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Palestinian medics say Israeli airstrikes killed dozens in Rafah. The death toll mounts from a landslide in Papua New Guinea. The U.S. military accounts for the fallen and honors their sacrifice.
Middle East
Conservative Christians are lending support — and cash — to Israel at war
There is a growing number of Christians around the world looking to visit Israel, driven by the desire to show support for the country and Jews as popular support for Israel falters.
U.S. Army aid vessels become unmoored near floating Gaza pier
Rough seas drove two vessels to beach in Israel and two others to anchor on a Gaza beach. Israeli forces are assisting recovery operations near the pier, U.S. officials said. There were no injuries.
In Georgia, Biden’s coalition has frayed since his narrow win in 2020
President Biden eked out a win in Georgia last time, a victory that helped take him over the top in the Electoral College. But there are some warning signs it could be hard to do it again in 2024.
Top UN court has ordered Israel to immediately stop its military operation in Rafah
The International Court of Justice does not have the power to enforce its own rulings, but it does add to the pressure that Israel feels internationally and domestically to end the war in Gaza.
Iranians React President's Death; North Korean Propaganda Goes Viral
Iran laid the body of President Ebrahim Raisi to rest, after he died in a helicopter crash. Though thousands attended funeral ceremonies, we hear from Iranians who say he won't be remembered fondly.
And in South Korea, a propaganda video from North Korea is banned after it goes viral on TikTok.
And in South Korea, a propaganda video from North Korea is banned after it goes viral on TikTok.
In Rafah: More than 900,000 flee and UN halts delivery of food aid
The UN says more than 900,000 Palestinians have fled from Rafah, which was the last sheltering place for people in Gaza, and where the Israeli military is expanding its incursion.
3 European nations break with U.S. and formally recognize an independent Palestine
NPR's Leila Fadel talks to White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby about the countries recognizing Palestinian statehood. The U.S. has said it wants a two-state solution.
Spain, Norway and Ireland will recognize an independent Palestinian state
Norway, Ireland and Spain recognized a Palestinian state Wednesday in a historic move that drew immediate condemnation from Israel and jubilation from the Palestinians. Slovenia and Malta may follow.
Morning news brief
Norway, Ireland and Spain recognize a Palestinian state. Lawyers for former President Trump are in a Florida court Wednesday. Ascension health care systems deals with fallout from ransomware attack.