US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is in Israel to discuss
ceasefire talks and dissuade the Israeli military from launching a
full scale assault on Rafah.
The Biden administration is concerned about the hundreds of thousands
of Palestinian civilians who are sheltering in the area in the most
southerly point of the Gaza Strip.
It comes as Israeli war cabinet minister Benny Gantz threatens to
resign if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu does not set out a
post-war plan.
Sarah Coates reports from Tel Aviv.
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Paul Pelosi attacker sentenced to 30 years
The man who broke into US Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi's house and attacked her husband Paul Pelosi with a hammer has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
David Depape (DA POP) has admitted he planned to kidnap Nancy Pelosi, who was one of the top-ranking US officials at the time.
Ira Spitzer reports from San Francisco, where the attack took place.
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Aid arrives into Gaza via US floating pier
International humanitarian aid has begun moving ashore into Gaza after arriving via a floating pier in the sea built by the US military.
The operation sees ships carry aid from the Mediterranean island of Cyprus to a dock, then transferred on boats to a port and onto lorries for distribution.
It was supposed to be functioning earlier this month, but construction was hampered with logistical, weather and security challenges.
Benji Hyer reports.
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World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler arrested
World number one golfer Scottie Scheffler has been released by police after he was arrested for driving through a cordon and charged with assaulting an officer.
The American was held by cops on Friday morning while trying to drive into the entrance of a golf course, where just hours later he teed off at the Professional Golfers' Association Championship in the US state of Kentucky.
Benji Hyer reports.
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UN continues its warning that food and fuel might run out in Rafah
The United Nations says that more than a quarter of Gaza's population
have now been forcibly displaced from Rafah in the last week.
The displacement follows continued military activity in the area and
evacuation orders issued by Israel.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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have now been forcibly displaced from Rafah in the last week.
The displacement follows continued military activity in the area and
evacuation orders issued by Israel.
Jody Jacobs has more...
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Trump attends son's graduation in day out of court
Donald Trump is attending his son Barron's high school graduation this
Friday, ahead of a fundraising in Minnesota.
His hush money trial in New York is not in session to allow the former
president to attend the graduation event in Florida.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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Friday, ahead of a fundraising in Minnesota.
His hush money trial in New York is not in session to allow the former
president to attend the graduation event in Florida.
Nick Harper reports from Washington.
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RADIO: DRC BOAT ACCIDENT
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At least 20 people have died after a boat they were traveling in capsized in Lake Albert in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The passengers were traders who were returning to the DRC from neighboring Uganda with tonnes of goods. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa.....
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The Democratic Republic of Congo has held a low-key event to mark the National Day of Revolution in the capital Kinshasa. The day was commemorated by a few soldiers without any street parades due to an ongoing conflict that has displaced more than a million people in the country's east. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...
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Storm rips through Houston, at least 4 killed
At least four people have died and nearly 800,000 homes and businesses are without power in Houston after fast moving thunderstorms ripped through the city on Thursday night. The weather system is now turning east, with Louisiana and Mississippi in its deadly path. Toni Waterman has more.
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Israel defends Rafah offensive at ICJ
Israel has defended its military offensive in Rafah at the
International Court of Justice.
Friday's hearing comes a day after South Africa told the top UN court
that Israel was seeking to reduce Gaza to rubble.
According to the United Nations roughly 600,000 people have been
forced to flee Rafah since May 6th amid a deteriorating humanitarian
situation.
William Denselow reports from The Hague where the ICJ is located.
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International Court of Justice.
Friday's hearing comes a day after South Africa told the top UN court
that Israel was seeking to reduce Gaza to rubble.
According to the United Nations roughly 600,000 people have been
forced to flee Rafah since May 6th amid a deteriorating humanitarian
situation.
William Denselow reports from The Hague where the ICJ is located.
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Vatican updates rules around "apparitions" and other supernatural phenomena
The Vatican has announced new rules over evaluating reported visions of the Virgin Mary and other supernatural phenomena.
It's the first time the Catholic Church has updated its norms since the late 1970s.
Our Rome correspondent Giles Gibson has more.
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Senegalese President Visits Nigeria, Pledge Collaboration Against Insecurity in West Africa
The President of Senegal, Bassirou Faye has visited his Nigerian counterpart, Bola Tinubu in Abuja.
Tinubu is also Chairman of West Africa's regional bloc, the Economic Community of West African states, ECOWAS.
They deliberated on increased collaboration between countries in the region against insecurity and for advancement of trade.
Tesem Akende reports.
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Pakistan's government drafts a policy to impose carbon tax on petroleum products
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The move will help the country meet conditions set forth by the IMF to reduce overall pollutant emissions and promote investment in fossil fuel alternatives.
Hira Mustafa has more.
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Russia Expels UK Defence Attache, After Expulsion Of Russia’s Defence Attache in UK
Russia has ordered the expulsion of the UK's Defence Attache in retaliation for Britain's decision to expel his Russian counterpart, in a row over spying accusations.
Russia's Foreign Ministry called the expulsion a response to ""unfriendly anti-Russian actions" by the UK.
Simon Gaitán reports.
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Man shot dead by police in northern France after attempted burning of synagogue
French police have shot dead a man armed with a knife in the northern city of Rouen after he attempted to burn down to a synagogue
Firefighters extinguished blaze before it engulfed the Jewish house of worship but there was significant damage to the building.
Ross Cullen reports.
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MAN RESCUED AFTER BEING KEPT IN NEIGHBOUR'S BASEMENT FOR 26 YEARS
A man that went missing almost 30 years ago in Algeria has been found alive after being held in captivity by his neighbour.
From Berlin, Trent Murray has the details.
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Opposition leaders claim censoring by India's public service broadcasters
Opposition leaders have claimed they are being censored by India's public service broadcasters in the middle of a national election.
This comes even as the opposition is accusing accusing incumbent Prime Minister Narendra Modi of unfairly using federal machinery for electoral gains- a charge his party has denied.
Modi is widely expected to win a record third term in this summer's election with results due in the first week of June.
Priyata Brajabasi has more
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Russia claims Ukraine launched more than 100 drones overnight targeting port and oil facilities
The Kremlin said on Friday Ukraine launched a massive drone attack overnight targeting Russia's port and oil facilities. The Russian Defense Ministry claims 102 aerial and naval drones were intercepted and destroyed.
Megumi Lim reports from Kyiv
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Israel to defend Rafah offensive at ICJ
Israel is set to defend its military offensive in Rafah at the
International Court of Justice.
Friday's hearing comes a day after South Africa told the top UN court
that Israel was seeking to reduce Gaza to rubble.
According to the United Nations roughly 600,000 people have been
forced to flee Rafah since May 6th.
William Denselow reports from The Hague where the ICJ is located.
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DUR: 37 seconds
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International Court of Justice.
Friday's hearing comes a day after South Africa told the top UN court
that Israel was seeking to reduce Gaza to rubble.
According to the United Nations roughly 600,000 people have been
forced to flee Rafah since May 6th.
William Denselow reports from The Hague where the ICJ is located.
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Man arrested in connection with deadly billboard collapse in Mumbai
The owner of a company who was responsible for installing a giant billboard which collapsed in the Indian city of Mumbai in a storm on Monday, killing 16 people, has been arrested.
The billboard was 50 metres by 70 metres and injured dozens more as it crashed on to a petrol pump.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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