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Despite fierce criticism, Israel insists it must take control of Rafah and the border with Egypt to prevent future arms smuggling.

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For months, mediators have been trying to cajole Israel and Hamas into accepting a truce and a captive exchange that could help bring the war to a close.

It was the latest attack in a sustained bombing campaign that has made life increasingly dangerous for civilians in the northeastern Ukrainian city.

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Soldiers have increasingly relied on pilotless drones to drop explosives and supplies to hold Chasiv Yar. But how long can they slow the Russian advance?

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The movie about a sex worker, from the American filmmaker Sean Baker, took the top prize at a ceremony that also honored George Lucas.

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As a frenzied quest began for the fallen helicopter of President Ebrahim Raisi, Iran moved to control possible threats from abroad and unrest at home.

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Representative Rob Menendez is facing a serious primary threat at the same time that his father, Senator Robert Menendez, stands trial for corruption.

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