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Red Cross workers killed in Gaza strike, urgent ceasefire appeal made
The ICRC appealed for a ceasefire after the deaths of their colleagues.

Netanyahu open to Gaza ceasefire amid global pressure and aid crisis
Israel's Prime Minister says he is ready for a temporary ceasefire to free hostages.

Phil Goff: Weaponisation of starvation is a war crime
Opinion: Israel partially lifted the aid ban after international condemnation.

Gaza rescuers say 44 killed in new Israeli strikes
Israel stepped up its military offensive in Gaza on Saturday.

Israel allows 'basic amount' of food into Gaza, then 24 hours later kills more than 20
Israel pledged to allow a basic amount of food into Gaza to prevent hunger.

'Basic amount': Israel allows aid into Gaza as ground operations intensify
At least 50 people were killed in weekend air strikes.

Israeli air strikes kill 33 in Gaza, half were children, officials say
Israeli air strikes killed at least 33 people, more than half said to be children.

120 dead in Gaza as Israeli strikes escalate, aid still blocked
Rescuers reported 120 killed in Israeli strikes on Thursday.

'End armed struggle': PKK dissolves after congress decision
The PKK announced its dissolution after a congress last week.

Israeli strike on Gaza school kills 9, injures dozens
Nine killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school sheltering displaced people.

Israel approves 'conquest' of Gaza, displacement of 'most' Palestinians
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres 'alarmed' by Israeli plan.

US, Israel strikes on Yemen after Houthi missile hits Tel Aviv airport
Houthi media reports three strikes in Sanaa and seven in Al-Jawf.

'Body-packed five cartons': Man busted smuggling cigarettes at Wellington airport
Illegal tobacco operations sell from Facebook marketplace, churches and language schools.

Study links 350,000 heart disease deaths to plastic chemicals in 2018
Phthalates are chemicals added to plastic to make it more stretchy, soft or flexible.

'Lost overboard': US Navy's $100m mistake
'All personnel are accounted for, with one sailor sustaining a minor injury.'

'No food in the market': Gaza faces dire shortages as conflict continues
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least 35, rescuers reported.

What we know about the deadly blasts at Iran’s strategic port
The blasts triggered a fire, with smoke billowing over the coastal facility.

What it’s like exploring Oman in the Middle East
From forts to frankincense, this Middle Eastern gem is full of surprises.

Iran, US to hold second round of high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome
Iran and US resume high-stakes nuclear talks in Rome as both sides weigh next steps.

Gregor Paul: The surprising countries making charge for RWC hosting rights
Leaders of the global game are keen on Middle East investment.