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Netanyahu says second phase of Gaza ceasefire soon to beginIsrael and Hamas could begin the next phase of the ceasefire as soon as the end of the month, said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a news conference.听
Russia launches drone and missile attack on Ukraine amid talksAs U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators continue talks aimed at ending the war, Russia conducted a large drone and missile attack.
US and Ukrainian negotiators meet as Trump seeks to broker an end to the warPresident Donald Trump's top officials are meeting with Ukrainian negotiators in Florida. Mr. Trump has been trying to broker an end to the war in Ukraine.听
What to know about the apartment tower fire in Hong KongHong Kong officials are investigating why construction materials, netting, and bamboo scaffolding on the exterior of the buildings caught fire.
Trump calls for review of Afghan immigrants after National Guard shootingPresident Trump鈥檚 remarks after an assault on National Guard members underscore his intention to reshape the immigration system and increase scrutiny of migrants already in the U.S.
Two National Guard members shot in DC, suspect in custodyTwo National Guard members were shot Wednesday just blocks from the White House.听A suspect is in custody, and President Trump has ordered 500 more National Guard troops to Washington.
