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Snakebite kills every sixth minute – lack of antivenom

At least every sixth minute, a person dies from a snakebite. The problem is getting worse in the wake of climate change, according to the WHO, which warns of a shortage of antidote.

Snakebite kills every sixth minute – lack of antivenom

UN on death toll in Gaza: Dark milestone

The UN's human rights chief Volker Türk speaks of a "dark milestone for the world" after a total of over 40,000 people are now reported to have been killed in the Gaza War. The figure is disputed, but may imply that every 50th inhabitant has lost their life in the hostilities.

UN on death toll in Gaza: Dark milestone

Ukraine's large-scale offensive reaches three miles into Russia

The Ukrainian ground offensive has reached nearly three miles into Russia. The offensive is, according to Ukrainian sources, much more extensive than previously stated.

Ukraine's large-scale offensive reaches three miles into Russia

Israel launches attack on Hezbollah commander in Beirut

Israel has carried out an attack targeting a leading commander within Hezbollah in Lebanon's capital Beirut. At least three civilians have been killed and over 70 injured in the attack, according to Lebanon.

Israel launches attack on Hezbollah commander in Beirut

Israel prepares response to deadly attack

Israel's government is preparing a response to the attack on the Golan Heights where at least twelve children and young people were killed. Israeli ministers have significantly escalated their tone against Hezbollah and the concern for escalation in the region is great.

Israel prepares response to deadly attack

American journalist in court – faces 20 years

The American journalist Evan Gershkovich was in court in Russian Yekaterinburg on Wednesday – 15 months after he was arrested. He is being prosecuted on unclear grounds for espionage and risks 20 years' imprisonment.

American journalist in court – faces 20 years

Republican Leader Ciotti Ousted – Prepares to Fight

The French right-wing party Republicans' leader Éric Ciotti has been dismissed by the party during a crisis meeting. The reason is that Ciotti has opened up for direct and close cooperation with the far-right party National Rally in the forthcoming parliamentary election.

Republican Leader Ciotti Ousted – Prepares to Fight

Blinken in Israel – wants to achieve a ceasefire

The USA's Foreign Minister Antony Blinken has met Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel, during a trip where he will work to try to get a ceasefire agreement in place. .

Blinken in Israel – wants to achieve a ceasefire

Soldier wives stamped as "foreign agents"

Vladimir Putin silences critics again. A group of soldier wives, a war-critical politician, and an independent media channel are the latest victims.

Soldier wives stamped as "foreign agents"