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Trump wants neighbours to take in Palestinians to 'clean out' Gaza

Trump wants neighbours to take in Palestinians to 'clean out' Gaza

Trump wants Egypt/Jordan to take Gazans, citing Gaza's destruction. Egypt/Jordan & Palestinians reject. Hamas attacked Israel, triggering war.

Six hostages to be freed and Gazans to be allowed north - Israel

Six hostages to be freed and Gazans to be allowed north - Israel

Netanyahu says Hamas will release 6 hostages this week, including Aber Yehud. Gazans can return north Monday. Israel will release more prisoners.

Unclaimed land is size of a small nation, but no government wants it

Unclaimed land is size of a small nation, but no government wants it

Bir Tawil, unclaimed land between Egypt & Sudan, is disputed due to border disagreements. Both avoid claiming it to retain a contested, more valuable area.

Sweden reports first case of more infectious form of mpox first identified in Congo

Sweden reports first case of more infectious form of mpox first identified in Congo

Sweden confirms its first case of a contagious monkeypox strain from Congo, after WHO declared it a global emergency. Risk to general public is low.

Hundreds of children dying in virulent new mpox wave

Hundreds of children dying in virulent new mpox wave

Central/West Africa monkeypox outbreak is deadlier, especially for kids; Congo hit hardest. Civil war areas face increased risk. Vaccines needed.

Thailand records first Asian case of infectious strain of mpox

Thailand records first Asian case of infectious strain of mpox

Thailand reports first mpox 1b case in traveler from Africa. This lethal variant is spreading in Africa. WHO is very concerned about global risk.