The James Webb Space Telescope has snapped a glowing new portrait of Uranus that showcases the ice giant’s typically hidden rings, moons, weather and atmosphere — features that were nowhere to be seen in the …
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Israel exploring construction of humanitarian compound in northern Gaza after fighting subsides
by adminThe establishment of such a compound would allow some Palestinian civilians to move to northern Gaza once the Israeli military completes its current phase of military operations in northern Gaza, the sources said. The planning …
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How US warships are shooting down Houthi drones in the Red Sea, and what might come next
by adminUS warships in the Red Sea have been battling a growing number of weapons fired by Houthi forces in Yemen over the past several weeks, including an incident on Saturday when a US destroyer shot …
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned there will be “problems” with neighboring Finland after it joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) earlier this year. Finland’s ascension to NATO marked a major shift in the …
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Activists link US nonprofit to anti-LGBTQ laws in Africa. The group says it’s only promoting ‘family values’
by adminOn a dark night six months ago, Adrian mustered the courage to flee. Already on the run for days, with freshly stitched wounds on his thigh, he struggled over the border by foot. “I crossed …
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Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has swept to a third, six-year term as Egypt’s president, winning 89.6% of votes in an election in which he faced no serious challengers, the National Election Authority announced on Monday. The …
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As deadly fighting between Israel and Hamas continues, so too does a dire humanitarian crisis in the area. At least 1,200 people have been killed in Israel and, according to the Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health …
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Pope Francis formally permitted Roman Catholic priests to bless same-sex couples on Monday, in a significant shift in the church’s approach to LGBTQ+ people. The blessings may be carried out providing they are not part …
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At least 86 people have died and 96 others were injured after an earthquake in northwest China, state broadcaster CCTV reported Tuesday morning local time. The quake, which hit China’s Gansu Province late Monday evening, prompted …