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Russia has announced that it will offer asylum to individuals fleeing countries that promote neoliberal ideals that contradict traditional Russian spiritual and moral values, as outlined in a decree signed by President Vladimir Putin.
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Israel and Hamas blame each other for stalling ceasefire talks as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Tel Aviv to press for an agreement, with negotiations nearing a final stage but still facing obstacles.
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A French destroyer rescued 29 mariners from the oil tanker Sounion, which was attacked by suspected Yemeni Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, and also destroyed a bomb-carrying drone boat in the area.
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A new water-powered electric bandage has been developed that can heal chronic wounds 30% faster than conventional treatments, offering a low-cost and easy-to-use solution for patients with slow-healing wounds.
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Ten US Navy crew members were injured in a training incident involving two MH-60S Seahawk helicopters at Naval Air Station Fallon in Nevada, with all personnel released from hospital after receiving treatment for non-life-threatening injuries.
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Eight US troops are being treated for traumatic brain injuries and smoke inhalation after a drone attack on a military base in northeastern Syria, which the US believes was carried out by an Iranian-backed Shia militia group.
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UK police warn of crackdown on social media commentary related to recent riots, threatening to extradite and prosecute individuals, including American citizens, for online offenses such as incitement and hate speech.
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An Israeli airstrike on a Gaza school-turned-shelter kills at least 80 people, including women and children, drawing international condemnation and calls for a ceasefire in the 10-month Israel-Hamas war.
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Fears of a wider Middle East conflict escalate after a rocket attack on a US military base in Iraq injures several American personnel, amid rising tensions between Iran, Israel, and the US.
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Hamas appoints Yahya Sinwar as its new political head, succeeding Ismail Haniyeh who was killed in an airstrike, drawing fierce criticism from Israeli officials who accuse Sinwar of masterminding a deadly attack on Israel.
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The US and Russia have completed their largest prisoner swap since the Cold War, releasing 24 individuals, including American journalists Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan, and Russian dissidents Vladimir Kara-Murza and Oleg Orlov, in a rare diplomatic achievement despite strained relations.
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Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed in a predawn airstrike in Tehran, Iran, blamed on Israel, sparking vows of revenge from Iran and threatening to escalate the conflict in the region.
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