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Mourners react following the death of Palestinians in an Israeli strike on Thursday

Israel officials want Gaza destruction, court told

South African lawyers present their case on the first day of a hearing at the UN's top court.

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Officials are concerned about the historic synagogue being compromised by an illegal tunnel below it.

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The 47-year-old artist is recovering well after suffering severe blows reportedly during turbulence.

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New York synagogue unstable after damage from tunnel

Officials are concerned about the historic synagogue being compromised by an illegal tunnel below it.

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S African DJ Black Coffee injured during flight to gig

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A state of emergency is in force in the capital after rioting broke out when police went on strike.

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German far-right met to plan 'mass deportations'

Far-right politicians reportedly met at a villa near a lake outside Berlin to discuss their plans.

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The 53-year-old was indicted last month by California prosecutors on counts of not paying $1.4m in taxes.

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