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Israel intercepts and detains crews of Gaza aid flotilla near Crete

Israeli forces have intercepted and detained the crews of at least 22 boats near the Greek island of Crete from a flotilla that is attempting to break Israel’s maritime blockade of the Gaza Strip to deliver humanitarian aid.

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‘Suicidal’ model of capitalism leading to war and fascism, climate summit told

The world is threatened by a “suicidal” model of capitalism that is leading to war, fascism and the potential extinction of humanity, Colombia’s president has said, as he convened 57 governments to address the climate crisis.

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UAE quits Opec in win for Trump as oil cartel weakened

The United Arab Emirates has quit the Opec oil cartel in a heavy blow to the group and its de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, amid the global energy shock caused by the Iran war.

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Odesa bears brunt of latest Russian attacks on Ukraine – as it happened

Morning opening: Another night of Russian attacks on Ukraine

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Middle East crisis live: hopes rise for renewed US-Iran talks as Tehran’s foreign minister reported to be heading to Pakistan

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araqchi will begin a trip on Friday that includes visits to Islamabad, Muscat and Moscow, Iranian state media said.

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Middle East crisis live: Trump orders navy to attack any boats laying mines in strait of Hormuz

Writing on his Truth Social platform, he said:

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Gaza’s yellow line creeps forward as Israeli forces expand zone of control

Israeli forces have been moving an agreed truce line in Gaza westwards over the six months since the ceasefire, expanding their zone of control and making the state of limbo ever more dangerous for Palestinians.

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Middle East crisis live: Trump says he does not want to extend ceasefire with Iran

President Donald Trump told CNBC in an interview on Tuesday that he did not want to extend a ceasefire with Iran, adding the US was in a strong negotiating position and would end up with what he called a great deal.

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Trump administration launches tariff refund system as first step in paying back billions – US politics live

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Middle East crisis live: Trump claims US has ‘prohibited’ Israel from bombing Lebanon as Iran says strait of Hormuz open to commercial ships

A half hour after posting that the US naval blockade on Iran was still in effect, Donald Trump posted that “Israel will not be bombing Lebanon any longer”.