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35 killed in Gaza, 5 in Israel, as violence escalates

Middle East · 3:47 AM UTC

Hostilities between Israel and Hamas escalated on Wednesday, with at least 35 killed in Gaza and five in Israel in the most intensive aerial exchanges for years.

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Asia Pacific

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A liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker that loaded cargo from Qatar is signalling the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as its destination, the first such shipment since mid-2017, indicating improving ties between the countries.

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Europe

EuropeFrance virus cases rise at slowest pace in nearly a year
EuropeNine killed, many wounded in Russian school shooting
EuropeDrained by COVID fight, some French ICU nurses strike for better pay
EuropeUkraine advances treason case against Kremlin ally

India

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IndiaIndia’s brutal COVID wave brings tragic scenes to small town hospital
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IndiaBodies float down Ganges as nearly 4,000 more die of COVID in India

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Energy

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