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The latest: Hamas seized Guy Gilboa-Dalal and Alon Ohel from a music festival in Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Israel's military said Palestinians in Gaza City should leave for the south as its forces advance deeper into the area. More countries say they'll recognize a Palestinian state. What does that mean?
Eighth minister out: Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned after saying she was sorry for underpaying property tax on her new home. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has scored more ministerial resignations than any UK government in the last half century. Nigel Farage lost little time in touting his anti-immigration Reform UK party as the solution to Britain's troubles.
Trump offered a broad view on foreign policy: "Looks like we've lost India and Russia to deepest, darkest China. May they have a long and prosperous future together!" And the U.S. now has a War Department, not a Defense Department. "It's really about winning," Trump said.
A surfer attacked by a large shark at a Sydney beach died of his injuries, the first such incident there in more than 3-1/2 years.
There is no firm evidence of a link between Tylenol and autism, and recent studies show conflicting conclusions on whether its use during pregnancy might create risks for a developing fetus.
Sweden's former national-security adviser, a childhood friend of the prime minister, was cleared on charges of severe negligence for leaving sensitive documents in an unlocked safe at a hotel.
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