Israel to Respond to South Africa's ICJ Request amid Gaza Offensive — Israel's appearance at the International Court of Justice comes after South Africa's plea for an emergency halt to the Gaza offensive.
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Ukraine Military Intercepts All 20 Drones in Russian Overnight Attack — Ukrainian forces successfully shot down 20 drones launched by Russia, marking a significant defensive operation.
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Drone Attack Sparks Fire at Russian Oil Refinery — A fire at Russia's Tuapse oil refinery, caused by a Ukrainian drone attack, has been contained, say officials in Krasnodar.
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Deadly Storms In Houston Claim 4 Lives, Leave Nearly 1 Million Without Power — Severe storms in Houston cause 4 fatalities, massive power outages, and extensive damage, highlighting the destructive power of natural disasters.
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Severe Storms and Fatalities in Houston Trigger Widespread Power Outages — Severe thunderstorms in Houston result in at least 4 deaths, widespread power outages, and heightened tornado risks.
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NATO Eyes Training Mission in Ukraine as Russia Advances — NATO allies consider sending troops to Ukraine for training, marking a significant shift and potential escalation in the conflict.
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Texas Governor Abbott Pardons Sgt. Daniel Perry for 2020 BLM Protester Shooting — Texas' Gov. Abbott grants a full pardon to Sgt. Perry, convicted of fatally shooting a BLM protester in 2020, sparking widespread debate.
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Texas Governor Pardons Convicted Veteran in High-Profile 2020 Protest Case — Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry, convicted for the 2020 shooting of a protester, stirring national debate on justice and protest rights.
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Xi and Putin Commit to Bolstering Strategic Partnership Against U.S. — Leaders pledged expanded cooperation in space, military, and energy sectors, countering perceived U.S. hostility.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott Pardons Convicted Murderer of BLM Protester — Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, sentenced for the 2020 killing of a Black Lives Matter protester, sparking widespread debate.
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U.S. to Halt Coal Leasing in Major Coal-Producing Region — In a bold environmental move, the Biden administration plans to end coal leasing in the nation's largest coal-producing region.
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James Webb Telescope Discovers Oldest Black Hole Collision — Astronomers using the James Webb Space Telescope have observed the most distant supermassive black hole merger ever detected.
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Putin and Xi Agree to Strengthen Russia-China Strategic Ties, Condemning U.S. — In a significant geopolitical move, Putin and Xi pledge to enhance strategic Russia-China relations, presenting a unified stance against the U.S.
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Global Leaders Issue Grave Nuclear Warning — Putin and Xi issue a stark warning against nuclear war, underscoring a deepened partnership in a challenging global landscape.
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France Accuses Azerbaijan of Inciting Riots in New Caledonia — Paris accuses Azerbaijan of foreign interference, fueling deadly clashes in New Caledonia, marking a significant geopolitical incident.
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US Supreme Court Secures Funding for Consumer Finance Watchdog — The Supreme Court upheld the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's funding, a victory against conservative challenges.
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NATO Jets Increase Interceptions of Russian Aircraft by Over 20% — NATO scrambles to intercept Russian aircraft over the Baltic increased by 20-25% in Q1 of 2024, signaling heightened tensions in the region.
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Major Methamphetamine Network Linked to Sinaloa Cartel Dismantled in Spain — Spanish police dismantle a major meth network of the Sinaloa cartel, seizing 1.8 tons of meth.
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Putin and Xi Strengthen 'No Limits' Partnership Amid Ukraine Crisis — Putin and Xi Jinping vow to deepen 'no limits' partnership, signaling a strong political alliance as Russia continues operations in Ukraine.
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Barge Collision Causes Bridge Collapse and Oil Spill in Galveston — A barge struck a bridge in Galveston, Texas, leading to the partial collapse of a rail line and an oil spill, raising environmental concerns.
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