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The funeral of Shiri Bibas and her two sons, Ariel and Kfir, took place amid national mourning in Israel. The family was kidnapped during the October 7 Hamas attack and later killed in captivity. Their remains were returned to Israel, igniting public outrage over the government's handling of the hostage crisis.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and U.S. President Donald Trump are engaged in a heated exchange over Trump's outreach to Moscow. Zelensky seeks NATO membership and security guarantees, while Trump criticizes him and demands access to Ukraine's resources. The diplomatic spat follows recent U.S.-Russia talks that excluded Ukraine.
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At a recent Arab summit in Cairo, leaders endorsed Egypt's $85 billion plan to rebuild Gaza, rejecting a controversial proposal from the Trump administration. The plan aims to avoid displacing Palestinians and includes governance by a committee of Palestinian technocrats, while addressing the future of Hamas and the Palestinian Authority.
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As the 30th anniversary of the Beijing Declaration approaches, discussions at the UN highlight both progress and setbacks in women's rights globally. A recent report reveals a significant backlash against women's rights, with alarming statistics on violence and discrimination. Activists reflect on the past and the challenges ahead.
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Israel has resumed military operations in Gaza, resulting in over 400 Palestinian deaths, including women and children. The escalation follows Hamas's rejection of a new proposal for hostage releases and a ceasefire extension, raising fears of a full return to conflict after a brief ceasefire period.
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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have intensified, resulting in at least 71 deaths overnight, following a breakdown of a ceasefire. The attacks have killed over 710 Palestinians since Tuesday, with a significant number being women and children. The humanitarian situation is dire, with hospitals overwhelmed and aid severely restricted.
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The World Meteorological Organization confirmed 2024 as the hottest year on record, with global temperatures reaching 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels. Concurrently, Hawaii's volcano monitoring efforts face potential disruption due to federal lease cancellations linked to cost-cutting measures by the government, jeopardizing vital scientific research and public safety warnings.
