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Israeli assault has caused ‘apocalyptic’ situation in northern Gaza, UN warns | Gaza

The situation in the northern Gaza Strip is “apocalyptic” as Israel pursues a military offensive against Hamas militants in the area, top United Nations officials have warned. “The entire Palestinian population in north Gaza is at imminent risk of dying from disease, famine and violence,” they said in a statement on Friday signed by the […]

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Israeli strikes kill 95 Palestinians across Gaza, hospital targeted | Israel-Palestine conflict News

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At least 95 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli air strikes across the Gaza Strip, mainly in the north of the enclave where a hospital was attacked, medical supplies were torched and operations were disrupted, health officials said. A vast majority of the victims in Thursday’s attacks were civilians in northern Gaza, medical sources told

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U.S. Turns to China to Stop North Korean Troops From Fighting for Russia

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The Biden administration is turning to an unlikely interlocutor as North Korean troops move into combat position to help Russia in its war in Ukraine. To convey threats to North Korea, U.S. officials are talking to China. And American officials say they hope the conversations further stoke any suspicions China might feel about the troop

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Botswana’s ruling party loses power after six decades, early results show

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President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s Botswana Democratic Party loses parliamentary majority in shock defeat. Botswana’s governing party has suffered a shock election defeat after nearly six decades in power, preliminary election results show. President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) lost its grip on power on Friday after opposition parties won 31 of 61 seats in parliament,

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Iranian Officials Threaten Retaliation for Israeli Strikes

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Two top Iranian officials on Thursday said Iran planned to respond to Israel’s recent attacks, according to Iranian media, threatening to continue a cycle of retaliation between the countries. “Iran’s response to the Zionist aggression is definite,” said Gen. Ali Fadavi, the deputy commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps, according to Iranian media. “We have

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Millions of Indians celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights | Religion News

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Indians are celebrating Diwali as bright earthen oil lamps and colourful lights light up homes and streets across the country to mark the Hindu festival that symbolises the victory of light over darkness. Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India and for Hindus in particular. It is celebrated across faiths in

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South Africa beat Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs for 2-0 series win

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The hosts crumbled for 159 and 143 all out in Chittagong to hand South Africa their biggest Test win by margin. South Africa thrashed Bangladesh by an innings and 273 runs to secure a 2-0 series sweep after enforcing the follow-on and dismissing the hosts for 143 on day three of the second Test in

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It doesn’t matter if Trump or Harris win. Europe has already lost. – POLITICO

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What’s the impact of Sudan’s war on its people and the region? | Conflict News

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The UN says sexual violence is ‘staggering’ and Sudan’s displacement crisis is the worst in the world. War in Sudan has raged since April 2023, with catastrophic consequences for its people. Fourteen million people have fled their homes in what the United Nations says is the world’s worst displacement crisis. Three million of them left

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Scientists discover oldest ever giant tadpole fossil in Argentina | Fossils

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Scientists have discovered the oldest-known fossil of a giant tadpole that wriggled around over 160m years ago. The new fossil, found in Argentina, surpasses the previous ancient record holder by about 20m years. Imprinted in a slab of sandstone are parts of the tadpole’s skull and backbone, along with impressions of its eyes and nerves.

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