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How Gaza war sped up India’s shift towards Israel under Modi
India has significantly deepened its ties with Israel under Prime Minister Modi, with the Gaza war accelerating the relationship despite India’s historical support for Palestine and international criticism of Israeli actions.
‘Neither war nor peace’: Palestinians in Gaza on existing amid disease, despair and ruins
Palestinians in Gaza describe a devastated existence marked by disease, displacement, and deprivation a year after a ceasefire, with ongoing Israeli military operations and humanitarian crises persisting despite aid efforts.
Cancer rates rising more quickly among younger people, international research finds
Cancer rates among people under 50 have risen sharply in England, with prostate cancer cases quadrupling since 2001 and several other cancer types more than doubling.
Proportion of people in Great Britain vaping who never smoked doubles in four years
More than 1 million people in Great Britain now vape despite never smoking, with rates nearly doubling since 2021, according to new government statistics that health experts view with concern.
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Friedrich Merz vows to stay in office after CDU ‘disaster’ in German state elections
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz vowed to remain in office after his conservative CDU suffered heavy losses in two state elections, with the far-right AfD and left-wing parties gaining significant ground.
The black robin, once down to just a single breeding pair, wins NZ bird of the year
The black robin, once reduced to a single breeding pair, has been named New Zealand’s bird of the year following a record voter turnout of 105,000 votes.
US strikes on alleged drug boats could be crimes against humanity, says UN
A UN report concludes that recent US airstrikes on alleged drug trafficking vessels outside US waters breached international law and may constitute crimes against humanity, killing over 220 people.
Granit Xhaka: Switzerland captain under investigation for Covid-19 vaccine certificate issue
Switzerland captain Granit Xhaka faces investigation by Lucerne prosecutors over allegations he obtained a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate in 2022, which he acknowledged in a statement.
Google fined €403m by Irish data watchdog over location tracking
Ireland’s Data Protection Commission fined Google €403m for unlawful location data processing between 2018 and 2020, finding the company violated GDPR transparency and fairness requirements.
First UK charges brought over 1994 Rwanda genocide
A 65-year-old Rwandan man living in north London has become the first person charged in the UK with offences related to the 1994 Rwanda genocide, accused of directing and inciting murders and genocide.
South Africa police arrest three after woman’s body found
South African police arrested three suspects in connection with a woman’s murder east of Johannesburg, part of nine recent killings in the region that have highlighted violence against women.
Boeing 737 Max operators told to check fuselages for cracks
US aviation regulators ordered inspections of Boeing 737 Max fuselages for potential cracks affecting approximately 471 aircraft, with examinations beginning next month.
US airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts say
US domestic airfares are 26.5% higher than a year ago, and analysts say prices globally are up 25-30% compared with 2025. Even if a ceasefire lowers oil prices, airfare reductions remain unlikely in the near term due to capacity constraints and strong demand.
Canadian airline cancels flight after child refuses to wear seatbelt
A Canadian airline cancelled a flight after a child refused to wear a seatbelt during taxi, forcing all passengers to disembark before the airport’s midnight closure.
Qantas may hike fares and expand Jetstar add-on fees as profits dip to four-year low
Qantas reported its lowest pre-tax profits in four years due to elevated fuel costs, signaling potential fare increases and expanded add-on fees at budget subsidiary Jetstar.
AirAsia Pushes Back on Rivals Taking Its Place in Malaysia
AirAsia’s co-founder dismissed reports that Malaysian rivals could absorb the airline’s domestic capacity, arguing competitors lack its cost structure and operational model.