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The top UN court is holding hearings on the Israeli military's incursion into Rafah

The United Nations’ top court is opening two days of hearings into a request from South Africa to press Israel to halt its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah

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Fire at a residential building in Germany leaves 3 people dead

Authorities say a fire at a residential building in western Germany has left three people dead and two others with life-threatening injuries

Putin arrives in China on mission to deepen partnership with Xi

During the Russian leader’s two-day visit, the war in Ukraine, energy and trade will be on the agendaPutin arrives in China for state visit – live updatesPresident Vladimir Putin has arrived in Beijing for talks with his Chinese counterpart and “old friend” Xi Jinping as he seeks to deepen ties after launching some of Russia’s most significant incursions into Ukraine since its invasion in 2022.It is Putin’s second visit to Beijing in less than a year, and his first foreign visit since being sworn in for a new term that will keep him in power until at least 2030. The visit will also celebrate 75 years since the Soviet Union recognised the People’s Republic of China in 1949. Continue reading...

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Starlink internet shutdown in Sudan will punish millions, Elon Musk warned

With a widespread telecoms blackout already in place, emergency help and humanitarian aid at risk if satellite service withdrawn, say NGOsNearly 100 humanitarian groups in Sudan have warned Elon Musk he risks “collectively punishing” millions of Sudanese by shutting down his vital Starlink satellite internet service in the war-ravaged country.Sudan has been grappling with a widespread telecommunications blackout for several months, with many aid groups using Starlink to operate during the humanitarian crisis which the UN has warned is the largest in decades. Continue reading...

Russia's Putin has expressed gratitude to Chinese leader Xi for China's initiatives to resolve Ukraine conflict

Russia's Putin has expressed gratitude to Chinese leader Xi for China's initiatives to resolve Ukraine conflict