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A brief history of Hezbollah, Israel, and Lebanon. / Vox
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Israel's military is investigating whether Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar was killed during a military operation. / CNNMohamad Elmasry: The US warning to Israel to “let aid in Gaza”' is merely a distraction. / Al JazeeraEuropean leader…
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Millions are without power after Hurricane Milton tears across Florida. / The Tampa Bay TimesThe hurricane also tore open the Tampa Bay Rays' roof and felled a crane. / The Weather Channel, XPhotographs of Los Angeles's 400-mile n…
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu reportedly calls President Biden to discuss Israel's plans to strike Iran. / axiosThe UK's Security Service says it has responded to 20 plots backed by Iran since 2022. / BBC NewsA review of China …