- Israel rebuffs US call to investigate mass graves in Gaza – Politico
Read More Accusations against Israeli troops of torture and executions are “fake news,” an IDF spokesman told the outlet Israel will not carry out further probes into mass graves found at Gaza hospitals, as it has already investigated the matter and found no wrongdoing by its troops, a spokesman for the Israel Defense Forces (IDF)…
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- Polish border ‘pushbacks’ back in spotlight after pregnant woman’s ordeal
Read More Activists say little has changed in treatment of migrants and refugees under Donald Tusk’s new government The case of a woman from Eritrea who was forced to give birth alone in the forested border area between Poland and Belarus has raised questions about the new Polish government’s response to the continuing humanitarian crisis…
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- Conservatives condemn Kristi Noem for ‘twisted’ admission of killing dog
Read More Revelation in new book that possible Trump running mate killed ‘untrainable’ hunting dog prompts widespread revulsion Conservative pundits have condemned the South Dakota governor and possible Trump running mate Kristi Noem, amid widespread horror over her admission in a new book that she killed both an “untrainable” dog and an unruly goat during…
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- Work and pensions committee chair tells ministers to fix carer’s allowance issues
Read More Stephen Timms says DWP letting unpaid carers incur ‘enormous accidental overpayments’ Ministers have been told to “immediately” fix the issues causing tens of thousands of unpaid carers to incur “enormous accidental overpayments” amid growing anger over the carer’s allowance scandal. Stephen Timms, the chair of an influential parliamentary committee, said he was “very…
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- Littler India: why Britain’s south Asian garment stores are struggling
Read More They have been resilient amid wider high street decline – but units are now emptying in areas such as Southall, west London The south Asian high street is facing a fight for its future in Britain as customers scale back wedding celebrations because of the cost of living crisis and young people’s changing…
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- UK forces may be deployed to help deliver Gaza aid
Read MoreThe US says no American forces will go ashore but an unnamed “third party” will drive aid into Gaza.The US says no American forces will go ashore but an unnamed “third party” will drive aid into Gaza.
- Hamas receives latest Israeli proposal amid efforts to revive Gaza talks
Read MoreHamas says it is ‘open to any ideas’ but sticks to its demand that a deal must permanently end the Gaza war.Hamas says it is ‘open to any ideas’ but sticks to its demand that a deal must permanently end the Gaza war.
- British man injured in Tobago shark attack
Read MoreThe 64-year-old was 10 metres off the shore when he was attacked by a bull shark, a local official says.The 64-year-old was 10 metres off the shore when he was attacked by a bull shark, a local official says.
- Columbia University’s Shafik rebuked over Gaza crackdown but avoids censure
Read MoreUniversity oversight panel says president undermined academic freedom by allowing New York police break up Gaza protest.University oversight panel says president undermined academic freedom by allowing New York police break up Gaza protest.
- Pelosi urges Gaza campus protesters to target Hamas
Read MoreThe Biden ally says outrage about the situation in Gaza is justified but protesters should condemn Hamas too.The Biden ally says outrage about the situation in Gaza is justified but protesters should condemn Hamas too.
- India election: Modi and rivals trade accusations as voter turnout slumps in second phase
Read More Parties clash over communal issues in increasingly charged campaign amid concerns unseasonably hot weather affecting voter numbers India has held the second phase of the world’s biggest election, with prime minister Narendra Modi and his rivals hurling accusations of religious discrimination and threats to democracy amid flagging voter turnout. Almost 1 billion people…
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- Alexey Navalny’s death wasn’t directly ordered by Putin, WSJ reports
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- US won’t sanction IDF despite ‘gross human rights violations’ – media
Read More Israel allegedly offered a “path to effective remediation” for the delinquent units The US government has determined that three Israel Defense Forces units had committed various human rights violations against Palestinian civilians in the West Bank, but decided to nevertheless keep the military aid to Israel flowing, for now, according to US media reports. Under the so-called…
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- Elite force bucks trend of Ukrainian losses on eastern front
Read More The Azov brigade, which leaders say has a culture of ‘mutual respect’, is tasked with repelling relentless Russian attacks as the invaders make most of artillery mismatch Fifteen miles east of the garrison town of Lyman, a desperate fight has been taking place on Ukraine’s eastern front for months. The once verdant Serebryansky…
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- And now for the pinchline: competition crowns world’s funniest crab joke
Read More Inaugural contest at Crab Museum in Margate allows crustaceans to pick the winner, with the help of tinned fish used as bait How did the crab get out of prison? And why did the crab get bad grades? The answers to these conundrums and other clawsome jokes were among the competitors for the…
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- Sadiq Khan’s green credentials may be critical in London mayoral election
Read More As mayor aims to win third term, what has he achieved so far on air pollution, the climate crisis and nature? When Sadiq Khan launched his campaign for a third term as Labour mayor of London, he put his green policies front and centre, highlighting his work on air pollution, the climate crisis…
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- China Seeks to Bring a Booming Micro-Drama Industry Under Tighter Control
Read More Rags-to-riches tales, revenge plots, and plenty of twists—Chinese viewers are loving what they can find in internet “micro-dramas,” the latest big thing in Chinese entertainment of vertically-shot shows posted on social media with episodes that have runtimes of just a few minutes or less. But Chinese authorities, wary of losing control over messaging,…
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- Iraqi TikTok star Om Fahad shot dead in Baghdad
Read MoreThe government says a specialist team is looking into the death of the well-known influencer.The government says a specialist team is looking into the death of the well-known influencer.
- Jobless engineers, MBAs: The hidden army of Indian election ‘consultants’
Read MoreThese ‘politically neutral problem solvers’ do short stints in political campaigns and are valued for their data skills.These ‘politically neutral problem solvers’ do short stints in political campaigns and are valued for their data skills.
- U.S. Government Needs to ‘Get It Right’ on Artificial Intelligence
Read More Artificial intelligence has been a tricky subject in Washington. Most lawmakers agree that it poses significant dangers if left unregulated, yet there remains a lack of consensus on how to tackle these concerns. But speaking at a TIME100 Talks conversation on Friday ahead of the White House Correspondents Dinner, a panel of experts…
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- Violent tornadoes leave trail of catastrophic damage in US (VIDEOS)
Read More The city of Omaha, Nebraska, was hit the hardest with local authorities rushing to help possible victims Multiple powerful tornadoes have ripped through the central US, leaving hundreds of houses badly damaged or completely destroyed in their path, with authorities warning that severe storms are expected to continue until Sunday. The National Weather…
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- Sarah Hanson-Young softens demand for inquiry into Murdoch media
Read More Amid the threat of big tech, Greens senator says News titles are ‘trusted news providers’ and a royal commission should look at the whole industry Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Greens senator Sarah Hanson-Young has watered down her demand for a royal commission examining the…
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- US to provide Patriot missiles to Ukraine as part of fresh $6bn aid package
Read More US defence secretary announces aid as Zelenskiy pleads with west for more Patriot systems to defend Ukrainian cities The US will provide Ukraine with additional Patriot missiles for its air defence systems as part of a massive $6bn additional aid package, the defence secretary has announced. “This is the largest security assistance package…
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- Hersh Goldberg-Polin’s mother speaks out after Hamas releases hostage video of her son
Read MoreFor more than 200 days after Hersh Goldberg-Polin was taken hostage by Hamas on Oct.7, his mother hadn’t heard his voice or seen video that proved he was alive. But that changed this week, when Hamas released a propaganda video showing Hersh – an Israeli-American – alive with his left arm amputated. CBS News’…
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- Protest leader sorry for ‘kill Zionists’ comments
Read MoreThe student who said “Zionists don’t deserve to live” has since been barred from the Columbia campus.The student who said “Zionists don’t deserve to live” has since been barred from the Columbia campus.
- Eighth person charged over Wakeley church riot, say NSW police
Read More It comes as a sixth teenager was charged with terrorism-related offences after raids across Sydney as investigations continue into church stabbing Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast An eighth person has been charged in relation to their alleged participation in the Wakeley church riot, according to…
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- Dead whistleblower accused Boeing of safety breaches
Read MoreJohn Barnett had been giving a formal legal deposition against the plane manufacturer before his sudden death.John Barnett had been giving a formal legal deposition against the plane manufacturer before his sudden death.
- Pentagon to ‘rush’ Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Read MoreThe $6bn package will include air defence munitions but no new Patriot batteries.The $6bn package will include air defence munitions but no new Patriot batteries.
- China-U.S. ties “beginning to stabilize,” but it won’t be an easy road
Read MoreAfter meeting China’s leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid “any miscalculations.”After meeting China’s leader Xi Jinping, Antony Blinken says both sides agree that difficult discussions are essential to avoid “any miscalculations.”
- Another American arrested in Turks and Caicos after bullets found in luggage
Read MoreAnother American has been arrested in the Caribbean territory of Turks and Caicos after ammunition was allegedly found in his luggage. The Virginia man is the fourth American detained under similar circumstances in the last several months. Kris Van Cleave has more.Another American has been arrested in the Caribbean territory of Turks and Caicos…
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- Blinken meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping
Read MoreSecretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with Chinese President Xi Jinping and other top officials in Beijing. Blinken raised concern that China is helping Russia to produce tanks, armored vehicles and weapons for its war in Ukraine. Nancy Cordes has more from the White House.Secretary of State Antony Blinken met Friday with Chinese…
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- A banker, an assistant, a tabloid boss: Key takeaways from Trump’s day in court
Read More David Pecker concluded his week-long testimony, ushering in two more witnesses, both of whom mentioned Stormy Daniels David Pecker concluded his week-long testimony, ushering in two more witnesses, both of whom mentioned Stormy Daniels
- Baby orca free after month trapped in Canadian lagoon
Read MoreThe orphaned calf swam from British Columbia after several rescue attempts by a First Nations community.The orphaned calf swam from British Columbia after several rescue attempts by a First Nations community.
- Virginia EMT arrested in Turks and Caicos after ammo allegedly found in luggage
Read MoreThe father of one now faces the potential of a mandatory minimum prison sentence of up to 12 years.The father of one now faces the potential of a mandatory minimum prison sentence of up to 12 years.