Conflict

The United States believes the remaining differences between Israel and Hamas can be bridged in negotiations over the Palestinian militant group's latest ceasefire proposal.

It says forces have been operating since last night in a specific area of eastern Rafah, from which it says most people and some international organisations have evacuated.

An Israeli attack in Rafah could lead to a "catastrophic humanitarian situation beyond what already exists" in Gaza.

It comes as the Israeli military continuing an operation in the southern Gaza city where displaced people have been sheltering,.

Three Indian nationals have been arrested and charged over the killing of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada, which sparked a major diplomatic row between the two countries.

Live television footage showed police in tactical gear filing onto the UCLA campus adjacent to a complex of tents occupied by throngs of demonstrators.

It comes amid ongoing attempts to try to reach an agreement for a ceasefire and hostage releases.

New York City's Columbia University has begun suspending students involved in a pro-Palestinian protest on campus after they defied a deadline to disperse.

The proposal includes a 40-day truce in return for the release of hostages and the prospect of displaced families being allowed back to northern Gaza.

The "power of the game" lies in its ability to connect people, no matter their background, the organiser of a multicultural sports festival says. Audio

The hostages are shown in undated footage released by the armed wing of Hamas.