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Full story of couple whose ordeal defined October 7 Hamas attack
Avinatan Or was freed after two years held alone in tunnels, reuniting with Noa Argamani.
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Trump heads to Middle East for peace summit
Israel plans to release 2000 Palestinian detainees once the hostages are freed.
Hostage release expected Monday ahead of Egypt summit
Hamas wants Israel to include seven senior Palestinian leaders in the swap.
Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize, dedicates award to Venezuelans - and Trump
The honour comes amid a US military build-up near Venezuela’s shores.
'Tears of joy': Families await return of hostages in Gaza truce
Hamas has 72 hours to release 47 remaining hostages under the US deal.
'We ended the war': Trump speaks after Israel, Hamas agree ceasefire deal
Hostages are set to be freed 72 hours after the deal's approval.
UN unveils 60-day aid plan for Gaza once ceasefire starts
UN official Tom Fletcher says plan will feed 2.1 million people once ceasefire starts.
Peters’ partner injured by glass after crowbar attack on Auckland home
Jan Trotman and a friend initially escaped harm in the attack.
Trump says there's a 'real chance' to end Gaza war as Oct 7 marked
Families of the 47 remaining hostages held ceremonies two years on from the attack.
The Great Sand Sea: Africa’s deadly migrant route to Europe
Telegraph analysis: As many as one in four migrants perish trying to cross the Sahara.
Trump pushes Hamas-Israel negotiators to seal Gaza deal
Khalil al-Hayya leads Hamas’ team weeks after surviving an Israeli air strike.
161 Gaza aid flotilla detainees land in Greece
Among those deported was Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg.
Hamas pushes for swift hostage deal as Gaza talks set to begin
Israeli strikes killed at least 20 people in Gaza ahead of the negotiations.
Doctors describe ‘horrific’ scenes in Gaza
More than 67,000 people have been killed since Israel’s campaign began.
London rally confronts rising anti-Semitism fears
Security was tightened after the deadly Manchester synagogue attack.
Hundreds of thousands turn out at pro-Palestinian marches in Europe
Rome police said 250,000 people marched for a fourth day of protests.
Turns out the Great Barrier Reef is a person now – and I totally get it
The Great Barrier Reef’s bid to win the planet’s top environmental honour.
Global protests grow as last flotilla boat pushes toward Gaza
Greta Thunberg was among activists who joined the flotilla when it set sail.
'Shameful': Winston Peters dodges pro-Palestine protesters in Dunedin
About 200 people gathered at Port Otago calling the minister’s stance a ‘moral failure’.
Israel blockade sparks global protests over Gaza aid flotilla
Barcelona police said 15,000 people marched in protest against Israel's move.
Aid worker among dead as Gaza death toll climbs
Nasser Hospital reported 14 killed by gunfire while queuing for food relief.
Israel to deport Gaza flotilla activists after sea interceptions
Greta Thunberg was among dozens stopped as Israeli forces seized the flotilla.
Israel tightens siege on Gaza City as key corridor captured
The Red Cross has halted operations in Gaza City due to heavy fighting.
Firefighters to strike after pay offer rejected by 99% of union
The NZPFU says Kiwi firefighters have not had a pay rise since July 2023.
Richard Prebble: Winston Peters shows courage abroad, but must show it at home
OPINION: It will take courageous leadership to avert a debt crisis.
Chlöe Swarbrick: Govt reveals its outright cowardice on Palestine
OPINION: New Zealanders' response has been swift and angry, says Green Party co-leader.
NZ on 'wrong side of history' over Palestine, says Helen Clark
Helen Clark says NZ has aligned with the US in not recognising Palestine.
Priests chain themselves to minister Erica Stanford's office over Palestine decision
The group was 'deeply grieved at the failure to recognise Palestinian statehood'.
Luxon says 'right' decision made on Palestine; Seymour lauds it triumph for logic, not 'mob rule'
David Seymour says dark forces on social media may have played big part in shaping views.
Poland scrambles jets after massive overnight strikes
Poland scrambled fighter jets after suspected Russian airspace violations.