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Hamas Threatens Hostage Amid Israeli Military Tensions

Hamas claims that Israel is approaching the location where they are holding the hostage Matan Zangauker and threatens to kill him. At least 36 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks on Saturday, according to the Hamas-controlled civil defense in Gaza.

Hamas Threatens Hostage Amid Israeli Military Tensions

Israeli Attacks in Gaza Result in Multiple Casualties

Israel's escalated warfare continues to claim casualties on the ground in the Gaza Strip. A drone attack has been directed at a hospital facility in the city of Gaza.

Israeli Attacks in Gaza Result in Multiple Casualties

Russian Forces Accelerate Advance in Ukraine as Spring Ends

Russia's invasion forces have advanced at a faster pace in Ukraine as spring has given way to summer, reports AFP, which has assessed data from the US-based think tank Institute for the Study of War (ISW). Russian forces took control of an additional 507 square kilometers of Ukrainian territory in May.

Russian Forces Accelerate Advance in Ukraine as Spring Ends

Tight Race in Poland's Presidential Election as Exit Polls Show Narrow Lead

It is largely even in the presidential election in Poland, according to exit polls. Both candidates – the national conservative Karol Nawrocki and Warsaw's liberal mayor Rafal Trzaskowski – have declared themselves winners.

Tight Race in Poland's Presidential Election as Exit Polls Show Narrow Lead

Zelensky Hails Ukraine's Drone Strike on Russian Bombers as "Brilliant"

Ukraine has carried out a large-scale operation to destroy Russian bomber aircraft, reports Ukraine's security service SBU. It involves a wave of drone attacks where around 40 aircraft at different Russian airbases far from the front line have been hit – in an operation that is said to have been planned for a year and a half.

Zelensky Hails Ukraine's Drone Strike on Russian Bombers as "Brilliant"

Hamas Agrees to Release Hostages but Sets New Conditions

Hamas has formally responded to the US proposal for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. The terrorist-stamped group says it is ready to release ten hostages - but has simultaneously new demands.

Hamas Agrees to Release Hostages but Sets New Conditions

Hamas Deems US Ceasefire Proposal Insufficient Amid Hostage Talks

The USA proposes that ten living hostages and the bodies of 18 deceased be released by Hamas in exchange for 60 days of ceasefire. Israel gives the green light, but Hamas claims that the proposal does not meet the movement's demands – without entirely rejecting it.

Hamas Deems US Ceasefire Proposal Insufficient Amid Hostage Talks

Conflicting Reports on US Ceasefire Proposal in Gaza

The negotiations about the latest American proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza also appear to remain fruitless. .

Conflicting Reports on US Ceasefire Proposal in Gaza

Ukraine and Russia Conduct Major Prisoner Exchange

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged a total of over 400 prisoners of war, reports news agency AFP. The countries released 205 prisoners each.

Ukraine and Russia Conduct Major Prisoner Exchange

400 Arrested in Istanbul During May Day Protests

Hundreds of people have been arrested in connection with demonstrations in Turkey's largest city, Istanbul, reports an attorney group. .

400 Arrested in Istanbul During May Day Protests

Trump and Zelensky Meet in Rome for Productive Talks

A "symbolic" meeting that "can become historic". This is how Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj describes the conversation with his American colleague Donald Trump at the Pope's funeral in Rome.

Trump and Zelensky Meet in Rome for Productive Talks

Explosion at Russian Ammo Depot Triggers State of Emergency

A state of emergency has been introduced in the Kirzhach district in the Vladimir region, just east of Moscow, following a powerful explosion at an ammunition depot. .

Explosion at Russian Ammo Depot Triggers State of Emergency

Tariffs Fuel Soaring Aircraft Prices

The prices of new aircraft have been on the rise for several years, and now the US tariffs can further fuel the increases. It will only get worse, says John Persinos of Aircraft Value News.

Tariffs Fuel Soaring Aircraft Prices

Arab Leaders Back Egypt's Vision for Gaza Amid Global Debate

Leaders from several Arab countries have given the green light to Egypt's plan for Gaza's future – a plan that receives support from the UN Secretary-General. I welcome and stand behind the initiative, says António Guterres at the top meeting in Cairo.

Arab Leaders Back Egypt's Vision for Gaza Amid Global Debate

Gaza has been thrown 60 years back in time

The war between Israel and the terrorist-stamped Hamas in Gaza has implied a catastrophic setback for the development on the battered strip of land, states the leader of the UN's aid organization UNDP, Achim Steiner. .

Gaza has been thrown 60 years back in time

Bertrand Blier dead – filmed with Depardieu

The French director Bertrand Blier has passed away, 85 years old. The Oscar-winning filmmaker was most known for his collaboration with Gérard Depardieu.

Bertrand Blier dead – filmed with Depardieu

New Old Government in Ireland

Ireland's two traditional major parties, the right-liberal Fianna Fáil and the conservative Fine Gael, will continue in government – but now with a group of independent members as the third party instead of the Green Party, reports news agency AFP. The agreement, which is expected to be formally finalized on January 22, means a continuation of the rotation of the position of Taoiseach – Prime Minister – that the parties have used in recent years.

New Old Government in Ireland

USA lifts state terror label from Cuba

The outgoing President of the USA, Joe Biden, is to revoke Washington's designation of Cuba as a state sponsor of terrorism. .

USA lifts state terror label from Cuba

Ukraine has launched a counteroffensive in Russia

Ukraine is now launching a surprising counteroffensive in Russian Kursk, according to Russia. The information appears to be confirmed, albeit vaguely, by Ukrainian statements.

Ukraine has launched a counteroffensive in Russia

Rebel group on the offensive in eastern Congo-Kinshasa

A Rwanda-backed rebel group is on the march in eastern Congo-Kinshasa. .

Rebel group on the offensive in eastern Congo-Kinshasa

Multiple deaths in explosion at ammunition depot

An explosion at an ammunition depot near Syria's capital Damascus is believed to have claimed over ten lives. This is reported by the British-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR).

Multiple deaths in explosion at ammunition depot

Thousands demonstrate in Georgia

Thousands of Georgians have gathered in the capital Tbilisi to demonstrate against the country's government for the twelfth day in a row. .

Thousands demonstrate in Georgia

Fifth night in a row – thousands demonstrate

Again, thousands of people have gathered on the streets of Georgia to protest against the new government's decision to freeze all talks about EU membership. It is the fifth consecutive evening, and the country's prime minister promises despite this that there will be no negotiations with the opposition.

Fifth night in a row – thousands demonstrate

Deadly Israeli Air Raid on Southern Beirut

Israeli fighter jets attack southern Beirut in raids targeting Islamist Hezbollah's strongholds. A border crossing between Lebanon and Syria was also attacked.

Deadly Israeli Air Raid on Southern Beirut