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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Hungry Palestinians crowd on beaches as food is dropped from planes
One in six children under age 2 in northern Gaza suffers from acute malnutrition and wasting, a coordination director of the UN told the body.
- by Michelle Nichols and Suleiman Al-Khalidi
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Democrat protest vote casts doubt over Biden’s ability to fend off Trump
- by Farrah Tomazin
Europe, US, NATO shoot down Macron’s suggestion of ground troops for Ukraine
- by Lorne Cook and Karel Janicek
Opinion & Perspectives
Democrat protest vote casts doubt over Biden’s ability to fend off Trump
The protest vote over the war in Gaza was pushed by a sizeable part of the Democratic base, including Arab-Americans, young people and black voters.
Farrah Tomazin
North America correspondent
Has Donald Trump peaked? Let’s take a closer look at his numbers
Joe Biden cannot win in November from where he is right now. But neither can Trump.
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the United States Studies Centre and former political staffer
Nikki Haley can’t beat Trump. But she has good cause to stay in the fight
Donald Trump’s opponent for the Republican nomination is in a race she can’t win, but that doesn’t mean it’s futile for Nikki Haley.
Peter Hartcher
Political and international editor
North America
Mitch McConnell announces plans to step down as Senate Republican leader in November
McConnell’s hardball approach to governing helped define the Republican Party - but he clashed repeatedly with Donald Trump. His resignation adds fresh uncertainty to the 2024 election.
- by Richard Cowan and David Morgan
Analysis
US Votes 2024
Democrat protest vote casts doubt over Biden’s ability to fend off Trump
The protest vote over the war in Gaza was pushed by a sizeable part of the Democratic base, including Arab-Americans, young people and black voters.
- by Farrah Tomazin
Updated
US Votes 2024
Biden hit with protest vote from ‘uncommitted’ Democrats despite primary win
- by Farrah Tomazin
Europe
Europe, US, NATO shoot down Macron’s suggestion of ground troops for Ukraine
- by Lorne Cook and Karel Janicek
Asia
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Asylum seekers
Australia accused of using ‘repugnant, unethical’ methods in dramatic ads
The “Zero Chance” campaign dates back several years - the latest ads depict desperation and suicide contemplation. Its cost remains a secret.
- by Zach Hope
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Abducted in Japan
Seven more Australian kids abducted as Japan debates custody changes
The number of Australian children abducted in Japan has jumped by almost 10 per cent in the past year.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
Bibi’s 8000km journey to escape the men who killed her siblings
- by Zach Hope, Karuni Rompies and Amilia Rosa
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Hamas considers 40-day ceasefire proposal where it would keep some Israeli hostages
In remarks broadcast on a late-night talk show, Joe Biden said Israel had already agreed to halt fighting in Gaza for Ramadan, the Muslim fasting month, which is expected to begin on March 10.
- by Samia Nakhoul, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Saleh Salem
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Hungry Palestinians crowd on beaches as food is dropped from planes
- by Michelle Nichols and Suleiman Al-Khalidi
Gaza ceasefire deal could take effect as early as Monday: Biden
- by Dan Williams, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Jeff Mason
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China relations
US Coast Guard boards Chinese fishing boats near Pacific island
- by David Brunnstrom and Kirsty Needham
Israel strikes deeper into Lebanon after Hezbollah downs drone
- by Laila Bassam and Ari Rabinovitch
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Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Netanyahu confirms hostage deal talks, plans to move Gazans to the north
- by Tia Goldenberg, Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy