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Gaza parents urged to stop children flying kites after Israel warning to Hamas
Israel has threatened forceful military action and the possible evacuation of Gaza residents if kites and balloons continue to ent
topicTwo killed, refinery on fire in Russia’s Krasnodar after drone attack
Ukrainian drone attacks have struck multiple Russian oil refineries, including facilities in Krasnodar and Kstovo. The strike in K
topicTornado Rips Through Towns in Southern France
A rare tornado struck the Aude region of southern France, causing widespread destruction in the village of Pomas. At least 300 hom
topicMontreal Considers Cutting Ties to Israel as Outrage Grows in Canada over Israeli Impunity: Avi Lewis
Montreal city council passed a modified resolution regarding Gaza after removing a call to suspend ties with Israel. While initial
topicUkrainian forces resume strikes on Russia's Wildberries with reported attack in Tambov Oblast
Ukrainian forces launched long-range drone strikes against Russian infrastructure, destroying a major Wildberries warehouse in Tam
topicUkraine Confronts $27B Defense Shortfall
Ukraine is confronting a defense funding shortfall estimated between 23 billion euros and 27 billion dollars as Western financial
topicUkraine war briefing: Small batch of Patriots arrives as Zelenskyy pleads for more
Ukraine has received a small batch of Patriot interceptor missiles, but President Volodymyr Zelenskyy maintains the country requir
topicIn Canada and at Home, Deference to Trump Turns to Defiance on Tariffs and Other Issues
Canada and other nations are resisting Donald Trump's use of tariffs and economic threats. While Canada lacks the economic scale t
Benjamin Netanyahu warns Hamas of strikes over kites launched from Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Hamas that Israel will step up operations in Gaza if the launch of kites, drones,
topicMan leaves tired 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji during family hike
Police reprimanded a Japanese father who left his 7-year-old son alone 8,200 feet up Mount Fuji after the child became too tired t
topicHouthis say they targeted Saudi east-west oil transport
The US administration announced an expansion of secondary sanctions on Monday to isolate Iran and "sever every economic lifeline"
topicPrince Harry Steps Down From Charity Hit By Allegations of Abuse by Rangers
Prince Harry has stepped down as a trustee of African Parks, an African wildlife conservation charity. The resignation follows rep
topicBritain, France pledge stronger support as Ukraine marks Independence Day
France and the UK are ramping up military aid for Ukraine, focusing on missile technology and air defenses as allies convene in Ky
topicGun-running ship sunk by Israeli military in 1948 located intact 1,650 feet underwater
Israeli authorities have located the Altalena, an Irgun gun-running ship sunk by the Israeli military in 1948. The vessel remains
topicE1 settlement: Why Netanyahu, Israel’s right might not mind global outrage
Israel has opened bids for the E1 settlement project in the West Bank, a move widely condemned by international governments and ob
topic‘Not an isolated incident’: Russian drones stalk Ukraine’s civilians in ‘human safaris’
Russian military drone pilots are stalking and attacking unarmed civilians in Ukraine, a practice described as human safaris. The
topicFake US thinktank set up and funded by Israel sought to game AI for propaganda
Israel established and funded a synthetic US-based think tank to influence AI chatbots and search results regarding Gaza and the I
topicIsraeli Lawmaker Smashes Palestinian Monument in West Bank
Knesset member Zvi Sukkot used a sledgehammer to vandalize a Palestinian memorial in the West Bank while under military escort. Th
topicKremlin adviser warns UK drone factories could face attacks
A former senior Russian official warned that unknown sources could attack United Kingdom factories producing drones for Ukraine. T
topicOpenAI bans Russian ChatGPT accounts used in covert misinformation campaign
OpenAI terminated multiple Russian ChatGPT accounts used to run a covert influence campaign. The operators created the Internation
topicLive Updates: Iran and Oman edge toward temporary Strait of Hormuz reopening plan, but Tehran insists U.S. lift blockade
Iran and Oman have reached an agreement to establish a temporary shipping lane in the Strait of Hormuz, including plans to clear m
topic‘I’m Fine With My Body’: Danish Leader Responds to Unsolicited Beauty Advice
The Danish Prime Minister has publicly criticized a plastic surgeon who sent her an unsolicited message offering to fix her nose.
topicA Unique 11,000-Year-Old Statue of a Human Sitting on a Leopard Unearthed at Karahantepe
Archaeologists in southeast Turkey unearthed a rare Neolithic stone sculpture depicting a human figure sitting on a leopard. The 1
topicFranciscan University Leaders and Theologians Issue Open Letter to the SSPX
Pope Leo XIV will not lift restrictions on the old Latin Mass despite calls for greater access following the schism of the Society