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Hostage families join hundreds in Tel Aviv protest against full Gaza occupation
The protesters marched through Tel Aviv, past Kirya military headquarters, calling for a halt to the IDF's Gaza expansion plans, which…
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Business
How Europe is vying for rare earth independence from China
Solvay's rare earths processing facility in western France is one of only two in Europe For almost 80 years rare earth metals have been…
Politics
Smotrich confirms plan to allocate funds toward emergency Gaza aid efforts, shifting gears
"Right now, the funding is international, but if necessary, we’ll do it ourselves," Somtrich said. Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich…
Politics
Only 1.5% of Gaza cropland left for starving Palestinians due to Israel’s war, UN says
Israel’s destruction of Gaza has left starving Palestinians with access to only 1.5% of cropland that is accessible and suitable for…
News
Israeli captive families confront police outside army headquarters
Physical confrontations have taken place outside Israel’s Ministry of Defence in Tel Aviv between security forces and family members of…
News
'Israel has declared war on Torah scholars': Haredi leaders call for global protest
"The State of Israel has declared war on Torah scholars. The Haredi community will launch a global battle like no other,” the leaders of…
Politics
Jordan condemns renewed attacks on Gaza aid convoys
Jordan on Wednesday strongly condemned repeated attacks on humanitarian aid convoys en route to Gaza, following a new assault on a…
News
IRGC asks Taliban for leaked 'kill list' of suspected MI6 agents, collaborators
In doing so, IRGC intends to increase its knowledge on spies working for the UK's Secret Intelligence Service, which may give Iran…
News
Nigeria seizes 1,600 birds in 'largest' wildlife-trafficking bust
Nigeria's customs agency says it has seized over 1,600 birds bound for Kuwait, in what it described as the country's "largest"…
News
Two Ghanaian ministers die in helicopter crash, along with six others
Ghana's ministers of defence and environment have died in a military helicopter crash in the central Ashanti region, along with six other…
Business
Indonesia’s Pertamina and PLN partner for 530MW geothermal energy projects
Indonesia’s state-owned energy company PT Pertamina and state electricity provider PT PLN have reportedly entered an agreement to develop…
Politics
Putin decree allows Russia to increase greenhouse gas emissions
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday signed a decree that would allow Russia to increase its greenhouse gas emissions by a fifth…
Politics
Israeli military: UN enabling Hamas through aid mismanagement in Gaza
In a closed-door briefing, Israeli defense officials accused UN agencies of legitimizing “false data” from Hamas and failing to protect…
News
Wall of water slams Himalayan village, leaving multiple dead and dozens feared trapped or missing
A surge of flood water tore through a mountainous village in northern India Tuesday, leaving at least four people dead and dozens missing,…
Business
German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 backs improved bid by Italy's MFE
The logo of ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG at the headquarters of the media group. Peter Kneffel/dpa A potential takeover of Germany's…
News
Fast-moving French fire kills one as 1,500 battle the blaze
A large and rapidly spreading vegetation fire in southern France has killed a woman who refused to evacuate her home, the local prefecture…
News
An alternative to hiking Sapa: try this hill-tribe trek in Vietnam instead
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). In the mountainous jungles of Hoa Binh province, a dark leaf glistens on…
Politics
Hundreds of German public figures urge to halt arms exports to Israel
Over 160 German artists and media figures have joined a growing call to halt German weapons exports to Israel, bringing the number of…
News
A wildfire in southern France has killed 1 and injured several and is still spreading
PARIS (AP) — A fast-moving wildfire in a Mediterranean region of France near the Spanish border has left one person dead, several others…
Business
Europe’s job market: Which sector has the most job postings? Top 20 revealed
The job market in Europe is evolving. Technological innovation and changing needs are transforming many sectors. Policymakers are calling…
News
Fire in southern France burns 11,000 hectares, injures nine
A wildfire in southern France slowed overnight into Wednesday after injuring nine people and burning through 11,000 hectares of…
News
Old blast videos falsely linked to Southeast Asia conflict
Five days of deadly fighting between neighbours Thailand and Cambodia unleashed a flood of misrepresented visuals including unrelated…
Business
Colombia accuses Peru of fully annexing a disputed island in the Amazon river
BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — Colombian President Gustavo Petro stirred up a decades-old border controversy with Peru on Tuesday when he accused…
Fashion
Gucci employees threaten strike in Italy over pay
Employees of the Gucci fashion house in Italy are threatening the company with strike action. Around 1,000 retail and logistics workers…