Israeli leaflets tell south Lebanon residents to evacuate

Israeli leaflets tell south Lebanon residents to evacuate

  • It was the first time Israelis had told residents of south Lebanon to evacuate in 11 months
  • The leaflet read in Arabic: “Anyone present in this area after this time will be considered a terrorist.”
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Supporters of Israelis held hostage by Palestinian militants in Gaza since October rally near the residence of the Israeli PM.

Army says ‘high probability’ Israel air strike caused deaths of 3 hostages in November

  • “The findings of the investigation suggest a high probability that the three were killed as a result of a byproduct of an IDF air strike,” the military said
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Update Jordan King Abdullah II accepts cabinet resignation, Jaafar Hassan appointed PM

Jordan King Abdullah II accepts cabinet resignation, Jaafar Hassan appointed PM

  • The Jordanian King appointed Jaafar Hassan as prime minister
  • Outgoing government will stay in a caretaker capacity until the formation of a new cabinet
By Arab News ·

Nightlife now rules in Iraq’s former Daesh bastion

Nightlife now rules in Iraq’s former Daesh bastion

  • Mines had to be cleared before homes, infrastructure and roads could be rebuilt to allow hundreds of thousands of people to return to what is now a metropolis of 1.5 million people
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Death toll rises as torrential rain and flooding force evacuations in central Europe

Death toll rises as torrential rain and flooding force evacuations in central Europe

  • Several countries have already been hit by severe flooding, including Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania
  • The floods have claimed six lives in Romania and one each in Austria and Poland, while four were declared missing in Czech Republic
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Ex-BBC anchor Huw Edwards to be sentenced over indecent child images

Ex-BBC anchor Huw Edwards to be sentenced over indecent child images

  • Edwards, one of the most recognizable faces on UK television, pleaded guilty in July to three charges of making indecent images of children
  • The 63-year-old faces a maximum prison sentence of 10 years and a minimum of 12 months
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Ex-BBC anchor Huw Edwards to be sentenced over indecent child images

Ex-BBC anchor Huw Edwards to be sentenced over indecent child images

  • Edwards, one of the most recognizable faces on UK television, pleaded guilty in July to three charges of making indecent images of children
  • The 63-year-old faces a maximum prison sentence of 10 years and a minimum of 12 months
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Rahm wins LIV Golf Chicago and 2024 individual crown

Rahm wins LIV Golf Chicago and 2024 individual crown

  • It was his second victory in the past three events, sandwiched around a runner-up finish to Brooks Koepka in a playoff at LIV Golf Greenbrier in August
  • In addition to his $18 million champion’s bonus, Rahm bagged $4 million for the tournament win
By AFP ·