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Are Israel, Hamas entering the second phase of the ceasefire?

No. Since the ceasefire began on October 10, Israel has broken it more than 590 times, killing at least 360 Palestinians, and sending the total death toll in Gaza from two years of attacks above 70,000. Under the first phase based on US President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan Israel was required to halt its genocidal war on Gaza, pull back its troops, allow aid in, and exchange hundreds of Palestinian detainees for the remaining captives still held in Gaza.
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35 minutes ago

Four members of same family killed in Goa nightclub fire that left 25 dead

The massive blaze broke out at just before midnight at Birch by Romeo Lane, a buzzing bar, restaurant and nightclub in north Goa's Aporna district. Most of the hundreds of guests inside the venue were able to escape but 20 members of staff mostly working in the kitchen area were killed after they were trapped in the basement and suffocated to death.
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59 minutes ago

When you're desperate, you fall for things easily': the scam job ads on TikTok taking people's money

Lilian, a 35-year-old Kenyan living in Qatar, was scrolling on TikTok in April when she saw posts from a recruitment agency offering jobs overseas. The Kenya-based WorldPath House of Travel, with more than 20,000 followers on the social media platform, promised hassle-free work visas for jobs across Europe. They were showing work permits they'd received, envelopes, like: We have Europe visas already,' Lilian recalls.
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17 hours ago

Tensions mount between the U.S. and Venezuela as President Trump continues military pressure in the region

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Jimmy Story, a former U.S. ambassador to Venezuela, about the American military buildup in the region and pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: President Trump is ramping up the pressure on Venezuela's leader, President Nicolas Maduro, and has been for weeks now. He's sent warships to the region. The U.S. has carried out strikes on what it says are drug boats, and he's linked Maduro to drug trafficking.
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22 hours ago

'I escaped Syria like a criminal, and came back a hero'

A Syrian chef fled Assad's blacklist, rebuilt a successful restaurant life in London, and returned to Damascus to witness and join its post-regime reconstruction.
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1 day ago

Syria's interim president accuses Israel of fighting ghosts'

Syria accuses Israel of expanding the Gaza war into Syria through airstrikes, incursions, and threats to 1974 disengagement agreement, calling Israel an exporter of crises.
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5 hours ago

China's reusable rocket explodes, but its Ethernet flew

LandSpace's Zhuque-3 Y1 demonstrated advanced propulsion, control, and communications technologies despite a failed first-stage landing that caused an explosion.
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4 hours ago

UN report sounds alarm over Maori rights in New Zealand

New Zealand risks weakening Maori rights and entrenching racial disparities through recent government policies and funding cuts.
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3 hours ago

Thailand launches airstrikes along disputed border with Cambodia as tensions flare

Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodia after cross-border clashes that killed Thai soldiers and violated a ceasefire brokered by Donald Trump.
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4 hours ago

Japan PM vows resolute' response after Chinese aircraft accused of locking radar on to Japanese fighter jets

Chinese fighter jets locked radar onto Japanese F-15s near Okinawa, prompting Japan to strengthen surveillance, summon China's ambassador, and heighten tensions over Taiwan-related remarks.
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3 hours ago

Trump says Zelenskyy isn't ready' to accept US peace deal

Donald Trump has said Volodymyr Zelenskyy isn't ready to sign off on a US-authored peace proposal aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, at the end of three days of talks between Washington and Kyiv in Florida. I'm a little bit disappointed that President Zelenskyy hasn't yet read the proposal, that was as of a few hours ago. His people love it, but he hasn't, Trump claimed as he spoke with reporters on Sunday night.
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23 hours ago

Sri Lanka landslides feared as toll hits 618, widespread loss sweeps Asia

Monsoon storms and Cyclone Ditwah-triggered floods and landslides have devastated Sri Lanka, causing hundreds of deaths, millions affected, extensive damage, and costly recovery needs.
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21 hours ago
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Soldiers announce apparent military coup in Benin

Soldiers in Benin announced the dissolution of the government, removed President Patrice Talon, and installed a Military Committee for Refoundation led by Lt. Col. Pascal Tigri.
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21 hours ago
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Soldiers appear on Benin state television announcing apparent coup

Soldiers claiming to be the Military Committee for Refoundation have ousted President Patrice Talon, dissolved the government, and his whereabouts are unknown.
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Benin: ECOWAS troops deployed after failed coup attempt DW 12/07/2025

ECOWAS troops from Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and Sierra Leone will deploy to Benin to support the government and army after a failed coup attempt.
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Troops and warplanes deployed in Benin after failed coup attempt'

An attempted coup in Benin by soldiers was thwarted; ECOWAS deployed regional troops and Nigeria conducted air strikes to support the government.
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18 hours ago

Benin: Army foils attempted coup, says minister DW 12/07/2025

Benin's armed forces foiled a brief coup after soldiers seized state TV and declared government dissolution; President Patrice Talon was reported safe.
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22 hours ago

WFP warns of massive' humanitarian aid crisis in Sudan as war rages

Fighting in Sudan is preventing aid delivery, leaving millions acutely food insecure and risking mass starvation, especially in besieged Kordofan and Darfur regions.
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1 day ago

Hong Kong holds election as city reels from deadly fire DW 12/07/2025

Hong Kong held Legislative Council elections days after a deadly apartment fire that killed at least 159, with low turnout expected amid anger over handling.
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18 hours ago

Killing of journalists likely to become more common

Killing journalists is a war crime under international law and the international community must act to prevent its likely increase.
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1 day ago

Supporters of Venezuela's Machado rally in cities around the world

Supporters of Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado have rallied in countries around the world to celebrate her Nobel Peace Prize win ahead of Wednesday's award ceremony Thousands of people marched through Madrid, Utrecht, Buenos Aires, Lima, Brisbane and other cities on Saturday in support of 58-year-old Machado, who won the Nobel award for her struggle to achieve a democratic transition in Venezuela.
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14 hours ago

Disarming Hamas should not be first task of Gaza stabilisation force, Turkey says

The ISF should prioritize separating Israeli troops from Hamas-controlled areas in Gaza before pursuing Palestinian disarmament.
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12 hours ago

Kagame: Never seen this much attention' to ending Africa war

Trump-era US diplomacy prioritizes transactional deals over democracy and human-rights rhetoric, yielding practical improvements and effective pressure that can resolve regional conflicts.
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1 day ago

Hope, flags, fireworks as Syria starts to celebrate a year without al-Assad

Damascus celebrated the capital's liberation with crowds, returning exiles, and hopeful sentiment after the fall of the al-Assad regime and years of conflict.
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14 hours ago

Less UN, fewer US soldiers a new era for Iraq? DW 12/07/2025

In just a few weeks, the United Nations' special mission to Iraq will leave the country for good. The UN Assistance Mission for Iraq, known as UNAMI, has been in the country for 22 years and was set up shortly after the US invasion of Iraq back in 2003. UNAMI's exit marks "the start of a new chapter rooted in Iraq's leadership of its own future," UNAMI boss Mohamed al-Hassan said earlier this week, as he delivered the organization's final briefing.
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1 day ago

Japan accuses Chinese jets of directing fire-control radar at its aircraft

Chinese fighter jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft near Okinawa, prompting Tokyo to lodge a strong protest and demand measures to prevent recurrence.
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17 hours ago

How Australia became the testing ground for a social media ban for young people

Australian politicians and media mobilized around Jonathan Haidt's call to raise the social-media age to 16, driving a national ban campaign before the federal election.
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18 hours ago

Scoop: U.S. discussing potential Sisi-Netanyahu summit

This is a huge opportunity for Israel. Selling gas to Egypt will create interdependence, get the countries closer together, create a warmer peace and prevent war,
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18 hours ago

An animal rights activist was on the FBI's Most Wanted list for 15 years. Will he be returned to the US?

Daniel Andreas San Diego faces UK extradition to the US on federal charges for alleged 2003 pipe bombings connected to animal-rights activism.
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1 day ago

Japan says China military jet locked radar on its aircraft DW 12/07/2025

Japan protested after Chinese J-15 fighters intermittently locked fire-control radar onto Japanese F-15s near Okinawa, calling the actions dangerous and demanding preventive measures.
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14 hours ago

Kremlin hails Trump's national security strategy as aligned with Russia's vision

Kremlin endorses Trump's national security strategy as aligning with Russian views, while US-led peace talks on Ukraine face stalemate over territorial concessions and security guarantees.
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13 hours ago

The Road to Damascus

The Road to Damascus documents the lightning offensive that toppled the al-Assad regime. A team of Syrian filmmakers gained rare access to HTS-led armed forces, following them from the moment they departed Idlib all the way to the capital Damascus. Their exclusive footage offers a unique insight into the military operations that ultimately led to the fall of Bashar al-Assad, 14 years after Syrians first took to the streets demanding an end to his rule.
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16 hours ago

Second Group Of Iranian Nationals Deported From US Due To Arrive In Tehran

About 55 Iranian nationals deported from the United States are due to arrive in Iran, the second repatriation under President Trump's immigration crackdown.
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17 hours ago

IndiGo chaos: Why is India's largest airline canceling hundreds of flights?

IndiGo cancelled over 2,000 flights due to pilot shortages and new rest-duty rules, prompting government intervention and stranding thousands of passengers.
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21 hours ago

Merz in Israel: 'We will keep alive the memory' DW 12/07/2025

We will keep alive the memory of the terrible crime of the Shoah committed by Germans against the Jewish people,
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21 hours ago

Bethlehem's Christmas tree lights up after two years of darkness

For the first time in two years, the Christmas tree in Bethlehem lit up the night sky, restoring a glimmer of joy to the birthplace of Jesus after seasons overshadowed by Israel's genocidal war on Gaza. Palestinians watching the lighting said the celebration carried a dual meaning: Hope in the Nativity and a yearning for freedom from the Israeli siege gripping Bethlehem and cities across the occupied territory.
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22 hours ago

Hostile powers sending spies to west's universities, says former security chief

Hostile spy agencies are now as focused on infiltrating western universities and companies as they are on doing so to governments, according to the former head of Canada's intelligence service. David Vigneault warned that a recent industrial-scale attempt by China to steal new technologies showed the need for increased vigilance from academics. The frontline has moved, from being focused on government information to private sector innovation, research innovation and universities,
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11 hours ago

Russia welcomes Trump's revised US security strategy

The Kremlin welcomes Trump's new US national security strategy as aligning with Russia's views, while warning the US 'deep state' may oppose it.
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17 hours ago

The centuries-old Christian presence in the West Bank is under threat

Israeli settlement expansion and land confiscation around Beit Sahour threaten the continuity and survival of the local majority-Christian Palestinian community.
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21 hours ago

Neser takes key wickets before Australia ease to 2-0 Ashes series lead over England

England mounted a late resistance led by Ben Stokes but lost the second Ashes Test at the Gabba as Australia won by eight wickets to lead the series 2-0.
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23 hours ago

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen conjures 18th hole miracle at Australian Open to break Cameron Smith's heart

Rasmus Neergaard-Petersen won the Australian Open by holing a 15-foot par putt on the final hole, defeating Cameron Smith by one shot.
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1 day ago

'I'm willing to spend any amount of money to keep this quiet': what JP McManus's son told pathologist over late wife's cocaine use, new court papers claim

Tycoon's son tried to keep results showing wife Emma had drug in her system when she died on Barbados trip
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17 hours ago

A ban on feeding pigeons ruffles lots of feathers in Mumbai

Mumbai banned public pigeon feeding, clashing with residents who feed pigeons for faith, companionship, and long-standing local practices.
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14 hours ago

Tom Hicks, former owner of Liverpool and Texas Rangers, dies at 79

Tom Hicks, Texas billionaire and sports team owner, has died aged 79; he owned the Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers, and was co-owner of Liverpool FC.
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10 hours ago

Lando Norris proud' of winning first F1 drivers' championship my way'

Lando Norris won his first Formula One world championship by racing fairly and avoiding aggressive tactics, proving a clean, non‑aggressive approach can secure a title.
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The Fast Food Burger Prince Harry Crowns As His Favorite - Tasting Table

Prince Harry orders two animal-style Double-Doubles with fries and a Coke; Meghan Markle orders a cheeseburger and fries with jalapeños.
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1 day ago

Heavy rains hamper recovery as death toll from floods in Asia exceeds 1,750

Widespread floods and landslides across Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand have killed over 1,750 people, left hundreds missing, and displaced hundreds of thousands.
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1 day ago

Chad struggles as new Sudanese refugees strain resources and infrastructure

Sudan's 30-month war has displaced nearly 12 million people and driven hundreds of thousands into Chad, overwhelming humanitarian capacity and endangering children.
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2 days ago

Australia sanctions Afghan Taliban officials over women's rights abuses

The Australian government has imposed financial sanctions and travel bans on four officials in Afghanistan's Taliban government, citing the deteriorating human rights situation in the country, particularly for women and girls. Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong said in a statement on Saturday that Canberra had established a world-first autonomous sanctions framework for Afghanistan, which would allow it to directly impose its own sanctions and travel bans to increase pressure on the Taliban.
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1 day ago

Arab, Muslim nations reject Israel exit-only plan for Gaza Rafah crossing

Eight Arab and Islamic countries condemn Israel's one-way Rafah opening as displacement, demand two-way crossing and compliance with the US peace plan amid ceasefire violations.
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1 day ago

Lebanese army arrests six after gunmen attack UN peacekeepers in south

The Lebanese army arrested six people after gunmen attacked international peacekeepers patrolling in the south of the country, as a United Nations Security Council (UNSC) delegation was to embark on a visit to the zone. The army said in a statement on Saturday that its intelligence directorate had detained six Lebanese suspects in connection with Thursday's attack, which saw six men riding on three mopeds opening fire on a UN peacekeepers' patrol vehicle without hurting anyone.
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RSF alleges SAF forces struck crucial border crossing in Sudan near Chad

The RSF accuses the SAF of a drone strike on the Adre border crossing, a vital Sudan–Chad humanitarian corridor, alleging deliberate obstruction of aid and worsening civilian suffering.
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5 days ago

Pope Leo wraps up his visit to Lebanon with prayers at the site of Beirut's port blast

Pope prays at Beirut blast site, celebrates Mass with 150,000, and urges Lebanon to pursue justice, peace, and fraternity amid ongoing conflict and fear of renewed war.
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1 day ago

What links Amy Adams, Teri Hatcher and Margot Kidder? The Saturday quiz

Answers identify diverse general-knowledge facts across history, geography, culture, sports, and pop culture including emus, Sagrada Familia, Hinge, and Nevermind.
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1 day ago

India: Nightclub fire in Goa kills at least 23 DW 12/07/2025

A nightclub fire in Goa killed at least 23 people, largely nightclub employees, reportedly caused by a gas cylinder explosion, with an official inquiry ordered.
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2 days ago

Pakistan and Afghanistan exchange fire after failed talks DW 12/06/2025

December 6, 2025 Late-night exchanges of artillery renewed tensions along the frontier, highlighting unresolved disputes after recent talks failed to advance a fragile ceasefire process between the two neighbours amid ongoing strain now. Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged heavy fire along their border late on Friday, officials from both sides said. The flare-up comes days after peace talks ended without a breakthrough. No casualties have been immediately confirmed.
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1 day ago

Gaza ceasefire: Mediators Qatar and Egypt call for next step DW 12/06/2025

Mediators urge progression to phase two of a US-backed ceasefire plan requiring Israeli withdrawals, interim governance, and deployment of an international stabilization force in Gaza.
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1 day ago

Chef Jose Andres Slams Divisive' Trump Over FIFA Peace Prize Award: Betrays The Beautiful Game'

Chef José Andrés condemned FIFA for awarding President Donald Trump the 2025 FIFA Peace Prize, calling it a betrayal of football's values and fans.
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1 day ago

World Cup 2026: Re-disappearing Mexico's disappeared

In Guadalajara, the road to the World Cup is paved with erasure of the missing. The city of Guadalajara in Mexico is scheduled to host four World Cup matches next year, and labourers are working around the clock to revamp infrastructure in time for the tournament. On account of frenzied construction, the city's roads are presently a bona fide mess, constituting a perpetual headache for those who must transit them.
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1 day ago

Miss Universe co-owner gets bank accounts frozen as part of probe into drugs, fuel and arms trafficking | Fortune

Mexico froze bank accounts of Miss Universe co-owner Raúl Rocha Cantú amid investigations into drug, fuel and arms trafficking, prompting arrest warrants and related probes.
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LIVE: Israel kills 3 Palestinians in Gaza as deadly violations intensify

Qatar and Egypt demand immediate withdrawal of Israeli troops and deployment of an international force after Israeli army killed three Palestinians in Gaza.
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Iran Arrests Marathon Organizers After Women Compete Without Mandatory Hijab

"Despite previous warnings regarding the need to comply with the country's current laws and regulations, as well as religious, customary, and professional principles...the event was held in a way that violated public decency," the judiciary's Mizan news outlet quoted the local prosecutor's office as saying. "Considering the violations that occurred and based on the laws and regulations, a criminal case has been filed against the officials and agents organizing this event," the report added. Mizan said that "two of the main organizers of the competition were arrested on warrants."
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2 days ago

Afghan, Pakistani forces exchange heavy fire as tensions flare

Officials from both sides said the skirmishes broke out late on Friday night, with the two countries accusing one another of opening fire first. list of 3 itemsend of list In a post on X, the spokesman for Afghanistan's Taliban government, Zabihullah Mujahid, said Pakistani forces had launched attacks towards the Spin Boldak district in the Kandahar province, prompting Afghan forces to respond.
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