Madonna urges Pope to visit Gaza ‘before it’s too late’
The US pop star says the pontiff is “the only one of us who cannot be denied entry”.
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Trump says he will try to get back territory for Ukraine in talks with Putin
The US president says talks with Putin on Friday will be a “feel-out meeting” aimed at urging Russia to end…
UN condemns targeted Israeli attack that killed five Al Jazeera journalists
Israel says it targeted correspondent Anas al-Sharif, accusing him of leading a Hamas cell, which he had denied. Israel provided…
China rams own warship while chasing Philippine vessel
The crash in the disputed Scarborough Shoal rendered a Chinese warship “unseaworthy”, Manila said.
Australia to recognise Palestinian state in September
It follows similar moves by the UK, France and Canada.
Bowen: Israeli settlers intensify campaign to drive out West Bank Palestinians
In the shadow of the Gaza war, violence is rising in the occupied territories as radical settlers seize land with…
Israel protesters intensify pressure against plan to expand Gaza war
Meanwhile in Gaza, five people, including two children, died in the past 24 hours from malnutrition, the Hamas-run health ministry…
Ukraine’s European allies say peace talks must include Kyiv
The White House says Trump is open to Ukraine joining talks with Putin on Friday, as Zelensky insists any deal…
Jubilant scenes but bumpy road ahead in post-Hasina Bangladesh
Bangladesh marked a year since Sheikh Hasina fled with promises of renewal, but little mention of its problems.
Mars rock found in Niger sells for millions in New York – now the country wants answers
The West African country investigates how a space rock found there was put up for sale in New York.