international mediators.

What we know about the deal between Israel and Hamas

Israel and Hamas are soon expected to exchange hostages as part of a ceasefire agreement brokered last week by international mediators.

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A protester wearing a clown nose hands roses to riot police before a march against racism, the criminalization of protest, and in support of the national strike called by CONAIE in Quito.

Ecuador protesters clash with cops in nationwide fuel strike

Crowds spilled into the streets of Ecuador’s capital of Quito, burning tyres, blocking roads and facing off against police officers who responded with volleys of tear gas. 

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The Taliban government says Afghan forces have captured 25 Pakistani army posts.

Scores killed in Afghanistan-Pakistan border clash

Taliban troops and Pakistani soldiers exchanged fire with both sides claiming wildly different death tolls in as border tensions between the neighbouring countries erupted.

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Hamas has recalled about 7000 members of its security forces to reassert control over areas of Gaza.

Protected by ceasefire, Hamas turns guns on Gazans

AARON PATRICK: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu repeatedly demanded Hamas be disarmed and removed from power. In Gaza, the terrorist group reasserted its dominance with violent reprisals.

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Israelis prepare to celebrate freed hostages ahead of Trump visit.

Israel braces for Gaza hostage release

Crowds in Tel Aviv gathered in hope and heartbreak as Israel awaited the release of the final hostages from Gaza.

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Reappointed French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has taken the job under a cloud of uncertainty.

French presidency unveils new cabinet

France's newly reappointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has named a new government, as he faces pressure to urgently produce a budget.

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A terrified family has been rescued from the ocean after their yacht was attacked by a pod of killer whales.

Young family rescued after killer whales attack yacht

A terrified family has been rescued from the ocean after their yacht was attacked by a pod of killer whales. 

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Man does the unthinkable infront of worshippers inside St Peter's Basilica.

WATCH: Tourist's unthinkable act inside St Peter’s Basilica

One man’s brazen act at St Peter’s Basilica’s holiest altar left worshippers horrified and ignited outrage around the world.

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Russian officials have voiced ‘extreme concern’ over the possible supply of US Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine.

Russia warns US of Tomahawk escalation in Ukraine war

Russian officials have voiced ‘extreme concern’ over the possible supply of US Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine, given they could carry nuclear warheads.

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Israel is waiting for hostages held in the Gaza Strip to be freed as Donald Trump declares 'war is over'.

Trump declares Gaza 'war is over' as Israel awaits hostages

Israel is waiting for hostages held in the Gaza Strip to be freed as world leaders fly to Egypt to mark the agreement between Israel and Hamas.

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An email suggests Prince Andrew was in contact with Jeffrey Epstein longer than previously claimed.
Five people have been rushed to hospital after a helicopter lost control and crashed near a busy California beach.

WATCH: Terrifying moment chopper spins out of control

Five people, including a child, have been rushed to hospital after a helicopter lost control and crashed near a busy California beach.

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The cause of a massive explosion in rural Tennessee remains unclear, authorities say. (AP PHOTO)

'No survivors' after US munitions blast left 18 missing

Hopes are waning for the recovery of survivors following a catastrophic blast at an explosives factory in the US state of Tennessee, police say.

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