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IDF kills Hamas deputy naval commander who partook in Oct. 7
Yousef took part in the October 7 massacre, and helped plan countless ambushes on IDF soldiers during fighting in the Gaza Strip. Iyad Abu…
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UN human rights expert says Russia steps up repression to silence opposition to war in Ukraine
GENEVA (AP) — A U.N. expert monitoring human rights in Russia said Monday that “repression is escalating,” targeting civilians,…
Politics
More than 90 percent of Gaza border residents return as rebuilding advances
Some 62,000 residents have returned to Gaza border communities. Reconstruction continues, with five key areas still in temporary housing.…
Politics
Germany's Deutsche Bahn presents 'restart' as major delays hit Berlin
Germany's Deutsche Bahn is getting a "restart," Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder said on Monday, as he presented the railway…
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'They are still there': Hostage families mark second Rosh Hashanah since October 7
As the hostages now approach their third Simchat Torah in Gaza, she said, the feeling that time has frozen only grows stronger. Nearly two…
Politics
Over 60 Israeli, Arab peace groups call for recognition of a Palestinian state
A coalition of peace activist groups launched a new campaign, advocating for a peaceful end to the Israel-Hamas War. The "It's Time…
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Super typhoon blowing by northern Philippines and Taiwan forces evacuations and closures
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Thousands of people were evacuated from northern Philippine villages and schools and offices were closed Monday…
Politics
Deputy head of Gazan Abu Shabab anti-Hamas militia wishes the Jewish people a 'happy new year'
Ghassan Duhine, the deputy of an anti-Hamas resistance group in the Gaza Strip issued a Rosh Hashanah statement on social media. Ghassan…
Politics
'An important step': Hamas lauds recognition of Palestinian state
The terror organization called the recognition "a deserved outcome of our people’s struggle” and added that it would lead Western…
Politics
The IDF's invasion of Gaza unlikely to achieve war goals, return hostages
Without honing in on the hostages and on Hamas’s hidden fighters in Gaza City, the IDF controlling more land is unlikely to achieve…
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Hellmann’s Offers to Pay Café Owner for Repairs After Arson from Customer Who Didn’t Get Mayonnaise
NEED TO KNOW The mayonnaise brand Hellmann’s has offered to help a Spanish café owner repair his restaurant after a customer allegedly…
Politics
Germany to host European neighbours for migration talks next month
German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt is set to host European counterparts for talks on migration next month, as Berlin pushes for…
Politics
MK Ayman Odeh to submit bill to Knesset to recognize Palestinian state
Odeh welcomed the trilateral recognition and wrote that while the "Palestinian people are not the best people in the world, but there is…
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High Court rejects police officer’s petition against Ben-Gvir, refers case to lower court
The High Court ruled that the petition should have been filed to a lower, more appropriate court, rather than being brought straight…
Politics
German, Swedish fighter jets track Russian reconnaissance plane flying over Baltic Sea
BERLIN (AP) — Air force fighter jets from Germany and Sweden were scrambled Sunday to intercept and track a Russian surveillance plane…
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Fresh appeal over two men who vanished on ferries
Two men who boarded ferries in Portsmouth five years apart have never been seen again, police have said in a renewed appeal, years after…
Politics
Israel's opposition leader denounces recognition of Palestinian state
Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid on Sunday condemned the decision by Britain, Australia and Canada to recognize a Palestinian state,…
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Guterres concerned over deteriorating situation in Sudan's El Fasher
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres has expressed dismay at "the rapidly deteriorating situation" in El Fasher, the capital…
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Israel kills 34 people in Gaza, say health officials, ahead of UN meeting
CAIRO — Israeli strikes killed at least 34 people in Gaza City overnight, including children, said health officials on Sunday, as Israel…
Politics
Charities attack ban on Gaza students bringing families to UK
Charities and universities have criticised the UK government's "excessively harsh" rules preventing university students from Gaza bringing…
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Two East Jerusalem residents arrested for supporting terror, possesing Hamas flag
According to Israel Police, dozens of suspects have been arrested in Jerusalem alone for incitement and support for terrorism since the…
Politics
Germany's top general wants new weapons systems to counter drones
Germany's top general wants to quickly deploy new weapons systems in the German armed forces, or Bundeswehr, to counter drones. "One thing…
Politics
EU's von der Leyen defends proposed sanctions on Israel
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has defended the far-reaching sanctions her authority proposed on Israel this week in…
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Veteran with prosthetic leg to take on epic hike
A former Royal Marine with a prosthetic leg plans to walk 232 miles (373km) from Exeter to Cheshire, before taking part in a 300ft (91m)…