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Trump returning to civil trial next week with Michael Cohen set to testify

"It's been 5 years since we have seen one another," Cohen said via text message, adding: "I look forward to the reunion. I hope Donald does as well"

France bans pro-Palestinian protests, vows to save Jews from antisemitism

Thirteen French citizens in Israel have been killed in the current fighting, Macron said, with 17 people missing

Over 90% of people killed by Afghanistan quake were women and children: UN

Taliban officials said Saturday's earthquake killed more than 2,000 people of all ages and genders across Herat province

Israel orders evacuation of 1.1 mn people from northern part of Gaza: UN

This could signal an impending ground offensive, though the Israeli military has not yet confirmed such an appeal

Hamas practised in plain sight, posting video of mock attack before breach

There are indications that Hamas intentionally led Israeli officials to believe it was preparing to carry out raids in the West Bank, rather than Gaza

Here's the assistance US is providing to boost Israeli military amid attack

The US is providing some personnel and much-needed munitions to Israel. Austin announced that a small special operations cell was now assisting Israel with intelligence and planning

As Israel battles Hamas, all eyes are on Hezbollah, the wild card on north

Israel is anxious that opening a new front in the country's north could change the tide of the war, with Hezbollah's military caliber far superior to that of Hamas

Trump's criticism of Netanyahu draws strong condemnation from GOP rivals

Trump at a rally Wednesday night said Netanyahu let us down just before the US killed top Iranian general Qassem Soleimani in 2020

Zionist in my heart: US President's devotion to Israel faces a new test

Unwilling to settle for what he believed was a more sanitised experience, Biden asked the guides to bring them to the gas chamber, where they slammed the door behind us with a frightening clank

US, Qatar agree to prevent disbursal of recently unfrozen Iranian funds

US officials have strenuously pushed back against the criticism, noting that the money had yet to be spent by Iran and can only be used for humanitarian needs

Israel-Hamas war: EU asks X for information on hate speech, illegal content

X has until Wednesday to respond to questions related to how its crisis response protocol is functioning

At least 45 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike on refugee camp

The al-Shihab house was packed with dozens of relatives at the time of the airstrike. Some family members had fled heavy bombing from other parts of the strip and taken refuge there

US has no plans to send troops to Israel following attack: White House

Kirby also said there have been ongoing conversations with Israel about the continued need for continued flow of humanitarian assistance" into Gaza

US: Officials briefly order evacuation of Middleton after gas line explodes

Officials said people within a 4-mile (6.4-km) radius of the explosion including the town of about 10,600 people were ordered to evacuate while authorities evaluated the situation

NATO chief presses Turkey to advance Sweden's membership application

Sweden and its neighbor Finland turned their backs on decades of military non-alignment after President Vladimir Putin ordered Russia troops to invade Ukraine in February 2022

US defence secy to visit Israel to discuss military aid following attack

Austin is expected to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, said a US official

US sanctions 2 shipping companies for violating Russian oil price cap

The Treasury Department said Thursday that it has imposed its first set of sanctions on two companies that shipped Russian oil in violation of a multinational price cap

Over 90% of people killed in Afghanistan quake were women, children: UN

Hundreds of people, mostly women, remain missing in Zenda Jan

Ex-Barclays Bank chief Staley banned from senior UK finance roles

The banking giant had already suspended all of Staley's deferred bonuses and long-term share awards while the watchdog investigated

Auto workers shut down Ford's largest factory, threaten Stellantis

The strike came nearly four weeks after the union began its walkouts against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis on September 15, with one assembly plant from each company