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Surprise attack by Israel shatters Gaza ceasefire, leaves hundreds dead

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he ordered the strikes because of a lack of progress in talks to extend the truce.

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Israel-Gaza war: ‘At least 330 dead’ as Israel launches deadliest strikes since January ceasefire
Israeli military says its offensive will continue ‘for as long as necessary’ and expand beyond airstrikes
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International donors pledge €5.8bn to help new leaders rebuild Syria
International donors gathered in Brussels on Monday pledged almost €6 billion ($6.5 billion) in aid for Syria, hoping to help new leaders rebuild the country following the ouster of President Bashar Assad in December. Western and regional powers are desperate to steer Syria onto the road to stability after 14 years of civil war that have sent millions of refugees over its borders.For the first time, the Syrian authorities were represented at the annual conference in Brussels – with interim forei
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White House blames Hamas as Israel launches massive airstrikes across Gaza
Air raids hit multiple locations across Gaza, ending weeks of ceasefire and raising fears of renewed ground invasion
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More than 300 killed after extensive Israeli airstrikes on Gaza
The Israeli military said they fired towards Hamas targets. The strikes come as talks on the fragile Gaza ceasefire failed to reach an agreement.View on euronews
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NewsThe Independent
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump and Putin to discuss ceasefire deal as US says ‘many elements’ already agreed
US president says he 'look[s] very much forward' to call later on Tuesday
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BusinessThe Independent
What welfare cuts could Labour announce today? From PIP to Universal Credit
Estimates of Labour cuts continue to rise as MPs grapple with ministers
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Sick and disabled face being stripped of £1,200 a year each in welfare benefits as Reeves tries to balance Budget
As the OECD downgraded British growth forecasts, chancellor Rachel Reeves is still arguing over details of benefits cuts ahead of a major statement in the Commons
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