What is the Rafah crossing and why is it Gaza's lifeline?
The border crossing with Egypt is the only point of exit for Palestinians looking to flee Gaza.
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Strike on civilian convoy fleeing Gaza: What we know from verified video
Women and children were killed in Friday's strike on vehicles that were heading away from northern Gaza.
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China's Belt and Road Initiative: Kenya and a railway to nowhere
A $5bn transport project, funded by Chinese loans, is in danger of becoming a white elephant.
1970-01-01 08:00
France raises security level after school knife attack
France raises its security alert to the highest level, following the death of a teacher stabbed at a high school.
1970-01-01 08:00
Israel Gaza: Antisemitic incidents 'triple in UK' since Hamas attack
A Jewish security group says incidents rose 324% compared with the same period last year.
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Israelis, united in shock, rally behind war to punish Hamas
The country is adjusting to a new reality as the conflict enters uncharted territory
1970-01-01 08:00
Syria war: Drone attack on military academy kills 60, monitor says
The military says "terrorist" drones targeted a graduation ceremony attended by cadets' families.
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Biden's dog Commander leaves White House after biting incidents
Commander, a two-year-old German Shepherd, has been involved in a series of biting incidents.
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Uttar Pradesh: Indian schoolgirl’s cycling death lays bare ugly face of ‘Eve-teasing’
The 17-year-old was run over after she fell off her bike when a man pulled her scarf.
1970-01-01 08:00
Dr Denis Mukwege: Nobel Prize-winner to contest DR Congo presidency
Celebrated doctor Denis Mukwege won over the world - now his sights are set on leadership back home.
1970-01-01 08:00
New York floods: Basement rescues spark climate change concerns
About 100,000 New Yorkers live in basement homes that climate change has remade into "death traps".
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Impeachment hearing: Republicans promise revealing evidence
GOP-called witnesses tell committee there is not enough evidence yet for impeachment
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