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"Gazans flee hospital as forces approach"
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"Gazans flee hospital as forces approach"

Crowds flee one of Gaza Strip's few still functioning hospitals. The UN is forced to discontinue humanitarian efforts as Israel calls for the evacuation of the city of Dayr al-Balah
UN concerned about Afghanistan's tightened morality laws
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UN concerned about Afghanistan's tightened morality laws

The Taliban in Afghanistan presented expanded moral laws for the country last week, including even stricter dress codes for women, and increased control of the population. The UN is now expressing concern over the development
The UN demands de-escalation after the attacks
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The UN demands de-escalation after the attacks

The UN demands a de-escalation after Sunday's extensive attacks on southern Lebanon and Israel. Lebanon's Prime Minister is also urging calm
Twenty people killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza
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Twenty people killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza

A score of people have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza on Wednesday and Thursday. The UN warns that Israel's mass evacuation order forces Palestinians into insecure and overcrowded areas along the coast of Gaza
Brazil's President Takes a Stand Against Hunger
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Brazil's President Takes a Stand Against Hunger

In the fight against hunger and poverty, Brazil is calling for drastic measures – by launching a completely new global alliance. The alliance will work to improve the lives of the many millions of people affected worldwide
UN Gold for Libya's Descent into Chaos
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UN Gold for Libya's Descent into Chaos

The King Pardons Thousands of Cannabis Farmers
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The King Pardons Thousands of Cannabis Farmers

Blinken: Cooperation on Polio Vaccine for Gaza
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Blinken: Cooperation on Polio Vaccine for Gaza

Flood Disaster Has Already Devastated Yemen
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Flood Disaster Has Already Devastated Yemen

UN Warns: Increasing Number of Malnourished Children in Yemen
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UN Warns: Increasing Number of Malnourished Children in Yemen

She is Thailand's record-young Prime Minister
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She is Thailand's record-young Prime Minister

The Thai king has formally appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's new prime minister at a ceremony on Sunday.
Polio case discovered in Gaza – UN appeals for pause
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Polio case discovered in Gaza – UN appeals for pause

Shinawatra elected Prime Minister of Thailand
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Shinawatra elected Prime Minister of Thailand

Paetongtarn Shinawatra, daughter of the country's former leader Thaksin Shinawatra, has been elected as the new prime minister of Thailand. The 37-year-old becomes the youngest person to lead the country – and the second woman after her aunt in the top post
UN on death toll in Gaza: Dark milestone
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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 directs harsh criticism at Venezuela election
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UN directs harsh criticism at Venezuela election

A UN expert panel that observed the election in Venezuela criticizes it in sharp terms. The election lacked "fundamental transparency and integrity that are crucial for holding credible elections", according to the panel
Baby dug out of rubble – family killed
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Baby dug out of rubble – family killed

Israel's attack on the Gaza Strip continues to claim lives. Three-month-old Rim Abu Haya lost her parents and all her siblings in an attack on Khan Yunis
EU, UN, and USA condemn prayer at Al Aqsa mosque
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EU, UN, and USA condemn prayer at Al Aqsa mosque

The EU, UN, and USA criticize and condemn Israel's far-right Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir for leading over 2,000 Israelis in prayer at the holy al-Aqsa compound in East Jerusalem.
Eslami back as head of Iran's nuclear program
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Eslami back as head of Iran's nuclear program

Sharp condemnations of attack – USA deeply concerned
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Sharp condemnations of attack – USA deeply concerned

The reactions are sharp and the condemnations many after the Israeli attack on a school in Gaza City. The USA is "deeply concerned"
UN sounds the alarm: 29 executed in Iran within two days
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UN sounds the alarm: 29 executed in Iran within two days

The dissolved Thai opposition party is reborn
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The dissolved Thai opposition party is reborn

Thailand's largest opposition party is relaunched with a new leader and name – two days after it was dissolved by the country's highest court.
The Opposition: We Guarantee Maduro a Safe Exit
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The Opposition: We Guarantee Maduro a Safe Exit

Venezuela's opposition leader promises sitting President Nicolás Maduro "guarantees" if he relinquishes power. Maduro, in turn, blocks the media platform X where criticism is directed against the president – and excludes negotiations
Tension builds as Venezuela awaits election results
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Tension builds as Venezuela awaits election results

There is a tense wait for the result of the presidential election in Venezuela. Many want to see a change and President Nicolás Maduro's more than ten years in power could be over
The UN warns: The worst drought in 100 years is getting worse
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The UN warns: The worst drought in 100 years is getting worse

The enormous drought in southern Africa is now entering its worst phase, warns the UN. Millions of people are already starving and five countries have declared a national state of emergency
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