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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday an expanded offensive against Palestinian militant group Hamas would be “intensive” after his security cabinet approved plans that may include seizing the Gaza Strip and controlling aid.

Ukraine launched an overnight drone attack targeting Moscow for the second night in a row, forcing closure of the capital’s three major airports, Russian officials said early on Wednesday.

Hamas attacked Israel on 7 October 2023, setting off two wars and a series of changes across the Middle East.

An Israeli plan to take over the distribution of humanitarian aid to Gaza at hubs controlled by the military is "fundamentally against humanitarian principles", the head of the Norwegian Refugee Council told AFP on Monday.

Ten people have died and 70 were hospitalised after strong winds caused boats carrying tourists to capsize at a scenic spot in southwestern China, state media said.

An Israeli plan to take over the distribution of humanitarian aid to Gaza at hubs controlled by the military is "fundamentally against humanitarian principles", the head of the Norwegian Refugee Council told AFP on Monday.

With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will succeed Pope Francis after the conclave beginning this week remains just that - speculation.

With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will succeed Pope Francis after the conclave beginning this week remains just that - speculation.

Ten people have died and 70 were hospitalised after strong winds caused boats carrying tourists to capsize at a scenic spot in southwestern China, state media said.

Gaza's civil defence agency said two Israeli air strikes killed at least 19 people in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory's north.

With no official campaigning or list of candidates and the election process shrouded in secrecy, speculation about who will succeed Pope Francis after the conclave beginning this week remains just that - speculation.

Gaza's civil defence agency said two Israeli air strikes killed at least 19 people in the war-ravaged Palestinian territory's north.

Russian authorities said defence forces had repelled four drones heading toward Moscow, days before foreign leaders are due to gather for a military parade on the capital's Red Square.

Russian authorities said defence forces had repelled four drones heading toward Moscow, days before foreign leaders are due to gather for a military parade on the capital's Red Square.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet has approved a gradual expansion of the offensive against Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet has approved a gradual expansion of the offensive against Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza.

Brazilian police said on Sunday they had arrested two people in connection with a foiled plot to attack Lady Gaga's packed mega-concert in Rio de Janeiro.

Britain's counter-terrorism police have arrested five men, including four Iranian nationals, on suspicion of terrorism offences over a plot to target a specific premises, according to the Metropolitan Police.

Britain's hard-right Reform UK party made early gains as results trickled in from local elections that were expected to deliver a bruising for the country's two establishment parties.

Britain's counter-terrorism police have arrested five men, including four Iranian nationals, on suspicion of terrorism offences over a plot to target a specific premises, according to the Metropolitan Police.