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Netanyahu warned future talks with Hamas 'will take place only under fire.'
UN condemns major livestock theft amid West Bank settler violence
Palestinian Bedouins report theft of 1500 livestock by Israeli settlers.
‘Complete destruction’: Israel resumes Gaza bombing amid hostage crisis
Israel's renewed Gaza strikes killed more than 400, Gaza health ministry reports.
‘Exploited and abused’: UN judge’s shocking modern slavery conviction
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ICJ hearings on Israel’s aid obligations to Palestinians set for April
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‘Blatant violation’: Hamas accuses Israel as prisoner release stalls
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‘Get our money back’: Trump’s demand amid Ukraine negotiations
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was 'not ready' to sign a deal.
‘Abhorrent and cruel’: UN slams Hamas' handover of hostages' remains
Hamas handed over four hostages' remains in a public ceremony in Khan Yunis.
UN expert: Russia holds 2000 political prisoners a year after Navalny death
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Israel defies UN, vows to cut ties with UNRWA
Supported by the US, Israel will cease contact with UN’s Palestinian relief agency.
WFP accuses Israel of firing on aid convoy in Gaza
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Cop29 deal faces criticism from vulnerable nations and activists
The Cop29 climate change conference has wrapped up with a controversial deal.
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US vetoes Gaza ceasefire call at UN
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Two UN peacekeepers injured as Israeli strikes escalate in south Lebanon
Overnight, 22 people were killed and 139 wounded in a strike in Beirut, Lebanon's capital.
UN peacekeepers injured as Israeli troops fire near headquarters
US warns Israel: Protect UN peacekeepers; Iran vows retaliation with missile strikes.
Thousands flee after Haiti gang kills at least 70
The Gran Grif gang is accused sweeping through a Haitian town and shooting at residents.
UN sends please-explain to NZ Govt over alleged Māori human rights breaches
The letter asks about alleged breach of human rights of Māori.
Labour MP removes post appearing to support attack on Israel, but no apology
Damien O'Connor's post has since been removed.