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Negotiations between Israel, Hamas set to begin

Negotiators between Hamas and Israel will begin meetings in Cairo on Monday (October 6) for the release of the remaining 20 hostages and a prisoner swap. There is a lot of pressure on both sides to get a deal done.

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Right-wing Sanae Takaichi set to be Japan's first female premier

Japan's ruling party picked hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi as its head on Saturday, putting her on course to become the country's first female prime minister in a move set to jolt investors.

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Israel intensifies Gaza bombardment despite U.S. pressure to stop

For a second day, Israel is launching more strikes on the Strip defying demands from the U.S. to stop attacks. At least 61 Palestinians were killed in attacks across the Strip.

Al Jazeera

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Netanyahu: Gaza peace deal is 'close'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he hopes to announce the release of all the hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza in one fell swoop in the coming days.

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No signs of compromise as government shutdown continues

The government shutdown reached its fourth day on Saturday. The Senate on Friday went home after another failed vote to keep the government open. Willie James Inman has the latest.

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Protests in Portland as National Guard mobilizes

Tensions are high in Portland, Oregon, as National Guardsmen could possibly be deployed there as early as this weekend. Federal agents and demonstrators squared off again, but Portland's mayor and chief of police say they don't need the ...

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Trump urges Israel to stop bombing Gaza after peace breakthrough

“I believe they are ready for a lasting peace.” the U.S president wrote on social media after Hamas announced it was willing to release the hostages and hand over power to other Palestinians.

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Could the Trump deal end the Gaza war?

Israel slowed its Gaza offensive on Saturday after U.S. President Donald Trump demanded it stop bombing in response to Hamas saying it was ready to free hostages under the U.S. plan to end the two-year-old war.

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The booming business of Taylor Swift and her brand

Taylor Swift's new album "The Life of a Showgirl" is big business. It's also breaking her own records, including several on Spotify. Ali ...

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Indirect vote for Syria's post-Assad parliament raises concerns

Members of Syria's electoral colleges voted for new lawmakers on Sunday, a milestone in the country's shift away from the ousted regime o...

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Two children killed in shooting near Houston

Two children are dead and two more were critically injured in a shooting on Saturday. It happened about 20 miles south of Houston. Karen ...

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Trump: Immediate ceasefire once Hamas confirms deal

U.S. President Donald Trump has told Hamas that once it confirms his ceasefire plan it will trigger an immediate truce in Gaza. Trump say...

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Cyberattacks shake South Korea’s global tech hub reputation

South Korea is grappling with an unprecedented wave of cyberattacks, exposing the personal data of millions of people. It’s been fuelling...

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As Mideast ceasefire talks continue, trust is in short supply

President Donald Trump warned Hamas this past week to accept a proposed peace deal by tonight, or there would be "hell to pay." Hamas has...

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As government shutdown continues, both sides dig in

With the shutdown of the federal government extending into its second week, negotiations are at a standstill, as both Republicans and Dem...

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Massive marches across Europe protest Israel's military campaign

Huge numbers turned out at pro-Palestinian rallies in Europe on Saturday (October 4), calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and...

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Morocco’s Gen Z lead protests demanding PM’s resignation

Youth-led protests in Morocco demanding reforms to public healthcare and education have entered their second week. The movement, fuelled ...

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Ukraine says Russia intensifying rail strikes to isolate frontlines

The head of Ukraine's railways said that Russia was intensifying a campaign of air strikes on the network in an attempt to isolate frontl...

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Syria set for first parliamentary elections since Assad regime

Parliamentary elections are due to be held in Syria, the first under Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and since the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

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Militants attack prison in Somali capital shattering period of calm

Militant group, al-Shabaab, claimed responsibility for the attack saying it had released prisoners.

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Donald Trump has signed an order to impose tariffs imports into the U.S. from countries including China, Mexico and Canada.

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Middle East Conflict

Israel and Iran have agreed a ceasefire after a twelve day conflict. Meanwhile, Israel strikes in Gaza continue with the humanitarian crisis deepening.

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Ukraine Invasion

Russian forces have invaded Ukraine from land, air and sea with strikes causing widespread damage. Global leaders have condemned the move and imposed sanctions.

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