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Battles around Gaza's largest hospital leave many trapped
Hundreds of patients were trapped and thousands of people sought shelter around Gaza's largest hospital on Monday, as Israeli troops and Hamas fighters battled near the compound.
A Texas school where students bring their babies along
Seventeen-year-old Yavezi Alvarado wakes up early to get her backpack ready for school -- but she also has to prepare bottles for her one-year-old daughter, Kamila, who rides on the school bus with her.
Gaza hospitals out of fuel, caught in Israel-Hamas fighting
Israeli troops waged fierce battles against Hamas on Sunday near Gaza's biggest hospital, where thousands were trapped and a lack of fuel forced a nearby major medical centre out of service.
Two S. Koreans among 18 sentenced to death in Vietnam drug bust: state media
Two South Koreans were among 18 people sentenced to death on drug smuggling and trafficking charges in Vietnam, state media said.
Australia ports firm fights to restore operations after cyber incident
Ports operator DP World said Sunday it had made "significant strides" towards resuming normal freight trade at major gateways into Australia, which have been crippled for two days by a cyber incident.
Fly larvae: Costa Rica's sustainable protein for animal feed
Raised in vertical farms and stuffed with fruit waste, fly larvae have been turned into animal feed, as a new Costa Rican venture in sustainability is demonstrating.
Colombia detains 4 in kidnapping of footballer's father
Police in Colombia have detained four people suspected in the kidnapping of the father of Liverpool footballer Luis Diaz, who was held hostage for nearly two weeks by members of the ELN guerilla group, officials said Saturday.
Pope dismisses US bishop who was prominent critic
Pope Francis on Saturday dismissed US bishop Joseph Strickland, a prominent conservative who has repeatedly criticised his papacy, the Vatican announced.
Israel pressed over Gaza deaths as hospitals hit in fighting
Israel faced growing calls Saturday to protect civilians in Gaza as combat with Hamas intensified around hospitals where Palestinians have sought refuge from intense bombardment and gun battles.
Chinese vessels in high-seas chase of Philippine boat with media
As a Philippine Coast Guard rubber boat carrying journalists sped towards Filipino troops on a grounded navy vessel in the disputed South China Sea, three Chinese speed boats gave chase.
Israel revises down death toll as deadly strikes hit Gaza facilities
Israel on Friday revised down the death toll of last month's Hamas attacks to about 1,200 as it continued its assault on Gaza, with Palestinians saying deadly strikes hit hospitals and a school in Gaza City.
Quakes rock southwestern Iceland as volcanic eruption looms
Icelandic authorities declared a state of emergency on Friday after a series of powerful earthquakes rocked the country's southwestern Reykjanes peninsula, signalling the increased likelihood of a volcanic eruption in the region.
Survivor recalls watching Israel festival massacre from atop a tree
Like most others his age, Uriel Balas was just excited to celebrate his 26th birthday with friends, having saved up for his ticket to Israel's much-anticipated Supernova music festival.
Spain: Sanchez's risky bet of a Catalan alliance
Spain's Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has taken a big risk allying with Catalan separatists, opening up a breach in Spanish society and even within his own political family.
Palestinians say deadly Israeli strike hit Gaza hospital
Palestinians said a deadly strike on Friday hit Gaza's largest hospital compound as medical facilities sheltering tens of thousands were caught in intense combat between Israel and Hamas.
Prince Harry wins latest round in legal battle with UK newspapers
The publishers of two UK newspapers on Friday lost a bid to have a case for unlawful information gathering brought against them by Prince Harry and others thrown out of court, opening the way for a possible trial.
Philippines accuses China of 'dangerous' actions in South China Sea
The Philippines accused the Chinese coast guard Friday of "dangerous harassment" of Filipino boats in the disputed South China Sea, including firing a water cannon and blocking vessels on a resupply mission.
Texas man executed after more than 30 years on death row
A Texas man who spent more than 30 years on death row for a murder he committed during a robbery when he was 19 was executed on Thursday.
Japanese priest counsels elderly scam victims
In a serene temple in the countryside near Tokyo, the sound of a priest's mobile phone breaks the silence.
Robert De Niro's company found liable for gender discimination
A US jury on Thursday found Robert De Niro's production company liable for gender discrimination against a former employee who said she had been forced to perform "stereotypically female" jobs for the actor.
Shots fired at two Jewish schools in Canada, no injuries
Two Jewish schools in Montreal were hit by gunfire overnight, police said Thursday, amid spiking tensions in Canada over the Israel-Hamas war.
43 million went hungry in Latam, Caribbean last year: UN
Hunger affected some 43.2 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean in 2022, about 6.5 percent of the region's population, the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization said Thursday.
Texas man to be executed after more than 30 years on Death Row
A Texas man who has spent more than 30 years on Death Row for a murder he committed during a robbery when he was 19 years old is to be executed on Thursday.
Turkey's Gaza fury deepens splits with EU
As Turkey's relations with the European Union come under strain over its democratic standards, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's outspoken pro-Palestinian stance on the war between Israel and Hamas is further testing ties.
Putin, Erdogan and Raisi in Central Asia diplomatic push
Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kazakhstan on Thursday to cement Moscow's ties with its old ally, while Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan criticised the West over the Israel-Hamas war during a separate trip to Uzbekistan.
Iceland's iconic Blue Lagoon closes over eruption fears
Iceland's famed Blue Lagoon geothermal spa said on Thursday it was temporarily closing as a precaution, after thousands of small recent tremors raised fears of a potential volcanic eruption.
EU court advisor recommends new ruling in Apple tax case
The European Court of Justice's top legal advisor recommended on Thursday that an EU court make a new ruling in the long-running 13-billion-euro ($14-billion) tax case between Apple and Brussels.
'Like a video game': Japan's gangs hire online
Risa Yamada grew up fatherless and struggled to find consistent work until she stumbled on an intriguing job listing: one of a growing number of advertisements posted on social media by Japanese criminal gangs.
After US, Brazil: Argentina battles unfounded electoral fraud claims
Without proof, or any complaints filed, claims of electoral fraud have been shared tens, sometimes hundreds of thousands of times on social media accounts backing Argentina's ultra-libertarian presidential candidate Javier Milei.
Former Grammys head accused of rape
The former head of the organization behind the Grammy awards on Wednesday was sued by a musician who accused him of drugging and raping her in 2018.
Diplomatic snub? Washington's pandas head home to China
All three giant pandas in the Washington zoo began a one-way trip back to China on Wednesday, leaving only a few of the cuddly creatures in the United States at a time of tense diplomatic relations with Beijing.
Exonerated for Central Park rape, NYC man elected to city council
An exonerated member of the "Central Park Five" -- a group of Black and Hispanic teenagers falsely convicted of a 1989 rape in New York -- has won a seat on the city council, in a victory hailed by campaigners.
Washington's pandas return to China amid diplomatic strains
All three giant pandas in the Washington zoo were set to begin a one-way trip back to China on Wednesday, leaving only a few of the cuddly creatures in the United States amid tense diplomatic relations with Beijing.
Iran jails French national for 5 years: family
An Iranian court has ordered a five-year jail sentence against a French national tried on national security charges, his family announced on Wednesday.
Portuguese set to turn page on Antonio Costa era
Portugal's political parties were preparing Wednesday for a landscape without Antonio Costa, who had been prime minister since 2015 but quit suddenly the day prior when he was implicated in a corruption probe.
Russian artist facing 8 years in jail over supermarket protest
Russian prosecutors on Wednesday demanded an eight-year prison sentence for artist Alexandra Skochilenko, who last year swapped supermarket price tags for statements criticising Moscow's military offensive in Ukraine, independent media reported.
Nintendo announces new live-action 'Zelda' movie
Nintendo is developing a film based on its hugely popular "The Legend of Zelda" franchise, the Japanese gaming giant announced, as it bids to capitalize on the blockbuster success of its recent "Mario" movie.
Two weeks after Hurricane Otis, Acapulco shadow of former self
Families search for missing relatives as shops and bars gradually reopen -- two weeks after a devastating hurricane, Mexico's beachside city of Acapulco is struggling to regain a semblance of normality.
UK bans recreational use of nitrous oxide
Possessing laughing gas to get a psychoactive high became illegal in Britain on Wednesday, with serial offenders facing up to two years in prison and dealers up to 14 years.