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  Ismail Haniyeh’s burial caps a week of soaring tensions in the Middle East. Read More

  Eight Russian prisoners were released in the swap, including spies, agents and a convicted assassin. Read More

  Millions in the north have been ordered to stay indoors as nationwide anti-government protests continue. Read More

  The US president made the criticism in his first comments on the apparent Israeli assassination. Read More

  The highest-ranking defector to escape North Korea in years, Ri Il Kyu has met Kim Jong Un seven times. Read More

  The deal between Russia and the West followed a tumultuous, dramatic path until its completion on Thursday. Read More

  The strike on 1 April killed seven charity workers from the World Central Kitchen, including one Australian. Read More

  US President Joe Biden welcomed them off the plane at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. Read More

  Cat owners may need to get a licence, ensure their pet is vaccinated – and “won’t disturb the peace”. Read More

  The BBC’s Sarah Rainsford recalls phone conversations with the ex-US marine while he was imprisoned in Russia. Read More