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Israeli forces attack Nasser Hospital in southern Gaza, killing at least 5 people and civil defense forces

At least five Palestinians were killed on the 12th when Israeli forces attacked the Nasser Hospital building in Khan Yunis, southern Palestine's Gaza Strip. An official with the Civil Defense Force, run by Gaza's militant group Hamas, told the BBC.

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[US Midterm Elections 2026] Democratic Party Colom achieves historic victory in Mississippi US Senate race

In the U.S. midterm election for U.S. Senate, voting was counted on the 3rd, Democratic candidate Scott Colom won the state of Mississippi. Democrats won a shocking victory in the deeply conservative state, which has elected Republicans for decades. This is the first time since 1881 that a black candidate from the state has been elected to the U.S. Senate.

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[US Midterm Elections 2026] Democratic Party Colom achieves historic victory in Mississippi US Senate race

In the U.S. midterm election for U.S. Senate, voting was counted on the 3rd, Democratic candidate Scott Colom won the state of Mississippi. Democrats won a shocking victory in the deeply conservative state, which has elected Republicans for decades. This is the first time since 1881 that a black candidate from the state has been elected to the U.S. Senate.

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Kane's top 10 England moments - which was your favourite?

BBC Sport looks at 10 of Harry Kane's most iconic England moments as he prepares to break his country's caps record.

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FA Cup: Holders Crystal Palace suffer one of worst upsets at Macclesfield

FA Cup holders and Premier League club Crystal Palace are beaten 2-1 by team six leagues lower, Macclesfield Town.

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Top Africa football leaders back Infantino after FIFA selloff scandal

Five influential African football leaders back Gianni Infantino amid World Cup private investment row.

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US revokes visa of Brazilian ambassador amid deepening diplomatic spat

An official has indicated that the visa revocation does not mean Brazil's ambassador will be expelled from the US.

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Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures during record drought

Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez says she does not know how long the rationing measures will remain in place.

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Ireland’s boxing great Katie Taylor bows out as undisputed champion

The 40-year-old retained her WBA, IBF and WBO super-lightweight belts to become the undisputed champion for third time.

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Israel election double standard: Arab leader forced out, far right cleared

Palestinian Israeli leader forced to withdraw candidature while far-right Israeli leaders allowed to run in polls.

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