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Israeli airstrikes pounded northern and southern Gaza on Wednesday, killing at least 70 people, including almost two dozen children, according to hospitals and health officials, a day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said…

A manuscript once considered an unofficial “copy” of the Magna Carta is now believed to be a genuine version and ‘‘one of the world’s most valuable documents’’, according to UK academics. Harvard Law School paid $27.50 (then about £7)…

Greece‘s emergency services have warned people to move away from the coast after an offshore earthquake struck near the island of Kasos. “A magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred 48km of Kasos. Risk of possible Tsunami in your area,” the…

Former Uruguayan President José Mujica, known as “Pepe”, has died at the age of 89. The ex-guerrilla who governed Uruguay from 2010 to 2015 was known as the world’s “poorest president” because of his modest lifestyle. Current…

U.S. President Donald Trump met with Syria’s president in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, after a surprise U.S. announcement it would lift all sanctions on the Islamist-led government, and said Washington was exploring the possibility of…

Sri Lankan-born Gary Anandasangaree has been sworn in as Canada’s new Minister of Public Safety in Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recently unveiled cabinet. As Minister of Public Safety, Anandasangaree will lead the Department of Public…

China’s military has denied widespread online reports claiming that one of its largest military cargo aircraft was used to deliver arms supplies to Pakistan, warning of legal consequences for spreading false information, according…

What began as a festive campaign march quickly turned into a scene of terror in the Mexican state of Veracruz on Sunday night when a mayoral candidate was gunned down alongside three other people. A Facebook live stream captured the…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised Operation Sindoor, stating that it is not just a name but a reflection of the nation’s countless emotions. He added that the operation embodies India’s unwavering commitment to justice,…

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he wants India and Pakistan to “stop” the conflict, saying if he can do anything to “help”, he will be there. These were Trump’s second remarks on the escalating tensions…