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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy and NATO chief Stoltenberg urge faster arms supplies

NATO chief says the alliance's members have failed to live up to their military aid promises to Kyiv. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/QdHrsAf

World Central Kitchen Will Resume Operations in Gaza

The organization halted aid efforts in the enclave after seven of its workers were killed in an Israeli attack. It said it would resume operations with a local team of Palestinian aid workers. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/pCEorU0

Monday Briefing: Plans for Gaza’s Future

Plus, European countries crack down on China’s influence. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/cuIbJ8O

Ukraine pulls back from three villages in east as Russia claims gains

Update by Ukraine's top commander comes as outgunned Kyiv waits for new delivery of US weapons. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Y4EOl8x

Will it be safe for Palestinians in Gaza to return and rebuild their homes?

The United Nations warns it could take 14 years to clear the rubble and unexploded bombs in Gaza. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/o96ZbKL

Tornado Kills 5 in Guangzhou, a Chinese City Battered by Recent Rains

Videos shared by Chinese official media showed transmission towers and power lines igniting and debris swirling in the air in the city, a manufacturing and technology hub by the Pearl River. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/Zm3IsN2

Iraq criminalises same-sex relationships with maximum 15 years in prison

The law is backed mainly by Shia Muslim parties who form the largest coalition in Iraq's parliament. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/J3HTYAp

Hamas releases video of two Israeli captives held in Gaza

The two men, identified as Keith Siegel and Omri Miran, send love to their families and ask to be released in the video. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/rcfwt6Y

Baby girl rescued from mother’s womb dies

The baby girl who was rescued from her dead mother’s womb after an Israeli air strike in Rafah has died. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/bVKqOnp

Why Gaza Protests on U.S. College Campuses Have Become So Contagious

Experts say the partisan political context in Washington is a driver behind the spread of protests at American universities even as overseas campuses have stayed relatively calm. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/09cE3Ag

Blinken Plans Israel Visit Next Week

The visit next week will come as talks on a cease-fire deal have stalled and tensions have risen over the treatment of civilians in the war. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/H8NJFDQ

ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US over sale: Report

TikTok parent would rather have it shutdown in US than have it sold to a US buyer with algorithms, Reuters reported. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/Rdn578H

WADA to launch independent review into Chinese swimmers’ doping case

Anti-doping body responds to criticism, says its integrity and reputation are under attack over handling of the case. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ULgmxwt

Escaped horses in central London injure four people

A pair of escaped military horses was caught on camera running through central London. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/LuG3HUz

UK police arrest three over deaths of five people in English Channel

Deaths occurred when a small overcrowded boat carrying 112 people set out to cross the Channel and panic took hold. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/nrwK1GM

Five takeaways from day two of Trump’s New York hush money trial testimony

Prosecutors focus on 'catch and kill' scheme, accuse Trump of violating gag order in historic trial. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IjbmoCE

Sunak promises to boost UK defence spending by 2030

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges to boost spending to 2.5% of GDP, putting the defence industry on a 'war footing'. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/cObdV8K

Israel failed to support its claims about UNRWA staff, report finds

“The Israelis have not provided any evidence for their allegations.” via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/69LWcXk

Monday Briefing: U.S. Poised to Resume Aid to Ukraine

Also, Iran appears to stand down after Israel’s strike and Myanmar’s conflict may be shifting. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/YG4uhlg

US set to impose sanctions on Israeli military unit over abuses: Report

Israeli prime minister says he will fight any sanctions targeting Israeli military units for alleged rights violations. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/TCPQocg

Zelenskyy welcomes US aid to Ukraine, urges rapid transfer of weapons

Ukraine president says the passage of the aid bill would send a powerful message to Russia that the US stands by Kyiv. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/dC5uOLN

House Approves $95 Billion Aid Bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan

After months of delay at the hands of a bloc of ultraconservative Republicans, the package drew overwhelming bipartisan support, reflecting broad consensus. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/X5Fu70l

US senators call on Biden to sanction Sudan’s RSF over human rights abuses

Lawmakers say Hemedti's and the RSF's activities and abuses make them deserving of sanctions from the United States. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/YinuA6B

Israel Launched Missiles as Well as Drones at Iran, Officials Say

Though it was not immediately clear if the missiles struck targets inside Iran, their use would mean more sophisticated firepower was involved in the attack than first reported. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/JjnF9ec

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse

A man set himself on fire outside the New York courthouse as a full jury was selected for Donald Trump's criminal trial. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/kQe6sb7

West Africa’s Sahel becoming a drug trafficking corridor, UN warns

Drug seizures, mainly of cocaine and cannabis resin, have soared in the region, according to a UN report. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/IDqxJfi

Satellite images reveal Israeli destruction of hospitals in Gaza

New analysis of satellite images by Al Jazeera's Sanad agency reveals the extent of damage to 24 hospitals in Gaza. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/X4WJRqy

Palestinian Prisoners’ Day marked amid growing number of detentions

Local monitoring groups say the number of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel has doubled to at least 9,500 since the war via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8zZTU6E

Woman, seeking loan, wheels corpse into Brazilian bank

A woman wheeled the corpse of an elderly man into a bank in Brazil, hoping to get a sign-off on a loan. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/beDH3gh

Venezuela shuts diplomatic office in Ecuador to protest Mexico embassy raid

Speaking at a summit of regional states, Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro denounces raid as an 'act of barbarism'. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/8AxK4s9

Mayor Orders Police to Interrupt Conservative Conference in Brussels

Mayor Emir Kir gave no explanation of why he thought it necessary to try to stop the gathering from taking place, other than saying he wanted to “guarantee public safety.” via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/CxTmrsz

UN demands Israeli forces end support of settler attacks in West Bank

UN spokesperson says Israel has a duty to protect Palestinians from settler attacks, which have been on the rise. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ko7W6OV

US legislators renew push for additional aid to Israel after Iran attack

Despite concerns over Israeli abuses in Gaza, US lawmakers are calling for approval of $14bn in assistance to Israel. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/S6OGde1

Britain’s Leaders Condemn Iran’s Attacks but Urge Israel to Show Restraint

Rishi Sunak said the government in Tehran was “intent on sowing chaos” in the region, but he also called for restraint from “all sides.” via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/g6qI2Er

‘Crimes against humanity’ may have been committed in Sudan, says UN chief

Antonio Guterres says war is being waged on the Sudanese people, warns of escalating unrest in el-Fasher, Darfur. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/BpN1WR3

Coral reefs around the world experiencing mass bleaching, scientists say

Scientists warn that many of the world's reefs may not recover from the intense, prolonged heat stress. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/UNKYztp

Israel’s past defiance in spotlight as US calls for Iran attack restraint

Washington has urged Israel to avoid escalation, but Gaza track record raises doubts US will be heeded, analysts say. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/0wnfIKE

Monday Briefing: Israel Weighs a Response to Iran

Also, the Australian authorities are searching for a motive in the deadly stabbing attack. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/9uZnDHT

Bayer Leverkusen win first Bundesliga title, ending Bayern Munich’s reign

Leverkusen beat Werder Bremen 5-0 to win the Bundesliga with five games left, ending Bayern's run of 11 straight titles. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/D2jJMo0

What are the implications of Iran’s missile attack on Israel?

Iran launched hundreds of drones and missiles at Israel, although almost all were intercepted. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/NutBm3I

Israeli army says Iran has launched drones at Israel

Army spokesman Daniel Hagari said the drones would take hours before reaching Israel's airspace. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/yUWwVsr

Israeli Teen’s Death Ignites More Violence in West Bank

Dozens of Israelis and Palestinians were wounded during clashes at several locations across the West Bank on Saturday after a missing teenage boy was found dead. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/u5CbE62

Germany to send new missiles to Ukraine as army struggles on eastern front

Germany says it will hand over Patriot air defence system and missiles, while Russia claims capture of another village. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/p4ubKS2

Argentine Court Blames Iran for 1990s Bombings of Israeli Embassy and Jewish Center

The ruling opens the possibility for relatives of victims of the 1992 and 1994 attacks to make claims against Iran in international tribunals. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/hy1emIM

Germany cancels pro-Palestine event, bars entry to Gaza war witness

Authorities halt Palestine Congress, saying one of the speakers was subject to a ban on political activity in Germany. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/zwQ9nDZ

O.J. Simpson dies after battle with cancer

O.J. Simpson, 76, dies after battle with cancer via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/a5KNJ4j

U.S. Sends a Top General to Israel Amid Fears of Iranian Strikes

The visit of Gen. Michael E. Kurilla, the U.S. military commander in the Middle East, comes as diplomats seek to avert a wider war. via NYT > World News https://ift.tt/1XIr8Ff

Mexico calls on the International Court of Justice to expel Ecuador from UN

A complaint filed in the court on Thursday alleges violations of international law following a raid on Mexico's embassy. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/lCGLVz2

What has allowed Israel operate an assassination policy for decades?

Sons and grandchildren of Hamas political leader killed in latest Israeli air attack in Gaza. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/ondItc8

Biden, Japan leader Kishida announce stronger defence ties in state visit

China, nuclear fusion, space and cherry trees were on agenda for the fifth official state visit of Biden's presidency. via Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera https://ift.tt/oEw2JbU