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Israel-Gaza War (2023- ) NY Times World News

Mon, 04 Au

From Triumph in Iran to Starvation in Gaza: Netanyahu Squanders His Moment to Halt the War

Six weeks after Benjamin Netanyahu scored a victory over Iran, the Israeli leader is now pushing for an “all or nothing” deal with Hamas. But he has not made the compromises needed to make it happen.

Patrick Kingsley 1 min read

Defense and Military Forces NY Times World News

Mon, 04 Au

A Weakened Hezbollah Resists Pressure to Give Up Its Weapons

The Lebanese militant group has lost much of its power since the recent war with Israel. But it is balking at demands to surrender whatever is left of its once formidable arsenal.

Neil MacFarquhar and Hwaida Saad 1 min read

Malaysia NY Times World News

Mon, 04 Au

What’s It Like to Deal With Brutal U.S. Tariffs? Ask Malaysia.

Once a cog in the Malaysian economy, the solar industry profited from Chinese investment. Now it’s becoming a case study of what happens when the United States closes its markets.

Alexandra Stevenson and Zunaira Saieed 1 min read

BBC World News

Mon, 04 Au

Dozens of migrants die in boat capsize off Yemen

Dozens are missing after a boat carrying more than 150 migrants, many believed to be Ethiopian, sank in bad weather.

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BBC World News

Sun, 03 Au

Democrats flee Texas to block Republican redistricting map backed by Trump

The redistricting would create five new Republican-leaning seats in the US House of Representatives.

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BBC World News

Sun, 03 Au

World leaders condemn videos of emaciated Israeli hostages in Gaza as Red Cross calls for access

Hamas said it would allow Red Cross access if humanitarian aid corridors were opened into Gaza.

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Wrestling NY Times World News

Sun, 03 Au

A Former American Soldier Finds a Home in Mexican Wrestling

Flip Gordon was uneasy about being a lucha libre wrestler dressed in a U.S. military uniform. Booed at first, he is now a fan favorite.

James Wagner and Luis Antonio Rojas 1 min read

BBC World News

Sun, 03 Au

Israeli minister sparks anger by praying at sensitive Jerusalem holy site

Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir prayed at Jerusalem's al-Aqsa mosque compound, violating a decades-old arrangement.

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BBC World News

Sun, 03 Au

Russian volcano erupts for first time in more than 500 years

The eruption of a volcano in Russia's Kamchatka peninsula may be linked to a massive earthquake last week, experts say.

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Labor and Jobs NY Times World News

Sun, 03 Au

No Passports, No Study Abroad: China Limits Public Employees’ Travel

Even low-level government employees like elementary school teachers and nurses have been ordered to hand in their passports, to enforce “discipline.”

Vivian Wang 1 min read