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Israel’s war on Gaza has left a trail of devastation, with the lives of more than two million Palestinians severely disrupted. As mediator Qatar announced that Israel and Hamas had reached an agreement to halt the 15-month war and exchange…

Twenty-three people in Istanbul have died in 48 hours after drinking tainted alcohol, authorities said Wednesday. At least 43 others were hospitalized — 32 of them in intensive care — Turkish officials said. Since the start of the new year,…

Sean Duffy, President-elect Trump’s pick for transportation secretary, testified before the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday. Samuel Corum/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Samuel Corum/Getty Images We’re following the confirmation hearings for the incoming Trump administration. See our full politics…

After 15 months of bombardment and suffering in Gaza, the prospect of a cease-fire and a hostage release deal provides Palestinians and Israelis with a glimmer of jubilation, but one tinged with uncertainty. For Palestinians, the agreement, if it is…

Leonardo DiCaprio is jumping into the wildfires relief effort. The Oscar winning actor and longtime environmentalist has confirmed a $1 million commitment in partnership with his organization Re:wild and its rapid response program. The funds will be directed to support…

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement to stop fighting and release hostages, effective January 19. The long-awaited agreement aims to end the 15-month war. Hamas attacked southern Israel on 7 October 2023, killing around 1,200 people and kidnapping 251,…

Chicago Bears running back Caleb Williams said he was “furious” after several kids pranked him into believing Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson had accepted the Bears’ head coaching job. Williams went viral this week after a video surfaced showing…

The ban by US regulators on Wednesday in food items comes more than three decades after it was barred from cosmetics. The United States has banned the use of a synthetic food dye that gives some candies, cakes and certain…

Chase CEO Jamie Dimon attends the seventh “Choose France Summit”, which aims to attract foreign investors to the country, at the Chateau de Versailles, outside Paris, on May 13, 2024. Ludovic Marin | Via Reuters JPMorgan Chase executives said the…