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The IndependentIsrael-Gaza ceasefire latest: 10 Palestinians killed in West Bank raid as top Israeli general resigns
Lt General Herzi Halevi becomes highest-ranking official to step down over 7 October attack that sparked Gaza war
- BBC
Yemen's Houthis release crew of seized cargo ship Galaxy Leader
The group said it was "in support of Gaza and the ceasefire agreement" between Hamas and Israel.
- CNN
As first Israeli hostages are released, Hamas sends a message: It is far from being destroyed
Israel’s longest war has so far failed to destroy its main enemy, Hamas, which, despite suffering devastating losses, is framing the Gaza ceasefire agreement as a victory for itself – and a failure for Israel.
- Sky News
'Hundreds trapped' in West Bank hospital as Israeli troops clear roadside bombs in Jenin
Hundreds of people are trapped inside a West Bank hospital surrounded by Israeli forces, according to Palestinian health officials. Israel said its troops were trying to detonate explosives planted by militants under the road outside and it had warned patients and doctors to stay put. A nurse at the Jenin government hospital said patients were "terrified".
- BBC
Rwanda-backed rebels capture key eastern DR Congo town
The taking of the town by the M23 puts its fighters within 40km of the key city of Goma.
- Euronews
How other countries are trying to gain from Sudan's descent into war
Russia, Egypt and the UAE are just three of several countries with a lot to attain from the outcome of one of the world's worst still-running conflicts.View on euronews
- Sky News
Footage shows Palestinian family in car under attack during Israeli army raid in occupied West Bank
A series of videos show the moment a car carrying a family in the occupied West Bank came under attack during an Israeli raid into the city of Jenin yesterday. At least seven gunshots are heard as the passengers including children scream before the footage filmed from inside the Kia vehicle shows the car crashing on the side of the road. Wadah Soubeh, who was inside the car, said his 43-year-old cousin who was driving, Ahmed al Shayeb, was killed in the attack.
- Evening Standard
1,000 North Korean troops reportedly killed fighting for Putin in Kursk region of Russia
A thousand North Korean troops have reportedly been killed in the Kursk region of Russia
- BBC
Toddler and man fatally stabbed in German park
Police say a 28-year-old man from Afghanistan has been arrested suspected of carrying out the attack.
- Australian Associated Press
Police pull out of major pride march over uniform ban
A major pride march will not feature officers after a state police force withdrew from participating following a ban on uniforms.
- CNN
Gaza is a nightmare after 15 months of war. A visual guide to life on the ground now
As the long-awaited ceasefire comes into effect, here’s a look – in 6 graphics – at what Gaza is like after 15 months of war.
- Australian Associated Press
Israeli army boss resigns over Oct 7 security breach
Israel's army chief Herzi Halevi's resignation had been widely anticipated in the wake of the deadliest single day in Israel's history.
- CNN
Israeli military chief of staff resigns over failure to prevent October 7 attack
Israel’s military chief of staff, Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, has said he will resign in March over the failure to prevent the October 7 attack.
- Sky News
Eight killed in Israeli 'military operation' in area not covered by ceasefire
Eight people have been killed in the occupied West Bank after Israeli troops carried out a raid in the city of Jenin – an area not covered by the Gaza ceasefire agreement. Israel described it as a "significant and broad military operation" against Palestinian militants, just two days after a long-sought deal to stop the bombing of Gaza in return for the release of Israeli hostages took effect. The Palestinian Health Ministry said eight people had been killed and 35 people wounded in the city, where Israel has carried out repeated incursions.
- The Independent
Israel’s top general resigns over 7 October Hamas attack – as military launches major West Bank offensive
Palestinian officials says at least nine dead and dozens injured in what Israel calls ‘significant’ military operation in occupied West Bank
- Yahoo Sport Australia
Jelena Dokic responds to ‘awful’ Alex de Minaur backlash after brutal Australian Open defeat
Jelena Dokic has had her say after the quarter-final thrashing. Read more here.
- Yahoo News Australia
Hidden danger at popular Aussie swimming spot: 'People would freak out'
The well-camouflaged deadly creature was almost impossible to see. Can you spot it?
- BuzzFeed
A Day In, The New Trump Administration Is Already Causing Terrifying Damage
"Imagine how we feel,” one man told AP News.
- The Independent
Poll shows how America feels about Trump after his first two days in office. It brings good and bad news
Trump signed a slew of executive orders Monday night in an effort to swiftly execute his policy agenda
- Yahoo News Australia
Sinister discovery in Aussie waterway sparks $36,000 fine: 'Contact police'
If you spot one, authorities have a message for you.