Gaza’s ‘youngest influencer’ reportedly killed by Israeli airstrike
The home of 11-year-old Yaqeen Hammad was reportedly hit by heavy airstrikes in central Gaza.
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Fast-spreading COVID strain from China reaches US, including NYC
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has identified the highly contagious NB.1.81 COVID-19 variant in the US, including New York City. The variant, linked to a surge in hospitalizations in China, was first detected among international travelers at several US airports.
King Charles set to address Canadian Parliament in landmark speech amid strained US relations
Carney says the monarch’s visit marks a defining moment for Canada’s independence
Sperm donor with rare genetic mutation fathers 67 children in Europe, 10 diagnosed with cancer
A sperm donor with a rare cancer-causing gene mutation unknowingly fathered at least 67 children across Europe, leading to 10 cancer diagnoses
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Zelensky warns that America’s silence helps Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has blamed American “silence” for encouraging Russian President Vladimir Putin, following a major overnight air assault on Ukraine.
Russia launches deadliest air assault on Ukraine after major prisoner swap
Russia launched its largest aerial bombardment since the war began, killing at least 12 people, including children, even as it completed a major prisoner swap with Ukraine.
Satellite images reveal Russia’s growing forces near Finland and Arctic regions
The Kremlin has also restructured forces, nearly tripling the size of brigades near Finland, in response to NATO’s expansion.
Record number seeking residency in UK…
More than 6,600 US citizens applied for British citizenship or indefinite residency in the UK during the 12 months leading up to March, marking the highest recorded figure since 2004, according to UK Home Office data.
After call with Putin, Trump tells Zelensky Ukraine must negotiate peace with Russia directly
“Only he and Putin could end the war.” — Donald Trump
Suspect shouts ‘Free Palestine’ after killing Israeli diplomats outside Jewish museum
The victims, Yaron Lischinsky and Sarah Milgrim, were a young couple affiliated with the Israeli Embassy, attending a diplomatic event at the museum.