Standing in front of a few dozen supporters in a strip-mall parking lot in Ocala, Florida, Monday evening, Democratic congressional candidate Josh Weil made a prediction.
The public school math teacher said that in less than 24 hours, he was…
Category: 2. World
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US says international humanitarian law should be followed in Gaza
Tom BatemanState Department correspondent
Sofia Ferreira SantosBBC News
ReutersMourners gathered at a funeral on Monday after the bodies of 15 people, including paramedics and a UN worker, were found in a mass grave, according to the UN The US has…
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Roof ripped off home as severe storms hit central US
At least 73 million people were under threat of severe weather on Sunday as storms hit the central United States.
The National Weather Service Prediction Center warned of enhanced risk of possible tornadoes, large hail and downpours of rain.
In…
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Satellite images show Myanmar earthquake destruction
The military government in Myanmar has said at least 2,000 people were killed in the 7.7 magnitude earthquake that hit last Friday.
“A death toll over 10,000 is a strong possibility,” according to the US Geological Survey.
The Burmese army, which…
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‘Mum was willing to lose everything to support my trans identity in Tamil Nadu’
Megha MohanBBC World Service gender and identity correspondent
Chithra Jeyaram/ BBCSrija, (L) who fought to have her marriage to Arun (C) legally recognised, says everything she’s achieved has been made possible by her mother, Valli (R) In 2019…
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Nasa’s Butch and Suni adapt to life back on Earth
Nasa astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams describe what’s strange about being back on Earth after so long in orbit.
The duo’s eight-day mission to the International Space Station became a nine-month space odyssey after their Boeing…
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Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus
Five Israeli men were acquitted of all charges on Monday at a Cyprus court over the alleged gang rape of a 20-year-old British woman.
Famagusta criminal court cleared the five defendants of two counts of rape, one count of sexual abuse, one count…
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Gazans observe Eid under bombing and devastation
Ghada Ebrahem
Press TV, Gaza CityEid al-Fitr in Gaza comes amid ongoing Israeli attacks, forcing many to perform prayers among the ruins of mosques and homes.
Despite the…
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Iranians mark Eid al-Fitr with mass prayers
Gisoo Misha Ahmadi
Press TV, TehranMuslims in Iran, like millions around the world, are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, marking the end of Ramadan.
A huge congregation gathered at…
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French far-right leader Le Pen barred from presidential race after embezzlement conviction
Marine Le Pen, leader of France’s far-right party National Rally (RN), has been found guilty of embezzlement, a verdict that bans her from running for president in 2027.
On Monday, Le Pen, the RN and 24 party figures…
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