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Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Al Jazeera denies claim 6 journalists are militants
Jalaa Marey via Getty Images (LONDON) — Israeli forces continued their intense operations inside Gaza after Hamas leader and Oct. 7, 2023 attack mastermind Yahya Sinwar was killed in a firefight with Israeli forces. The [Read More…]
North Korea balloon trash lands in South Korea president’s compound, security says
omersukrugoksu/Getty Images (LONDON and SEOUL) — Refuse carried by a North Korean “trash balloon” landed inside the South Korean presidential compound in the capital city of Seoul on Thursday amid rising tensions between the two neighbors. [Read More…]
Destruction of Gaza has set back development by 69 years: UN report
Abed Rahim Khatib/Anadolu via Getty Images (LONDON) — The Gaza infrastructure decimated by the Israel military operation against Hamas has set back human development in the area by almost 70 years, according to a new [Read More…]
At least 5 dead in ‘terrorist attack’ on aerospace facility in Turkey, officials say
Ismail Kaplan/Anadolu via Getty Images (LONDON) — Several people were killed in a “terrorist attack” at Turkish Aerospace Industries facilities near the capital of Ankara on Wednesday, Turkey officials said. At least five people were [Read More…]
Journalist targeted in alleged murder plot: ‘I’ve been given a second life’
ABC News (NEW YORK) — A New York-based Iranian journalist who was the target of an alleged failed assassination attempt that federal prosecutors say involved an Iranian general said she has “been given a second [Read More…]
Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Drone strike targets Netanyahu’s house
Eyad Baba via Getty Images (LONDON) — Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the mastermind behind the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, was killed this week in a firefight with Israeli forces, officials said. The development [Read More…]
‘Beyond horrific’ conditions in northern Gaza as hunger soars and supplies dwindle, aid organizations warn
Omar Al-Qattaa/AFP via Getty Images (TEL AVIV, Israel and GAZA STRIP) — The situation in northern Gaza is “beyond horrific” as people experience intense levels of hunger and overcrowded hospitals struggle to care for patients [Read More…]
What to know about Yahya Sinwar, the former Hamas leader
Mohammed Talatene/picture alliance via Getty Images (LONDON) — Yahya Sinwar, one of the key architects of the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel, emerged over the summer as the de facto leader of the terrorist [Read More…]
Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar killed in Gaza by Israeli forces, officials say
Ali Jadallah/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images (LONDON) — Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, Israel Foreign Minister Israel Katz said Thursday. Sinwar has been credited as the mastermind [Read More…]
Biden, Harris say Yahya Sinwar’s death offers chance to end Israel-Hamas war
Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON, D.C.) — President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris described Thursday as a good day for the world after the death of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. [Read More…]
South Korea fires warning shots after North Korea blows up border roads
Chung Sung-Jun/Getty Images (SEOUL) — South Korea’s military said Tuesday it detected explosions on two cross-border roads connecting the country to North Korea, amid a significant recent deterioration in inter-Korean relations. The South Korean Joint [Read More…]
Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Netanyahu listening to US in Iran attack planning
Eyad Baba via Getty Images (LONDON) — The Israel Defense Forces continued intense air and ground campaigns against Hezbollah in Lebanon and against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The uptick in offensive operations came after [Read More…]
Israel-Gaza-Lebanon live updates: Rare Israeli strike in central Beirut kills 22
Ashraf Amra/Anadolu via Getty Images (LONDON) — The Israel Defense Forces continued intense air and ground campaigns against Hezbollah in Lebanon and against Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The uptick in offensive operations came days [Read More…]
From ‘Piano Man’ to “The Entertainer”: Billy Joel’s ‘Streetlife Serenade’ turns 50
Columbia Records Friday marks the 50th anniversary of Billy Joel’s third studio album, Streetlife Serenade, which was a top 40 hit for the future Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. Released Oct. 11, 1974, the album is [Read More…]
Biden, Netanyahu speak for 1st time in months as Israel plans response to Iran attack
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (TEL AVIV) — President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Wednesday, according to the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris also joined the call, the White House said. [Read More…]
North Korean defector allegedly stole bus to drive back across border, South Korean police say
Jung Yeon-je / AFP via Getty Images (SEOUL) — A North Korean defector living in South Korea is under arrest for allegedly stealing a bus and attempting to drive it across the border into North [Read More…]
Lisa Marie Presley’s book reveals Michael Jackson was a virgin when they started dating
Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic The late Lisa Marie Presley‘s posthumously released memoir, From Here to the Great Unknown, reveals that Michael Jackson told her he was a virgin when they started dating. According to People, Presley says in the book that she was [Read More…]
Beer can artwork accidentally trashed by museum worker
LAM Museum (LONDON) — A museum in the Netherlands has recovered an artwork that resembles two empty beer cans from the trash after an elevator technician accidentally disposed of them during his shift, officials said. [Read More…]
American climber speaks out after being rescued 20,000 feet up in Himalayas
ABC News (NEW DELHI) — An American climber along with her British climbing partner have been rescued at an altitude of more than 20,000 feet after becoming stranded in the Himalayas for three days. American [Read More…]
A year after the attack, Israeli couple recounts trying to get to their son on Oct. 7
Gali Mir-Tibon speaks with ABC News’ chief national correspondent Matt Gutman. ABC News (TEL AVIV, Israel) — For Israeli husband-and-wife Noam Tibon and Gali Mir-Tibon, Oct. 7, 2023, began like any other day. They went [Read More…]