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🇮🇱 Israeli airstrikes devastate a designated safe zone

🇮🇱 Israeli airstrikes devastate a designated safe zone in southern Gaza's al-Mawasi camp, killing at least 19 and injuring scores more, with many feared buried under sand. The pre-dawn attack left a crater the size of a small football pitch, incinerating tents and burying families. Israel claims it targeted

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🇩🇪 Germany intensifies border controls

🇩🇪 Germany intensifies border controls across all land frontiers for 6 months starting Sept 16, aiming to curb irregular migration and enhance security. The move follows recent knife attacks, rising far-right support, and growing public concerns over immigration. Chancellor Scholz's government seeks to address voter worries about integration, public

🇺🇸 New NYT/Siena poll shows Trump leading Harris 48% to 47% among likely voters

🇺🇸 New NYT/Siena poll shows Trump leading Harris 48% to 47% among likely voters, virtually unchanged since July. Harris faces challenge with 28% of voters saying they need to know more about her, especially her policies. Both candidates have strengths and weaknesses: Trump leads on economy, Harris on abortion. 60%

🇮🇷 Iran has shipped hundreds of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia

🇮🇷 Iran has shipped hundreds of short-range ballistic missiles to Russia, according to US and European officials, despite warnings of sanctions. This move could escalate Russia's attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure, with Zelensky reporting 4,000 bombs monthly. The Biden administration faces a delicate balancing act, considering ongoing diplomacy with

🇸🇩 A UN panel has called for an international peacekeeping force in Sudan

🇸🇩 A UN panel has called for an international peacekeeping force in Sudan, where a 17-month civil war has led to widespread atrocities, including the killing, rape, and torture of civilians and children. The conflict has caused the world's largest displacement crisis, with 10 million displaced and millions facing

🇺🇸 A 14-year-old and his father appeared in court following Georgia's deadliest school shooting

🇺🇸 A 14-year-old and his father appeared in court following Georgia's deadliest school shooting, which left four dead at Apalachee High School. The teen faces felony murder charges, while his father is accused of allowing access to the AR-15 used in the attack. Questions arose about whether school officials

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