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Italy evacuates more than 100 people from Gaza, including 31 children

The Italian Air Force flew the evacuees to Rome, Milan and Pisa in three C-130 cargo aeroplanes from the southern city of Eilat in Israel.

Greece

Fresh Gaza war protest erupts in Greece as Israeli cruise ship docks

Riot police clashed with pro-Palestinian demonstrators in the port city of Volos, the latest protest against the Crown Iris ship and tourists from Israel.

Culture news

Watch Kneecap condemn Viktor Orbán in surprise Sziget 2025 broadcast

The Irish rappers were banned from attending Sziget festival, with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán prohibiting them from entering Hungary for three years. Still, that didn't stop Kneecap from getting their message across to disappointed fans...

Israel

Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire talks now focus on hostages

The long-running indirect talks appeared to break down last month; however, a Hamas delegation arrived in Cairo for ceasefire talks on Tuesday, according to Egyptian state media.

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South Sudan

Israel in talks to resettle Palestinians from Gaza in South Sudan

Egypt is deeply opposed to plans to transfer Palestinians out of Gaza, with which it shares a border, fearing an influx of refugees into its own territory.

Gaza

At least 100 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza

The United Kingdom released a statement with 27 of its allies, many of them European, condemning the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and calling on Israel to take immediate steps to alleviate humanitarian suffering.

Culture news

Madonna urges Pope Leo XIV to visit Gaza 'before it's too late'

The singer wrote that the pontiff was “the only one of us who cannot be denied entry” into Gaza, adding that “there is no more time.”

Europe News

EU calls for 'transatlantic unity' ahead of Trump-Putin summit

Trump will join a virtual meeting of European leaders on Wednesday.

Gaza

Reactions pour in criticising Israel's killing of Al Jazeera crew

Five staff members of the Doha-based Al Jazeera Network were targeted in the early hours of Monday in Gaza City. The network has condemned the targeting of its journalists, calling the strike “deliberate assassinations.”

Gaza

Israeli strikes on Gaza continue as army prepares to expand offensive

Israeli strikes on Gaza killed multiple civilians, including media workers and a family, amid international criticism. PM Netanyahu has defended Israel's plans to expand the offensive into Gaza City.

Gaza

Five Al Jazeera journalists killed in Israeli strike on Gaza City

The Israeli military confirmed it had targeted Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, claiming he led "a terrorist cell of Hamas," allegations al-Sharif and the media network had previously denied.

Australia

Australia will recognise Palestine in September, PM Albanese says

Speaking to reporters after a cabinet meeting on Monday, Albanese said that Australia’s decision to recognise the Palestinian state will be formalised at the United Nations General Assembly in September.

World News

UN Security Council ambassadors meet in emergency session on Gaza

UN chief António Guterres described Israel's planned expansion of military operations earlier as a “dangerous escalation” for the two million civilians trapped in the enclave as well as the remaining Israeli hostages still held captive.

Israel

'We have to finish it': Netanyahu vows to complete defeat of Hamas

The prime minister also said he had directed Israel’s military in recent days to “bring in more foreign journalists”.

World News

Five foreign ministers condemn Israel's Gaza City takeover plans

The foreign ministers of Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom, New Zealand and Australia wrote that "any attempts at annexation or of settlement extension violate international law."

United Kingdom

US has 'no plans' to recognise Palestinian statehood, Vance says

The meeting comes amid debates between Washington and London about the best way to end the wars between Russia and Ukraine, as well as Israel and Hamas.

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Gaza troupe rehearses daily in shadow of bombing and displacement

In war-torn Gaza, musicians from the Edward Said National Conservatory are rebuilding their artistic troupe after a year of rehearsals amid displacement and destruction.

Germany

Germany halts military exports that could be used in Gaza, Merz says

Merz’s comments come amid a sea change of opinion among a number of Western countries about how the war in Gaza is being fought and the resulting humanitarian crisis.

Gaza

Israel's security cabinet approves plans to take over Gaza City

Israel's security cabinet has approved taking control of Gaza City, located in the north of the enclave, in another escalation to the war. Netanyahu earlier noted that Israel planned to take over the entirety of the enclave and eventually hand it off to "friendly Arab forces" instead of Hamas.

Europe News

Crisis in Gaza remains 'very severe' despite some positive steps - EU

Last month, the EU negotiated what it called a "significant" improvement of humanitarian aid access into Gaza, including an increase of food trucks, and an agreement to "protect the lives of aid workers."

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