Israel and Hamas prepare for hostage exchange. And, the DOJ indicts Letitia James
Israel and Hamas are preparing for a hostage exchange as the first phase of the signed ceasefire deal. And, the
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Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize
Machado is recognised for “tireless work promoting democratic rights” in Venezuela, the Nobel Committee says.
Read MoreUS professors facing threats, firings and harassment over Charlie Kirk posts
As many as 40 academics have been dismissed in aftermath of shooting, allegedly without due process A “climate of fear”
Read MorePower returns after Kyiv plunged into darkness by ‘massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine energy sector – as it happened
Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia used over 450 drones and 30 missiles in a country-wide attack. This live blog
Read MoreDuck family rescued from busy Australian motorway
Watch: Duck family rescued from busy Australian motorway
Read MorePrince William fights back tears in emotional interview on suicide
Prince William has fought back tears during an emotional conversation with a woman who lost her husband to suicide, in
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Israel says it has completed a pullback of troops in Gaza
Israeli forces have completed a pullback of troops from Gaza on Friday after Israel’s Cabinet approved a plan for a
Read More‘Massive’ Russian attack on Ukraine capital causes widespread blackout
At least 20 injured after hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles target energy infrastructure in Kyiv A “massive” Russian
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In the age of algorithms, one Irish town still does love the old-fashioned way
Most won’t leave the town of Lisdoonvarna with a partner. But for a few nights each fall, they find something
Read MoreNobel peace prize 2025: María Corina Machado wins for work promoting democratic rights in Venezuela – as it happened
US president had been conducting campaign to influence prize committee. This live blog is closed Full story: María Corina Machado
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