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More than 20 killed after Sudanese army plane crashed in residential area, sources say

More than 20 killed after Sudanese army plane crashed in residential area, sources say
Israel looks to extend phase one of Gaza truce as long-term deal proves elusive

Israel looks to extend phase one of Gaza truce as long-term deal proves elusive

Mother of Palestinian boy killed in US says they were targeted for being Muslim

Mother of Palestinian boy killed in US says they were targeted for being Muslim

At UN, Israeli former hostage appeals for ceasefire deal to go on

At UN, Israeli former hostage appeals for ceasefire deal to go on

Six newborns die as cold snap grips Gaza: civil defence

Six newborns die as cold snap grips Gaza: civil defence

Deal back on to exchange Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostage bodies

Deal back on to exchange Palestinian prisoners for Israeli hostage bodies

Iran rules out 'direct talks' with US on nuclear issue

Iran rules out 'direct talks' with US on nuclear issue

Ukraine agrees on US minerals deal, seeking Trump support

Ukraine agrees on US minerals deal, seeking Trump support

Bangladesh army chief warns country 'at risk' from infighting

Bangladesh army chief warns country 'at risk' from infighting

UK PM heads to US hoping to 'bridge' Trump-Europe divide over Ukraine

UK PM heads to US hoping to 'bridge' Trump-Europe divide over Ukraine

Eastern and Southern African blocs weigh deployment to eastern Congo

Eastern and Southern African blocs weigh deployment to eastern Congo

Musk's latest ultimatum to US federal workers deepens confusion

Musk's latest ultimatum to US federal workers deepens confusion

Mother reunites with American daughter taken as baby during Chile's dictatorship

Mother reunites with American daughter taken as baby during Chile's dictatorship

Swiss armed forces chief and top spy to step down

Swiss armed forces chief and top spy to step down

UK's Starmer boosts defence spending on eve of Washington trip

UK's Starmer boosts defence spending on eve of Washington trip

Mexico says US not responded to request to return accused drug lord

Mexico says US not responded to request to return accused drug lord

Russia and Indonesia hold talks to strengthen ties on defense and security

Russia and Indonesia hold talks to strengthen ties on defense and security

US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votes

US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votes

Palestinians struggle to restart their lives in the ruins of Gaza

Palestinians struggle to restart their lives in the ruins of Gaza

Nearly 40pc of contracts canceled by DOGE are expected to produce no savings

Nearly 40pc of contracts canceled by DOGE are expected to produce no savings

South Korean minister heads to Washington seeking exemption from Trump tariffs

South Korean minister heads to Washington seeking exemption from Trump tariffs

At least three dead in South Korea highway construction project collapse

At least three dead in South Korea highway construction project collapse

Putin says Europe is needed in Ukraine talks, but suggests deal still distant

Putin says Europe is needed in Ukraine talks, but suggests deal still distant

Saudi, US defence ministers discuss cooperation in Washington

Saudi, US defence ministers discuss cooperation in Washington

Ukraine marks Russia invasion anniversary amid talk US minerals deal is close

Ukraine marks Russia invasion anniversary amid talk US minerals deal is close

UN Security Council adopts neutral US stance on war in Ukraine as Trump pursues end to conflict

UN Security Council adopts neutral US stance on war in Ukraine as Trump pursues end to conflict

West Bank Palestinians fear Gaza-style clearance as Israel squeezes Jenin camp

West Bank Palestinians fear Gaza-style clearance as Israel squeezes Jenin camp

Islamic Jihad says Israeli tanks part of 'plans to annex West Bank by force'

Islamic Jihad says Israeli tanks part of 'plans to annex West Bank by force'

Ukraine rupture grows as US sides with Russia at UN

Ukraine rupture grows as US sides with Russia at UN

Macron, Trump vow to work together on Ukraine, despite differences

Macron, Trump vow to work together on Ukraine, despite differences

Critically-ill Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement' says Vatican

Critically-ill Pope Francis shows 'slight improvement' says Vatican

The UN will vote to demand Russia pull troops out of Ukraine. But the US wants a softer approach

The UN will vote to demand Russia pull troops out of Ukraine. But the US wants a softer approach

Turkey offers to host possible Ukraine-Russia talks

Turkey offers to host possible Ukraine-Russia talks