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Famine 'imminent' in northern Gaza, many facing severe food insecurity: Report
The IPC report projected a risk of famine could occur by the end of May 2024.
March 18, 2024A warming island's mice are breeding out of control and eating seabirds. An extermination is planned
Mice that were accidentally introduced to a remote island near Antarctica 200 years ago are breeding out of control because of climate change
March 16, 2024Russian state-backed hackers breached Microsoft's core software systems, company says
Microsoft said it first detected the attack in January.
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The first outside legal analyses of Vatican's 'trial of the century' are in, and they're critical
Several prominent lawyers have published stinging academic critiques and legal opinions about the Vatican’s recently concluded “trial of the century.”
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Hong Kong lawmakers hold special session, nearing vote on law that could further quash dissent
Hong Kong’s lawmakers met in a special session to resume debate on a proposed national security law Tuesday, paving the way to grant the government more power to quash dissent in the southern Chinese city
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Notre Dame Cathedral's restoration has been a 5-year journey of dedication and recovery
The restoration of Notre Dame Cathedral following a tragic blaze in April 2019 is a story of dedication and recovery
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Blinken to underline 'ironclad' support for Philippines as it clashes with China in disputed sea
The U.S. State Department said Secretary of State Antony Blinken will underscore Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to its alliance with the Philippines on Tuesday as he meets with top officials in Manila
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Israelis evacuated from the Lebanese border wonder if they'll ever return
Around 60,000 Israelis who evacuated from cities and towns along the border with Lebanon are grappling with the question of when they will be able to return home
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Google, Meta and others face tough questions in Australia over cyber extremism threats
Australia’s online safety regulator has put social media giants on notice, requiring them to explain what they are doing to to protect people from violent extremists and terrorists
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'Catastrophic' hunger happening in Gaza, says International Rescue Committee
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with IRC vice president Bob Kitchen about the "imminent famine" in northern Gaza and the aid relief efforts on the ground.
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Cuba protests US comments following protests against power blackouts, food shortages
Cuba’s government has protested as interventionist comments from the U.S. Embassy on the island following demonstrations against power blackouts and food shortages by hundreds of people in eastern Cuba
March 18
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Panama demands Nicaragua rein in former President Ricardo Martinelli
Panama has accused Nicaragua of meddling in its internal affairs by allowing former Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli to continue taking swipes at the justice system and promoting his political allies from within the walls of the Nicaraguan embassy
March 18
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North Korea says Kim Jong Un supervised tests of rocket launchers targeting Seoul
North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un supervised a live-fire drill of nuclear-capable “super-large” multiple rocket launchers designed to target South Korea’s capital
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President Joe Biden speaks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
The two leaders had an official call for the first time in over a month to discuss the latest in the Israel-Hamas war as the United Nations warns that Gaza is on the brink of a famine.
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Cyclone weakens to a tropical low while bringing rain and wind to Australia's northern coast
A cyclone has weakened to a tropical low while bring heavy rain and winds to Australia’s Northern Territory
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Congolese journalist convicted of spreading false information expected to be freed soon
Reporters Without Borders says Congolese journalist Stanis Bujakera was set to be freed soon after being sentenced to six months in prison for spreading false information among other charges
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Famine ‘imminent’ in northern Gaza: Report
A report from the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) initiative shows that northern Gaza could experience famine between mid-March and the end of May.
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Famine 'imminent' in northern Gaza, many facing severe food insecurity: Report
The IPC report projected a risk of famine could occur by the end of May 2024.
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Putin extends rule in state-managed election victory
The Russian president won 87% of the vote, with no true challengers permitted.
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Monolith mystery reemerges in Wales, prompting speculation of space aliens
"Almost looks like a UFO just put it on the ground," said Craig Muir.
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London home Freddie Mercury bought in 1980 is for sale, minus his 'exquisite clutter'
The mansion that was Freddie Mercury's sanctuary in London and where he lived the final decade of his life is on sale for the first time in nearly 45 years
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Dozens arrested during Russian presidential election
Independent election monitor Golos said it received 1,580 reports of possible violations at the polling stations.
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Takeaways from the predictable Russian election that gave Putin another 6 years in power
To no one’s surprise, President Vladimir Putin secured another six years in power in a preordained election landslide that comes amid the harshest crackdown on the opposition and free speech since Soviet times
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Explosive 'devil comet' returns for 1st time in 71 years during April 8 eclipse
Officially named 12P/Pons-Brooks, the "devil comet" has periodic explosions.
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At least 100 villagers are kidnapped in the latest mass abduction in northern Nigeria
Armed gangs attacked two villages in Nigeria’s northwest over the weekend and seized at least 100 people from their homes
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3 police officers killed in an attack on western Mexico highway
A state police official and her bodyguards were killed in a highway attack in Mexico’s western state of Michoacan
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Israel urges UN court to reject South Africa's request for more emergency orders in genocide case
Israel is urging the top United Nations court to reject the latest request by South Africa for interim orders to prevent starvation in Gaza
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An abandoned, burned boat and 2 missing men: South African authorities investigate maritime mystery
South African rescue services searching for a missing charter boat captain are concerned about possible foul play after they discovered his boat burned and abandoned on a beach in neighboring Mozambique
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US envoy travels to Montenegro to support its EU bid as war in Ukraine rages on
A senior U.S. official has visited Montenegro to offer support to the small Balkan nation seeking to join the European Union
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The UK's contentious plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda is close to clearing Parliament
The British government hopes one last push can revive its stalled plan to send some asylum-seekers on a one-way trip to Rwanda
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Gangs unleash new attacks on upscale areas in Haiti's capital, with at least a dozen killed nearby
Gangs have attacked two upscale neighborhoods in Haiti’s capital in a rampage that left at least a dozen people dead in surrounding areas
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ABC News Live: Royal palace under pressure for news on Kate
A new reported spotting of Princess Kate over the weekend is putting more pressure on the palace to update the public on her health.
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Israel launches 'high precision' raid on Gaza hospital
Israeli officials say as many as 30,000 families seeking shelter there are being moved to another location.
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Detention of 3 teens over gruesome killing of 13-year-old classmate sparks debate in China
Three teens have been detained over the gruesome murder of a 13-year-old boy in China, sparking debate over bullying and mental health in China’s countryside
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Croatia's top court rules that the president can't run in the parliamentary election unless he quits
Croatia’s Constitutional Court has ruled that President Zoran Milanović can't run for prime minister or take part in the parliamentary election activities of an opposition party unless he resigns immediately from his current post
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Catch up on the developing stories from around the globe making headlines.
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A new Banksy mural sprouts beside a cropped tree in London. Many see an environmental message
A new Banksy mural has drawn crowds to a London street, even before the elusive graffiti artist confirmed the work was his
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In a global first, Gambia could reverse its ban on female genital cutting
Lawmakers in Gambia have referred a repeal of the 2015 ban on female genital cutting for further committee discussions
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Bulgaria's foreign minister to form the next government in power-sharing deal
Bulgarian President Rumen Radev has tapped the largest group in parliament, the center-right GERB-UDF coalition, to form the country’s new government
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Officials in Thailand say New Zealanders accused of a roadside brawl with police have visas revoked
Police say Thailand’s immigration authorities have revoked the visas of two New Zealand tourists accused of assaulting a traffic police officer on a popular resort island in an incident widely shared online
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Reactions as Vladimir Putin secures a fifth term as Russia's president after tightly controlled vote
Vladimir Putin has secured an unprecedented fifth term as president of Russia
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Volcanic eruption sends lava flowing towards sea in Iceland
A volcanic eruption that began over the weekend sent a “large lobe of lava” flowing towards the protective barriers of the town Grindavik, the Icelandic Met Office said.
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South Korea suspends the licenses of 2 senior doctors over doctors' walkouts
South Korean authorities will suspend the licenses of two senior doctors for allegedly inciting the weekslong walkouts by medical interns and residents that have disrupted hospital operations
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Spanish police arrest 3 people over the deaths of 5 migrants forced out of a smugglers' boat
Spanish police say they've arrested three people for the deaths of five migrants who were forced to jump off the boat they were traveling in with dozens of other migrants
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With the election behind him, Putin says Russia aims to set up a buffer zone inside Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin says his country won’t relent in its invasion of Ukraine and has announced plans for a buffer zone to protect against long-range Ukrainian strikes and cross-border raids
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London police arrest a man on suspicion of attempted murder over 2 crossbow attacks
London police have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were wounded with crossbow bolts in separate attacks in the capital
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UN food agency says ‘famine is imminent’ in northern Gaza, where 70% of the population likely faces catastrophic hunger
UN food agency says ‘famine is imminent’ in northern Gaza, where 70% of the population likely faces catastrophic hunger
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State Department helps more than 30 US citizens leave Haiti on charter flight
More than 30 U.S. citizens were returned to the United States from Haiti on a flight chartered by the U.S. State Department Sunday, a department spokesperson said.
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South Korean defense chief says North Korea has supplied 7,000 containers of munitions to Russia
North Korea has shipped around 7,000 containers filled with munitions and other military equipment to Russia since last year to help support its war in Ukraine
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India's multi-phase election will stretch over 44 days. Here's why it takes so long
From April 19 to June 1, nearly 970 million Indians are eligible to vote in general elections
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Blinken tells democracy summit that technology must sustain democratic values
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has underscored the need to ensure that technologies sustain democratic values
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Official says Putin gets fifth term with record number of votes. Russian leader led harshest crackdown since Soviet era
Official says Putin gets fifth term with record number of votes. Russian leader led harshest crackdown since Soviet era
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The Latest | Israeli military raids Gaza's main hospital, claiming Hamas is using it as a base
Israeli forces have launched another raid on Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, accusing Hamas militants of using it as a base
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