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Middle East crisis live: IDF military intelligence head resigns over 7 October failures
Aharon Haliva has stood down over the failure to prevent the attack by Hamas inside southern...
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US resumes deportation flights to Haiti despite continuing bloodshed
Critics condemn ‘reckless and cruel’ expulsions and say deportees likely to be targeted by armed gangs...
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US vetoes Palestinian request for full UN membership
Washington blocks security council resolution supported by 12 member countries, with two abstentions including UKThe US...
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China sounds warning after Philippines and US announce most expansive military drills yet
Exercises starting on Monday will be the first to be held outside Philippines’ territorial waters, and...
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Middle East crisis live: ‘It’s clear the Israelis are making a decision to act,’ says UK foreign secretary
David Cameron says it is hoped Israel ‘does as little to escalate as possible’ as he...
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Bob Graham, former US senator and Florida governor who opposed Iraq war, dies at 87
Democrat praised for serving with ‘immense dignity and courage’ during five-decade career while also perfecting ‘workdays’...
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Roads blocked as thousands protest in US against Israel’s attack on Gaza
Flights delayed and traffic disrupted as protesters in major US cities intensify call for ceasefire in...
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Mike Johnson unveils complex plan for Israel and Ukraine aid as pressure rises
Speaker rejects pressure to approve package sent over by Senate, leaving its path to passage deeply...
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Iran attack puts pressure on US House speaker to pass aid bill for Israel and Ukraine
Mike Johnson has said he will aim to advance legislation to support Israel but has not...
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Iran warns it will strike again with greater force if Israel or US retaliate
Tehran’s firing of over 300 drones and missiles at Israel threatens to draw region into wider...
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Iran launches hundreds of drones and cruise missiles at Israel in unprecedented attack
Islamic Republic’s first ever direct attack on Jewish state involved more than 300 drones and missiles,...
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Dynamic in South China Sea is changing through growing US and Japan ties, says Philippines president
Ferdinand Marcos Jr says building trilateral ties vital, after the three countries criticise China’s ‘dangerous and...
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Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea
US president describes defence commitment to the Philippines and Japan as ‘ironclad’ as Beijing accuses Manila...
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US seeking to deter Iran from strike on Israel, officials say
US declaring commitment to Israeli security while also working to prevent regional war, say officialsThe US...
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Japanese leader asks US to overcome ‘self-doubt’ about global leadership
Fumio Kishida warns of risks from China in address to Congress and says Japan determined to...
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Cherry blossoms, steak and Paul Simon: the Bidens put on a show for Japan’s PM
Fumio and Yuko Kishida honoured with state dinner to recognise ‘flourishing’ relationship between US and Japan,...
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Chef José Andrés says Israel engaging in ‘war against humanity itself’ in Gaza
In response, White House pushes back and rules out putting US monitors on ground after seven...
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Joe Biden calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza and says Israel must protect civilians to keep US support
US president also said Israel must implement a series of specific steps to address civilian harm,...
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Biden tells Netanyahu Gaza aid strikes ‘unacceptable’ and Israel must end civilian suffering to keep US support – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. For more on the Biden-Netanyahu phone call, you can read...
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Middle East crisis live: Gaza conflict ‘worst in recent memory’ for aid worker deaths, says Biden
The US president has called for a swift investigation into the Israeli strike on a World...
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Biden and Xi seek to manage tensions in phone call as US officials head to China
Presidents clashed over Taiwan and US trade restrictions on technology in first direct interaction since NovemberJoe...
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US repeatedly warned Russia ahead of Moscow attack, White House says
National security spokesperson says US passed on warnings and dismissed Russian allegations Ukraine was involved as...
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Middle East crisis live: US and Israel in talks to revive Washington trip to discuss Rafah
Israeli PM had cancelled officials’ US visit to discuss planned offensive in southern Gaza after the...
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India summons envoy after US criticises Delhi chief minister’s arrest
US called for fair legal process for opposition figure Arvind Kejriwal amid claims that challengers to...