Israel-Gaza war live: UN chief says Palestinians enduring ‘cruellest phase’ of Gaza conflict

23/05/2025 15:09 The Guardian

António Guterres says entire population of Gaza is facing the risk of famine as Israel ramps up offensiveHere are some of the latest images being sent to us over the newswires from Gaza, where relentless Israeli attacks are continuing to kill civilians across the territory:Aid workers are wrestling with moves by Israel and the US to impose a controversial new aid system for Gaza, which would limit distribution to a few locations and put it under armed private contractors – to prevent theft by Hamas, Israel says. Continue reading...

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NSW floods: recovery effort begins with 50,000 stranded people urged ‘be patient’

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23/05/2025 17:57 The Guardian

Major incident declared as fire burns Northamptonshire industrial estate

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23/05/2025 17:02 The Guardian

Russian-led cybercrime network dismantled in global operation

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23/05/2025 16:33 The Guardian

Kermit the Frog tells graduates to ‘leap together’ in commencement speech

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23/05/2025 16:21 The Guardian

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23/05/2025 15:31 The Guardian

Israeli attacks kill at least 60 people in Gaza as aid agencies warn of famine

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23/05/2025 15:29 The Guardian

Netanyahu accused of slander after criticising Macron, Carney and Starmer

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23/05/2025 15:15 The Guardian

Ukraine and Russia exchange 800 PoWs in largest prisoner swap of war so far

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23/05/2025 15:13 The Guardian

Sónar festival hit with artist boycott over alleged links to Israel

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23/05/2025 14:58 The Guardian

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy confirms major prisoner swap with Russia – as it happened

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23/05/2025 14:41 The Guardian

Long-running magazine The Cricketer seeks new ownership

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23/05/2025 13:53 The Guardian

Mossad investigation among Guardian prizes at UK Press Awards

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23/05/2025 13:27 The Guardian

Israeli airstrikes hit south Lebanon before region’s first elections in years

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23/05/2025 12:46 The Guardian

China pledges support for overseas students after Trump’s latest attack on Harvard – US politics live

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Republican cuts to food and health benefits ‘will kill’, advocacy groups warn

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23/05/2025 12:00 The Guardian

Wildfire warning signs put up in Peak District as climate crisis increases threat

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23/05/2025 10:46 The Guardian

Ukraine ‘should focus on hi-tech war of survival rather than recapturing territory’

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23/05/2025 09:30 The Guardian

Australia news live: public urged to avoid Vivid opening night after heavy Sydney rainfall; fifth body found amid NSW floods

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23/05/2025 08:54 The Guardian

NSW flooding: PM delivers climate crisis warning as flood-hit region braces for strong winds and fifth body found

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23/05/2025 08:40 The Guardian

Netanyahu accuses leaders of Britain, France and Canada of ‘emboldening Hamas’

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23/05/2025 05:54 The Guardian

Road closures, train delays and ferries cancelled across Sydney as NSW flooding leads to transport chaos

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23/05/2025 05:23 The Guardian

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23/05/2025 04:00 The Guardian

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