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Value of ancient stone unearthed in garden by geography teacher recently revealed

Fox News A geography teacher in Coventry, England, found an ancient stone while weeding his garden in 2020, but the digging didn’t stop from there. The finding of the stone led the teacher and researchers down a path of discovery, seeking the true value of the find. Graham Senior found a sandstone measuring 4 inches…

Blinken confirms Iran supplying Russia with short-range ballistic missiles

Fox News U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday confirmed that Iran has supplied Russia with short-range ballistic missiles and “will likely use them within weeks in Ukraine.” “The supply of Iranian missiles enables Russia to use more of its arsenal for targets that are further from the front line, while dedicating new missiles…

Pope Francis mass draws 600K, nearly half the population of East Timor

Fox News Almost half the population of East Timor gathered this week for an outdoor mass held by Pope Francis. The pontiff held East Timor’s first papal mass on Monday with over 600,000 worshipers in attendance — a jaw-dropping turn-out for a country with a population of approximately 1.3 million. “May the faith, which has…

U.S. demands IDF change West Bank operations after American’s killing

Washington Post Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s comments were the strongest yet from a U.S. official after the Israeli military said it was “highly likely” it “unintentionally” killed Aysenur Eygi. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/10/israel-idf-operations-blinken-response-american-death/

IDF unintentionally killed Turkish-American citizen during riot, Israel confirms

Fox News The Israel Defense Forces confirmed Tuesday that Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a 26-year-old activist from Seattle, was killed on Friday during a demonstration against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. “The inquiry found that it is highly likely that she was hit indirectly and unintentionally by IDF fire which was not aimed at…

U.S. accuses Iran of sending ballistic missiles to Russia

Washington Post Iran has sent missiles to Russia, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said, escalating the conflict in Ukraine and exacerbating tensions between Iran and the West. https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/09/10/blinken-russia-iran-ukraine-missiles/

Man accused of setting Olympic runner on fire also dies of burns, hospital says

Washington Post A hospital in Kenya said Dickson Ndiema, ex-boyfriend of runner Rebecca Cheptegei, died of burns sustained during his alleged fire attack after the Paris Olympics. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/10/rebecca-cheptegei-ugandan-runner-ex-boyfriend-dies-burns/

Middle East Crisis: Israeli Strike Targets Militants; Gazan Authorities Say Many Are Killed

New York Times Israel’s military said it had struck a humanitarian area in southern Gaza. The Gazan Health Ministry said at least 19 people were confirmed dead, and more were buried in the rubble. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/09/10/world/israel-hamas-gaza-war

Ukraine launches largest drone attack yet on Moscow, killing 1, Russia says

Washington Post Russia’s Defense Ministry said at least 140 drones were launched against targets across the country but most were shot down, including 14 in Moscow itself. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/10/russia-ukraine-drone-strike-moscow/

E.U. top court rules Apple, Google owe billions in back taxes and fines

Washington Post The European Court of Justice said Apple must repay about $14.3 billion after a tax deal with Ireland and backed a $2.65 billion antitrust fine on Google. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/09/10/apple-google-eu-tax-fine/