Gaza hostages were held in tunnels for months, Israeli medical officer says – Reuters
- Gaza hostages were held in tunnels for months, Israeli medical officer says Reuters
- Some released hostages were held in tunnels with no human contact for months, IDF says The Times of Israel
- Released hostage Naama Levy spent months alone in a Hamas tunnel, rehab lead reveals The Jerusalem Post
- Freed Israeli Hostages Still Had Shrapnel in Their Bodies From Oct. 7 Attack The Wall Street Journal
- IDF medical officer: Some Israeli hostages held in Gaza tunnels for eight months straight Haaretz
Top Fuji TV executives in Japan resign over sex scandal
Chairman and president step down to take responsibility for a widening sex assault scandal linked to celebrity host.
Belgian footballer Nainggolan arrested in cocaine trafficking sting
The 36-year-old was one of several suspects apprehended by Belgian police on Monday.
Israel starts allowing tens of thousands of Gazans to return to Strip’s north – The Times of Israel
- Israel starts allowing tens of thousands of Gazans to return to Strip’s north The Times of Israel
- Palestinians stream back to a shattered northern Gaza The Associated Press
- In pictures: Gazans march north after Israel-Hamas ceasefire Financial Times
- Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot After Hostage-Release Breakthrough The Wall Street Journal
- As Gazans return north, some Israelis near border fear another attack Reuters
Did Donald Trump propose the ethnic cleansing of Gaza?
US President Donald Trump has proposed clearing Palestinians out of Gaza and moving them to Jordan and Egypt.
On the Auschwitz anniversary, Europe cannot ignore its far-right problem
Far-right leaders may be paying respects today, but their power reflects the growing threat of genocidal violence.
Nigerian star 2Baba announces separation from wife
Tuface, also known as 2Baba, is seen as one of the pioneers of Nigeria's vibrant music scene.
Belarus ruler claims landslide in ‘sham’ election
No credible opponents were allowed to run against Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled Belarus since the 1990s.
India’s BJP-ruled Uttarakhand implements ‘totally biased’ common civil code
Introducing Uniform Civil Code to replace India's patchwork of laws on marriage, divorce and inheritance is a BJP goal.
Colombia yields on US deportation flights to avert trade war
President Gustavo Petro agrees to accept deported migrants after Trump ordered 25% tariffs on all goods.
Colombia yields on US deportation flights to avert trade war
President Gustavo Petro agrees to accept deported migrants after Trump ordered 25% tariffs on all goods.
British husband detained in Thailand over 2 decades after wife’s mysterious death – CBS News
- British husband detained in Thailand over 2 decades after wife's mysterious death CBS News
- Husband of woman found dead detained in Thailand BBC.com
- British man suspected of killing Thai wife in UK arrested Bangkok Post
- Thai police detain British husband of Thai woman found dead in Yorkshire Dales The Guardian
- Lady of the Hills' Mother Reacts to British Son-in-Law's Arrest in Thailand Khaosodenglish
E.U. to Cautiously Pare Back Sanctions on Syria – The New York Times
- E.U. to Cautiously Pare Back Sanctions on Syria The New York Times
- EU agrees to 'roadmap' on easing Syria sanctions DW (English)
- France says EU will lift some sanctions on Syria after al-Assad’s fall Al Jazeera English
- EU may suspend Syria sanctions on energy and transport Reuters
- EU is about to start suspending sanctions on Syria. How many are in place? Euronews
New Zealand eases visa rules for ‘digital nomads’ to boost tourism
Visitors can now carry out remote working for a foreign employer while holidaying in the country for up to 90 days.
Hungary drops veto threat and allows renewal of EU sanctions on Russia – Euronews
- Hungary drops veto threat and allows renewal of EU sanctions on Russia Euronews
- North Korean troops seem to temporarily withdraw from one section of front in Kursk Oblast, military says Kyiv Independent
- EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungary lifts veto threat Financial Times
- EU renews Russia sanctions after Hungarian delay Reuters
- Orbán’s new threat: I’ll end Russia sanctions unless Ukraine pumps Putin’s gas POLITICO Europe
As Palestinians return to northern Gaza, peace remains fragile – The Economist
- As Palestinians return to northern Gaza, peace remains fragile The Economist
- Northern Gaza is shattered. The spirit of returning Palestinians is not The Associated Press
- IDF assesses tens of thousands of Gazans have returned to north, far below Hamas claim of 'over 300,000' The Times of Israel
- Updates: Israel allows displaced Palestinians to return to north Gaza Al Jazeera English
- Gazans return to ruined homes, communities and lives The Washington Post
Rwandan-backed rebels M23 claim capture of eastern DRC city Goma
Fighters enter city on border with Rwanda after lightning advance, raising risk of broader regional war
Fighters from the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group claim to have taken the eastern city of Goma after a lightning advance in recent weeks that has forced thousands from their homes and risked reigniting a broader regional war.
The M23 spokesperson Lawrence Kanyuka said on X: “We urge all residents of Goma to remain calm. The liberation of the city has been successfully carried out and the situation is under control.”
Continue reading...What would happen if the US military went after cartels on Mexican soil?
Experts say any incursion could come with serious repercussions, include violence against US tourists
Evan Hafer, a popular veteran and founder of Black Rifle Coffee, was on Joe Rogan’s podcast after the November election. As with any Maga acolyte, the US-Mexico border figured prominently in his mind.
“If we declare war on the cartel, these dudes are not going to understand what the fuck is going on. They are in for a world of ultra-violence,” said Hafer, who served in the Green Berets and the CIA.
Continue reading...Rebels passed through Venezuela en route to Colombia before deadly attack, report reveals
Leaked report raises likelihood that Venezuelan government green-lit attack that killed more than 80
Tensions are growing between Bogotá and Caracas after it emerged that rebels responsible for one of Colombia’s worst episodes of violence in recent years travelled through Venezuelan territory before launching the bloody wave of attacks.
At least 80 combatants armed with assault rifles and explosives passed through the Venezuelan border states of Táchira and Zulia before attacking a rival armed group and its suspected civilian supporters, according to a leaked military intelligence report.
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