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Planes drop aid packages by parachute amid Israeli attacks as the Palestinians flock to the area where the humanitarian aid packages land over western Gaza City

Israel wants to take control of Gaza, says Netanyahu

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel intends to take military control of all of Gaza, despite intensifying criticism at home and abroad over the devastating, almost two-year-old war in the Palestinian enclave.

Middle East • 07 Aug

US President Donald Trump pictured speaking in the Oval Office of the White House

Trump plans to impose '100%' tariff on semiconductors

US President Donald Trump has said he planned to impose a 100% tariff on imported semiconductors, although he did not offer a timetable for the new levy being enacted

World • 06 Aug

A compilation photo featuring US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin

Trump says 'good chance' of meeting with Putin 'soon'

US President Donald Trump has said there was a high probability of a summit with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in the near future

World • 07 Aug

US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters

Watch: 'Now I love her ad' - Trump praises Sydney Sweeney

US President Donald Trump has praised actress Sydney Sweeney, after a reporter told him she was a registered Republican.

US • 05 Aug

A drone flies against a bright blue sky with scattered clouds (stock pic)

Zelensky says he discussed drone deal with Trump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he discussed sanctions on Russia and the finalisation of a US-Ukraine drone deal with US President Donald Trump.

Ukraine • 05 Aug

Tariffs on pharmaceuticals could reach 250%, says Trump

US President Donald Trump has said that upcoming tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could reach 250%, after starting at a lower level, while adding he plans to also unveil fresh duties on foreign semiconductors.

World • 05 Aug

A US nuclear submarine pictured in South Korea in 2023

Russia plays down Trump submarine order

Russia has said that everyone should be "very, very careful" about nuclear rhetoric, responding to a statement by US President Donald Trump that he had ordered a repositioning of US nuclear submarines.

World • 04 Aug

Palestinians try to collect free food from a charity kitchen in Gaza City, Gaza

Israel to decide next steps in Gaza after talks collapse

Benjamin Netanyahu will convene his security cabinet this week to decide on Israel's next steps in Gaza following the collapse of indirect ceasefire talks with Hamas, with one senior Israeli source suggesting more force could be an option.

Middle East • 04 Aug

MP from Zelensky's party arrested for corruption

A Ukrainian MP from Volodymyr Zelensky's party and other officials have been arrested after the country's anti-corruption agencies uncovered what they called a large-scale bribery scheme in the purchase of drones and electronic warfare systems.

Ukraine • 04 Aug

Palestinians fill their water canisters from an aid truck to provide water while Israel's brutal and destructive attacks on the blockaded Gaza Strip continue

'Incredible destruction' of people in Gaza - Higgins

President Michael D Higgins has called on the United Nations Security Council to do more for the people of Gaza.

Middle East • 03 Aug

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