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Overnight Russian attacks on Ukraine kill five, injure 30
Russia launched more than 600 drones and 47 missiles as it targeted eight regions in Dnipro, authorities say.
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Polls open in Gaza area in first municipal election in 20 years
Gaza officials say Deir el-Balah vote is a 'pilot', while occupied West Bank also goes to first polls since 2023 war.
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A Powerful New ‘QR Code’ Untangles Math’s Knottiest Knots
With a newly discovered mathematical tool, researchers are hoping to gain unprecedented insight into the structure of complex knots. [quantamagazine.org]
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Ireland to demand Israel pay for settler demolition of Palestinian school
Ireland will demand that Israeli authorities repay the cost of a school that was demolished by settlers.
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Why Focus On Mid-Level Goals?
Robin Hanson argues that many human activities cluster around mid-level goals because they are more conscious, articulable, socially observable, and norm-enforceable than low-level actions, while…
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West Bank scepticism as Palestinians doubt local elections will change much
Frustration with the Palestinian Authority and Israeli occupation fuel voter apathy in local West Bank elections.
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US sanctions China’s ‘teapot’ refinery for buying Iranian oil
The Hengli refinery has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for Iran's military, says US Treasury.
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Brazil and Chelsea star Estevao’s World Cup hopes in doubt after injury
The winger will miss the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in last week's 1-0 loss to Man United.
Iran's foreign minister awaits U.S. delegation to Pakistan for peace talks
Iran's Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday, as the White House confirmed Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel there Saturday to try to…
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Capture of ships by US, Iran violates international law, shipping body says
US and Iran should immediately release crews of captured vessels, says International Chamber of Shipping director.
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Lakers down Rockets in overtime for 3-0 series lead, Celtics beat Sixers
Elsewhere in the NBA playoffs, Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Victor Wembanyama to take a 2-1 series lead.
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Elections without sovereignty: What Palestine’s local vote really represent
The elections offer participation without power, revealing how occupation shapes and limits Palestinian political life.