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2 hrs agoAid convoy denied entry to northern Gaza, UN saysUnicef spokesman James Elder says severely malnourished children will not get the supplies they need.2 hrs agoMiddle East
15 hrs agoHouthi missile attack severely injures sailor, US saysThe latest attack comes a day after the Iranian-backed group attacked another ship in the Red Sea.15 hrs agoMiddle East
1 day agoHamas rebuffs Blinken blame for elusive ceasefireThe group pushes back after the US's top diplomat says some of its ceasefire requests are unworkable.1 day agoMiddle East
1 day agoWatch: Huge fire erupts at oil refinery in IraqVideo shows plumes of smoke billowing into the air, as a fire engulfs a warehouse building.1 day agoMiddle East
1 day agoNumber of people fleeing violence hits new peakViolence and war have displaced a record-breaking 120 million people, says the UN.1 day agoMiddle East
2 days agoShip severely flooded after Houthi attack in Red SeaThe US military says the Greek-owned ship was hit by sea drone launched from Houthi-controlled Yemen.2 days agoMiddle East
2 days agoParents of ex-hostage tell BBC of his 'miracle' returnEugenia and Michael Kozlov gave an emotional account of how they heard the news that their son was free.2 days agoMiddle East
2 days ago'Forced to speak in a whisper' - Hamas hostage's 'miracle' rescueAndrey Koslov believed Israeli forces might kill him but was part of a dramatic rescue operation instead.2 days agoMiddle East
2 days agoHezbollah fires dozens of rockets into Israel after strike kills commanderIsrael's military says it struck southern Lebanon in response to the launches, which sparked fires.2 days agoMiddle East
