Category: World News
Live Updates: Israel Strikes Hezbollah Stronghold South of Beirut
New York Times The Israeli military attacked the Dahiya, a Hezbollah-dominated area south of the Lebanese capital. In Gaza, a Palestinian emergency service said an overnight Israeli strike killed and wounded “tens” of people. https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/10/20/world/israel-hamas-yahya-sinwar-news
Read MoreGreek man convicted for sneaking onto neighbors’ properties to smell their shoes
Fox News A man in Greece was given a suspended one-month prison sentence after his conviction for disturbing his neighbors by repeatedly sneaking onto their properties and smelling their shoes. Addressing the court in the northern Greek city of Thessaloniki on Thursday, the 28-year-old man said he was unable to explain why he entered his…
Read MoreLive Briefing: Scores killed as Israel bombs homes in northern Gaza, local officials say
Washington Post Israel continues to hammer northern Gaza, despite U.S. hopes that the recent killing of Hamas leader Sinwar could be a turning point in the year-old conflict. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/20/israel-iran-hamas-war-news-gaza-lebanon/
Read MoreRussia’s opposition abroad is tearing itself apart, but clings to hope
Washington Post Many Russians who want to see change in their country are increasingly doubtful that the opposition in its current form can lead the fight to transform the country. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/20/russia-opposition-navalny-khodorkovsky-nevzlin/
Read MoreIsraeli strike kills at least 73 people in northern Gaza, medics say
Washington Post Israel’s military intensified operations there just days after Biden suggested the death of Hamas’s leader could usher in an end to the ruinous war. https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2024/10/19/israel-strike-beit-lahia-northern-gaza/
Read MoreNetanyahu promises retaliation following assassination attempt by Hezbollah
Fox News Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a warning to Hezbollah following its alleged assassination attempt against him and his wife, calling it a “grave mistake.” “The attempt by Iran’s proxy Hezbollah to assassinate me and my wife today was a grave mistake,” Netanyahu wrote in a X post Saturday. “This will not deter…
Read MoreCuba working to reestablish electrical service after second grid collapse
Fox News Cuba’s government said it was working again to reestablish electrical service across the island after state-run media earlier on Saturday reported the national grid had collapsed for a second time in 24 hours. The country’s top electricity official, Lazaro Guerra, said on a morning TV news program that another grid malfunction in western…
Read MoreCuba working to reestablish electrical service after second grid collapse
Fox News Cuba’s government said it was working again to reestablish electrical service across the island after state-run media earlier on Saturday reported the national grid had collapsed for a second time in 24 hours. The country’s top electricity official, Lazaro Guerra, said on a morning TV news program that another grid malfunction in western…
Read MoreTensions Spike in Mozambique After Killing of 2 Political Activists
New York Times Leading supporters of the top opposition presidential candidate, Venâncio Mondlane, were fatally shot in their car following an election marred by allegations of fraud. https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/19/world/africa/mozambique-election-activists-killed.html
Read MoreDog spotted atop ancient Egyptian pyramid delights paragliders
Washington Post Video of the dog went viral after social media users were charmed by footage of it running around and barking at the top of an archeological marvel. https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/10/19/egypt-dog-pyramid-paraglider-video/
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