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Deadly Strikes on Gaza Schools Raise Urgency for Cease-Fire Amid High Casualties
In a devastating series of attacks, at least 25 people were killed and dozens more injured in the fourth strike on or near a school in Gaza within the past four days. The latest incident occurred at the Al-Awda school in Abasan, a city in southern Gaza's Khan Younis governorate, where witnesses reported a scene of chaos as people gathered outside the school to watch a soccer match when the strike hit. 
In a devastating series of attacks, at least 25 people were killed and dozens more injured in the fourth strike on or near a school in Gaza within the past four days. The latest incident occurred at the Al-Awda school in Abasan, a city in southern Gaza's Khan Younis governorate, where witnesses reported a scene of chaos as people gathered outside the school to watch a soccer match when the strike hit. -
U.S. Oil Prices Decline for Third Day as Gulf Infrastructure Recovers from Tropical Storm Beryl
U.S. crude oil prices fell for the third consecutive session on Tuesday as Gulf Coast oil infrastructure showed resilience, avoiding substantial damage from Tropical Storm Beryl. After making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in Matagorda, Texas, on Monday, Beryl weakened to a tropical storm and later a tropical depression, now situated north of Shreveport, Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center. 
U.S. crude oil prices fell for the third consecutive session on Tuesday as Gulf Coast oil infrastructure showed resilience, avoiding substantial damage from Tropical Storm Beryl. After making landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in Matagorda, Texas, on Monday, Beryl weakened to a tropical storm and later a tropical depression, now situated north of Shreveport, Louisiana, according to the National Hurricane Center. -
Ukraine's Largest Children's Hospital Hit by Russian Missile Strike, Global Outrage Ensues
Russian forces launched a missile strike on Kyiv's Okhmadyt Hospital, the nation's largest children's medical center, on Monday. The attack, which has sparked global outrage, left at least 36 people dead and 140 injured, including terrified children undergoing treatment for cancer. The international community has been quick to condemn the strike, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling it "the most depraved of actions." 
Russian forces launched a missile strike on Kyiv's Okhmadyt Hospital, the nation's largest children's medical center, on Monday. The attack, which has sparked global outrage, left at least 36 people dead and 140 injured, including terrified children undergoing treatment for cancer. The international community has been quick to condemn the strike, with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calling it "the most depraved of actions." -
Russian Missile Attack on Kyiv Children's Hospital Kills Dozens, Sparking Outrage
A Russian missile strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv on Monday has left at least 31 people dead and over 150 injured, with the toll expected to rise as rescue operations continue. The assault, part of a wider daytime bombardment on cities across Ukraine, including Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Slovyansk, and Kramatorsk, has sparked outrage and condemnation both within Ukraine and internationally. 
A Russian missile strike on a children's hospital in Kyiv on Monday has left at least 31 people dead and over 150 injured, with the toll expected to rise as rescue operations continue. The assault, part of a wider daytime bombardment on cities across Ukraine, including Dnipro, Kryvyi Rih, Slovyansk, and Kramatorsk, has sparked outrage and condemnation both within Ukraine and internationally. -
Keir Starmer Takes Helm as UK Prime Minister After Labour Party Landslide Victory
Keir Starmer has officially become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following a historic victory for the Labour Party in the general election. The Labour Party's resounding win brings an end to the Conservative Party's long-standing dominance and signals a dramatic shift in British politics. Starmer, who took the helm of the Labour Party in 2020, met with King Charles III on Friday, who authorized him to form a new government. 
Keir Starmer has officially become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following a historic victory for the Labour Party in the general election. The Labour Party's resounding win brings an end to the Conservative Party's long-standing dominance and signals a dramatic shift in British politics. Starmer, who took the helm of the Labour Party in 2020, met with King Charles III on Friday, who authorized him to form a new government. -
Rishi Sunak Faces Devastating Defeat as Keir Starmer's Labour Achieves Historic Win, Early Results Show
Keir Starmer's Labour Party is poised for a resounding victory in the UK general elections, marking a significant shift in British politics. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party faces a substantial setback, as early results indicate a landslide win for Labour. This outcome reflects a seismic realignment in the political landscape, with the Conservative Party struggling to maintain its footing. 
Keir Starmer's Labour Party is poised for a resounding victory in the UK general elections, marking a significant shift in British politics. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party faces a substantial setback, as early results indicate a landslide win for Labour. This outcome reflects a seismic realignment in the political landscape, with the Conservative Party struggling to maintain its footing. -
Israel Strikes Back After Hezbollah Launches 200 Rockets in Response to Commander's Killing
In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the Lebanese militant group launched over 200 rockets at Israeli military bases on Thursday. This retaliation came in response to the killing of Mohammad Naameh Nasser, a senior Hezbollah commander, by Israeli forces. 
In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict between Hezbollah and Israel, the Lebanese militant group launched over 200 rockets at Israeli military bases on Thursday. This retaliation came in response to the killing of Mohammad Naameh Nasser, a senior Hezbollah commander, by Israeli forces. -
Biden Sees 'Significant Opening' in Ceasefire Deal with Netanyahu Amid Hamas Negotiations
Amidst a turbulent period in Israeli-Palestinian relations, U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a significant phone conversation on Thursday. This discussion, centered around the progress towards a potential ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict. 
Amidst a turbulent period in Israeli-Palestinian relations, U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a significant phone conversation on Thursday. This discussion, centered around the progress towards a potential ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing conflict. -
Israel's Airstrikes in Gaza's 'Safe Zone' Leave Civilians in Desperation
In a stark illustration of the ongoing crisis in Gaza, Israeli airstrikes continue to wreak havoc even in areas designated as "safe zones" by the Israeli military. On Wednesday, an airstrike targeted a residential building adjacent to the main medical center in Khan Younis, killing at least seven people, according to hospital authorities and eyewitnesses. 
In a stark illustration of the ongoing crisis in Gaza, Israeli airstrikes continue to wreak havoc even in areas designated as "safe zones" by the Israeli military. On Wednesday, an airstrike targeted a residential building adjacent to the main medical center in Khan Younis, killing at least seven people, according to hospital authorities and eyewitnesses. -
China and Russia Lead Efforts to Expand Influence with Belarus' Addition to SCO
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance led by China and Russia, is set to admit Belarus as a full member. This development, expected to be formalized at the SCO's annual summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, underscores the bloc's ambition to serve as a counterbalance to Western influence, particularly that of the United States. 
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance led by China and Russia, is set to admit Belarus as a full member. This development, expected to be formalized at the SCO's annual summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, underscores the bloc's ambition to serve as a counterbalance to Western influence, particularly that of the United States.
