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Hamas representatives in Gaza expressed confidence that the militant group's military commander, Mohammed Deif, is in good health, despite Israeli assertions that he was killed in a massive airstrike. The strike, announced by the Israeli military, resulted in the deaths of at least 90 people, including children, and
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Spain celebrated a historic victory after defeating England 2-1 in the European Championship final on Sunday, securing a record fourth title. England, on the other hand, fell short of claiming a major title after decades of underachievement, still searching for its first major title since the 1966 World Cup. The
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Efforts to broker a cease-fire in the Gaza Strip are expected to resume this week, with several officials suggesting that the devastating impact of a nine-month Israeli offensive has pushed Hamas to soften its demands. The Gaza Health Ministry reports that over 38,000 people have been killed, and 2.
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The militant group Hamas has given its initial approval of a U.S.-backed proposal for a phased ceasefire deal in Gaza, dropping a key demand that Israel commit up front to a complete end to the war, according to a Hamas official and an Egyptian official. The apparent compromise
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A senior Hamas leader has stated that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is the primary obstacle to a Gaza ceasefire agreement, emphasizing that the movement will not accept concessions that compromise Palestinian sovereignty. Husam Badran, a senior Hamas figure, said in an interview that the movement's main condition
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Thousands of tons of food, medicines, and other aid have accumulated on a beach in war-torn Gaza, where a dire security situation and lawlessness have prevented the aid from reaching those in need. Tragic scenes of desperation and desperation grip ordinary Palestinians, who are now dependent on aid due to
Cervical cancer
Cervical cancer has become a leading cancer killer among women in Africa, accounting for 23% of the deaths globally, while 18 of the 20 countries with the highest rate of cervical cancer cases in the world are in Africa. Despite the availability of the HPV vaccine, which can prevent the
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Federal regulators have greenlit the expansion of a natural gas pipeline in the Pacific Northwest over the objections of environmental groups and top officials in West Coast states. The project, known as GTN Xpress, would increase the capacity of the Gas Transmission Northwest pipeline by about 150 million cubic feet
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New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick etched his name into the NFL record books on Sunday, leading his team to a 29-25 victory over the Buffalo Bills, securing his 300th regular-season win. Belichick is now the third coach in NFL history to achieve this milestone, trailing only Pro Football
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With the first 2024 presidential debate just around the corner, Republican candidates are actively preparing for all possible outcomes, including the likelihood that former President Donald Trump may not participate. The debate, hosted by Fox News, is scheduled to take place next Wednesday, August 23, in Milwaukee, with eight Republican
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Donald Trump and 18 of his allies were indicted in Georgia on Monday over their efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss in the state. The indictment alleges a "criminal enterprise" to keep Trump in power, including attempts to persuade Georgia lawmakers to ignore the will of voters
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The US Food and Drug Administration has approved a single-dose gene therapy called Roctavian (valoctocogene roxaparvovec) for patients with severe hemophilia A, a genetic disorder that affects blood clotting. The treatment, developed by BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc., will cost $2.9 million for a single infusion, making it one of the
