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Russian missile kills five in east Ukraine town

A devastating Russian missile strike on Izyum has left five dead and 38 wounded, including a teenage girl, marking one of the deadliest attacks on the eastern Ukrainian city since its liberation in 2022. President Zelensky condemned the 'impossible cruelty' as the strike damaged both residential and government buildings, calling for increased international pressure on Moscow.

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Yolande Du Preez|Published

Hamas top officials arrive in Cairo to discuss implementation of Gaza ceasefire deal

Hamas leadership arrives in Cairo for pivotal negotiations on the Gaza ceasefire deal, with discussions focussing on hostage releases and implementation of the 42-day truce agreement.

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Sputnik|Published

Palestinians begin return to Northern Gaza under new ceasefire deal

In a significant development under the new ceasefire agreement, displaced Palestinians have begun their return to northern Gaza. After spending nights waiting on the Rashid and Salah al-Din roads, families are moving back as part of a broader deal involving hostage releases and humanitarian considerations. The move marks a crucial step in the implementation of the 42-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

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Sputnik|Published

Zelensky visits south Ukraine front line

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited troops fighting on the southern front line in the Zaporizhzhia region.

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Michael Andisile Mayalo|Published