Donald Trump&s ‘madman theory& paid off in Gaza

Donald Trump might seem like a madman. But it turns out that might be a good thing - at least for the moment. A Gaza ceasefire deal that was elusive for over a year under President Joe Biden became real after the interventions of a Trump administration that doesn&t even exist yet. (It is easy to forget, but Biden is still president for a few more days).

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‘We&re counting the seconds to peace... the bombing hasn&t stopped& & inside Gaza

Anxious civilians in Gaza are &counting the seconds& until a ceasefire is enforced, as Israeli airstrikes continued to pound the besieged strip, killing dozens of people, according to local health officials.

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Family of Sara Sharif to lodge appeal against sentences for her murder

The father and stepmother of Sara Sharif are seeking to appeal against the sentences they received for her murder.

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Displaced Palestinian girls at a camp at Khan Younis in Gaza. Photo: Reuters

This is the moment when a political drama turns into a desperate horror movie. Some 94 human beings, among them children, remain held in a city under constant bombardment, hungry, terrified and literally in the dark while their lives are horse traded.

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Israel set to approve Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, says Netanyahu's office

The Israeli cabinet will meet to give final approval to a deal with Palestinian militant group Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and release of hostages, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Friday.

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South Korean president makes first court appearance
SEOUL - Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was in court for the first time Saturday for a crucial hearing that will decide whether to extend his detention as investigators probe his failed martial law bid.

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