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Oscar-winning Palestinian director attacked by Israeli settlers, detained by army
Israeli settlers beat up Hamdan Ballal, one of the Palestinian co-directors of the documentary film No Other Land, in the occupied West Bank, according to witnesses. He was then detained by the Israeli military.

Israel's latest war plans: To occupy Gaza and rule Palestinians
Occupying Gaza and establishing military rule there would go beyond Israel's stated war goals to end Hamas rule and free hostages captured in the Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

NPR investigation reconstructs one of the deadliest attacks in Israel’s war in Gaza
More than 50,000 Palestinians have been killed in Israel's war with Hamas, Gaza health officials say. This strike on a Gaza apartment building killed 132 members of one family in October 2024.
World Indoor track champ Jakob Ingebrigtsen’s father goes on trial accused of abusing superstar son
The father of Norwegian middle-distance runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen has gone on trial accused of violently abusing his superstar son.

Pope Francis is discharged from the hospital after treatment for respiratory infection
The pontiff left the hospital on Sunday following treatment for a severe respiratory infection that led to bilateral pneumonia.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and opponent kick off their election campaigns
Trump's frequent attacks on Canada's sovereignty have infuriated Canadians and led to a surge in Canadian nationalism that has bolstered Liberal poll numbers.

The US lifts bounties on senior Taliban officials, says Kabul
The U.S. has lifted bounties on three senior Taliban figures, including the interior minister, officials in Kabul said Sunday.

Turkish court orders key Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges
Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained following a raid on his residence earlier this week, sparking the largest wave of street demonstrations in Turkey in more than a decade.

Palestinian deaths in Gaza rise above 50,000 as Israel expands its military campaign
The death toll reached the milestone just days after Israel resumed its military campaign in Gaza, breaking a ceasefire with Hamas.

Pope Francis will be discharged from the hospital on Sunday, doctors say
The pontiff spent over five weeks being treated for bronchitis that evolved into a severe respiratory illness. When he returns to the Vatican, he will need to rest for two months, his doctor said.