Gaza Health Ministry says Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 44,000
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Gaza Health Ministry says Palestinian death toll from Israel-Hamas war has surpassed 44,000.
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CNNThe illusion of Assad’s grip on Syria shatters, as Russia, Iran and Hezbollah let their guard down
Time and time again the Assad dynasty has survived internal and external challenges and lived to fight another day. But nothing lasts forever.
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Protests in Georgia spread as PM defies US condemnation
Protesters rallied in Georgia’s capital for a fourth straight night on Sunday and there were signs that opposition was spreading across the country to the government’s decision to suspend talks on joining the European Union.
- France 24
Iran pledges support for Syria's Assad as rebels advance after taking Aleppo
Russian air strikes targeted Syrian insurgents on Sunday and Iran pledged to “firmly support” the regime in Damascus as the Syrian army scrambled to stem a rebel advance south of Aleppo that has dealt a huge blow to President Bashar al-Assad. The Syrian military rushed reinforcements to the northwest and launched airstrikes Sunday in an attempt to push back insurgents who seized the country’s largest city of Aleppo, as Iran pledged to help the government counter the surprise offensive.Iran has b
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Russia removes general in charge of Syrian operations, military bloggers say
Russian war bloggers reported on Sunday that Moscow has dismissed Sergei Kisel, the general in charge of its forces in Syria, after insurgents swept into the city of Aleppo in the biggest challenge to President Bashar al-Assad in years. Russia is a key Assad ally. The removal of Kisel, 53, was reported by the Rybar Telegram channel, which is close to the Russian defence ministry, and by the Voenny Osvedomitel (Military Informant) blog.
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Syrian rebels take control of majority of Aleppo, observers say
Russia launched air raids in parts of the city overnight "for the first time since 2016", a monitoring group says.
- The Independent
At least 130 killed in sectarian clashes in Pakistan’s northwest days after attack on Shia Muslims
Attack is one of deadliest incidents in sectarian violence between Sunnis and Shiites in Kurram
- The Hill
White House calls hostage video a ‘cruel reminder of Hamas’s terror’
White House National Security Council Spokesperson Sean Savett responded to a video released by Hamas on Saturday where an Israeli-American hostage spoke about the horrors of life as a captive for more than 420 days. “The hostage video released today of American-Israeli citizen Edan Alexander is a cruel reminder of Hamas’s terror against citizens of…
- BBC
Bushra Bibi led a protest to free Imran Khan - what happened next is a mystery
Imran Khan's third wife guided protesters to the heart of the capital - and then disappeared.
- Evening Standard
Syrian rebels seen toppling statue of Assad’s brother in surprise offensive against regime in Aleppo
Russia and the Syrian government have launched airstrikes targeting rebel-held areas in an attempt to regain ground
- Sky News
World Central Kitchen pauses operations in Gaza after three aid workers killed in Israeli airstrike
Humanitarian aid organisation World Central Kitchen has said it is pausing its operation in Gaza after a number of its workers were killed in an Israeli airstrike. World Central Kitchen (WCK) said it was "heartbroken to share" that a vehicle carrying its employees was hit by the strike, confirming earlier claims by both Israeli and Palestinian officials. The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) earlier claimed that one of the three aid workers killed was also a "terrorist" who helped orchestrate the 7 October massacre last year.
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Aleppo: Rebels 'take control' of airport as thousands of fighters seize most of Syria's second-biggest city
Syrian rebels reportedly control most of Aleppo following their surprise offensive which left regime forces reeling. Thousands of opposition fighters in armoured vehicles have been deployed to landmarks in the country's second-largest city, including the old citadel, said residents. It comes a day after the rebels entered Aleppo where they reportedly faced little resistance from pro-government troops.
- Australian Associated Press
Georgia protesters in third night of demonstrations
Police in Georgia have used heavy force to crack down on people protesting the government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.
- Euronews
Israeli airstrike kills more World Kitchen workers in Gaza
The airstrike killed five people in Khan Younis, including at least two WCK workers. In April, a strike on a WCK aid convoy in Deir-al-Balah killed seven of its workers.View on euronews
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Israeli strikes kill at least 200 in Gaza as UN halts aid deliveries after more trucks stolen
At least 200 people were killed in Israeli airstrikes on northern Gaza Saturday, according to local health officials, as the United Nations said it would pause aid deliveries through the enclave’s main crossing after more of its trucks were stolen.
- Reuters
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza kill two aid workers
Two aid workers were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Saturday, with Israel saying it had killed a militant who took part in the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attacks on Israel and who it said was employed by a U.S.-based charity. The first was a World Central Kitchen member, who was hit in a vehicle in Khan Younis in Southern Gaza. The Israeli military said that he had taken part in the attack on Kibbutz Nir Oz in southern Israel and was under surveillance but did not offer any evidence.
- Rolling Stone
Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills More World Central Kitchen Aid Workers
The charity organization, led by chef José Andrés, confirmed they are pausing operations in Gaza following the attack
- Evening Standard
Israeli strike kills five World Central Kitchen charity workers in Gaza
The food aid group said it was “heartbroken” and had no knowledge why car was targeted on Saturday
- Storyful
Memorial Held for Slain Hezbollah Leader Nasrallah in Beirut's Southern Suburbs
A memorial service was held for former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah in southern Beirut on Saturday, November 30, three days after a ceasefire deal took effect between Hezbollah and Israel.Footage captured by Irish journalist Sally Hayden shows an image of the leader projected on two walls amongst rubble in Daniyeh, while piano music is heard in the background. Later in the footage, people wept during a speech at the memorial.Nasrallah was killed on September 27 in an Israeli airstrike in the area. Credit: Sally Hayden via Storyful
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Fresh detail about man who peed at Woolies
More details have been revealed about a man who urinated on $300 worth of meat in a Sydney CBD Woolworths.
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Elizabeth Hurley sets pulses racing as she straddles chair
Austin Powers actress Elizabeth Hurley posted a sultry throwback picture to celebrate her makeup artist's birthday