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German lawmakers call for EU sanctions on Israel’s Ben-Gvir over Gaza killing remarks
German lawmakers are calling for European Union sanctions against Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after he advocated for a nightl
topicBodies discovered in Swiss Alps as melting glaciers reveal remains
Searchers in the Swiss Alps discovered the remains of two mountaineers who disappeared 34 years ago. The bodies emerged from a fas
topicRussia Launches 6,564 Kamikaze Drones, 26 Assaults Near Pokrovsk in 24 Hours
Russia intensified its offensive with 6,564 kamikaze drone launches and 26 assaults near Pokrovsk within a 24-hour window. Militar
topicU.S. conducting stealth operation to transport oil through Hormuz
The United States is conducting a stealth operation to move oil through the Strait of Hormuz. This effort coincides with U.S. Navy
topicRussian missile barrage across Ukraine’s capital kills at least 12 and wounds 33
Russian missiles struck Kyiv overnight, killing at least 12 people and wounding 33. Reports on the death toll vary, with The New Y
topicTrump’s threats anger Omanis, leave observers puzzled
Donald Trump has threatened to bomb Oman, a move that has angered Omani citizens and left international observers puzzled. The thr
topicMoscow Gas Stations Reimpose Fuel Limits as ‘Second Wave’ of Shortages Hits Russia
Moscow fuel stations have reimposed sales limits as a second wave of petrol shortages hits Russia. Reports indicate a severe suppl
topic‘I want to hug an actual, living person’: How Meduza’s Russian readers are coping with wartime loneliness
Russian readers of Meduza report profound wartime loneliness and a desire for physical human connection. This emotional distress o
Israeli military launches criminal probes into killings of Hind Rajab and Palestinian paramedics
The Israeli military has launched criminal investigations into the deaths of Hind Rajab, a young Palestinian girl, and Palestinian
topicEXCLUSIVE: Mossad chief, Syrian foreign minister discussed Turkish military deployments before strikes, sources say
Israel launched an airstrike on a Syrian military airbase to prevent Turkish troops from deploying there. The strike drew US criti
topicA warehouse burns near Moscow. In Ukraine, drone crews prepare to strike again
Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow, with 637 drones reported, and a warehouse near Moscow caught fire. The atta
topicRussians pull billions from banks fearing Kremlin will seize savings for war
Russians are withdrawing billions from banks due to fears that the Kremlin may seize their deposits to fund the war in Ukraine. Th
topicRussian forces kill 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure over elections
Russian missile strikes hit Kyiv, killing at least 9 people. The attacks occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces
topicAs the UN picks its 10th chief, a woman may finally break the glass ceiling
The United Nations is nearing the selection of its 10th chief, with a woman potentially breaking the glass ceiling. The current se
topicTourists cling to each other in desperate struggle as raging flood sweeps them down waterfall
A flash flood at Mae Sa waterfall in Thailand swept away tourists, with video showing them clinging to each other in a desperate s
topicZomi Frankcom: Australia 'outraged' after Israeli decision not to prosecute over killing of aid worker in Gaza
Australia has summoned the Israeli envoy and expressed outrage after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) declined to open a criminal
topicMushroom murderer trial undermined by 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up, appeal court told
Erin Patterson, an Australian woman convicted of murdering her in-laws with poisonous mushrooms, has begun an appeal against her c
topicSydney Swans ban 5 players for rest of AFL season over hotel misconduct and a police investigation
The Sydney Swans have banned five players for the remainder of the AFL season amid a police investigation into alleged misconduct
topicIsrael admits firing on car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab, opens probe
The Israeli military has admitted to firing on a car carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza, and has launched a criminal investiga
topicRussian strike kills 3 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy faces pressure at home
At least 3-12 people have been killed and many more wounded in Russian missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv. The attacks
topicAfter weeks of rallying behind Fedorov, protesters reject his call for wartime elections in Ukraine
Protesters in Ukraine have rejected a call for wartime elections by Mykhailo Fedorov, a former loyalist of President Volodymyr Zel
topicIran threatens to strike US bases in Europe if Trump escalates war: report
Iran is considering targeting US military bases in Europe if the conflict with the US escalates, according to reports. The threat
topicRussia unleashes 'massive attack' on Kyiv, killing at least five
A Russian missile barrage hit Kyiv, killing at least five people. The attack occurred as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy f
topicAlarm in South Korea as Iran dispute with Trump shakes a 72-year alliance
The 72-year alliance between South Korea and the US is under strain due to President Trump’s decision to reduce joint military dri