"How Israel's policies cause famine in Gaza."

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Will Serena Williams's weight-loss admission help shed stigma of anti-obesity drugs?

Serena Williams endorses weight-loss drugs

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5h

Could her comments instil a new sense of confidence in those using the drugs and quieten the critics?

How Israel's policies created famine in Gaza

Israel denies Gaza famine claims

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6h

Israel has systematically obstructed food entering Gaza, aid agencies say, as a UN-backed body confirms a famine.

UK agrees to pay Kenyans affected by military fire

8h

Thousands says they have suffered health problems or lost property after fire caused by British military.

Canada to drop some of its retaliatory tariffs on the US

Canada to remove US tariffs

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9h

The move comes after the two countries blew past a self-imposed deadline to reach a trade agreement.

Russia is trying to stop meeting on peace and prolong war, Zelensky says

9h

Volodymyr Zelensky urges Western allies to impose fresh sanctions on Moscow if it shows no interest in peace.

Famine in Gaza City is 'failure of humanity', UN chief says

Gaza officially declared famine for first time

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9h

A UN-backed body confirms famine in Gaza City and surrounding areas, and says half a million are facing "catastrophic" conditions.

Gaza mother blames famine for halving daughter's weight

10h

Rida Hijjeh says her daughter has lost 9.5kg, as famine is confirmed in Gaza City.

New bodies found near site of Kenya's starvation cult burials

11h

Nine bodies have been found in fresh graves near the site of the "Shakahola Forest Massacre".

Nigeria deports Chinese scammers in crackdown on 'foreign-led' cyber crime

Nigeria deports cybercrime suspects

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12h

A total of 102 deported foreigners have been convicted of "cyber-terrorism and internet fraud" this week.

'My youngest child doesn't know what fruit tastes like': Gaza residents on famine

12h

A UN-backed body says more than half a million people across Gaza are facing "starvation, destitution and death".

US to review all 55 million visas to check if holders broke rules

Trump reviews 55M visa holders

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14h

A US state department official says US visa holders will face "continuous vetting".

Yesterday

Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested

Wickremesinghe arrested for fund misuse

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17h

Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested in connection with the alleged misuse of funds, officials said.

India top court shelves plan to lock up Delhi's one million street dogs

17h

The Supreme Court says only dogs with rabies or aggressive behaviour should be kept in shelters.

WHO warns of risks of extreme heat in the workplace

20h

Workers, employers and governments need to adapt to a more extreme climate, the organisation says.

Beijing opposes 'bully' US for 50% tariffs on India

China supports India against US tariffs

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20h

China's ambassador to India Xu Feihong says Beijing "firmly opposes" Washington's steep tariffs on Delhi.

Former Thai PM Thaksin acquitted in royal insult case

Thaksin Shinawatra acquitted of defamation

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20h

The former PM's lese majeste charge relates to an interview he did with a South Korean newspaper years ago.

At least 18 killed and dozens injured in separate Colombia attacks

Police helicopter shot down in Antioquia

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20h

A car bomb killed six people in Cali while a downed police helicopter left 12 officers dead.

Elon Musk and X reach settlement with axed Twitter workers

Musk to pay 500M$ severance

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20h

Ex-Twitter staff sued the platform after some 6,000 employees were sacked in 2022.

Erik Menendez denied parole three decades after killing his parents

Menendez brothers parole hearings ongoing

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20h

The younger of the Menendez brothers, who killed their parents in their Beverly Hills mansion, can try again for parole in three years.

Anger in Italy over non-consensual photos of women shared online

20h

The My Wife Facebook group had 32,000 members before it was shut down for violating adult sexual exploitation policies.

Lil Nas X arrested and taken to hospital after wandering LA streets in underwear

Lil Nas X hospitalized after incident

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20h

The LAPD allege the singer "charged" at them and was placed under arrest on suspicion of battery.

Weekly quiz: Why was a Swedish church moved on giant trailers?

20h

How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?

There are three more species of giraffe than previously thought - but can you spot the difference?

400+20h

Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.

Proposed Ukraine land concessions are Putin's trap, EU's top diplomat tells BBC

20h

Kaja Kallas' warning comes as Donald Trump sets a two-week period to assess peace talks between Moscow and Kyiv.

The race for the two miles-a-second super weapons that Putin says turn targets to dust

China unveils new hypersonic missiles

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20h

Russia and China are leading the global race in hypersonic missiles - how worried should we be that the US is playing catch up and the UK has none?

The 95-year-old POW who wants to return to North Korea to die

Elderly North Korean seeks return

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1d

Ahn Hak-sop failed in his attempt to cross the border, after spending most of his life in South Korea.

Pope Leo XIV to travel to Lebanon in likely first international trip

Pope to visit Lebanon December

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The visit would mark a significant moment for the Pope, who has urged peace in the Middle East.

Israel says it will start talks to free all hostages as cabinet approves Gaza City assault

Netanyahu orders Gaza hostage negotiations

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Earlier this week, a Hamas source said the armed group had agreed to a temporary ceasefire proposal from mediators.

Israel tells medics and aid groups to prepare for Gaza City evacuation

1d

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry says it rejects "any step that would undermine what remains of the health system".

Appeals court throws out Trump's $500m civil fraud penalty

3K1d

In its 323-page ruling, the New York judges stated that the fine was excessive, and likely violated the US Constitution.

French streamer's death 'not due to trauma', autopsy finds

1d

The online personality known as Jean Pormanove was found dead in his home in Nice on Monday.

If a Putin-Zelensky summit takes place, where could it be?

Putin meets Zelensky for capitulation

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Geneva, Istanbul and Budapest have been put forward as potential locations - but bilateral talks still remain a long way off.

UK backs call for Israel to allow foreign media into Gaza

Journalists assassinated in Gaza

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Governments from 27 countries, including France and Germany, say journalists in Gaza must be protected.

McDonald's Japan postpones toy promo after Pokémon complaints

McDonald's Japan cancels Pokémon promotions

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261d

Fast-food giant postpones "One Piece" trading card promotion after Pokémon giveaway led to bulk-buying and cards sold online.

Three more species of giraffe than previously thought - can you spot the difference?

500+1d

Giraffes have always been thought to be one species, but scientists now say there are four.

Rescued baby gorilla recovers from smuggling ordeal

231d

Turkish authorities hope the youngster, named Zeytin, can soon be returned to his native Nigeria.

Bolsonaro planned to flee to Argentina, Brazil police say

321d

Police say they found a letter on the former Brazilian president's phone requesting asylum in Argentina.

Ukrainian held in Italy over Nord Stream gas pipelines blast mystery

100+1d

German prosecutors say the man was in a group that planted explosives in the Baltic Sea.

Ghanaian music star Shatta Wale briefly detained over Lamborghini probe

Shatta Wale's Lamborghini seized controversy

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2K1d

US authorities have linked Wale's car to an alleged criminal enterprise operating stateside.