Israel strikes Syrian capital in warning to new leader

Strike targeting Palestinian group is first since interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa established control

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Israel strikes Gaza ahead of new talks on ceasefire with Hamas

The air strike comes just before talks on the future of the truce are set to begin again this week.
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Israel to occupy Syrian southern territory for ‘unlimited time’, says minister

Israel Katz reaffirms IDF will continue holding Mount Hermon area beyond contested northern Israeli borders. Israel’s defence minister has reaffirmed the country’s intention to occupy a swath of ...
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Skirmish in Syrian Capital Raises Fears of Expanding Violence

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Gangs unleash new attack on Haiti's capital as police vow to hold them back

A powerful gang coalition has launched new attacks on Haiti’s capital, while police vow to hold the gunmen back
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Syrians killed as Russia strikes vessel in Odessa port, governor says

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New York fires 2,000 prison guards who refuse to return to work after wildcat strike

New York fired more than 2,000 prison guards Monday for failing to return to work after a weekslong wildcat strike that crippled the state’s correctional system.
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Philippe Lazzarini warns of a renewed hunger crisis unless aid and electricity supplies resume.
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