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Israel and Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says

Israel and Hamas agree to 'first phase' of plan to end fighting and release hostages, Trump says

Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a peace plan for Gaza. That paves the way for a pause in the fighting and the release of the remaining hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
by The Associated Press

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These numbers show how 2 years of war have devastated Palestinian lives in Gaza

These numbers show how 2 years of war have devastated Palestinian lives in Gaza

It’s been two years since Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, killing some 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages. In response, Israeli leaders promised a punishing offensive. Here are some numbers showing the war’s toll.
by The Associated Press

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Research on metal-organic frameworks gets the chemistry Nobel Prize

Research on metal-organic frameworks gets the chemistry Nobel Prize

Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson and Omar M. Yaghi will share the prize. Their structures can “capture carbon dioxide, store toxic gases or catalyse chemical reactions,” the committee said.
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Russian strike seriously damages Ukrainian power plant as winter approaches, officials say

Russian strike seriously damages Ukrainian power plant as winter approaches, officials say

Ukrainian authorities say a Russian strike has seriously damaged one of Ukraine’s thermal power plants in an overnight attack, as Moscow pursued its campaign to deny Ukrainians heat, light and running water as winter approaches. DTEK, Ukraine’s biggest electricity operator, said Wednesday that two workers were injured in the attack.
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Trump talks 'love' and 'conflict' with Carney during Canadian prime minister's visit

Trump talks 'love' and 'conflict' with Carney during Canadian prime minister's visit

President Donald Trump is describing the relationship between the United States and Canada as having “mutual love” but also “natural conflict.” On Tuesday, he met with Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office.
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As the Gaza war moves into its third year, peace talks offer some hope

As the Gaza war moves into its third year, peace talks offer some hope

On the second anniversary of the Hamas-led attack on Israel of Oct. 7, 2023, the leaders of Israel and Hamas are pushed by Arab countries and the U.S. toward a potential end to the war.
by Emily Feng

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Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pact

Kremlin welcomes Trump's comments on Putin's offer to extend the New START nuclear arms pact

The Kremlin has welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments about Russia’s offer to extend the last remaining nuclear arms treaty with the United States, saying it raises hope for keeping the pact alive after it expires in February.
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