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Renewed Gaza hostilities and Rafah ambush reported
Israeli forces and Palestinian factions continue clashes in Gaza, with reports of a Rafah ambush killing a local militia leader and ongoing demolitions in occupied areas. Witnesses and satellite imagery show Israeli operations in previously held areas despite ceasefire terms
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Ukraine peace talks advance but key territorial issues remain
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says progress has been made in peace talks, though no consensus exists on control of key territories, while the US has signalled security guarantees could be part of a deal. Diplomatic efforts involve multiple countries and proposals for a compensation body to address war damages
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Bondi Beach synagogue shooting kills 15 in Australia
A mass shooting targeting the Jewish community in Bondi Beach killed 15 people and injured dozens, with Australian authorities calling the attack an act inspired by ISIS and nationwide memorials underway. The Sydney Opera House was lit with a Hanukkah menorah as vigils continued
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US strikes alleged drug boats in eastern Pacific amid fentanyl WMD declaration
The Pentagon says it destroyed three more vessels it accused of trafficking drugs in international waters, bringing its announced death toll from such strikes to 95 since September; the moves follow a US executive order declaring fentanyl a 'weapon of mass destruction'. Rights groups have condemned the strikes and raised due-process concerns
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Trump files $10 billion lawsuit against BBC over earlier documentary edits
Former President Donald Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion alleging defamatory edits to his January 6 speech; the BBC says it will fight the lawsuit in court. The legal battle continues amid other high-profile litigation involving Trump
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Chile's president-elect signals tougher stance on Venezuela
Chile鈥檚 hard-right president-elect Jos茅 Antonio Kast vowed to support actions to end what he called Venezuela鈥檚 'dictatorship' under Nicol谩s Maduro, reflecting a broader rightward trend in parts of Latin America. Analysts view this as part of regional political shifts toward conservative leaders
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Sudan remains top humanitarian crisis on global watchlists
Sudan has been named the top crisis on the International Rescue Committee鈥檚 Emergency Watchlist for the third consecutive year as conflict and displacement deepen humanitarian needs. Aid organizations warn of worsening conditions and urgent requirements for assistance
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Cambodia鈥揟hailand cross-border conflict escalates with civilian casualties
Heavy fighting between Cambodia and Thailand has entered a second week, with Cambodia claiming Thai strikes reached shelters for displaced people and a Thai villager reported killed by a rocket launched from Cambodia. Both sides report continued operations near border areas
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WHO-backed global declaration on NCDs and mental health adopted
World leaders adopted a historic global declaration addressing noncommunicable diseases and mental health during international meetings, prioritizing prevention, financing, and integrated care. The declaration aims to accelerate action and funding for NCDs and mental-health services worldwide
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Guinea-Bissau junta adopts transitional charter, regional asylum moves
Following the 2025 coup, Guinea-Bissau's military junta adopted a one-year transitional charter suspending the constitution and centralizing reform authority, while Nigeria granted asylum to an opposition leader sheltered at its embassy. Regional diplomatic responses continue as the transition is enforced by the junta
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M23 offensive captures Uvira in eastern DRC amid regional tensions
The M23 rebel group seized control of Uvira in South Kivu province, escalating the Democratic Republic of the Congo鈥揜wanda conflict and prompting concerns about wider regional destabilization. International actors are monitoring the offensive amid calls for de-escalation
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Louvre workers vote to strike, disrupting Paris cultural season
Staff at the Louvre Museum voted to strike over working conditions and grievances, potentially disrupting operations at one of the world鈥檚 most visited cultural institutions during the peak season. Management and unions face negotiations to prevent extended closures
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