Fijian leader hopes Australian submarines powered by US nuclear technology will enhance peace
Fiji’s prime minister says he hopes Australia’s acquisition of a fleet of submarines powered by U.S. nuclear technology will enhance peace in the Pacific region but stopped short of endorsing the increased military cooperation with the United States
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Amazon rivers fall to lowest levels in 121 years amid a severe drought
Rivers in the heart of the Amazon rainforest in Brazil fell to their lowest levels in over a century on Monday as a record drought upends the lives of hundreds of thousands of people and damages the jungle ecosystem.
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The mother of an Israeli woman in a Hamas hostage video appeals for her release
The mother of a young Israeli woman held by Hamas has appealed for her release, calling the seizure of some 200 hostages by the Palestinian militant group “a crime against humanity."
1970-01-01 08:00
Scotland's leader says dream of independence alive despite his party's troubles
By Andrew MacAskill ABERDEEN, Scotland Scotland's leader Humza Yousaf is confident his dream of independence will come true
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Congo boat tragedy death toll climbs to 52, dozens still missing
The bodies of at least 52 people have been recovered from the Congo River after their boat capsized late last week, a provincial minister said on Monday, warning that the death toll could rise further with many still missing.
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Israel's Gaza evacuation order could breach international law - UN
By Gabrielle Tétrault-Farber GENEVA (Reuters) -The United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday that Israel's siege of Gaza and
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Zahmire Lopez, an 8-year-old with dance moves and rap skills, killed by gun violence in his Jersey home
The Newark boy is one of more than 1,300 children and teens killed by a gun so far in 2023 as firearms remain the top cause of death for US youth, according to the Gun Violence Archive and federal data.
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Hamas releases first video of a hostage taken to Gaza
The short video clip shows Mia Schem lying on a bed, her right arm being bandaged by someone out of the frame. A long, fresh scar is clearly visible.
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Gaza aid arrives at border crossing but no plan for delivery yet
CAIRO (Reuters) -Egyptian aid trucks moved closer on Tuesday to the only crossing to Gaza not controlled by Israel, but
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WHO says it needs urgent access to Gaza to deliver aid, medical supplies
LONDON (Reuters) -The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Tuesday it needs urgent access to Gaza to deliver aid and
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It's been 14 days without a speaker. Here's what needs to happen in the House
It's been 14 days since eight Republicans were able to bounce former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the top position in Congress and hit pause on all legislative business on Capitol Hill.
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Israel-Hamas war means one less overseas option for WNBA players with Russia already out
WNBA players have one less option to play overseas with the conflict in Israel, adding to diminishing opportunities amid the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine
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