Israel demands release of all Gaza hostages, casting doubt on ceasefire proposal
It comes a day after Hamas said it accepted a proposal for a 60-day truce, during which around half of the 50 hostages would be freed.
Qatar: Hamas gives ‘positive response’ to Gaza ceasefire plan
Hamas has accepted a new Gaza ceasefire proposal, Qatar confirmed. Israel’s response is still pending.
US wants equity stake in Intel for cash grants given under Biden
Officials in US President Donald Trump's administration made comments saying the equity stake was not to run the firm.
Zelenskyy gave Ukraine war veteran’s golf club as gift to Trump
US president handed Ukrainian leader symbolic keys to the White House in return during meeting in Washington
Volodymyr Zelenskyy gave Donald Trump a golf club during his visit to Washington this week that had belonged to a serviceman fighting Russia’s invasion, Kyiv said on Tuesday.
Trump, an avid golfer who owns several courses, accepted the gift and presented Zelenskyy with symbolic keys to the White House in return, the Ukrainian leader’s office said.
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Air Canada to resume operations after cabin crew strike ends
While details of the agreement are not clear, the flight attendant union said that 'unpaid work is over'.
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Finnish politician dies in parliament in Helsinki
Eemeli Peltonen's sudden death shocks Finland, with politicians on all sides expressing their sadness.
M23-DR Congo peace talks in Doha stalled: What next?
Both sides accuse the other of violating the terms of an earlier deal mediated by Qatar.
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Air Canada says flights will resume Tuesday night after flight attendants strike ends – NPR
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Trump rules out sending US troops to Ukraine as part of security guarantees – BBC
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Peruvian woman accused of smuggling drugs in sex toy in Bali
The 42-year-old allegedly also concealed drugs in her underwear, police said.
Peruvian woman accused of smuggling drugs in sex toy in Bali – BBC
Peruvian woman arrested in Bali for smuggling drugs in sex toy
The 42-year-old allegedly also concealed drugs in her underwear, police said.
Woman arrested in Bali over cocaine allegedly smuggled in sex toy, could face death penalty if convicted – CBS News
Ukraine hit by multiple Russian strikes amid US-led push for end to war
Russia launches its largest strike this month on Ukraine after Trump hosts Zelenskyy, EU, UK leaders for talks.