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Famine declared in Gaza City as Israel vows to open ‘gates of hell’ on besieged area
The world’s leading body on hunger declared famine in the Gaza Governorate on Friday as the Israeli military vowed to destroy the area...
Corporal punishment carries ‘multiple risks’ to children’s health, says WHO
An estimated 1.2bn children are subject to this ‘harmful practice’ each year, affecting physical and mental wellbeing, report finds. The World Health Organization...
Israel pounds Gaza, killing 81, as it begins assault to seize Gaza City
Attacks come as Israeli-induced famine grips the besieged Strip amid calls for Israel to accept a mediated truce. At least 81 Palestinians have...
Son of Norway’s crown princess charged with rape and abuse
The eldest son of Norway’s crown princess has been charged with 32 offences, including four counts of rape, a prosecutor says. The charges...
Major Takeaways From Trump’s Meeting With Zelenskyy and European Leaders
During a much-anticipated summit with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other European leaders, President Trump doubled down on calls for a peace deal...
Trump rules out Ukraine reclaiming Crimea or joining Nato as European leaders gather in Washington
US president’s comments may prove a setback for Volodymyr Zelenskyy as he flies to US for crucial Oval Office meeting in wake of...
Sudden, heavy rain in Pakistan, India-administered Kashmir and Nepal kills more than 400 people
Sudden floods triggered by heavy rains have killed more than 400 people across parts of Pakistan, India-administered Kashmir and Nepal, authorities have said,...
Trump and Putin fail to reach deal in ‘high-stakes’ summit
President Donald Trump said on Friday that the United States and Russia “didn’t get there” on a deal regarding the war in Ukraine,...
