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Israel Reopens a Gaza Crossing That Is an Important Aid Route
Israel reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into the Gaza Strip, the Israeli agency overseeing aid deliveries in the territory said Wednesday, reinstating one of two critical entry points for humanitarian aid that it had closed. The Kerem Shalom ...
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Hong Kong Court Bans Democracy Song, Calling It a ‘Weapon’
The decision could give the government power to force Google and other tech companies to limit access to “Glory to Hong Kong,” an anthem of 2019 protests.
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Rolling Blackouts Hit Several Cities as Heat Wave Scorches Mexico
Cities were plunged into darkness as scorching temperatures strained the national energy grid.
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Wednesday Briefing
Israel’s incursion into Rafah.
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With a Gaza Cease-Fire in the Balance, Netanyahu Maneuvers to Keep Power
The Israeli prime minister, under pressure from all sides, is trying to reassure his many domestic, military and diplomatic critics. Here’s a look at what he is confronting.
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Biden Puts Arms Shipment to Israel on Hold Amid Dispute Over Rafah Attack
The United States withheld 3,500 bombs last week out of concern that they might be used in a major assault against the southern Gaza city over the objections of American officials.
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Canada Re-Criminalizes Public Drug Use in British Columbia
A province that was a global pioneer in harm reduction took a step back after a political backlash.
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Outage Causes Delays at U.K. Airports’ Immigration Checkpoints
Airport officials said that a system outage affecting the Border Force’s immigration gates was causing long waits for passengers arriving in Britain.
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Wednesday Briefing: Israel in Rafah; Negotiators in Cairo
Also, Stormy Daniels testified in Donald Trump’s trial.
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What to Know About the Gaps Between Israel and Hamas on the Cease-Fire Proposal
Israeli officials said on Tuesday that major gaps remained with Hamas over the latest proposal for a cease-fire in Gaza, as delegations from both sides arrived in Cairo to resume talks. Hamas said on Monday that it had accepted the terms of a cease ...
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