Conflict

Britain will build at least six new factories producing weapons and explosives as part of a major review of its defence capabilities.

The plan includes sending aid to Gaza as soon as Hamas signs off on agreement.

Meanwhile, Hamas said it "was reviewing the new [US envoy Steve] Witkoff proposal".

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But the UN says the amount of aid coming in still remains far below what is required to relieve the risk of famine.

Palestinians have been pushed towards famine after an 11-week blockade on aid.

The US president is considering new sanctions on Moscow as he vents his fury.

Hamas says Israel is using the aid mechanism to gather intelligence, while United Nations agencies are boycotting the new company.

The Russian advance intensifies pressure on stretched Ukrainian forces, while Kyiv tries to hold ground with the stalled peace process in mind.

The assault came as Ukraine and Russia prepared to conduct the third and final day of a prisoner swap.

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There should be 1000 prisoners released on each side over three days.

Russia attacked Ukraine's capital Kyiv, with drones and missiles, triggering fires, strewing debris in districts throughout the city and injuring at least eight people, the city's mayor said.

Funding changes come at a time of intensifying security challenges as cyber threats and geopolitical tensions escalate.