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The Israeli military has invaded the Gaza Strip from the north and south with the aim of conquering the entirety of the enclave. Australia has joined 21 other countries in demanding a full resumption of aid into Gaza to avoid mass starvation, with the UK, France and Canada threatening sanctions on Israel.

Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin have held a two-hour phone call on ending the war in Ukraine, with both leaders calling the talks constructive. Mr Trump said progress was made towards a ceasefire, while Mr Putin confirmed Russia is ready to resume peace negotiations. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, briefed by Mr Trump before and after the call, warned no agreement would be accepted without Ukraine’s involvement or territorial concessions.

World leaders attending Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass have made the most of the Vatican gathering, meeting for talks in Rome. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese was in the thick of it all, holding significant meetings with Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy and European Union chief Ursula Von Der Leyen.