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At least 21 reported killed in Gaza as fragile ceasefire under strain
At least 21 people were reported killed and more than 30 others injured by Israeli fire in Gaza on Wednesday after renewed fighting in the…
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Will Xi Jinping Be Removed Before 2027 Amid Military Purge? Millions Of Dollars Bet On Prediction Markets Say This
China is currently running a purge of its top military leaders amid an aggressive anti-corruption campaign by President Xi Jinping.…
Politics
Meteor Long-Range Air-To-Air Missile In The Works For Ukraine, But There’s A Catch
Good news for Ukraine: it looks increasingly likely that it will get its hands on European-made Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air…
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Palestinian woman, Israeli man arrested after pretending to be married to enter Israel
According to the police, the "couple" was stopped in their vehicle at a crossing between the West Bank and Israel. An Israeli man and a…
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IDF admits civilians likely killed in retaliatory strike on Hamas commander after soldier wounded
"The strike targeted the terrorist Bilal Abu Assi, a Hamas Nukhba Platoon Commander who led the infiltration into Kibbutz Nir Oz on the…
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Northern Morocco floods: Achraf Hakimi sends message of support
Northern Morocco floods: Achraf Hakimi sends message of support In the aftermath of the floods sweeping through several cities in northern…
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Own A Trek E-Bike? There's A Fall Hazard Recall On Certain 2026 Models
The recall applies to certain FX+ 1 and Electra Townie Go! electric bicycles sold in the US and Canada, but the good news is it can be…
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Shin Bet tightens criteria on when 'Jewish nationalism' becomes 'terror'
Under the shift, only incidents that show a “clear intent to kill” will be classified as terrorism The Shin Bet has tightened its internal…
Business
Hyundai partners Vodafone IoT for Middle East car connectivity
Hyundai Motor Group has struck a deal with Vodafone IoT (Internet of Things) to roll out compliant in-car connectivity across five Middle…
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At Least 35 Dead and Almost 400 Injured as 6.5 Feet of Snow Hits Japan, with Authorities Warning of Impending Avalanches
NEED TO KNOW At least 35 people have been killed and nearly 400 injured, as a huge winter storm has dumped 6.5 feet of snow onto some…
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At least 18 reported killed in Gaza as fragile ceasefire under strain
At least 18 people were reported killed by Israeli fire in Gaza on Wednesday after renewed fighting in the coastal territory. The…
Politics
Leader of South Africa's second largest party will not seek re-election
South Africa's Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has said he will not seek re-election as the party's leader in April - a…
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Why a beauty spot in South Africa could be about to run out of water
Fears that the taps in the South African tourist resort of Knysna, with its turquoise water, sandy beaches and pleasant weather, could…
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IDF reserve officer severely wounded by terorist gunfire near Gaza’s yellow line
The IDF said armored units and Israel Air Force aircraft struck targets in the area and called the incident a blatant violation of the…
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Spain plans to focus on ‘quality over quantity’ as tourist numbers hit record high
Spain set a new tourism record in 2025 when it welcomed 96.8 million foreign visitors, according to figures released on 3 February by the…
Business
China’s solar capacity set to overtake coal in ‘historic’ shift
China is set to have more solar power capacity than coal for the first time this year, marking a “historic” milestone in the country’s…
Politics
Palestinian women recount ‘journey of horror’ at Gaza’s Rafah crossing
Palestinian women have described a “journey of horror” as they passed through the Rafah border crossing on their way home to Gaza from…
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Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of ex-Libyan leader, reportedly shot dead
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of Libya's former leader Col Muammar Gaddafi, has reportedly been shot dead. The death of the 53-year-old, who…
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Five Gazan patients evacuated via newly-opened Rafah crossing in first since 2025
"On the second of February, WHO and partners supported the medical evacuation of five patients and seven companions to Egypt via the Rafah…
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Images showing American YouTube star IShowSpeed injured in Nigeria are doctored
As part of his African tour, American YouTuber IShowSpeed stopped in Nigeria's economic and cultural capital, Lagos, where he celebrated…
Business
Spain sets a new tourism record with nearly 96.8 million foreign visitors in 2025
MADRID (AP) — Spain has set a new tourism record, welcoming nearly 96.8 million foreign visitors in 2025, according to figures released…
Business
Banknote bouquets could land you in jail, Kenya's central bank warns
Kenya's central bank has warned people to stop using banknotes to make floral-like bouquets and decorations, which has become a trend in…
Business
Africa’s economic growth set to overtake Asia's
Africa’s economic growth this year is forecast to outpace Asia’s for the first time, according to the International Monetary Fund, though…
Politics
Trickle of Palestinians get to leave, enter Gaza as Rafah crossing reopens
Only five medical evacuees were allowed to leave Gaza, and just 12 Palestinians were allowed to return to the war-torn territory due to…