Hamas is "ready to accept any initiative that clearly leads to the complete end to the war," an official said.

The scorching temperatures gripping Europe have proved deadly in Spain and France

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The Dalai Lama says he will have a successor after his death, ending years of speculation over whether he would be the last Tibetan spiritual leader.

The filing also indicates a substantial number of creditors, estimated to be between 10,000 and 25,000

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The sports investment arm of Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund is buying a stake in the body which organises professional triathlons around the world.

Reporting in Somalia, Afghanistan and Syria was tough work for reporter Jane Ferguson

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If Trump wants to earn the Nobel Peace Prize which he thinks he already richly deserves, he needs to end the subsidies that allow Israel to make war, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

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The quirky concept of "dog beds for humans" has proven a surprising hit for startup Plufl, but a steep tariff on Chinese imports is now forcing the company to consider a significant shift in its manufacturing strategy.

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Flooding and coastal hazard warnings remain in place for entire NSW coastline as storm moves south

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Experts at the fourth Financing for Development Conference (FfD4) say the UK cannot talk up its role in helping developing nations while cutting aid commitments

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The demographics of gun ownership are changing, with a huge uptick in Black and Latino people, women and members of the LGBTQ community. Meanwhile, gun influencers are getting younger and younger. Holly Baxter speaks with the people at the forefront of the change — and considers how high a price people feel they have to pay for freedom

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Georgia populist tells Steve Bannon rush to vote through tax and spending legislation after multiple changes made in Senate ‘not realistic’ and ‘a dire situation’

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The exiled leader of Tibetan Buddhism issues a landmark announcement as he turns 90, ending years of uncertainty.

Europe has faced an "exceptional" heatwave, prompting heat alerts throughout the region

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Democratic candidate is seen in an interview tucking into a bowl of biryani with his hand while answering questions about his campaign

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Ukraine is moving forward with plans for joint weapons production with allies while the U.S. halts some arms shipments

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Donald Trump has suggested teaching migrants how to run away from alligators as he toured a new migrant detention center in Florida known as “Alligator Alcaratz”.

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Spanish authorities say two people have died in northeastern Spain in a wildfire that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control

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The blast in Yolo, outside of Sacramento, comes just days before fireworks celebrations on July 4

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An emboldened Russia has ramped up military offensives on two fronts in Ukraine, scattering Kyiv’s precious reserve troops and threatening to expand the fighting to a new Ukrainian region as each side seeks an advantage before the fighting season wanes in the autumn.