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Israel’s military did not immediately comment on the Syria strikes, but its defense minister said Israel would pursue Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia, “every place it operates.”Israel’s military did not immediately comment on the Syria strikes, but its defense minister said Israel would pursue Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militia, “every place it operates.” Read More

Amid news reports of European politicians receiving payments to promote Russian interests, the Czech government froze the assets of the men and a website, Voice of Europe.Amid news reports of European politicians receiving payments to promote Russian interests, the Czech government froze the assets of the men and a website, Voice of Europe. Read More

Indigenous leaders of New Zealand, Tahiti and the Cook Islands signed a treaty that recognizes whales as legal persons. Conservationists hope it will lead to legal protections.Indigenous leaders of New Zealand, Tahiti and the Cook Islands signed a treaty that recognizes whales as legal persons. Conservationists hope it will lead to legal protections. Read More

Mass death caused by a weather event known in Mongolia as dzud has devastated herds, leaving thousands of families short of food.Mass death caused by a weather event known in Mongolia as dzud has devastated herds, leaving thousands of families short of food. Read More

Supporting Israel is seen as a historic duty in Germany, but the worsening crisis has pushed German officials to ask whether that backing has gone too far.Supporting Israel is seen as a historic duty in Germany, but the worsening crisis has pushed German officials to ask whether that backing has gone too far. Read More

Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and a backer of strong ties with the U.K., has resigned after being arrested on Thursday.Jeffrey Donaldson, the leader of the Democratic Unionist Party and a backer of strong ties with the U.K., has resigned after being arrested on Thursday. Read More

Radio Free Asia, which ran a small operation in Hong Kong, said its staff was at risk because of the law’s sweeping definition of “external interference.”Radio Free Asia, which ran a small operation in Hong Kong, said its staff was at risk because of the law’s sweeping definition of “external interference.” Read More

Forty-four worshipers from Botswana, along with the driver, were killed when the bus plunged off an overpass into a rocky ravine.Forty-four worshipers from Botswana, along with the driver, were killed when the bus plunged off an overpass into a rocky ravine. Read More

Volcanic eruptions are continuing in the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. Streets are empty and the Blue Lagoon resort remains closed.Volcanic eruptions are continuing in the Reykjanes Peninsula in Iceland. Streets are empty and the Blue Lagoon resort remains closed. Read More

The International Court of Justice in The Hague, considering a case brought by South Africa, used it strongest language yet on humanitarian assistance for the enclave.The International Court of Justice in The Hague, considering a case brought by South Africa, used it strongest language yet on humanitarian assistance for the enclave. Read More