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‘Used him’: Truth behind shock split
The world’s most confusing marriage seems to have come undone – and Kanye West could be about to get a harsh dose of his own medicine.
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Netanyahu defies ICC with Budapest visit (PHOTOS)
The Israeli PM has received a warm welcome by Hungarian officials despite war crimes charges by the International Criminal Court
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Syrian leader announces new government
A new 23-member cabinet has been formed four months after the ouster of former President Bashar Assad
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Israel to ‘seize more ground’ and warns Hamas it will annex parts of Gaza
Defence minister, Israel Katz, threatens to implement Trump’s plan to turn Gaza into resort if hostages not released
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At least 53 killed in US strikes on Yemen's Houthis as Trump vows to end Red Sea attacks
The United States and Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen are both vowing escalation a day after US President Donald Trump launched air strikes to deter rebel attacks on Red Sea shipping vessels, which the White House claims killed senior rebel leaders. Washington also warned Tehran to stop backing the Houthis.
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Time is running out for Syria’s president
He must share power if he is to hold his country together
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Putin says Russia in favor of ceasefire proposal, but 'there is a nuance'
President Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, was in Moscow on Thursday.
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Israel stops supplying electricity to Gaza
The country's energy minister said Sunday he had given instructions to halt the electricity supply 'immediately,' justifying the move as a way to pressure Hamas into releasing Israeli hostages.
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Sickening wealth of failed dictator exposed
The luxurious bases of a murderous government network formerly run by a toppled, bloodthirsty dictator and his younger brother now lie trashed and looted.]
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Revealed: Israeli military creating ChatGPT-like tool using vast collection of Palestinian surveillance data
The powerful new AI model is designed to analyze intercepted communications – but experts say such systems can exacerbate biases and are prone to making mistakes
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After Trump threat, Hamas refuses to release more hostages without phase 2 ceasefire deal
Hamas believed to have 24 living hostages taken in Oct 7, 2023, attack on Israel
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Trump issues 'last warning' to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks
The president also appeared to threaten civilians in Gaza, saying they would be "dead" if they held hostages.
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Thousands of mourners flock to funeral of slain Hezbollah leader in Beirut
Mourners dressed in black, some waving Hezbollah flags or clutching portraits of the group's slain leader Hassan Nasrallah, gathered in their thousands to attend his funeral on Sunday in a stadium on the outskirts of Beirut.
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Hamas hands over bodies of four Israeli hostages, including children
Members of the Bibas family — a mother and her two children, who were 4 years and 8½ months old when they were taken — are expected in the release.
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The nightmare of a Trump-Putin deal leaves Europe in shock
At an emergency meeting in Paris there are splits on sending troops to Ukraine
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Hamas releases three hostages, including Russian citizen
Alexander Trufanov has been freed following diplomatic efforts by Moscow
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