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In the city of Kiliia, Odesa region, a gas explosion caused a fire and partial destruction of walls in an apartment in a multi-story building, injuring a man and a woman.

Het regime van de Syrische dictator Bashar Al Assad viel vorig jaar na een bloedige strijd. En hoewel hele stukken van toeristische trekpleisters kapot zijn gebombardeerd, ziet de lokale bevolking de toekomst rooskleurig in. "Het is niet beter geworden, maar ook niet slechter."

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that the second phase of a US plan to end Tel Aviv’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza was close, but cautioned several key issues still needed to be resolved, including whether a multinational security force would be deployed. Netanyahu, speaking to reporters alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in Jerusalem, said that he would hold important discussions with US President Donald Trump at the end of the month on how to ensure the plan’s second phase was achieved. The prime minister’s office in November said that Trump had invited Netanyahu to the White House “in the near future”, although a date for the visit has not yet been made public. Netanyahu said that he would discuss with Trump how to bring an end to Hamas rule in Gaza. Israel and Hamas entered a ceasefire two months ago, but Israel has continued its bombardment of Gaza, killing Palestinians, as the death toll in the besieged enclave reached over 72,300 as of November 19, 2o25. Gaza’s ...

The cadets broke military rules after a week of intense training by drinking alcohol and inviting outsiders to a restricted hotel area. The IDF said they violated discipline and information security protocols. They were sentenced to three to six days in military prison

Karachi police arrested 45 people participating in the Sindh Culture Day rally on Sunday, after people allegedly pelted police personnel with stones. South Deputy Inspector General of Police Syed Asad Raza told Dawn that upon being attacked by participants, police responded with a baton charge and tear gas shelling. “We detained 45 people on Sharea Faisal,” DIG Raza said. “The South SSP (Senior Superintendent of Police) is at the scene, and the situation is under control.” The DIG said that since the Red Zone has been closed, alternative traffic routes are being provided for citizens and commuters. He added that the law enforcers asked the rally participants to use the Lines Area route towards Saddar and subsequently the venue of the rally at Karachi Press Club (KPC), but “they were bent upon using the main Sharea Faisal from Jinnah Bridge”. “They allegedly pelted stones on the police when they were stopped, resulting in injuries to five policemen,” he said, adding that it prompted the police to resort to tea...

Femke Kok is na haar 21e zege op rij nog niet zeker van de Olympische Spelen. De wereldkampioene is al 32 maanden ongeslagen op de 500 meter en geldt als dé topfavoriet voor olympisch goud. "Maar ook ik ben nerveus voor het OKT."

Zo'n drie- tot vierhonderd boeken over de Egyptische oudheid in het Louvre zijn eind november beschadigd door lekkage. Die werd veroorzaakt door de slechte staat van de waterleidingen. Sommige van de boeken zijn eind negentiende eeuw geschreven.

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Дональд Трамп-младший заявил о том, что его отец, президент США, может "покинуть Украину", если та не согласится на заключение мира с Россией.

Als Nederland zijn grote ambities met de transities in energie, landbouw en defensie waar wil maken, moet er zo snel mogelijk een nationale investeringsbank komen. Dat stelt voormalig topambtenaar en bankier Jeroen Kremers, die zich hard maakt voor zo’n instelling. „Grote investeringen komen nu steeds in het gedrang.”

Pakistan Army served a powerful reminder of their sporting prowess, seizing 12 gold medals across multiple disciplines as the National Games charged through a pulsating day of action. Their goldrush on Sunday was spearheaded by utter dominance in taekwondo and sharp shooting on the ranges. The clearest demonstration of authority came in the taekwondo Poomsae events, where Army fighters ruled the roost, clinching eight gold medals across age categories. Their women set the tone: Sana Sabir (Under-50), Naila (U-30), Mehar-Un-Nisa (U-40) and Zeena Sheraz (Under-20)  all stood atop the podium. The men followed suit with Adil Hussain (U-30), Mohammad Mumtaz (U-40), Irshad Ali (U-50) and Syed Zohaib (U-20) securing their own golds. On the shooting ranges, Army and Navy engaged in a high-class duel, sharing three gold medals apiece. Navy swept the 10m air pistol events, with Rabia Kabir (232.2) edging Army’s Rimsha Nadeem (231.6) for individual glory before teaming with Rasam Gul and Hadia Liaquat for team gold. Arm...

Traders on the Shanghai Futures Exchange have played a key role in driving gold’s bull market over the past two years, and they may soon help push gold over $5,000.

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The four-episode show premiered in Israel in early October before making its international debut on streaming service Paramount+ on the second anniversary of Hamas' deadly attack on October 7

Zijn ouders hadden een snoepwinkel en daardoor is hij goed in snaaien van zoet, hij ontspant door gitaarspelen en denkt dat therapie wel goed voor hem was geweest. Dat vertelt acteur Huub Stapel in de rubriek Hemd van het lijf in ons weekendmagazine Mezza.

Меткие атаки Украины по некогда доминантному Черноморскому флоту России заставили Москву адаптироваться, ограничивая возможности для масштабных ударов, которые наблюдались ранее. Российским кораблям приходится прятаться.

Американка Теми Келтон говорит, что решила в этом году не покупать своим внукам подарки на Рождество. Впоследствии она объяснила, что ее решение имеет куда более важную стратегию на будущее для потомков.

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