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Israel July 10, 2024

25 killed in Israeli airstrike in southern Gaza as attacks shut down medical facilities

An Israeli airstrike on a school-turned-shelter in southern Gaza has killed at least 25 Palestinians. The assault is part of Israel’s campaign to combat Hamas militants.

LIFESTYLE July 9, 2024

Viral TikTok video reveals what former CIA officer could and couldn’t tell boyfriends

In a viral TikTok video, a woman is sharing exactly how she could date while also working for the CIA. The former officer said she had to keep a tight lid on details of her job.

France July 8, 2024

France's Macron declines resignation of PM for 'stability of the country' after chaotic election

French President Emmanuel Macron has declined the resignation of the country’s prime minister, asking him to remain temporarily as the head of the government.

Brazil July 4, 2024

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro indicted by Federal Police in undeclared diamonds case: AP

Brazilian Federal Police have reportedly indicted former President Jair Bolsonaro over alleged, undisclosed diamond receipts from Saudi Arabia, AP sources say.

Media July 2, 2024

United Nations panel condemns Russia for 'inhumane' treatment of Evan Gershkovich, calls for immediate release

A United Nations panel condemned Russia's "inhumane" treatment of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and called for his immediate release.

Israel July 2, 2024

9 dead after overnight strike in Gaza's Khan Younis following Israel's mass evacuation orders

At least nine people have been confirmed dead after an Israeli strike in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, according to Palestinian health officials.

Afghanistan July 1, 2024

UN denies recognition of Taliban government following multinational meeting

A U.N.-led, Afghanistan-focused meeting with the Taliban does not translate to recognition of the group's claim to the government in Kabul, an official said Monday.

Afghanistan July 1, 2024

No Afghan women allowed to attend UN-led meetings with Taliban: 'Caving to terrorist demands'

A two-day meeting between the U.N. and other special envoys with the Taliban in Doha ends on Monday as rights activists decried the failure to involve women in talks or specifically address women’s issues.

Antisemitism Exposed June 30, 2024

UN official called 'terror sympathizing antisemite' by Israeli ambassador as calls grow for her dismissal

Pressure is mounting on the United Nations to dismiss Francesca Albanese, its controversial special rapporteur on the Palestinian territories, for her anti-Israel statements.

ISIS June 28, 2024

ISIS remains global threat a decade after declaring caliphate, US military official says

ISIS no longer controls any territory and has lost many leaders, but it continues to claim responsibility for deadly attacks worldwide a decade after declaring its caliphate.