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Israel says it helped foil Iranian-ordered attack on Israelis in Cyprus

Israel says it helped foil Iranian-ordered attack on Israelis in Cyprus

World
Emily Foster

JERUSALEM/NICOSIA, Dec 10 (Reuters) – Israel helped Cyprus foil an Iranian-ordered attack against Israelis and Jews on the island, Israeli Prime Minister ...

Oldest mosquito fossil comes with a bloodsucking surprise

Oldest mosquito fossil comes with a bloodsucking surprise

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

[1/2]An undated handout image of a view from below of the head of a fossilized male mosquito, including elongated sucking-piercing mouthparts, trapped ...

UK home secretary set to sign new asylum treaty in Rwanda

UK home secretary set to sign new asylum treaty in Rwanda

U.K.
William Turner

[1/2]File photo: Britain’s Home Secretary James Cleverly walks on the day of a cabinet meeting in London, Britain, November 22, 2023. REUTERS/Hannah ...

Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration

Britain announces stricter visa measures to reduce net migration

U.K.
William Turner

[1/2]A sign is seen at the arrivals passport control area of Terminal 5, at Heathrow Airport, London, Britain, March 23, 2023. REUTERS/Toby ...

Pope says Israel-Hamas conflict has gone beyond war to ‘terrorism’

Pope says Israel-Hamas conflict has gone beyond war to ‘terrorism’

World
Emily Foster

VATICAN CITY, Nov 22 (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Wednesday met separately with Israeli relatives of hostages held by Hamas and Palestinians ...

Hundreds of Rohingya come ashore in Indonesia, joining about 1,000 this week

Hundreds of Rohingya come ashore in Indonesia, joining about 1,000 this week

World
Emily Foster

[1/9]Rohingya Muslim woman rests after landing on a beach in Sabang, Aceh province, Indonesia, November 22, 2023. REUTERS/Riska Munawarah Acquire Licensing Rights ...

Finland blocks border crossings to stop migrants it says were sent by Russia

Finland blocks border crossings to stop migrants it says were sent by Russia

World
Emily Foster

HELSINKI, Nov 17 (Reuters) – Finland will erect barriers at four crossings on its border with Russia from midnight, officials said on ...

Amsterdam marchers demand climate action as Dutch election nears

Amsterdam marchers demand climate action as Dutch election nears

World
Emily Foster

AMSTERDAM, Nov 12 (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Amsterdam on Sunday demanding immediate action against climate change, 10 ...

Britain’s King Charles, PM Sunak to lead remembrance services after day of protests

Britain’s King Charles, PM Sunak to lead remembrance services after day of protests

U.K.
William Turner

Britain’s King Charles shakes hands with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Leaders Meeting at Marlborough House on ...

London police arrest over 120 as pro-Palestinian rally draws counter-protests

London police arrest over 120 as pro-Palestinian rally draws counter-protests

U.K.
William Turner

LONDON, Nov 11 (Reuters) – More than 300,000 pro-Palestinian demonstrators marched through central London on Saturday, with police arresting over 120 people ...