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8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Hawaii

8.8-magnitude earthquake sends tsunami into coasts of Russia, Japan and Hawaii

One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck Russia’s Far East, sending tsunami waves into Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast. No substantial damage has been reported so far, but authorities warned people away from shorelines and said the risk could last more than a day. 
by The Associated Press

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As Gaza starves, the next generation may also endure the consequences

As Gaza starves, the next generation may also endure the consequences

U.N. officials say many people in Gaza are experiencing “famine-like conditions.” Health experts who have studied past famines warn that the fallout can reverberate across generations.
by Juliana Kim

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Trump sees ‘real starvation’ in Gaza, despite Israeli claims, and vows to step up aid

Trump sees ‘real starvation’ in Gaza, despite Israeli claims, and vows to step up aid

President Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer discussed doing more to feed the starving population in Gaza — at odds with the Israeli prime minister who claimed there was no starvation.
by NPR's International Desk

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‘Hell on Earth’: Venezuelans deported to El Salvador mega-prison tell of brutal abuse

‘Hell on Earth’: Venezuelans deported to El Salvador mega-prison tell of brutal abuse

Deported under a little-known wartime law, more than 130 Venezuelans were sent from the U.S. to a maximum-security prison in El Salvador. Now released, several tell NPR they endured beatings, sexual abuse and near-total isolation.
by Sergio Martínez-Beltrán and Manuel Rueda

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Cambodian and Thai leaders hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia

Cambodian and Thai leaders hold ceasefire talks in Malaysia

Ceasefire talks have started between Thai and Cambodian leaders in Malaysia in an urgent effort to resolve deadly border clashes that entered a fifth day despite mounting international calls for peace.
by The Associated Press

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