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Hamas says it got a 'positive response' from mediators to its cease-fire amendments

A spokesperson for Hamas says the group’s proposed amendments to the most recent U_S_ plan for a cease-fire in Gaza “have been met with a positive response by the mediators.”

Hamas says it got a 'positive response' from mediators to its cease-fire amendments
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NATO leaders will vow to pour weapons into Ukraine for another year, but membership is off the table

NATO leaders plan to pledge to keep pouring arms and ammunition into Ukraine at current levels for at least another year

NATO leaders will vow to pour weapons into Ukraine for another year, but membership is off the table
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Romanian court eases travel restrictions on influencer Andrew Tate

A Romanian court ruled on Friday that internet personality Andrew Tate can travel within the European Union without restrictions while he awaits trial on human trafficking charges

Romanian court eases travel restrictions on influencer Andrew Tate
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Time running out for Ukrainians fleeing Russia's advance

In the devastated eastern Ukrainian town of Toretsk, time is running out for anyone wanting to leave.

Time running out for Ukrainians fleeing Russia's advance
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Papal arch enemy Archbishop Vigano found guilty of schism and excommunicated

Italian Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, a fierce ultra-conservative critic of Pope Francis, has been found guilty of schism and excommunicated, the Vatican's

Papal arch enemy Archbishop Vigano found guilty of schism and excommunicated
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Philippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions - military chief

The Philippines has turned down offers from the United States to assist operations in the South China Sea, after a flare-up with China over missions to resupply

Philippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions - military chief
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Hungary's Orbán arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin, a rare visit from a European leader

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has arrived in Moscow for talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, a rare visit to Russia by a European leader since it invaded Ukraine more than two years ago

Hungary's Orbán arrives in Moscow for talks with Putin, a rare visit from a European leader
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Fierce fighting breaks out as militias launch new attacks against regime in Myanmar's civil war

New fighting has broken out in northeastern Myanmar, bringing an end to a Chinese-brokered cease-fire and putting pressure on the military regime as it faces attacks from resistance forces on multiple fronts in the country’s civil war

Fierce fighting breaks out as militias launch new attacks against regime in Myanmar's civil war
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Europe seeks industry views on China's older generation chips

The European Commission has begun canvassing the region's semiconductor industry for its views on China's expanded production of older

Europe seeks industry views on China's older generation chips
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Modi to seek early discharge of Indians from Russian army in Moscow talks

The early discharge sought by India of its nationals who were "misled" into serving in the Russian army is expected to be discussed during Prime

Modi to seek early discharge of Indians from Russian army in Moscow talks
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Spanish town acting as 'rear guard' for charity boats rescuing migrants

A short drive north of Spain's coastal city of Valencia, the port of Burriana has become a safe haven for charity boats from around Europe that rescue migrants from the

Spanish town acting as 'rear guard' for charity boats rescuing migrants
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Ukraine navy chief says Russia is losing Crimean hub in Black Sea

The Russian navy's Black Sea Fleet has been forced to rebase nearly all its combat-ready warships from occupied Crimea to other locations, and its main

Ukraine navy chief says Russia is losing Crimean hub in Black Sea
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Medics say seven Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank's Jenin

Seven Palestinians were killed in an Israeli military operation in the West Bank city of Jenin on Friday, the Palestinian health ministry and the Palestinian Red Crescent said.

Medics say seven Palestinians killed in Israeli raid on West Bank's Jenin
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Hamas briefs Hezbollah on proposal for ceasefire, Hezbollah welcomes step, sources say

The Palestinian militant group Hamas informed its ally Hezbollah it had agreed to a proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the leader of the powerful

Hamas briefs Hezbollah on proposal for ceasefire, Hezbollah welcomes step, sources say
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Kenya rights groups decry abductions as government cracks down on protests

Kenyan activist Bill Eugene Omollo was walking home after dark in his Nairobi neighbourhood on June 20 when he spotted trouble -

Kenya rights groups decry abductions as government cracks down on protests
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VP Harris' ancestral India village tracks her rising prospects in US vote

In a small south Indian village more than 8,000 miles (12,900 km) from Washington, residents are closely watching to see if U.S.

VP Harris' ancestral India village tracks her rising prospects in US vote
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Israel conducts military operation in the area of the West Bank city of Jenin; 5 Palestinians killed

The Israeli military says it is conducting a counterterrorism activity that includes an airstrike in the area of the West Bank city of Jenin

Israel conducts military operation in the area of the West Bank city of Jenin; 5 Palestinians killed
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ICC prosecutor opted for warrants over visit to Gaza

On May 20, the same day International Criminal Court prosecutor Karim Khan made a surprise request for

ICC prosecutor opted for warrants over visit to Gaza
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Efforts to secure Gaza ceasefire and hostage release gain momentum

Efforts to secure a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza gathered momentum on Friday after Hamas made a revised

Efforts to secure Gaza ceasefire and hostage release gain momentum
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Taiwan reports more Chinese military activity, calls for de-escalation

Taiwan on Friday reported renewed Chinese military activity nearby with another "combat patrol" as the government called on Beijing not to escalate tensions after the seizure of a

Taiwan reports more Chinese military activity, calls for de-escalation
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US sending dozens of new fighter jets to Japan bases in $10 billion force modernization

US sending dozens of new fighter jets to Japan bases in $10 billion force modernization

US sending dozens of new fighter jets to Japan bases in $10 billion force modernization
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Germany fears a victory for the far-right National Rally could harm its close relations with France

The German government has expressed concern about a possible victory of the far-right National Rally in France on Sunday

Germany fears a victory for the far-right National Rally could harm its close relations with France
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China steps up pressure with EU brandy probe hearing as EV tariffs begin

China announced the next step in its anti-dumping investigation into European brandy imports on Friday, ramping up tension on the day the European Commission's

China steps up pressure with EU brandy probe hearing as EV tariffs begin
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Moderate Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential race, interior ministry says

The low-profile moderate Masoud Pezeshkian, who has pledged to open Iran to the world and deliver freedoms its people have yearned for, has won the country's run-off

Moderate Pezeshkian wins Iran's presidential race, interior ministry says
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US sees 'breakthrough' in Israel-Hamas talks, senior official says

Hamas made a pretty significant adjustment in its position over a potential hostage release deal with Israel, a senior U.S. administration official said on Thursday, expressing

US sees 'breakthrough' in Israel-Hamas talks, senior official says

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