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    DW

    Israel's Rafah assault leaves Gazans stranded

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    1. Israel has launched attacks on eastern Rafah and taken control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah crossing, following a failed cease-fire deal proposed by Egypt and Qatar. Israeli officials said that the proposal didn't meet their demands and that they will continue operations in Rafah.
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    4 min read
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    Putin begins his fifth term as president, more in control of Russia than ever

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    1. Russian President Vladimir Putin has begun his fifth term, which will last until 2030, after a ceremony at the Grand Kremlin Palace. Putin has been in office for nearly a quarter-century, making him the longest-serving Kremlin leader since Josef Stalin.
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    5 min read
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    TIME

    Why Big Tech may never recover in China

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    1. The tech sector has experienced a major boom, boosting the market value of firms like Nvidia, Meta and Amazon. However, Chinese tech giants like Alibaba and Tencent have seen their market capitalization slump.
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    Tech
    3 min read
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    Politico

    World Bank’s climate plan: Pricier red meat and dairy, cheaper chicken and veggies

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    1. In a new paper, the World Bank claims that one of the best ways to save the planet from climate change is to shun red meat and dairy products in favor of poultry, fruit and vegetables.
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    1 min read
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    CNN

    Israel is invited to Europe’s biggest party — and the mood is turning sour

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    1. The Eurovision Song Contest in Malmo, Sweden, is facing controversy due to Israel's participation. A pro-Palestinian protest, expecting at least 20,000 attendees, is planned to coincide with the event.
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    Culture
    6 min read

On a lighter note

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    Largest-ever marine reptile found with help from an 11-year-old girl

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    1. In May 2020, 11-year-old Ruby Reynolds and her father, Justin Reynolds, discovered a piece of fossilized bone on a beach in Somerset, England, which turned out to be part of the largest marine reptile ever found -- a giant ichthyosaur from 202 million years ago.
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    4 min read

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