The wife of Ukraine’s military spy chief has been poisoned, officials say
Ukrainian media says Marianna Budanova, the wife of the head of the Ukrainian military intelligence agency, has been poisoned with heavy metals and is in hospital.
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‘Unnutritious food and no light’: Details of conditions emerge as more hostages, prisoners freed
Hamas freed 12 more hostages and Israel released 30 Palestinian prisoners on the fifth day of an extended six-day truce between the militant Palestinian group and Israel.
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A Gaza Truce Aids Both Israel and Hamas. Until the Calculus Changes.
Both Israel and Hamas are reaping benefits from the cease-fire, but as the hostage-for-prisoner exchanges continue, Israeli leaders may feel growing pressure to resume the war.Both Israel…
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Australians cancelling Christmas, dampening celebrations as costs rise
High inflation and interest rates are causing many Australians to change or chancel their Christmas plans — but there are ways to make it more affordable.
Read morePope Francis cancels COP28 visit due to illness
The Pope, 86, was due to begin a three-day visit to Dubai on Friday but has lung inflammation.
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Hamas Released Another 12 Hostages, Israel Says
The hostages released on Tuesday, the fifth day of a fragile cease-fire, included three members of one family, according to a list released by the Israeli prime…
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Biden Navigates Divisions Over Gaza Inside the White House and Beyond
President Biden is facing deep anger over his solidarity with Israel among supporters and even from some staff members who have said they feel disenchanted with the…
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Where Australians stand on Indigenous issues after the Voice referendum
A major survey on voters’ attitudes after the Voice to Parliament referendum is being released, and the results may seem contradictory.
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The booing of an Acknowledgement of Country at a NSW Liberal Party event has been condemned
The party noted the poor behaviour of the “handful of attendees” who booed over Ms Bishop.
Read morePakistan: Woman killed after being seen with man in viral photo
Tribal elders allegedly ordered the killing after the woman appeared in a photo that was doctored.
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Uttarakhand tunnel collapse: Rescuers free 41 trapped workers
The workers were stuck for two weeks after a part of a tunnel they were working in collapsed.
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Finland to close border with Russia over migrant crossings
The northernmost station located within the Arctic Circle will close on Thursday night, the government says.
Read moreDina Boluarte: Peru’s president blamed for protesters’ deaths
Human rights groups say dozens of demonstrators have been killed by security forces over the past year.
Read moreUntreated diseases could kill more than bombings in Gaza, WHO warns
Diarrhoea is widespread in shelters and chronic illnesses are not being treated, the UN agency warns.
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