Dutch court ruled there was a “clear risk” the planes would be involved in breaking international humanitarian law in Gaza
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Madagascar passes bill to castrate child rapists
A bill would enable child rapists to be surgically or chemically castrated. The measure has been described as ‘cruel, inhuman and degrading’
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Biden hardens tone on Israel
When Joe Biden called the country’s response in the Gaza Strip “over the top” this week, the US president crossed into new territory
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NATO chief calls on Europe to ramp up arms production
“There is no imminent military threat against any ally. At the same time, we hear regular threats from the Kremlin against NATO countries,” said NATO’s secretary general
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Canadian charged for trying to open Thai plane door on runway
The 40-year-old Canadian attempted to open the emergency exit on a Thai Airways flight to Bangkok on Wednesday
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US warns Israel of ‘disaster’ if it sends troops into Gaza’s Rafah
Israel’s armed forces stepped up air strikes on Rafah on Thursday as fears of ground fighting grew among the thousands of displaced civilians
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Back-to-back legislative defeats highlight US Republican chaos
It was a day of humiliating setbacks for Republicans that underlined their dysfunction on key areas of domestic and international policy
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Mother of Michigan school shooter found guilty of manslaughter
Landmark Verdict: Michigan Mother Found Guilty in School Shooting Manslaughter Case, while the father to be tried separately in March
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‘Appalling decline’ in UK children’s health: report
The report shows UK children under five face a health crisis involving rising infant mortality, a surge in obesity and neglected tooth decay
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EU states greenlight landmark new AI rules
EU member states on Friday approved landmark rules on reining in artificial intelligence, a world first