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At Least 3 Killed in Israeli Attacks on Gaza on October 7 Anniversary, Palestinian Authorities Say
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At Least 3 Killed in Israeli Attacks on Gaza on October 7 Anniversary, Palestinian Authorities Say

At least three people have been killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza, Palestinian health authorities say. The attacks come on the anniversary of Hamas’s October 7, 2023, terrorist attack
Sweden Approves New Quota Refugees, but Only 350 Expected in 2026
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Sweden Approves New Quota Refugees, but Only 350 Expected in 2026

The government has given the green light for new quota refugees. Following the announcement, the Swedish Migration Agency estimates it will be able to provide protection to 350 refugees in 2026
Turkey and Pakistan to Send Troops to Saudi Arabia as Yemen Fighting Escalates
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Turkey and Pakistan to Send Troops to Saudi Arabia as Yemen Fighting Escalates

Yemeni government forces have regained control of the strategically important Bab al-Mandab Strait and are pushing back the Houthi movement, the country’s military says. Pakistan and Turkey are sending forces to support the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen
Phillip Island penguins get bird flu vaccines as Australia braces for extreme summer conditions
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Phillip Island penguins get bird flu vaccines as Australia braces for extreme summer conditions

Australia has become the last continent to report its first cases of H5N1 bird flu. The virus is spreading rapidly, and the expected extreme weather this summer could, in the worst-case scenario, create a perfect storm that kills thousands of birds and other animals
Gaza’s 61 Million Tonnes of Rubble Could Take Up to 10 Years to Clear, UN Estimates
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Gaza’s 61 Million Tonnes of Rubble Could Take Up to 10 Years to Clear, UN Estimates

Sand-colored mounds, the remains of houses and what were once roads. New satellite images of the Gaza Strip show the devastation almost three years after the war between Israel and Hamas broke out
Five Palestinians, including four women, killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza City apartment
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Five Palestinians, including four women, killed in Israeli airstrike on Gaza City apartment

Five Palestinians, four of them women, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on an apartment in Gaza City on Saturday night, according to health authorities.
AP sources: Rubio ordered Iranian delegation to leave the US early
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AP sources: Rubio ordered Iranian delegation to leave the US early

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered an Iranian delegation to the UN General Assembly to leave the United States earlier than planned, according to AP sources.
Iran says it has received US response to ceasefire proposal as ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz
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Iran says it has received US response to ceasefire proposal as ships attacked in Strait of Hormuz

Iran says it has received a response to the ceasefire proposal it made to the US over the weekend. In addition, three more ships were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz
South Korea Accuses Zelensky of Seeking Support After Revealing Transfer of North Korean POWs
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South Korea Accuses Zelensky of Seeking Support After Revealing Transfer of North Korean POWs

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky revealed in a UN speech last week that North Korean prisoners of war had been handed over to South Korea. South Koreans are now suspecting that Zelensky wanted to increase his support in the country
Ship hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says
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Ship hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says

A ship in the Strait of Hormuz was hit on Tuesday in a situation where Iran says it is waiting for a response from the United States.
Iran awaits US response on Hormuz proposal as Trump denies concessions
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Iran awaits US response on Hormuz proposal as Trump denies concessions

Iran is awaiting a US response to a proposal to open the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for sanctions relief, among other things. Trump is reacting forcefully to reports that he may consider meeting the Iranians
Ebola cases in Congo surpass 8,000 as deaths near 4,000, WHO says
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Ebola cases in Congo surpass 8,000 as deaths near 4,000, WHO says

The number of confirmed Ebola cases in Congo-Kinshasa has exceeded 8,000. Of these, just over 3,900 have died
South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW transfer
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South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over North Korean POW transfer

South Korea has summoned Ukraine's charge d'affaires to the Foreign Ministry to convey "serious concerns" over the "transfer of North Korean prisoners of war," according to a statement.
Swiss voters reject proposal to tighten neutrality, final result shows 70 percent said no
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Swiss voters reject proposal to tighten neutrality, final result shows 70 percent said no

Voters in Switzerland rejected a proposal to tighten the country's neutrality on Sunday.
Iran says it is ready for war and diplomacy as Trump rejects ceasefire proposal
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Iran says it is ready for war and diplomacy as Trump rejects ceasefire proposal

Iran is "fully prepared" for both war and diplomacy with the United States. It is up to President Trump to choose, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in an interview with NBC News
Dozens of political prisoners released in Venezuela, human rights groups say
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Dozens of political prisoners released in Venezuela, human rights groups say

At least a dozen political prisoners in Venezuela have been released, according to human rights organizations.
Lavrov says Russia will achieve its military goals in Ukraine regardless of circumstances
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Lavrov says Russia will achieve its military goals in Ukraine regardless of circumstances

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov warns Ukraine and its allies that the Russian "military operation" will achieve its goals "regardless of the circumstances. "
Iran’s Pezeshkian visits New York for UN speech, opens door to talks with US
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Iran’s Pezeshkian visits New York for UN speech, opens door to talks with US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was able to travel to the United States for his speech at the UN General Assembly in New York. Pezeshkian delivered his message despite hostility from the United States
After scandals, Norway rallies behind King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit
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After scandals, Norway rallies behind King Haakon and Queen Mette-Marit

Scandals and Jeffrey Epstein connections notwithstanding, Norwegians seem ready to give the new royal couple, Haakon and Mette-Marit, a chance. Support for the monarchy is increasing, according to recent polls
Mamdani hits back at Netanyahu over UN speech, calls remarks lies
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Mamdani hits back at Netanyahu over UN speech, calls remarks lies

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is hitting back at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who described Mamdani as anti-Semitic in his speech to the United Nations General Assembly.
OpenAI says AI agents tried to access US government websites, but only public data was obtained
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OpenAI says AI agents tried to access US government websites, but only public data was obtained

AI agents from OpenAI have once again behaved in unexpected ways without the company’s knowledge, according to an announcement from OpenAI.
Sweden’s UN Minister Calls on Russia to Withdraw Forces from Ukraine
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Sweden’s UN Minister Calls on Russia to Withdraw Forces from Ukraine

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) criticized Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine in her speech at the UN General Assembly. She also took the opportunity to talk about a relative
Trump rejects Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal
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Trump rejects Iran's seven-day ceasefire proposal

US President Donald Trump rejects Iran's proposal for a seven-day ceasefire.
UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in rare unanimity
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UN Security Council condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia in rare unanimity

In an unusual vote for the UN Security Council, the 15 member states were able to agree on a condemnation of the Houthi movement's attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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