Israel rescues 4 hostages taken in Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, and 210 Palestinians are reported killed (apnews.com)
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israel on Saturday carried out its largest hostage rescue operation since the latest war with Hamas began, taking four to safety out of central Gaza amid the military’s heavy air and ground assault. At least 210 dead Palestinians, including children, were brought to local hospitals, a health...
Russian warships will arrive in Havana next week, say Cuban officials citing 'friendly relations' (apnews.com)
‘Solidarity over hatred’: the small band of Israelis stopping settlers obstructing aid trucks (www.theguardian.com)
North Korean trash balloons are dumping ‘filth’ on South Korea (www.cnn.com)
Everyone should read this, it’s hilarious....
Latin American voters ditch socialism for free enterprise (www.dw.com)
Jose Raul Mulino’s election victory in Panama confirms a shift in Latin America economic policies. Disenchanted with years of state intervention in the economy, voters now hope free markets will improve their lives....
Israel recalls its ambassadors from Ireland and Norway over their recognition of a Palestinian state (abcnews.go.com)
US confirms first aid trucks arrive via Gaza pier (www.bbc.com)
The first shipment of humanitarian aid has arrived in Gaza via a temporary floating pier, the US military has confirmed....
Gaza ministry revises down figures for women and children confirmed killed (www.theguardian.com)
Gaza’s Hamas-run ministry of health has revised down figures for the number of women and children confirmed killed in the conflict in the coastal strip....
Rep. Rashida Tlaib: Arrest Netanyahu for 'crimes against humanity' - UPI.com (www.upi.com)
Rep. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., says Israel is about to commit "crimes against humanity" and on Tuesday urged the International Criminal Court to arrest Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Romney and Blinken Admit Tiktok Ban Sought to Censor Gaza News (truthout.org)
The UK’s controversial Rwanda deportation plan, explained (www.vox.com)
People eating ‘grass and peanut shells’ in Darfur, UN says, as hunger crisis engulfs war-ravaged Sudan (edition.cnn.com)
Israel tells U.S. it will punish Palestinian Authority if ICC issues warrants (www.axios.com)
US says Israeli army units violated human rights (www.bbc.com)
Nestlé adds more sugar to baby food in poorer countries, report finds (wapo.st)
Who’s the boss when it comes to defense: NATO or the EU? (www.politico.eu)
Both NATO and the EU want to spend a €100 billion on defense — and that’s leading to clashes between the two Brussels-based institutions....
Netanyahu's outraged response after report of pending US sanctions on IDF (www.newsweek.com)
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issued a statement condemning sanctions on the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) after a report surfaced claiming that the Biden administration is set to blacklist a unit for alleged human rights violations in Gaza....
Ukraine aid bill clears critical hurdle in the House as Democrats supply the votes (www.nytimes.com)
Democrats stepped in to support bringing the aid package to the floor, in a remarkable breach of custom on a key vote that paved the way for its passage....
Beijing half marathon organizers investigate Chinese runner's controversial win (www.nbcnews.com)
Video of the race appeared to show three African runners slowing down to let home athlete He Jie finish first, confusing Chinese viewers....
Iran fires drones, missiles at Israel in first-ever direct attack; IDF downing them (www.timesofisrael.com)
Iran on Saturday night launched a large wave of attack drones from its territory toward the Jewish state, in the first-ever direct attack on Israel by the Islamic Republic, with warning sirens activated in Israeli communities throughout the country early Sunday as the military worked to intercept the Iranian aircraft....
Russian soldiers who quit Putin’s war get no hero’s welcome abroad as asylum claims surge (apnews.com)
The Associated Press spoke with five officers and one soldier who deserted the Russian military. All have criminal cases against them in Russia, where they face 10 years or more in prison. Each is waiting for a welcome from the West that has never arrived. Instead, all but one live in hiding.
Sierra Leone declares emergency over drug kush - made from human bones (www.bbc.com)
Sierra Leone’s president has declared a national emergency over rampant drug abuse....
How to ‘Trump proof’ the transatlantic relationship? (www.politico.eu)
In this medieval city just east of Brussels, American and European officials have one question on their minds: What to do about Donald Trump?...
Russia’s friends beg EU to leave frozen assets alone (www.politico.eu)
From China to Saudi Arabia, countries want the EU to reject pressure to confiscate over €200 billion of Russian assets....
