Sunday, December 31, 2023

Conflict in Israel and Gaza, in Photos

A surprise attack by Hamas put Israel and the group that controlled Gaza at war. Here are images from the assault and what has followed.

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Monday Briefing: Ukraine Steps Up Sabotage

Plus the beloved cats of a Chilean prison.

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Queen Margrethe II of Denmark to Step Down

Margrethe, the longest-serving monarch in Europe, announced during her New Year’s speech that she would abdicate her throne in January. Her eldest son, Crown Prince Frederik, will succeed her.

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

The World in Stories: 13 Favorite Dispatches From 2023

Our correspondents ventured to some of the world’s most remote, and dangerous, locales to report stories that reveal a country’s culture and the human condition. Here are our favorites from the year.

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Defying U.S. Pressure, Israel Deepens Gaza Assault

Under the withering attacks, 165 people were killed in the past 24 hours, Gazan officials said, while Israel said it had destroyed the apartment of a Hamas leader.

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Conflict in Israel and Gaza, in Photos

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Mia Schem, an Israeli Hostage, Shares Harrowing Details of Gaza Captivity

An account of being held for 55 days in Gaza has touched a particular nerve in Israel.

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Friday, December 29, 2023

How Greggs, a Super Affordable Bakery Chain, Became a U.K. Culinary Icon

A festive pop-up restaurant is the latest crowd-pleasing stunt from Greggs, a mass-market bakery that is riding out Britain’s cost-of-living crisis with gusto.

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South Africa Accuses Israel of Genocide in U.N. Court

Israel’s Foreign Ministry said the filing was a “despicable and contemptuous exploitation of the court.”

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Israeli Military Releases New Details on Killing of 3 Hostages

In the latest disclosure on the shooting by Israeli soldiers of three hostages, the military said 15 minutes elapsed between the killing of the first two and the third.

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Thursday, December 28, 2023

Israeli-American Thought to Be a Hamas Hostage Was Killed on Oct. 7, Family Says

The bodies of Judih Weinstein Haggai and her husband, Gadi Haggai, are still held by Hamas, their family said.

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Boeing Urges Airlines to Inspect 737 Max Planes for Possible Loose Bolts

The F.A.A. said it was monitoring inspections after an airline discovered a bolt with a missing nut in the plane’s rudder-control system.

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

Thursday Briefing: Chinese Spies Compete with U.S. Spies

Also, the death of a Korean actor and food predictions for 2024.

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Intel Moves Forward With $25 Billion Chip Plant Expansion in Israel

The plan, which was disclosed without details before the Israel-Hamas war, would create thousands of jobs and begin operations by 2028.

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Eiffel Tower Closes for Labor Action on Creator’s Anniversary

Tourists could not ascend the tower on Wednesday, the 100th anniversary of the death of Gustave Eiffel, the civil engineer after whom it was named.

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Tuesday, December 26, 2023

Satellite Images Show Israel’s Expanded Fighting in Central Gaza

A military spokesman confirmed the move on the latest front in Israel’s war against Hamas.

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Wednesday Briefing: A Success and a Setback for Ukraine

Also, the U.S. hit Iran-backed fighters in Iraq.

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Public Letter Defends Depardieu After Assault Allegations

In a public letter, dozens of actors, directors and other celebrities said he was the victim of a “lynching,” as he faces allegations of sex crimes.

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Iran Accuses Israel of Killing Sayyed Mousavi, a Military Official

General Mousavi, who was killed on a farm outside Damascus, was said to have been involved in arming Hezbollah. Israeli officials said they were preparing for possible retaliation.

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Monday, December 25, 2023

Iran Accuses Israel of Killing Sayyed Mousavi, a Military Official

The Iranian official, Brig. Gen. Sayyed Razi Mousavi, was said to been involved in arming Hezbollah. Israeli officials said they were preparing for possible retaliation.

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Tuesday Briefing: Netanyahu Visits Gaza

Plus, Aleksei Navalny’s transfer to a remote prison.

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Ukraine Says It Downed 5 Russian Planes, as Moscow Claims It Seized a Town

The Ukrainian success, possibly owed to Western-supplied Patriot missiles, was offset by Russia’s statement that it now controlled Marinka.

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Hoping for Peace With Houthis, Saudis Keep Low Profile in Red Sea Conflict

Riyadh is seeking to avoid getting dragged back into a bloody clash with the Yemeni militia, which has sowed chaos by attacking shipping and firing missiles at Israel.

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Sunday, December 24, 2023

Christmas Comes Early in Ukraine, but Not a Moment Too Soon

The Ukrainian Orthodox Church formally changed the date for celebrating to Dec. 25, departing from the Russian tradition of celebrating on Jan. 7, according to the Julian calendar.

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Israel Says It Is Stepping Up War Against Hamas in Gaza

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said 15 Israeli soldiers had been killed since Friday, but vowed to keep fighting.

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A Special Christmas Briefing

Great holiday reads and a look back at the year.

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How Russian and Chinese Interference Could Affect the 2024 Election

The stakes for Russia in the presidential vote are large. Other adversaries also might try to deepen divisions among American voters.

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Saturday, December 23, 2023

Stateless People in Australia Freed From Detention, but Still Unfree

An Australian high court allowed the release of dozens of detained people who are now subject to curfews and monitored by the government with ankle bracelets.

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Without a Truce, U.N. Resolution May Do Little for Gaza, Aid Groups Say

The Security Council resolution, watered down to avoid a U.S. veto, directs urgent action to increase aid, but does not call for a cease-fire that would make it safe to distribute the aid.

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Airstrike in Gaza Kills U.N. Worker and More Than 76 of His Relatives

Issam Al Mughrabi had worked at the U.N. Development Program for 30 years. Officials said he died along with his wife, five children and more than 70 other relatives.

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Friday, December 22, 2023

U.S. Increasingly Isolated Over Israel and Gaza After Leading on Ukraine

The United States finds itself in a defensive crouch and at odds with even staunch allies like France, Canada, Australia and Japan.

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A Tokyo Taxi Driver Is Charged With Running Down a Pigeon

The arrest of the 50-year-old driver highlighted the strict law in Japan against harming the birds, even if they take over balconies or get in the way of traffic.

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

‘There Was No Sense of Time’: Israeli Teen Recounts Captivity in Gaza

Sahar Kalderon, 16, was abducted from Kibbutz Nir Oz on Oct. 7. Her father and 12-year-old brother were also kidnapped. The siblings were released on Nov. 27 as part of a cease-fire deal. Their father remains in captivity.

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Gaza Deaths Surpass Any Arab Loss in Wars With Israel in Past 40 Years

The death toll reported in Gaza has reached roughly 20,000, according to officials in the territory, the heaviest loss on the Arab side in any war with Israel since the 1982 Lebanon invasion.

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This Antarctic Octopus Has a Warning About Rising Sea Levels

A huge ice sheet appears to have melted about 120,000 years ago, when temperatures were similar to those on Earth today, according to a DNA study that mapped octopus movements.

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Israeli Military Uncovers New Evidence About Hostage Deaths in Gaza

Israel’s military has been quick in disclosing details of the fatal shooting of the three hostages, who were unarmed and bearing a makeshift white flag. The shooting, it said, violated its rules of engagement.

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023

Polish Right Occupies State TV, Refusing to Accept Loss of Power

The sit-in shut down Poland’s main public news station, a possible harbinger of battles to come as the party voted out of power tries to keep its grip on state institutions.

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Thursday Briefing: A Court Rules Trump Can’t Hold Office

Plus the top social media trends of 2023.

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U.S. to Release Ally of Venezuelan President in Exchange for 10 Americans

The release of Alex Saab, a top ally of Venezuela’s president, comes as the United States is trying to push the authoritarian government to hold fair elections.

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Netanyahu Meets With Families of Israeli Hostages

The meeting came as pressure mounted over his government’s plans to bring them home.

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Photos From Iceland’s Volcanic Eruption: A Show of Lava and Smoke

Icelanders had been girding for an eruption. When it happened, they wanted to see it.

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Monday, December 18, 2023

Iceland Volcano Erupts Near Grindavik After Weeks of Earthquakes

Iceland’s weather service had warned that a volcanic eruption was likely after thousands of earthquakes were recorded this month.

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U.S. Urges Israel to Protect Gaza Civilians

The American defense secretary reiterated “unshakable” support for Israeli security, but said protecting Palestinians was a “moral duty and a strategic imperative.”

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Tuesday Briefing: BP Paused Red Sea Oil Shipments

Plus corporate succession in South Korea.

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Ukraine Aid Bill Delayed as Border Talks Drag On

After a weekend of bipartisan negotiations, lawmakers were still short of a compromise and Republicans said they were reluctant to strike any agreement before the new year.

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Sunday, December 17, 2023

Chile Rejects Conservative Constitution

The South American country’s struggle to adopt a new national charter illustrates the challenges of democracy.

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AfD’s Tim Lochner Is Elected City Mayor of Pirna in Germany

The vote in Pirna fits into the Alternative for Germany party’s strategy of “normalization.”

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Monday Briefing: U.S. to Push Israel to Scale Back

Plus a dance protest craze spreads in Iran.

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Saturday, December 16, 2023

Storm Kills 13 in Argentine Port of Bahía Blanca

The authorities warned that the storm would bring heavy rainfall and intense winds to the capital, Buenos Aires, as it moved north.

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In Rightward Shift, New Zealand Reconsiders Pro-Maori Policies

The nation has long been lauded for trying to do right by its Indigenous people, but a new government may force a reckoning of Māori affairs.

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At Least 61 Migrants Drown Off Libya, I.O.M. Says

The vessel set off with 86 people on board, the International Organization for Migration in Libya said, and women and children were among those who died in the shipwreck.

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Three Israeli Hostages Killed in Error Had White Flag, Israel Says

The military said the mistaken killing of the three men, who had been shirtless, was a violation of its rules of engagement.

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Friday, December 15, 2023

Senators Hold Up 43 Biden Diplomatic Nominees as Crises Roil World

The State Department says the monthslong blockade has damaged U.S. national security. Several Republican senators have objected to advancing the slate of nominees.

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Lead Levels in Children’s Applesauce May Be Traced to Cinnamon Additive

The F.D.A. is investigating the sources of cinnamon and other ingredients produced outside the U.S. as the possible cause of lead poisoning in dozens of children. Advocates are urging mandatory testing of lead in food.

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The U.S. Wants Israel to Scale Back the Gaza War. What Leverage Does It Have?

There are ways to persuade Israel to shift its strategy in Gaza, but each option carries a political and diplomatic cost for President Biden.

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John Kerry on the COP28 Agreement and What Comes Next

John Kerry said major oil-exporting countries’ willingness to acknowledge that the era of fossil fuels must come to an end underscored the “urgency” of the deal.

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Israel says soldiers who sang a Jewish prayer in a West Bank mosque are being disciplined.



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Putin Suggests He Has a Winning Hand in His War in Ukraine

The Russian leader, in his annual news conference, said he was open to peace talks but showed no hint of compromise. “Peace will come when we achieve our goals,” he said.

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German Spy Official Goes on Trial Accused of Selling Secrets to Russia

The trial, held under stringent security conditions and expected to last months, caps one of the gravest espionage scandals in recent German history.

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A British Boy, Missing for 6 Years, Turns Up in France

Alex Batty, who is from Oldham, England, was found by a delivery driver. His mother and grandfather are wanted in connection with his disappearance.

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

World Bank Warns Record Debt Burdens Haunt Developing Economies

Surging interest rates and waning financing options threaten a “lost decade” for poor countries.

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Britain’s dangerous game of constitutional hardball

In seeking to override the U.K.’s highest court, Rishi Sunak’s government is following other nations in a trend that damages democracy, experts say.

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Israel’s Netanyahu, Sparring With Biden on Gaza, Faces Risk and Reward

Israel’s prime minister said he disagreed with President Biden about what should happen in Gaza after the war, and analysts say he might try to use the rift to shore up domestic support.

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Germany Reaches a Budget With Promises on Ukraine

The government avoided extra borrowing for 2024, but must make cuts in programs to address climate change.

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Donald Tusk, a Man of Eclectic Identities, Returns to Power in Poland

The opposition leader was endorsed by Parliament as the country’s next prime minister, unseating the right-wing Law and Justice party that had long denounced him as unfit to rule.

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Egypt’s Presidential Election Ends, With el-Sisi Expected to Win

President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi is all but certain to come out on top after a three-day vote, with the war in Gaza turning the country’s focus from economic calamity to security.

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Leader of Elite French University Offers to Step Aside, for Now

Mathias Vicherat, the director of Sciences Po, has exchanged accusations of domestic violence with his partner. The police are investigating.

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Monday, December 11, 2023

Macron Suffers Surprise Setback Over Immigration in France

The country’s lower house of Parliament unexpectedly passed a motion to reject a government immigration reform bill, leaving its future uncertain.

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U.S. Raises Concern Over Israel’s Possible Use of U.S.-Supplied White Phosphorus

The Biden administration said it would be asking questions about reports of Israel illegally using white phosphorus in October in Lebanon. Israel denied the claims.

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‘We Are All Sick’: Infectious Diseases Spread Across Gaza

A lack of clean water, toilets and food have fueled a spike in illnesses, and increasingly dire conditions are making it hard for the sick to recover, health officials say.

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Tuesday Briefing: An Israeli Warning to Hezbollah

Plus, the debate over who’s a “colonizer.”

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

Monday Briefing

Conditions worsen in Gaza.

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Gazans Mass at Border for Safety, but Find Only More Peril

As Israeli forces pound Gaza, the area where Palestinians can seek shelter is shrinking, raising concerns that they could be forced into Egypt.

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Shlomo Avineri, Israeli Scholar Skeptical About Peace, Dies at 90

A former liberal government official, he saw little chance of full reconciliation with Palestinians in “the foreseeable future” but nevertheless sought to ease tensions.

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Dr. Gao Yaojie, Who Exposed AIDS Epidemic in Rural China, Dies at 95

Despite government efforts to silence her, Dr. Gao drew global attention to an epidemic that devastated rural China and killed tens of thousands.

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Saturday, December 9, 2023

Israeli Strikes Pound Gaza a Day after U.S. Vetoes Cease-Fire Resolution.

Some of the strikes targeted the southern Gaza Strip, where the Israeli military has ordered civilians to go to avoid bombardment.

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State Department Bypasses Congress to Approve Israel’s Order for Tank Ammunition

It is the first time the Biden administration has declared an emergency to expedite arms shipments to the Middle East, which are controversial because of the civilian death toll from Israeli airstrikes.

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Arab Nations Condemn U.S. for Vetoing Cease-Fire Resolution

Arab countries said they were frustrated that the United States had not voted to end Israel’s military campaign, which they see as a profoundly disproportionate response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attacks.

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Friday, December 8, 2023

Israel Defends Mass Detention of Gazan Men Amid Outrage

The detentions and images of the men, tied up and wearing only underwear, prompted an international outcry. Israel said it was seeking to determine which were with Hamas and stripped them to ensure they were unarmed.

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Teenagers Convicted in France for Helping Teacher’s Killer

The teacher, Samuel Paty, was beheaded in 2020 by an Islamist extremist after showing caricatures of the Prophet Muhammad to his students to illustrate free speech.

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New Sickle Cell Therapies Will Be Out of Reach Where They Are Needed Most

There is no clear path for African patients to get access to the treatments, which have multimillion-dollar price tags and are highly complex to manufacture and deliver.

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

U.S. and Mexico Try to Promote Trade While Curbing Flow of Fentanyl

In her Mexico City visit, Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen sought to deepen economic ties while countering drug trafficking.

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A City-Size Iceberg Is Moving Out of Antarctic Waters

Next up, a yearslong ramble through the Southern Ocean and, eventually, a big melt.

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Benjamin Zephaniah, British Poet and Author Who ‘Overturned Ideas of Who a Poet Could Be,’ Dies at 65

He opened the door for future generations of poets of color to use their own voices.

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Gazans Flee Fighting to Al-Masawi, but Find Little Shelter There

Palestinians were told to go to the seaside village of Al-Masawi to escape the fighting, but once they got there they found they were on their own.

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Wednesday Briefing: Israel Entered Southern Gaza’s Largest City

Plus, Moody’s lowered China’s credit rating outlook.

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Israeli forces say they are fighting in ‘the heart of Khan Younis.’



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Ukraine Opens War Crimes Inquiry Into Soldiers’ Deaths

A video circulated on social media but not independently verified purports to show Russian forces shooting troops who appeared to be surrendering.

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U.S. Imposes Visa Bans Tied to West Bank Violence

As acts of violence spike in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, American officials say they will take action against dozens of Israeli settlers and some Palestinians.

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Monday, December 4, 2023

Tuesday Briefing: Israel Expands Operations Across Gaza

Plus, kiwis return to Wellington.

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Police in Spain and Italy Seize 68,000 Gallons of Adulterated Olive Oil

Officials in Europe, where a majority of the world’s olive oil is produced, charged 11 people with selling low-quality oils labeled as pure olive oil.

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Sunday, December 3, 2023

Monday Briefing

An evacuation order in southern Gaza.

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Israel Orders Southern Gaza Residents to Evacuate

As its ground forces prepared to move in the south of Gaza, residents there were told to leave their homes, spreading fear and confusion.

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Paris Attack Suspect Pledged Allegiance to Islamic State

The man, identified as Armand Rajabpour-Miyandoab, was known to French intelligence services for Islamist extremism and psychiatric disorders.

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Monday Briefing: Big State Victories for Modi

Plus Israel’s campaign in Gaza.

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