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Fire at refinery near major port Novorossiisk put out, Russian authorities say

(Reuters) – A fire that broke out in early hours of Sunday at the Afipsky oil refinery in Russia’s Krasnodar region was promptly extinguished, the region’s emergency security authorities said after social media reports of powerful blasts shaking the refinery. “There were no casualties, no infrastructure was damaged, and there is no threat to the …

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Musk says Starlink to provide connectivity in Gaza for aid organizations

By Emily Rose and Baranjot Kaur JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Elon Musk said on Saturday that SpaceX’s Starlink will support communication links in Gaza with “internationally recognized aid organizations”, prompting Israel’s communication minister to say Israel would fight the move. Musk said in a post on social media platform X that it was not clear who has …

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Israel launches Gaza war’s second phase with ground operation, Netanyahu says

By James Mackenzie and Maayan Lubell JERUSALEM (Reuters) -Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Saturday that Israeli forces had unleashed the second phase of the Gaza war as they pressed ground operations against Hamas militants, vowing to “destroy the enemy above ground and below ground.” Gaza’s besieged people had barely any communications with the outside …

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Hungary bans teenagers from World Press Photo exhibit, citing LGBT content

BUDAPEST (Reuters) – Hungary’s government has banned youngsters under 18 from visiting the World Press Photo exhibition on display in Budapest, citing LGBT content in some of the photos. Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s nationalist government promotes a Christian-conservative agenda and in 2021 banned the “display and promotion of homosexuality” in books and films accessible by …

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Ukraine holds peace formula talks in Malta, Russia absent

By Christopher Scicluna VALLETTA (Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged a gathering of over 60 national security advisers on Saturday to make a global model out of his 10-point formula for peace with Russia. The meeting, which was held behind closed doors in neutral Malta, will help gauge Ukraine and the West’s ability to drum …

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‘Anxiety’ racks Israeli hostage families as army assaults Gaza

By Rami Amichay TEL AVIV, Israel (Reuters) -The families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip have been racked with worry for their loved ones since the military stepped up ground assaults inside the Palestinian territory, a group lobbying for the families said on Saturday. “This night was the most terrible of …

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One dead, eight injured as car carrying migrants crashes in Hungary

BUDAPEST (Reuters) – One person died and eight people including four children were injured in Hungary near the Serbian border on Friday when a car carrying migrants crashed with a truck, authorities said. Renata Papp, mayor of Asotthalom village where the accident occurred, said on Facebook the car driver, a smuggler, was lifted from the …

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It’s no joke: how Russian comedians try to stay relevant in wartime

(Reuters) – Have you heard the one about Vladimir Putin’s ratings? Cracking jokes about Russia’s president is a sensitive business these days in Moscow’s comedy clubs, where performers say they walk a fine line in a country at war. “On the whole, you can joke about any topic – the important thing is how, so …

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UN overwhelmingly calls for aid truce between Israel and Hamas

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly called for an immediate humanitarian truce between Israel and Palestinian militants Hamas and demanded aid access to the besieged Gaza Strip and protection of civilians. The resolution drafted by Arab states is not binding but carries political weight, taking the global …

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Maine shooting victims: pipefitter who loved wrestling, father and son at bowling league

By Gabriella Borter and Sharon Bernstein LEWISTON, Maine (Reuters) -A father and son out for a night of bowling and a group of men playing in a cornhole tournament were among the 18 people killed in shootings at a bowling alley and a popular restaurant in Lewiston, Maine. The victims, including a married couple, ranged …

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