
Jenin: UN agencies voice alarm as major Israeli operation continues
The agencies say infrastructure is being destroyed and medics cannot not reach all the injured.
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Israel's Jenin operation reignites Palestinian anger
Neither Israel nor Palestinians are in any mood to talk peace as fighting rages in Jenin, Jeremy Bowen reports.
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Climate activists block golf course holes with seedlings and cement to protest water use
Climate activists have targeted 10 golf courses around Spain, plugging up holes to protest the amount of water used to maintain these courses as the country is gripped by a severe drought.
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Canada media guide
An overview of the media in Canada, including links to broadcasters and newspapers.
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Why is Belarus admitting Wagner leader and backing Russia against Ukraine?
Belarus let Russian forces invade Ukraine from its territory and is now hosting its nuclear weapons.
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Spain's People's Party pledges to cut taxes if wins July election
By Charlie Devereux MADRID Spain's main opposition People's Party (PP), leading the polls ahead of this month's national
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USMNT rumors: Pulisic to Milan, Aaronson to Berlin, Pepi to PSV
Today's USMNT rumors on Independence Day include Christian Pulisic reportedly planning to turn down Lyon in favor of a move to AC Milan. Brenden Aaronson has been linked with Union Berlin and Ricardo Pepi is set to join PSV Eindhoven. USMNT rumors: Christian Pulisic to turn down LyonAC Mila...
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Investigations continue into teenagers' deaths
Preparations are under way to repatriate the remains of two teenagers from Dublin who died in Greece.
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Thailand chooses a House speaker as the Move Forward Party tries to secure the prime minister job
Thailand's new government took a step closer to forming with the speaker of the House of Representative chosen Tuesday in what has been an arduous task before the next prime minister is named. The House vote for prime minister is the next major move, expected next week. The leader of the surprise election winner Move Forward Party, 42-year-old businessman Pita Limjaroenrat, has faced strong opposition from conservative lawmakers in his bid to take the job. A successful candidate must have the backing of a combined majority of the elected lawmakers in the Lower House and the military-appointed Senate, which represents the country’s traditional ruling class. Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, the Prachachat Party's veteran leader who is better known as Wan Noor, was the sole nomination for the speakership and was automatically chosen with no house vote required. “I will perform my duty with political neutrality,” Wan Noor gave a speech after the nomination. “I will perform my duty with transparency, honesty, and I will fully comply with the constitution and the rules of the parliament.” The House Speaker position was highly sought after as it could influence the passage of legislation. Move Forward said it needed the post to ensure their progressive policies, often blocked by conservative lawmakers, will pass through. But many members of the populist Phue Thai Party insisted that their party should take the crucial post as it was the second winner of the election. Weeks of tensions between the two parties over the speaker’s post had raised concerns over the unity of their coalition and added to the anxiety Move Forward is facing in forming a government, but the proposals Tuesday went according to a compromise the two parties made the day before. Move Forward and Pheu Thai, the two biggest parties in the coalition, each got a candidate endorsed for the two deputy speaker posts. Several Move Forward supporters expressed their disappointment in the speaker deal, fearing it would be seen as the party backing down, which could undermine their reform agendas. Party leader Pita wrote Tuesday on Facebook that the decision was reached in order to “preserve the unity of the work among parties of the coalition government” and that he fully trusts Wan Noor will serve the post with integrity and for the right causes. The general election in May saw Move Forward and Pheu Thai score a major win over parties in the army-backed ruling government. The victory alarmed the country’s conservative ruling establishment — especially with Move Forward, which they regard as radical and a threat to the monarchy because of modest reforms it had proposed during the election campaign. The election results reflected a public weary of nine years under Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, who as army commander seized power in a 2014 coup. He was returned as prime minister after the 2019 election. Read More Ukraine war’s heaviest fight rages in east - follow live Charity boss speaks out over ‘traumatic’ encounter with royal aide
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China accuses UK of harbouring Hong Kong fugitives
The UK had criticised Hong Kong for placing bounties on eight pro-democracy activists based overseas.
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Federal judge blocks Florida election law that would have set limits on voter registration
A federal judge on Monday blocked a Florida election law that would have set limits on voter registration in the state.
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Federal agency powers in the crosshairs at the US Supreme Court
By Andrew Chung and John Kruzel WASHINGTON Even as it has ushered in sweeping changes to American law
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