Death toll from catastrophic flooding in Spain continues rising
The death toll from severe flooding in Spain has risen to at least 158 people.
Bill Clinton criticised for saying Israel ‘forced’ to kill Gaza civilians
Arab and Muslim leaders call former US president's comments 'insulting' and 'counterproductive'.
UN should consider suspending Israel over ‘genocide’ against Palestinians, says special rapporteur
Francesca Albanese, who was stopped from appearing at US Congress this week, said Israel defied UN resolutions
The UN should consider suspending Israel as a member state due to its continuing “genocide” against the Palestinians, the divisive special rapporteur on the Palestinian territories has said.
Francesca Albanese was speaking to a UN committee on the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people in New York the day after she published her latest report alleging that Israel was not just committing war crimes or crimes against humanity in Gaza, but a genocide.
Continue reading...Spain mourns as death toll passes 150 in catastrophic floods
At least 158 people have died in Spain's worst flooding disaster in decades as rescuers race to find victims.
‘Time for action’: Al Jazeera demands protection for journalists in Gaza
The network decries 'systematic targeting' of journalists and calls for them to be protected in Gaza and region.
Jake Paul encourages voting Trump for president, even though he can’t from Puerto Rico – USA TODAY
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Israel at War, Day 391: Saudi FM Says Israel Is Committing Genocide in North Gaza – Haaretz
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BBC visits flood devastated Paiporta where dozens have died
The BBC has visited Paiporta, Valencia, where dozens of people have been confirmed dead.
US attempts to broker ceasefire as civilians killed in Lebanon and Israel
IDF airstrikes kill 45 people while seven die, including four Thai workers, in rocket attack on northern Israel
Senior US officials have held talks in Israel aimed at brokering a ceasefire with Hezbollah in Lebanon, on a day when more civilians in both countries were killed in the year-long war.
Lebanon’s caretaker prime minister, Najib Mikati, who had expressed optimism of a speedy settlement “in hours or days” earlier on Thursday, said that Israel’s “ongoing escalation” in his country “does not inspire optimism”.
Continue reading...Most Americans ‘anxious’, ‘frustrated’ about presidential campaign – Poll
White voters are more likely to feel anxious and frustrated than Black and Hispanic voters, the US poll found.
Germany Shuts 3 Iranian Consulates Over Execution of German-Iranian Man – The New York Times
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‘On the razor’s edge’: How North Carolina could decide the US presidency
Shifting demographics and a growing number of ‘unaffiliated’ voters have transformed North Carolina into a swing state.
Spain floods death toll passes 150 as country begins three days of mourning
People urged to stay at home as more bad weather forecast, with number of dead expected to rise further
The death toll from devastating floods in eastern Spain has risen to 158, regional authorities and emergency services have said, as the country began three days of mourning and the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, urged people to stay at home.
With forecasts of more bad weather prompting storm alerts farther north, Sánchez urged residents on Thursday to “please, follow the calls of the emergency services … Right now the most important thing is to save as many lives as possible.”
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Spain floods death toll rises to 158 as rescuers search for survivors
At least 155 deaths recorded in the eastern region of Valencia, two in Castilla-La Mancha and one in Andalusia.
Israeli strikes in southern Lebanon kill six medics as truce talks continue
Several killed in Israel after rockets fired from Lebanon as US envoys attend talks on ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza.
Jake Paul reveals presidential endorsement in 20-minute video – Yahoo! Voices
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Israel extends key lifeline for Palestinian economy, but only for a month – Axios
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Mohammad Yunus can go down in history as the architect of a new Bangladesh
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