Why the UAE and Egypt want Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi – Middle East Eye

  1. Why the UAE and Egypt want Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi  Middle East Eye
  2. Lebanon to extradite son of late Muslim cleric al-Qaradawi to UAE, PM's office says  Reuters
  3. Lebanon approves extradition of Egyptian activist al-Qaradawi to UAE  Al Jazeera English
  4. Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi believed to have been extradited to UAE  Middle East Eye
  5. Lebanon: Poet Abdul Rahman Al-Qaradawi must not be extradited to Egypt or UAE  Amnesty International
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US imposes sanctions on senior Hungarian government minister

US treasury accuses Antal Rogán, a close aide of leader Viktor Orbán, as key to ‘system of corruption’

The United States has imposed sanctions on a senior member of the Hungarian government for alleged corruption, in a move which Budapest said it would challenge as soon as Donald Trump takes office.

The US treasury accused Antal Rogán, a close aide of the prime minister, Viktor Orbán, of using his role to secure financial benefits for himself and his political allies.

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Blinken: Russia ‘May Be Close’ to a Big Move on N. Korea – Newser

  1. Blinken: Russia 'May Be Close' to a Big Move on N. Korea  Newser
  2. US warns North Korea becoming better prepared for war, fighting against Ukraine  Reuters
  3. Blinken warns Russia is close to sharing advanced satellite technology with North Korea  CNN
  4. Russia will send advanced space tech to North Korea, Blinken says  POLITICO Europe
  5. Russia to share advanced satellite technology with North Korea, Blinken warns  Fox News
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A Russian Marine Corps Brigade Has Headquarters All Over Kursk. Twice In Two Weeks, Ukraine Blew Them Up. – Forbes

  1. A Russian Marine Corps Brigade Has Headquarters All Over Kursk. Twice In Two Weeks, Ukraine Blew Them Up.  Forbes
  2. Ukrainian Special Ops Take Down Over a Dozen North Korean Soldiers in Kursk Offensive  Kyiv Post
  3. Ukraine is bringing war 'back to Russia,' Zelenskyy says after new Kursk offensive  ABC News
  4. Kursk: What is Ukraine aiming for with its new advance?  DW (English)
  5. Ukraine Launches New Attack in Kursk Region of Western Russia  The New York Times
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Jean-Marie Le Pen, father of far-right party in France, dies at 96 – The Washington Post

  1. Jean-Marie Le Pen, father of far-right party in France, dies at 96  The Washington Post
  2. Jean-Marie Le Pen obituary  The Guardian
  3. Jean-Marie Le Pen, founder of France’s far-right National Front party, dies at 96  CNN
  4. 7 of Le Pen’s most outrageous moments from 35 years in the EU Parliament  Euronews
  5. Jean-Marie Le Pen revived extremist politics in France  The Economist
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Ireland Joins South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel – The New York Times

  1. Ireland Joins South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel  The New York Times
  2. Ireland joins genocide case against Israel at International Court of Justice  CNN
  3. Ireland joins South Africa’s ICJ genocide case against Israel  The Hill
  4. International Court of Justice receives Ireland’s intervention in South Africa’s case against Israel  The Irish Times
  5. Ireland to Int'l Court of Justice: Gaza War is no Excuse for Israel Genociding Palestinian Civilians  Informed Comment
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Israeli military says body of Bedouin hostage recovered from Gaza – BBC.com

  1. Israeli military says body of Bedouin hostage recovered from Gaza  BBC.com
  2. Hostage Is Found Dead in Gaza Tunnel, Israel Says  The New York Times
  3. Hostage families gather to mourn Youssef Ziyadne, argue that military pressure killing hostages  The Times of Israel
  4. Israeli military says hostage found dead in Gaza tunnel, ‘grave concerns’ for second captive  CNN
  5. Israeli troops recover body of Gaza hostage with signs son also killed  NBC News
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Hamas stands by demand for end to Gaza war under hostage deal, as Trump deadline nears – Reuters

  1. Hamas stands by demand for end to Gaza war under hostage deal, as Trump deadline nears  Reuters
  2. Blinken: We’re very close to hostage deal, it’ll be handed to Trump if not finalized  The Times of Israel
  3. Hamas claims it made concessions for Gaza ceasefire  The Jerusalem Post
  4. Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of 34 hostages from Gaza  NPR
  5. Biden aides express optimism about Gaza ceasefire negotiations  NBC News
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Hamas stands by demand for end to Gaza war under hostage deal, as Trump deadline nears – Yahoo News UK

  1. Hamas stands by demand for end to Gaza war under hostage deal, as Trump deadline nears  Yahoo News UK
  2. Report: Deal proposal would see Israel receive list of living hostages in exchange for 6-8 week Gaza truce  The Times of Israel
  3. Leak of Hostage List Serves Netanyahu, Priming Israeli Public Opinion for a Partial Deal  Haaretz
  4. Hamas and Israel are negotiating the release of 34 hostages from Gaza  NPR
  5. Hamas Approves List of Hostages It May Free Under a Cease-Fire Deal With Israel  The New York Times
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Syria’s New Ruler Fails His First Test – Haaretz

  1. Syria's New Ruler Fails His First Test  Haaretz
  2. What a non-handshake tells us about Syria’s new ruler  POLITICO Europe
  3. As European and Arab leaders rush to meet Syria’s new leader, Israel calls for caution  The Times of Israel
  4. French top diplomat displeased over Syrian leader’s refusal to shake German FM’s hand  The Arab Weekly
  5. Top EU diplomats visit Syria, tour ousted Assad regime's notorious Sednaya prison, call for inclusive leadership  CBS News
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A tree is just for Christmas, not for dinner, Belgian food agency warns

Message came after northern city of Ghent posted tips for recycling the conifer as a dish

At a time when most people have probably polished off their holiday leftovers, Belgium’s food agency has issued a surprising seasonal health warning: don’t eat your Christmas tree.

The message on Tuesday came after the city of Ghent, an environmentalist stronghold in the country’s northern Flanders region, raised eyebrows by posting tips for recycling the conifers on the dinner table.

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