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Saudi Prince slams Hamas, Israel and the West
By Frank Gardner BBC security correspondent A speech made by Prince Turki al-Faisal of Saudi Arabia this week on the current violence in the Middle East is unusually frank for a senior member of the Saudi royal family. It has been widely acknowledged as the clearest indicator yet of the Saudi leadership’s thinking on the…
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Gaza: ‘Why are you bombing us and ruining our lives?’
Residents of a neighbourhood in central Gaza say it was completely destroyed by Israeli airstrikes overnight, leaving thousands homeless. BBC Arabic’s Adnan El-Bursh met people who lived there. While he was in the neighbourhood, a warning came from the Israeli army telling people to evacuate. Palestinian officials say more than 4,000 people have been killed…
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California lifts bans on cruising in lowrider cars
Using customised hydraulic suspension systems, lowriders can bounce, lower and lift individual wheels – often hovering just above the road. California has lifted its bans on cruising lowriders, a practice once associated with crime and gangs. Beyond cruising, lowriders contain American cultural identities.
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Two American hostages released by Hamas
By Madeline Halpert BBC News, New York Hamas has released two US hostages who were abducted during the Palestinian militant group’s deadly raid on Israel this month. Israel confirmed they had received mother and daughter Judith and Natalie Raanan from Hamas at the Gaza border. The pair were freed for “humanitarian reasons”, the military arm…
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Super Mario Bros game Wonder a ‘notebook of chaos’, critics say
By Jacqueline Howard BBC News The Super Mario franchise is set to continue its domination of the Nintendo platform with the release of its new instalment, according to critics. Super Mario Bros: Wonder is a psychedelic take on the traditional 2D platformer that jazzes up Mario’s usual Bowser-thwarting adventure with Wonder Effects that, as Polygon’s…
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Israel’s Strategy and Humanitarian Efforts in the Gaza Strip Amidst Escalating Conflict with Hamas
In the wake of intense fighting and escalating tensions between Israel and Hamas, Israel has clarified its stance regarding the future of the Gaza Strip. Defense Minister Yoav Gallant announced a strategic three-stage plan to weaken Hamas and relieve Israel of its responsibility for life in the Gaza Strip. While this statement offers a glimpse…
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The Rise of BYD: China’s Answer to Tesla in the Global Electric Vehicle Market
BYD, or Build Your Dreams, has emerged as a formidable rival to the world-renowned electric car maker, Tesla. With shares skyrocketing following the announcement of an anticipated doubling of third-quarter profits from the previous year, BYD has overtaken Tesla in quarterly production. The Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer now stands second to Tesla in global…
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The Complex Dynamics of the US Veto on the UN Resolution Condemning Violence in the Israel-Hamas War
In a momentous decision, the United States vetoed a United Nations resolution on Wednesday that aimed to condemn all violence against civilians in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. The resolution, which also called for urgent humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza, was vetoed by the U.S., arguing that it was too soon to develop an appropriate…
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Why Jim Jordan thinks he’s winning, even as he loses Speaker votes
By Anthony Zurcher North America correspondent Jim Jordan keeps pressing on with his bid for House speaker, despite a growing number of Republican votes in each of the first three rounds of balloting. A list that started at 20 has now grown to 25. Mr Jordan says he is going to keep trying to convince…
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Israel aims to cut Gaza ties after Hamas defeat
By Henri Astier BBC News Israel has suggested that the long-term aim of its military campaign in Gaza is to sever all links with the territory. Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant said that once Hamas had been defeated, Israel would end its “responsibility for life in the Gaza Strip”. Before the conflict, Israel supplied Gaza…