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Sailor Snaps Photo of Black Iceberg With Dark Veins
Black Ice There's a huge black iceberg floating off the frigid coast of Northeastern Canada — and a photo of the strange structure is…
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Zelensky calls on G7 to up pressure on Russia ahead of Canada summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged his country's Western allies to increase pressure on Moscow to agree to a ceasefire, as…
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At least eight killed near Gaza food sites as Palestinians fear global attention switching to Iran
At least eight Palestinians were killed and dozens more wounded on Sunday in shooting near food distribution points in Gaza, as residents…
Politics
Netanyahu warns Iran of 'high price' for attacks on Israeli civilians
Iran will pay a "very high price" for its deliberate attacks on Israeli civilians, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday while…
Lifestyle
UK advises against all travel to Israel as airstrikes continue
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has advised against all travel to Israel amid an escalation in the country's…
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Nicolas Sarkozy stripped of Legion of Honour over corruption conviction
The former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been stripped of his Legion of Honour, the country’s highest distinction, after his…
Politics
Tehran accuses Israel of seeking to expand conflict after attack on gas facility
Iran’s foreign minister has accused Israel of seeking to expand the war beyond Iran by attacking a major gas facility in Bushehr province…
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Seven killed in helicopter crash in India’s Uttarakhand state
Seven people, including a toddler, have been killed in India’s northern Uttarakhand state when a helicopter ferrying them for a Hindu…
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Israel issues warning to Iranians near military sites
The Israeli military on Sunday issued a warning of possible pending attacks to Iranians living or working close to potential military…
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Prayers across South East for India crash victims
Prayers are being held across the South East for people who died in the Air India plane crash on Thursday. A temple in Gravesend, Kent, is…
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North Korea relaunches warship that suffered embarrassing failure during initial launch
North Korea has repaired and relaunched their 5,000-ton warship after a botched launch in May, according to North Korean state media. The…
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Pope Leo XIV calls for peace between Iran and Israel
The Brief Pope Leo XIV is urging Israel and Iran to be responsible and act reasonably, following that exchange of attacks that has killed…
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The women at the centre of Somalia's construction boom
Construction is booming in Somalia's capital city and as Mogadishu literally rises from the ashes of its violent past it is also giving…
Politics
The first trial of its kind: A Russian soldier takes the stand for an execution
On the frozen frontline in the east of Zaporizhzhia, a Ukrainian soldier surveyed the fallout from a Russian assault. It was the middle of…
Politics
Netanyahu calls on Iranian citizens to seize 'opportunity' for regime change
Just hours following Israel’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear and military facilities, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a direct…
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Tens of thousands of Israelis abroad may be stranded for weeks
Tens of thousands of Israelis stranded abroad are likely to remain stuck for a long time, an aviation official said on Saturday, as…
Politics
Israeli youngsters switch to remote learning due to conflict
As Israel and Iran continue to exchange attacks, schools in Israel are switching to distance learning for a week, according to a report on…
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Newly engaged couple among Air India crash victims
A couple who went to India to celebrate their engagement have been named among the victims of the Air India plane crash. More than 240…
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Iran fires fresh wave of missiles at Israel
Iran fired a new wave of missiles at Israel, according to Tasnim news agency, the mouthpiece of the nation's powerful Islamic…
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At least 100 people killed by gunmen in north-central Nigeria, rights group says
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — At least 100 people have been killed in a gun attack on a village in Nigeria ’s north-central Benue state, Amnesty…
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At least 45 killed in central Nigeria raid
Officials say at least 45 people have been killed during an overnight attack in central Nigeria's Benue state. Eyewitnesses said the…
Politics
In Riyadh, then Doha, German foreign minister calls for de-escalation
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul is calling for a de-escalation in the conflict between Iran and Israel on Saturday, as he reaches…
Politics
Disbelief as Nigeria urges prayer to end food shortages
A call for all staff in Nigeria's ministry of agriculture to pray to help the country achieve food security has caused controversy. An…
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German state premier: Border checks need ongoing justification
The German government must be able to justify continued border controls in the Schengen area, the premier of the western German state of…