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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held talks with US President-elect Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden after a landmark ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.

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South African police said that rescuers would do a final sweep of the mine on Thursday to ensure no more survivors or bodies were underground ...