Israeli troops fire ‘warning’ shots near EU diplomats, sparking outcry amid Gaza pressure The incident during a visit by foreign diplomats to the occupied West Bank has sparked global condemnation amid calls for Israel to provide aid access to Gaza. image
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Outrage at Israeli ‘warning shots’ as foreign diplomats tour West Bank
Israel says diplomats deviated from approved route and entered a restricted zone, fired warning shots.
Hong Kong journalist group slams ‘tax review on 20 reporters, groups’ Hong Kong Journalists Association says Inland Revenue Department’s moves have placed extra stress on the reporters and media groups. image
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Hong Kong journalist group slams ‘tax review on 20 reporters, groups’
Hong Kong Journalists Association says Inland Revenue Department’s moves have placed extra stress on the reporters and media groups.
Malaysia’s ‘No 1 enemy’ is scourge of escalating drug abuse, deputy PM warns Malaysia now has nearly 200,000 drug users – most aged 15 to 39 – with states bordering Thailand showing the highest abuse rates. image
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Malaysia’s ‘No 1 enemy’ is escalating drug abuse, deputy PM warns
Malaysia now has nearly 200,000 drug users – most aged 15 to 39 – with states bordering Thailand showing the highest abuse rates.
US faces legal challenge as it deports Asians to conflict-plagued South Sudan Judge says US officials must keep control of migrants sent to South Sudan in case removals are unlawful. image
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Judge challenges US deportation of Asians to conflict-plagued South Sudan
Judge says US officials must keep control of migrants sent to African nation in case removals are unlawful.
Trump backer Elon Musk says he will spend ‘a lot less’ on political campaigns The decision could reflect the world’s richest man’s disenchantment with politics after his tenure at Doge saw intense blowback on Tesla. image
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Trump backer Elon Musk says he will spend ‘a lot less’ on political campaigns
The decision could reflect the world’s richest man’s disenchantment with politics after his tenure at Doge saw intense blowback on Tesla.
10 escape from US jail through hole in wall when guard left to get food 7 of the escapees remain on the lam following the breakout that the local sheriff says may have been aided by members within the department. image
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10 escape from US jail through hole in wall when guard left to get food
7 of the escapees remain on the lam following the breakout that the local sheriff says may have been aided by members within the department.