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US orders strike group to accelerate deployment to Middle East amid fears of Iran attack on Israel

The US has ordered a strike group of fighter jets and navy warships to accelerate its deployment to the Middle East, as the region braces for possible attacks by Iran and its allies after the killing of senior members of Hamas and Hezbollah.

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Israel-Gaza war: thousands evacuate Khan Younis as Israeli tanks return to city – as it happened

Israeli tanks returned to the southern Gaza City of Khan Younis on Friday, forcing thousands to evacuate along congested roadways, as Palestinian fighters continued to attack Israeli troops from the ruins, residents and the military have told Reuters.

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Aukus pact will turn Australia into ‘51st state’ of the US, says Paul Keating

Australia’s participation in the Aukus defence pact risks handing military control of the country to Washington and becoming the “51st state of the United States”, according to former prime minister Paul Keating.

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Putin reportedly calls for Iran to limit damage in any retaliation against Israel

Vladimir Putin has reportedly told Iran to avoid civilian casualties in any retaliatory attack on Israel for the assassination of the Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, an underlining of the constraints it faces as it frames its response.

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Kamala Harris names Tim Walz, the Minnesota governor, as running mate

Kamala Harris, the de facto Democratic nominee for US president, has named Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, as her running mate ahead of the November election.

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Middle East crisis live: Hezbollah launches drone attack on northern Israel as border skirmishes continue

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Venezuela election: US recognises opposition candidate Edmundo González as winner

The US has recognised Edmundo González as the winner of Venezuela’s disputed election, claiming there is “overwhelming” evidence of Nicolás Maduro’s defeat, as anti-government protesters prepared to return to the streets to demand political change.