42 h. ago Some former world leaders taking up efforts for peace in the Middle East

NPR's Steve Inskeep asks former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson, who now works with human rights group The Elders, about her upcoming visit to Egypt's border with Gaza.

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43 h. ago Australia to recognize Palestinian statehood: ‘Humanity’s best hope’

Australia plans to recognize Palestinian statehood at the United Nations General Assembly in September, following similar intentions by Canada, France, and the U.K.

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44 h. ago Australia to recognize Palestinian state, leaving US increasingly isolated among key allies

Australia to recognize Palestinian state, leaving US increasingly isolated among key allies  CNN

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59 h. ago What to know about how Trump’s judicial picks could reshape abortion rights for decades

Legal experts and abortion rights advocates warn of a methodical remaking of the federal courts in a way that could pose enduring threats to abortion access nationwide. The post What to know about how Trump’s judicial picks could reshape abortion rights for decades appeared first on Boston.com.

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3 d. ago Recognizing a Palestinian state now will complicate future peace efforts, experts warn

France, Britain and Canada plan to recognize Palestinian statehood during the Gaza war, but Israeli experts warn the move could reward terrorism and complicate peace efforts.

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4 d. ago US has ‘no plans’ to recognise Palestinian state, Vance says on UK trip

US has ‘no plans’ to recognise Palestinian state, Vance says on UK trip  Al Jazeera

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4 d. ago US, UK 'disagree' on Gaza plan but 'share' same goal Vance says ahead of Lammy meeting

JD Vance says U.S. has no plans to recognize Palestinian state during England visit, contrasting with U.K.'s threat to recognize a Palestinian state if Israel rejects ceasefire.

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4 d. ago WATCH: Vance says U.S. has ‘no plans’ to recognize Palestinian state

WATCH: Vance says U.S. has ‘no plans’ to recognize Palestinian state  PBS

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6 d. ago Trump Tells European Leaders He Intends to Meet With Putin and Zelensky

President Trump has been stymied for months in his efforts to find a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, after more than three years of war.

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6 d. ago White House envoy Witkoff meets with Putin as deadline looms for Russia to end war

White House envoy Steve Witkoff met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow in a last-ditch effort to convince him to make peace in Ukraine or face punishing new economic penalties by Friday.

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7 d. ago Deadly drug stronger than fentanyl spreads rapidly across the Americas, experts warn

Little-known nitazenes synthetic opioids evade standard drug tests while causing overdose deaths, requiring specialized detection and multiple naloxone doses.

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9 d. ago ‘Fruits of October 7’: Hamas Leader Boasts Massacre Spurred Western Recognition of Palestinian State

Senior Hamas political bureau member Ghazi Hamad openly credited the October 7 terrorist massacre with forcing Western nations to recognize a Palestinian state, declaring in a weekend Al Jazeera interview that "the initiative by several countries to recognize a Palestinian state is one of the fruits of October 7" while vowing that Palestinians will never surrender their weapons. The post ‘Fruits of October 7’: Hamas Leader Boasts Massacre Spurred Western Recognition of Palestinian State appeared first on Breitbart.

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9 d. ago Hamas Official Says Palestinian State Gaining Support Due to October 7 Terror

A senior Hamas official said Saturday that the growing number of western states that say they will recognize a Palestinian state in September is proof of the effectiveness of terror. The post Hamas Official Says Palestinian State Gaining Support Due to October 7 Terror appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago Popular 'fibermaxxing' diet trend not right for everyone, nutritionist says

The popular "fibermaxxing" trend promotes adding fiber-rich foods daily for gut health benefits, but experts warn that rapid increases may cause bloating and digestive issues.

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3 w. ago Nicotine pouches pose alarming danger in US households, experts warn

A recent study reveals nicotine pouch ingestions among children under 6 increased by 763% from 2020 to 2023, posing greater poisoning risks than other nicotine products.

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3 w. ago Rubio says Israel strike on Syrian military headquarters ‘likely a misunderstanding’

Clashes between Druze and Bedouin communities in southern Syria prompt Israeli military action as Secretary Rubio expresses hope for de-escalation amid Middle East peace efforts.

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