The Israeli military said on Monday its troops raided the compound of Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital, in an operation Palestinian health authorities said had caused multiple casualties and set off a fierce fire in one of the buildings. Military operation causes multiple casualties and sets off fatal fire, say Palestinian officials …
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Netanyahu snaps back against growing U.S. criticism as pressure for ceasefire in Gaza mounts
As international pressure for a ceasefire in Gaza rises, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has railed against top ally the United States for its "wholly inappropriate" critique of his leadership. Denounces calls for election in Israel as death toll in Gaza grows from war As international pressure for a ceasefire …
Read More »Putin dismisses protesters, Russia’s critics following challenge-free election
The United States, Germany, the United Kingdom and other nations have said the vote was neither free nor fair due to the imprisonment of political opponents and censorship. Western nations argue Russian vote not free or fair due to censorship, crackdowns Putin’s expected landslide victory met with protests 6 hours …
Read More »Testimonies from Oct. 7 attack on Israel are now part of Steven Spielberg’s Holocaust archive
A young woman who watched her boyfriend die as she hid behind a dumpster; a former hostage who spent 55 days in captivity; a grandmother who lost two generations of her family. Stories like theirs have been shared around the world since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel of Oct. 7 …
Read More »Iceland volcano spews smoke, lava in 4th eruption since December
Fountains of molten rock soared from fissures in the ground after authorities had warned for weeks that an eruption was imminent on the Reykjanes peninsula, just south of Iceland's capital, Reykjavik. Nearby fishing town evacuated again as sky near Reykjavik glows bright orange See Iceland's latest volcanic eruption 9 hours …
Read More »To compete in Eurovision, Israel had to change its song. Some say it should still be banned
Israel has unveiled its Eurovision entry for a second time after being told its original submission would be rejected on the grounds that it referenced Hamas's Oct. 7 attack, making it too political. Still, calls persist for a boycott of the popular European song contest if Israel is allowed to …
Read More »The world is sending soldiers back to Haiti — this time without Canada’s help
Canadians have been asking CBC News how — and why — this country is involved in the international response to the current state of anarchy and widespread gang violence in Haiti. The answers are complicated — because Canada's involvement is much more limited than it might appear. Ottawa has ducked …
Read More »The UN sent a mission to the centre of Sudan’s civil war. Here’s what they found
The first UN mission to Khartoum State since the start of Sudan's civil war paints a grim picture of constant gunfire, maimed children and a population on the brink of famine. 1st UN mission to Khartoum State since start of war finds widespread hunger and overcrowded hospitals There's plenty of …
Read More »Massive storm system hits multiple U.S. states, at least 3 deaths reported
Severe storms with probable tornadoes tore through several central U.S. states, damaging homes and businesses and killing at least three people, with more bodies likely to be discovered, authorities said. Authorities expect death toll will rise Storms leave widespread damage across multiple U.S. states 17 hours ago Duration 0:59 Severe …
Read More »Women in Gaza giving birth without enough painkillers, clean water or food
Aid agencies and doctors say the conditions for pregnant women and new mothers in Gaza are worse than a century ago. UNICEF estimates 180 women give birth every day in the territory amid deplorable conditions with a lack of anesthetic, clean water and food for the infants. UN agencies say …
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