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Hamas says more captures are coming after five Israeli soldiers are killed in Gaza, threatening the coalition in Israel.

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The US secretary of transportation, Sean Duffy, is hitting the road – and he wants you to ride shotgun. The cabinet official ...

Didiet Maulana, founder of Ikat Indonesia, discusses bringing historical textile techniques to a contemporary audience. Plus: ...

Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue following Netanyahu’s trip to Washington. Then: Ukraine and Russia’s neighbours ...