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Pope denounces violence against children in Gaza
Francis also called the October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas militants “abominable” and again appealed for the release of around 100 hostages still being held in Gaza. Speaking from the central balcony of St Peter’s Basilica to thousands of people in the square below, he took another swipe at the armaments industry, saying it […] More
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Israel PM Says No Peace Until Hamas Destroyed
Relentless Israeli airstrikes have caused extensive damage to the Palestinian territory, escalating tensions in the Middle East and prompting global calls for a ceasefire. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists that lasting peace in Gaza can only be achieved by destroying Hamas, demilitarizing the territory, and deradicalizing Palestinian society. The World Health Organization has reported distressing […] More
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Ukraine-Russia war – live: Kyiv marks first Christmas on 25 December as Moscow shelling kills five in Kherson
Ukraine is marking a historic shift in its traditions by officially celebrating Christmas on December 25 for the first time. This move diverges from the Russian Orthodox Church’s observance of Jesus’ birth on January 7, and it signifies a notable departure as Ukraine now celebrates independently from Russia. In a significant decision, the Ukrainian President, […] More
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Supreme Court disqualifies Donald Trump from 2024 presidential election for inciting Jan. 6 riot
On Tuesday, December 19, the Colorado Supreme Court rendered a historic decision, declaring former U.S. President Donald Trump ineligible to contest the presidency under the Constitution’s insurrection clause. Consequently, the court instructed the secretary of state to exclude Trump’s name from the Republican presidential primary ballot in Colorado. This groundbreaking ruling, the first of its […] More
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International students in the UK with subpar academic performance face the potential threat of deportation.
The Migration Advisory Committee in the United Kingdom has proposed that foreign students holding two-year graduate visas could face restrictions on staying in the country if they do not achieve high grades. The suggestion comes as part of a five-point plan aimed at reducing net migration by 300,000 from its record-high levels. The UK Home […] More
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Thompson as the pilot at New York Fashion Week
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