14 h. ago Israel mourns 3 troops whose bodies were returned by Hamas as ex

Israel says the latest remains of three hostages returned from Gaza are soldiers who were killed in the Hamas-led Oct. 7, 2023 attack on southern Israel that started the war

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53 h. ago The moment I knew: I was riffling through my sudoku book when I saw a message on puzzle 239

Actors Michael Wahr and Adinia Wirasti met on set in 2018. Less than a year later, his world stopped when he spotted a handwritten noteFind more stories from the moment I knew seriesGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailIt was 2018 and I’d just landed a role on HBO series Grisse. I was excited to meet the cast, who’d already started filming in Batam, Indonesia. After a flight from London to Singapore, then a ferry to Riau Islands, I arrived at my chalet. Even though it was late, I was invited to join the others at one of the villas.About 20 people were gathered, eating, drinking and chatting loudly. I was given a drink and a bowl of noodles, then shortly afterwards the director and showrunner asked me to read a scene with one of the actors, Adinia. She was so graceful and precise in her reading, I remember sitting across from this woman and being in complete awe of her.Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday...

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63 h. ago Thousands join protests in Rio favela after deadliest ever police raid

Demonstrators demand inquiry after operation on Tuesday in which at least 121 people were killedThousands of protesters have gathered in the Rio favela that this week suffered the deadliest police operation in Brazilian history to demand an inquiry into the killings and an end to security policies that have turned working-class neighbourhoods into “war zones”.At least 121 people, including four police officers, were killed on Tuesday during a police assault on the Complexo da Penha and the Complexo do Alemão, two large tapestries of favelas in north Rio. The operation made global headlines when scores of mutilated bodies were dumped at the entrance to one of those favelas. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Stormont Opposition pledge to press Givan to respond over Israel trip

The Education Minister has been criticised after his department publicised his visit to a school during the trip.

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6 d. ago At least nine killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza after Netanyahu orders ‘powerful’ attacks

Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of violating the ceasefire by handing over the wrong remains of dead hostages

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6 d. ago Stormont Education Minister Paul Givan under fire over visit to Israel

The Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council said the visit was ‘deeply troubling’.

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6 d. ago Netanyahu fury as Hamas sends ‘additional’ remains of dead hostage already returned in ‘violation of ceasefire’

Hamas and Israel continue to clash over the 13 bodies of hostages still held in Gaza

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6 d. ago Netanyahu fury as Hamas send ‘additional’ remains of dead hostage already returned in ‘violation of ceasefire’

Hamas and Israel continue to clash over the 13 bodies of hostages still held in Gaza

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7 d. ago FAA staffing shortages slam 50 airports over the weekend as air traffic controllers are set to miss first full paycheck

Staff shortages have increased four times over October 2024 as a federal government shutdown nears its one-month anniversary

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7 d. ago Ukraine mourns two journalists after a deadly Russian drone strike claimed their lives

Around 100 people have gathered at a church in Kyiv to honor two Ukrainian journalists killed by a Russian drone strike

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8 d. ago Man dies at Disney World as third tragedy hits theme park in just two weeks

Disney World in Orlando is one of the most well-known and most-visited theme parks, but in recent weeks has been hit with several guest's death

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9 d. ago Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke: I would not perform in Israel now

The band were criticised after performing a gig at Yarkon Park in Tel Aviv in 2017.

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9 d. ago Thailand's Queen Sirikit dies aged 93: nation in mourning as style icon mother of current monarch passes away peacefully in hospital

Around a dozen Thai mourners dressed in black sat outside a Bangkok hospital where the former Queen Sirikit, whose death was announced early on Saturday, had been receiving treatment.

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1 week ago Two years in an Israeli jail without charge. He came home to find his family dead and home destroyed

Palestinians coming back to Gaza after being held without charge in Israeli prisons describe to Nedal Hamdouna and Bel Trew how their families have been decimated and claim abuse at the hands of IDF soldiers

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1 week ago What to know about the 13 hostages whose remains are still inside Gaza

Palestinian militants have so far released 15 bodies of hostages that were held in Gaza for the past two years as part of the ceasefire agreement in the Israel-Hamas war

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1 week ago Elizabeth Olsen says she will only act in films shown in cinemas: ‘It’s important for people to gather’

Actor says she doesn’t want streaming to become an ‘end-all’

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1 week ago British troops sent to Israel to help monitor Gaza ceasefire

A small number of planning officers including a senior commander have been deployed to the region.

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1 week ago Bizarre new wellness trend sees hundreds of people gather to collectively SCREAM together

A bizarre new wellness trend in London allows those who are stressed, angry or upset to meet in large groups and collectively shriek at the top of their lungs.

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2 w. ago Hamas hands over another hostage body who was kidnapped and killed on October 7 amid mounting tensions over ceasefire

HAMAS has handed back the body of another Israeli hostage who died defending his home. Tal Haimi, 41, was killed by Hamas outside his kibbutz on October 7, and his body was bundled into Gaza. He and other members of the rapid response team battled Hamas terrorists at the entrance, but he was ultimately shot...

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2 w. ago Governments have an obligation not to support genocide, Archibald says

Caoimhe Archibald said public money should not go towards providing financial assistance to any companies arming Israel.

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