Hamas chief discusses Gaza ceasefire talks with Egypt, Qatar
Top Ukrainian spy says Ukraine on the brink, DNI Haines says war unlikely to end soon
Macron warns Europe against complacency on defense
Russian troops enter base housing U.S. military in Niger
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