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Jerusalem struck by second shooting in 24 hours
Read More Two people were seriously injured by gunfire, Israeli officials have said Two people were severely wounded and hospitalized after a gunman opened fire in Jerusalem on Saturday, Israeli police said. They stated that the suspect, who is just 13 years old, has been “neutralized.” The victims are a father and a son, aged…
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Deadly attacks in Israel highlight escalating violence in Middle East
Read MoreA day after Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians in a West Bank raid, a Palestinian gunman killed seven people near a Jewish house of worship in East Jerusalem Friday. Ramy Inocencio reports.A day after Israeli forces killed nine Palestinians in a West Bank raid, a Palestinian gunman killed seven people near a Jewish house…
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Tyre Nichols’ mother says police blocked her from seeing dying son
Read More Nichols, 29, died in Memphis on 10 January, of injuries sustained during his arrest three days earlier by members of the city’s police department Nichols, 29, died in Memphis on 10 January, of injuries sustained during his arrest three days earlier by members of the city’s police department
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Jerusalem shooting: Thirteen-year-old held over second attack in days
Read MoreA Palestinian boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, a day after an attack killed seven people.A Palestinian boy is arrested after opening fire in the city, a day after an attack killed seven people.
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Japan firm opens whale meat vending machines to push sales
Read MoreConservationists say they are worried the move could be a step toward expanded whaling.Conservationists say they are worried the move could be a step toward expanded whaling.
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A San Francisco judge released footage of the attack on Paul Pelosi
Read More A judge in San Francisco has released video of the October attack on the husband of then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. The video shows the assailant striking Paul Pelosi with a hammer. A judge in San Francisco has released video of the October attack on the husband of then-U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.…
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Protesters take to Memphis streets to rage against body camera footage of Tyre Nichols’ arrest
Read More Crowd shutdown I-55 in the city after City released the video of officers beating the 29-year-old Black man Crowd shutdown I-55 in the city after City released the video of officers beating the 29-year-old Black man
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Videos of deadly police beating in US released
Read More The footage sheds light on the violent arrest of Tyre Nichols by Memphis law enforcement officers The US city of Memphis, Tennessee released several videos on Friday showing the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols by police. Nichols, a 29-year-old black FedEx worker who had been stopped for reckless driving, succumbed to his wounds…
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Christian Nationalism’s Popularity Should Be a Wake Up Call
Read More When I was a boy In Indiana, I lived in perpetual fear. These were the 1980s and so that fear took predictable forms, including the threat of nuclear devastation at the hands of the Soviet Union. Sometimes, during tornado drills in elementary school, teachers would tell us we were practicing for the inevitable…
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Hate speech: A growing, international threat
Read More Whilst hate speech is nothing new, it has arguably been super-charged by the internet, which has allowed lies, conspiracies, and threats to instantly spread around the world. In a short series of features, based on the new UN Podcasts series, UNiting Against Hate, we look at the effects, and possible solutions, to this…
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Auckland ‘clobbered’ with record-breaking downpour and massive floods
Read More Rain that would typically fall in the course of a summer fell in a single day, weather agencies say Rain that would typically fall in the course of a summer fell in a single day, weather agencies say
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Body camera footage shows police boasting as Tyre Nichols lies motionless: ‘I jumped in, starting rocking him’
Read More In newly released body camera footage, officers can be heard laughing and bragging as the 29-year-old lies on the ground In newly released body camera footage, officers can be heard laughing and bragging as the 29-year-old lies on the ground
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A Palestinian gunman wounded 2 people in an attack in East Jerusalem, police say
Read More The attack on Saturday morning comes just a day after a Palestinian gunman opened fire outside of a synagogue in Jerusalem at the start of the Jewish sabbath, killing seven people. (Image credit: Ahmad Gharabli/AFP via Getty Images) The attack on Saturday morning comes just a day after a Palestinian gunman opened fire…
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Watch: Police surround Jerusalem Old City scene where two shot hours after synagogue attack
Read More Two people have been left wounded in Jerusalem‘s Old City in a suspected ‘terror attack’ just hours after seven people were shot dead in a synagogue attack on the outskirts of the city. Two people have been left wounded in Jerusalem’s Old City in a suspected ‘terror attack’ just hours after seven people…
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Gucci announces Sabato de Sarno as its new creative director
Read More De Sarno, who spent 13 years reinvigorating Valentino, replaces Alessandro Michele, who led a stellar renaissance at the fashion brand There is a new name in fashion. The most illustrious job vacancy in the industry has been filled, with Gucci announcing the appointment of Sabato de Sarno to the role of creative director.…
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US fiscal standoff: Could the nation default on its debt?
Read MoreTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns of a US default by early June if Congress fails to raise debt ceiling.Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns of a US default by early June if Congress fails to raise debt ceiling.
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Why did Tyre Nichols get pulled over by Memphis police officers?
Read More Memphis police explanations for the traffic stop that led to the violent arrest and death of the 29-year-old Black man have been inconsistent Memphis police explanations for the traffic stop that led to the violent arrest and death of the 29-year-old Black man have been inconsistent
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Two Israelis injured in occupied East Jerusalem shooting
Read MoreIncident comes a day after a Palestinian man killed seven near a synagogue following Israel’s deadly raid in Jenin camp.Incident comes a day after a Palestinian man killed seven near a synagogue following Israel’s deadly raid in Jenin camp.
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Fears of escalating conflict as gunman injures two Israelis in East Jerusalem
Read More Shooting comes hours after seven people killed outside synagogue and two days after deadliest Israeli raid in West Bank for 20 years Two Israelis have been shot in occupied East Jerusalem hours after a gunman killed seven people outside a synagogue, as the worst violence in years across Israel and the occupied Palestinian…
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The Future Library: A forest unfolding for next century’s books
Read MoreSome of the world’s most acclaimed authors are secretly working on manuscripts to be read only by future generations.Some of the world’s most acclaimed authors are secretly working on manuscripts to be read only by future generations.
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US general warns of potential war with China: ‘My gut tells me we will fight in 2025’
Read More ‘Xi’s team, reason, and opportunity are all aligned for 2025,’ General Mike Minihan’s shocking memo says ‘Xi’s team, reason, and opportunity are all aligned for 2025,’ General Mike Minihan’s shocking memo says
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“If this is not evil, the evil has no meaning”: how a landmark speech paved the way for the US to unleash death and destruction
Read More In January 2003, the then American leader gave a speech to Congress which signaled his intention to attack Iraq “If this is not evil, then evil has no meaning. And tonight, I have a message for the brave and oppressed people of Iraq: Your enemy is not surrounding your country, your enemy is…
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Peru Congress rejects president’s early elections request
Read MorePeru has been embroiled in a political crisis with near-daily protests since December 7.Peru has been embroiled in a political crisis with near-daily protests since December 7.
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The ‘punching fists of democracy’: How the West’s new tanks could give Ukraine battlefield edge over Russia
Read More Three battalions of Leopolds, Abrams and Challengers should be a game changer as conflict nears one year anniversary, Andy Gregory reports Three battalions of Leopolds, Abrams and Challengers should be a game changer as conflict nears one year anniversary, Andy Gregory reports
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Indian police detain students over Modi documentary screenings
Read MoreThe documentary alleges that Modi ordered police to turn a blind eye to deadly riots while he was Gujarat state’s CM.The documentary alleges that Modi ordered police to turn a blind eye to deadly riots while he was Gujarat state’s CM.
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Tyre Nichols six-word plea revealed as distressing footage lays bare Memphis police brutality
Read More Memphis officers can be heard shouting to Tyre Nichols in one video: ‘B**ch put your hands behind your back before I break them’ Memphis officers can be heard shouting to Tyre Nichols in one video: ‘B**ch put your hands behind your back before I break them’
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FBI seizes Biden’s notebooks – NBC
Read More The memo pads contain writing related to Biden’s official business as vice president, a source told the media Notebooks that US President Joe Biden kept during his time as vice president were among the items seized by the FBI during a search of his home last week, as part of a probe into…
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Warning as cancer-causing radioactive capsule lost in Australia
Read More Tiny Caesium-137 capsule reported missing more than two weeks after being transported from mining site Tiny Caesium-137 capsule reported missing more than two weeks after being transported from mining site
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Why UK house prices could plunge by 20% after the latest interest rate hike
Read More Property market has defied gravity for years but analysts say rising mortgage rates will mirror the 1980s price crash Britain’s estate agents normally radiate optimism but they will be watching anxiously at noon next Thursday when the Bank of England is expected to announce the latest blow to a rapidly weakening property market.…
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Ghosts of Gujarat: India bans the BBC’s Modi film
Read MoreA documentary on Modi’s role in 2002 Gujarat riots causes a media maelstrom in India. Plus, UK press vs labour unions.A documentary on Modi’s role in 2002 Gujarat riots causes a media maelstrom in India. Plus, UK press vs labour unions.
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Tyre Nichols footage – live: Protests erupt after graphic arrest video exposes violent Memphis police beating
Read More Tyre Nichols, 29, died on 10 January, three days after traffic stop turned into confrontation with police officers Tyre Nichols, 29, died on 10 January, three days after traffic stop turned into confrontation with police officers
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 339
Read MoreAs the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 339th day, we take a look at the main developments.As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 339th day, we take a look at the main developments.
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Clash with China around the corner – top US general
Read More Beijing could make a move on Taiwan in 2025, Mike Minihan said in a memo obtained by NBC A senior US Air Force commander warned his subordinates that they should brace for war with China over Taiwan in just two years, NBC reported on Saturday, citing internal documents. In a memo obtained by…
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Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskiy says frontline fighting in east ‘extremely acute’ – live
Read More Ukrainian president describes situation in Donetsk region as particularly difficult with Russian forces ‘methodically’ destroying towns and villages What we know on day 339 of the invasion Volodymyr Zelenskiy marked Holocaust Remembrance Day on Friday by urging the world to unite against “indifference” and “hatred”. The Ukrainian president said: Today, as always, Ukraine…
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Three dead after torrential rain, flash floods inundate Auckland
Read MoreTorrential rains that battered parts of Auckland marked the wettest day ever recorded in the region.Torrential rains that battered parts of Auckland marked the wettest day ever recorded in the region.
