‘I&m so sorry for what we&ve done& & group of 200 Israeli soldiers say they won&t take further part in Gaza war

Yotam Vilk says the image of Israeli soldiers killing an unarmed Palestinian teenager in the Gaza Strip is seared in his mind.

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Boys sit beside the body of a person killed in Gaza City. Photo: Reuters

US president Joe Biden said last night a deal that will secure the release of hostages and achieve a ceasefire in Gaza was on the brink of coming to fruition, adding that his administration was working urgently to close the agreement.

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Sandy Hook families reach settlement over Alex Jones' bankruptcy paving way for sale of Infowars

Families who have sued Alex Jones over his false claims about the Sandy Hook massacre have resolved their disputes on how to divide the bankrupt conspiracy theorist's assets, clearing the way for a sale of Jones' Infowars platform, attorneys said at a Monday court hearing.

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Tsunami alert lifted after magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattles Japan

Japan issued a tsunami advisory on Monday after a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck the southwest of the country. The public warnings to stay away from coastal areas were later lifted.

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At least 100 people dead after being trapped in illegal South African gold mine

At least 100 people who were mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died after being trapped deep underground for months while police tried to get them out, a group representing the miners has said.

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Final draft of Gaza ceasefire deal presented to both sides after 'breakthrough' in talks

Mediators gave Israel and Hamas a final draft of a deal on Monday to end the war in Gaza, an official briefed on the negotiations said, after a "breakthrough" in talks attended by envoys of both Joe Biden and Donald Trump.

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