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Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire deal, what are the next steps?
The deal spread over 84 days will see a surge in humanitarian aid, withdrawal of Israeli forces and captive exchange.
Israel’s Netanyahu says cabinet will not meet to approve Gaza ceasefire
Netanyahu's office blames Hamas for causing 'last-minute crisis'; Palestinian group says it is committed to agreement.
Los Angeles wildfires day 10: What’s the latest, and how can you help?
Wind conditions will ease but authorities warn another round of Santa Ana winds could develop early next week.
‘Russians in Kherson train on civilians’: Deadly drones stalk south Ukraine
Residents and officials accuse Russians of 'human safaris' with fatal effects in a city they once occupied.
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin launches New Glenn rocket on test flight
The rocket's first attempt to launch on Monday was scrubbed around because ice had accumulated on a propellant line.
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed in ‘attempted burglary’ at Mumbai home
Doctors say Khan on path to 'complete recovery' after receiving six stab wounds as police search for suspect.
‘Key to space ambitions’: India succeeds in historic space docking mission
Only the US, Russia and China have previously docked in space. The expertise is critical for advanced missions.
Israeli attacks kill at least 80 in Gaza after ceasefire deal announced
One Israeli strike on a house in Gaza City killed 18 people as Palestinians await the start of the ceasefire on Sunday.
Bannon vs Musk: How Trump’s U-turn on H-1B visas has split MAGA
Trump's tech allies are at loggerheads with the MAGA camp over a visa programme that brings in foreign workers.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,057
Here are the key developments on the 1,057th day of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Biden’s role in Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal overshadowed by nemesis Trump
As Biden seeks foreign policy win in his final days, his biggest political rival is seeking to steal the limelight.
Biden takes aim at oligarchs and extreme wealth in farewell address
US President Joe Biden said 'powerful forces' threatened to undo his climate policies as Trump prepares to take office.
Key takeaways as Trump nominees face US Senate confirmation hearings
Figures like Pam Bondi and John Ratcliffe faced questions over concerns about Trump prosecuting political rivals.
How will Trump approach — and possibly transform — presidential power?
The power of the presidency has grown for decades, but experts say Trump could go further in his second term.
US firms boost imports ahead of Trump tariffs
Companies built strategic inventories as Trump has threatened to slap tariffs of 10 to 60 percent on Chinese imports.
World reacts to Israel-Hamas Gaza ceasefire announcement
Officials welcome announcement of truce agreement, call for surge in humanitarian aid to Gaza.
US bans dye Red No. 3 from foods, saying it causes cancer in lab rats
The ban on Wednesday in food items comes more than three decades after the dye was barred in cosmetics.
Israel’s war on Gaza: 15 months, 15 pictures
Israel’s war on Gaza has killed at least 46,707 Palestinians and wounded 110,265 since October 7, 2023.
Thousands across Gaza celebrate ceasefire announcement
Qatar says Israel and Hamas have agreed a ceasefire starting on Sunday to halt the devastating 15-month war in Gaza.