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Photos: See the aftermath of the Taiwan earthquake

Taiwan has been hit by the strongest earthquake in a quarter of a century.

WEKU

In a setback to Turkey's Erdogan, opposition makes huge gains in local election

Turkey's main opposition party retained its control over key cities and made huge gains elsewhere in Sunday's local elections, in a major upset to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

WEKU

Middle East crisis: Biden says killing of more than 100 Palestinians near aid trucks will complicate ceasefire talks – as it happened

US president says he’s reviewing reports of Israeli troops shooting people who were crowding for food aid in Gaza

The Guardian - US

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Israel is deliberately starving Palestinians, UN rights expert says

Exclusive: UN special rapporteur on the right to food Michael Fakhri says denial of food is war crime and constitutes ‘a situation of genocide’

The Guardian - US

See February's Full Snow Moon light up the night sky around the world (photos)

February's Full Snow Moon may have been the smallest full moon of 2024, but it had a big impact on moon lovers, skywatchers, and astrophotographers across the globe who braved the cold to catch it.

Space

Gaza ceasefire hopes fade as Netanyahu rejects calls to halt Rafah offensive

Diplomatic efforts stall amid Israeli opposition to what it calls ‘unilateral recognition’ of a Palestinian state

The Guardian - UK

Patients with chronic illnesses in Gaza failing to get treatment, doctors warn

The lack of medicine, food and water means thousands of people with asthma, kidney disease or diabetes are unable to treat or control their conditions

The Guardian - UK

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Gaza diary part 45: ‘I can’t believe I am in a car – I ask the driver what he uses for fuel’

As he has to rehome their pregnant cat, Ziad, a 35-year-old Palestinian, thinks of all the other painful ‘decisions’ he has had to make, and a night-time trip to the toilet reveals an unpleasant surprise

The Guardian - UK

Gaza diary part 44: ‘The angel of death is roaming the skies, nonstop’

As the weather gets colder, Ziad, a 35-year-old Palestinian, struggles to sleep, yet others he meets sleep 60 to a room or lack even a mattress. Meanwhile, the cat is about to give birth

The Guardian - UK

‘Everything beautiful has been destroyed’: Palestinians mourn a city in tatters

More than 200 buildings of cultural and historical significance have been reduced to rubble in Gaza, including mosques, cemeteries and museums

The Guardian - UK

Turkey arrests seven suspected of selling information to Israel’s Mossad

Turkey has warned Israel of ‘serious consequences’ if it tries to hunt down Hamas members inside its borders.

Al Jazeera

UN chief condemns ‘utterly unacceptable’ killing of Palestinians as Gaza toll passes 25,100 - as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Fears grow for largest remaining hospital in Gaza as Israeli forces bombard Khan Younis

Staff say situation at Nasser hospital ‘catastrophic’ as Israeli strikes hit metres away

The Guardian - UK

Iceland volcano: Situation in Grindavík has 'become very bleak' following new eruption

A volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupted on Sunday, cracking open fissures that are extending toward Grindavík and threatening to drown the town in lava flows.

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The Conversation

What enforcement power does the International Court of Justice have in South Africa's genocide case against Israel?

South Africa says that Israel is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza and has asked the International Court of Justice to intervene and stop Israeli military action in Gaza.

The Guardian - UK

‘The situation is dire’: winter heaps misery on displaced people of Gaza

For those living out in open, lack of clothes, blankets and firewood is exacerbated by harsh winds and rain

Pedestrian.tv

Why Is South Africa Taking Israel To Court For Genocide? The Historic Moment, Explained

“Israel deployed 6,000 bombs per week … UN chiefs have described [Gaza] as a graveyard for children. Nothing will stop the suffering, except an order from this court.”

Space

See the Geminid meteor shower 2023 light up the sky in these amazing photos

The Geminid meteor shower, one of the best of the year, put on a brilliant show Dec. 13 amid a near-moonless sky. More shooting stars are expected tonight.

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Claims that a dead baby in Gaza is actually a doll are proven false

A mother was filmed in Gaza on December 1, holding the body of her dead son in her arms after he was killed in the latest wave of Israeli bombardments. However, once the footage was uploaded online, several people and a prominent Israeli paper claimed that the dead infant was…

WEKU

In pictures: emotional scenes as Israel and Hamas trade prisoners for hostages

Hamas freed 17 hostages and Israel released 39 Palestinian detainees. We take a look at what has happened so far.

The Independent UK

Turkish parliamentary committee delays decision on Sweden's NATO membership bid

The Turkish Parliament’s foreign affairs committee has opened a debate on Sweden's bid to join NATO but adjourned proceedings without a decision

Al Jazeera

Israel ramps up attacks in Gaza, striking schools, hospitals and mosques

As Israeli army’s assault intensifies, UN school reportedly sheltering many displaced women and children is bombed.

The Guardian - UK

Gaza diary part 15: ‘I am completely numb. I don’t have the energy to be hopeful’

Ziad, a 35-year-old Palestinian, recounts another day in Gaza: a new month – but what will it bring? And will the real challenge come when the situation ends?

The Guardian - US

UN says agency in Gaza ‘practically out of business’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Morning Mail: Gaza City ‘surrounded’, stakes high for Albanese’s China mission, new Beatles song released

Israel’s assault on Hamas strongholds is intensifying amid fierce fighting; the prime minister prepares for his most delicate diplomatic mission

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