China sees ‘opportune moment’ as it pushes for direct Russia-Ukraine talks (www.scmp.com)
Report: Hamas Leadership Considering Leaving Qatar - Israel News (www.haaretz.com)
Why Israeli and Iranian officials downplayed apparent retaliatory strike in central Iran (www.pbs.org)
Israeli Weapon Damaged Iranian Air Defenses Without Being Detected, Officials Say (www.nytimes.com)
50 Drones Reportedly Attack 8 Regions of Russia, Sparking Fires and Explosions at Substations (www.kyivpost.com)
Democrats want Mike Johnson to sweat for his bailouts (www.axios.com)
Israel Air Force strike kills six in Rafah - report (www.jpost.com)
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North Korea tests 'super large' warhead (www.dw.com)
Israel and Iran's apparent strikes and counterstrikes give new insights into both militaries (apnews.com)
North Korea says it tested 'super-large' cruise missile warhead and new anti-aircraft missile (abcnews.go.com)
US imposes sanctions on two groups for fundraising for Israeli extremists in West Bank (www.cnn.com)
Exclusive | Hamas Explores Moving Political Headquarters Out of Qatar (www.wsj.com)
Explosion rocks military base in Iraq housing Iranian-aligned forces (nypost.com)
Explosions Reported at a Military Base in Iraq: Reports (www.businessinsider.com)
Emirates is suspending check-in for all passengers travelling with onward connections through Dubai (airlive.net)
U.S. agrees to withdraw troops from Niger (www.cbsnews.com)
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv claims bomber shot down at 308km range after crash in Russia (www.theguardian.com)
IAEA confirms no damage made to Iran's nuclear sites in Israel's attack (www.jpost.com)
Bill with Israel, Ukraine aid advances in rare bipartisan US House vote (www.timesofisrael.com)
Police arrest man in Paris Iran consulate incident, threatened to blow himself up (www.jpost.com)
U.S. agrees to withdraw American troops from Niger (www.washingtonpost.com)
Explosions injure three people at pro-Iran military base, Iraqi security official says (www.cnn.com)
What we know about Israel's missile attack on Iran (www.bbc.com)
U.S. Military to Withdraw Troops From Niger (www.nytimes.com)
Liberal Democrats Urge 'No' Vote on Israel Aid to Pressure Biden on Gaza (www.nytimes.com)
Earth's record hot streak might be a sign of a new climate era (www.washingtonpost.com)
World leaders urge calm after Israeli drone strike on Iran ratchets up tension (www.theguardian.com)
Huge blast at military base used by Iraqi Popular Mobilization Forces, sources say (www.reuters.com)
Nothing to see here: US, Israel go radio silent on strike against Iran (abcnews.go.com)
Xi Orders China's Biggest Military Reorganization Since 2015 (www.bloomberg.com)
Huge blast at military base used by PMF, Iraqi army sources say (www.jpost.com)
Extremist Israeli settlers hit by EU and US sanctions (www.theguardian.com)
Israel's strike on Iran was warning it can hit 'at any time' following unprecedented missile, drone attack: experts (nypost.com)
NATO has air defense systems ready for Ukraine, Stoltenberg says (www.politico.eu)
North Korea launches "Friendly Father" song and music video praising Kim Jong Un (www.cbsnews.com)
Iranian foreign minister says it will not escalate conflict and mocks Israeli weapons as ‘toys that our children play with’ (www.nbcnews.com)
G7 gives Iran sharp warning not to send ballistic missiles to Russia (www.politico.eu)
Israel's latest Iran strike brings a rare bit of calming news. (slate.com)
Ukraine war: Nato pledges more advanced air defences to Kyiv (www.bbc.com)
Iranian president makes no mention of Israeli strike despite threatening complete destruction (www.foxnews.com)
G7 Italy 2024 Foreign Ministers' Statement on Addressing Global Challenges, Fostering Partnerships - United States Department of State (www.state.gov)
IDF kills Islamic Jihad commander in West Bank - reports (www.jpost.com)
Ukraine weapons package 'ready to go' once aid bill clears Congress (www.washingtonpost.com)
Israel war live updates: Iran downplays attack; Israel remains silent (www.usatoday.com)
Ukraine successfully shoots down first Russian strategic bomber (www.politico.eu)
Ukraine Aid Bill Clears Critical Hurdle in the House as Democrats Supply the Votes (www.nytimes.com)
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Israel Iran latest news: US calls for calm after officials say Israel hit Iran (www.bbc.com)
Pentagon prepares to send artillery, air defenses to Ukraine as House approaches vote (www.politico.com)
Chibok girl rescued after 10 years in Boko Haram captivity (www.cnn.com)
U.S. targets ultranationalist Israeli minister confidant in new round of sanctions (www.axios.com)
House votes to advance foreign aid bills, despite GOP defections (abcnews.go.com)
Ukraine says it shot down a Russian Backfire supersonic bomber for first time (www.businessinsider.com)
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Man held over Paris bomb threat at Iran consulate (www.bbc.com)
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House advances Ukraine, Israel aid as Dems help Speaker Johnson, GOP (thehill.com)
Mideast Updates: G7 warns of sanctions on Iran for attack on Israel (apnews.com)
Ukraine’s air defenders claim two major firsts, but missiles evading interception kill 7 (www.cnn.com)
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Here's what a Ukrainian defeat to Russia might look like (www.businessinsider.com)
Israel needed to strike back at Iran - analysis (www.jpost.com)
Man arrested in Paris after Iran consulate incident (www.reuters.com)
Germany arrests 2 alleged Russian spies accused of scouting U.S. military facilities for sabotage (www.cbsnews.com)
Israeli warplanes said to take out radar installation in southern Syria (www.timesofisrael.com)
Iran’s Foreign Minister issued warning to Israel just hours before Israel attack on Iran (www.cnn.com)
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Israel-Hamas War Day 196: What's going on in Gaza, Iran? (www.jpost.com)
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House Democrats rescue Mike Johnson to save $95bn aid bill for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan (www.theguardian.com)
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Ukraine claims it shot down a Russian strategic bomber as Moscow's missiles kill 8 Ukrainians (abcnews.go.com)
India heads to the polls in world’s biggest election (www.cnn.com)
U.S. blocks full U.N. membership for Palestinians (www.latimes.com)
Israel and Iran: All-out war, or measured retaliation? (www.cnbc.com)
G7 foreign ministers' communique warns of new sanctions on Iran and urges de-escalation (apnews.com)
Why Democrats could save Mike Johnson: He's not McCarthy (www.axios.com)
US vetoes Security Council resolution granting Palestinians full-member status at UN (www.timesofisrael.com)
US vetoes Palestinian attempt to gain statehood at the United Nations (www.cnn.com)
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U.S. Vetoes Palestinian Bid for Recognition as Full U.N. Member State (www.nytimes.com)
Russian Long-Range Strategic Bomber Crashes, Ukraine Claims Responsibility (www.themoscowtimes.com)
CIA Director William Burns says that without aid, Ukraine "could lose on the battlefield by the end of 2024" (www.cbsnews.com)
Israel-Iran escalation: How strong is Israel's military? (www.dw.com)
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U.S. vetoes Palestinian bid for full UN membership (www.axios.com)
CIA director: Iranian attack on Israel was a 'spectacular failure' (www.nbcnews.com)
Biden admin unveils new sanctions on Iran for "unprecedented" attack on Israel (www.axios.com)
Iran fires air defense batteries at Isfahan air base and nuclear site after drones spotted (apnews.com)
US vetoes Palestine's request for full UN membership (news.un.org)
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United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall, massive flooding, hits desert nation (www.pbs.org)
Woman rescued 10 years after Chibok kidnapping in Nigeria (www.bbc.com)
Israel launches missile strikes into Iran, U.S. military official says (www.npr.org)
House GOP's aid bills for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan advance — with Democrats' help (www.cbsnews.com)
Iran sanctions: US and UK extend measures against Tehran (www.bbc.com)
Colossal, 50-foot prehistoric snake discovered in India (www.cnn.com)
AOC, Bowman lead opposition to House resolution condemning Iran attack on Israel (nypost.com)
Poland arrests man suspected of aiding Russia in plot to kill Volodymyr Zelenskyy (www.ft.com)
House foreign aid bills for Ukraine and Israel move ahead with Democrats' help (www.npr.org)
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House Democrats take "unprecedented" step to save Mike Johnson's foreign aid package (www.axios.com)
Israeli missile hits Iran, U.S. officials confirm (www.cbsnews.com)
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In an Unusual Vote, Democrats Rescue Measure to Allow Vote on Ukraine Bill (www.nytimes.com)
Lok Sabha election 2024: World’s biggest poll kicks off as India begins voting (www.bbc.com)
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Middle East crisis live: Israel has carried out an attack on Iran, US officials say, after blasts reported near Isfahan (www.theguardian.com)
How Johnson and Biden locked arms on Ukraine (www.politico.com)
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Hear Pence give message to GOP members against aid to Ukraine (www.cnn.com)
Israeli missiles hit site in Iran, explosions heard in Isfahan: Report (www.aljazeera.com)
Teenager charged with terrorism for attacking bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel (www.jpost.com)
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Francis Ogolla: Kenya helicopter crash kills country's military chief (www.bbc.com)
Mike Pence warns Putin will wage war on NATO if Ukraine loses (www.politico.eu)
Israel Gaza: US again warns against Rafah offensive (www.bbc.com)
US vetoes widely supported resolution backing full UN membership for Palestine (apnews.com)
US and Britain announce new sanctions against Iran after attack on Israel (www.timesofisrael.com)
Donald Trump says Ukraine's survival is important to US (www.reuters.com)
Poland arrests man over suspected plan to kill Ukraine’s Zelenskyy (www.aljazeera.com)
Burns: Ukraine could lose by end of 2024 (www.politico.com)
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Man suspected of aiding Zelenskyy assassination plot arrested in Poland (www.nbcnews.com)
CNN Airs Graphic Footage of Little Girl’s Corpse After Israeli Strike Kills Eight Children (www.mediaite.com)
CIA director warns Ukraine could lose war with Russia by the end of the year unless US sends more aid (www.cnn.com)
Germany Arrests 2 Men Suspected of Spying for Russia (www.nytimes.com)
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Nigerian army rescues woman who was abducted a decade ago and her 3 children (www.foxnews.com)
US and Israel meet on Rafah days after Iran's attack (www.politico.com)
Israel weighs response to Iran as war devastates Gaza: Live updates (www.cnn.com)
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US to oppose Palestinian bid for full UN membership (www.reuters.com)
Trump asks why Europe isn’t giving Ukraine more aid as Johnson presses forward (thehill.com)
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Mike Johnson skips nuclear option that would protect his speakership (www.axios.com)
Kenyan military chief dies in helicopter crash, says president (www.cnn.com)
Palestinian bid for UN membership set for Security Council vote (www.aljazeera.com)
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Top Democrat in fiery speech says House ‘diddling around’ while people ‘dying in Ukraine’ (thehill.com)
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Iran warns it may change nuclear weapons stance in face of Israel, US announces sanctions (www.usatoday.com)
'Apocalyptic' Dubai floods shake picture-perfect city (www.bbc.com)
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These 13 House Dems oppose resolution condemning Iran attack on Israel (www.businessinsider.com)
Johnson's plan to send aid to Ukraine moves closer to reality (www.washingtonpost.com)
Biden imposes new sanctions on Iran after drone and missile attack on Israel (www.nbcnews.com)
13 Dems vote against resolution condemning Iran after Israel strike (www.foxnews.com)
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Iran threatens to target Israeli nuke facilities; Middle East on 'precipice' of bigger war (www.usatoday.com)
Indonesian volcano erupts several times, officials fear it could collapse into the sea as tsunami warning issued (nypost.com)
Six weeks, 969 million voters, 2,600 parties: India’s mammoth election explained (www.theguardian.com)
US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran's weekend attack on Israel (apnews.com)
Lethal West Africa heatwave made worse by human induced climate change (www.npr.org)
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US reimposes oil sanctions against Venezuela over election concerns (www.aljazeera.com)
United Arab Emirates struggles to recover after heaviest recorded rainfall ever hits desert nation (abcnews.go.com)
Congress moving swiftly on bipartisan action to punish Iran after revenge attack on Israel (apnews.com)
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Photograph of aunt holding body of dead niece in Gaza wins World Press Photo award (www.timesofisrael.com)
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Qatar re-evaluating its role as mediator in Gaza cease-fire talks (www.nbcnews.com)
Iran warns it may review its ‘nuclear doctrine,’ threatens to hit Israeli nuclear sites (www.timesofisrael.com)
Israel and Hezbollah: Fears of escalation after flurry of attacks (www.bbc.com)
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Plastic-production emissions could triple to one-fifth of Earth’s carbon budget – report (www.theguardian.com)
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GOP rebels derail Johnson's border security pitch over fury at $95B foreign aid plan (www.foxnews.com)
Police take down $249-a-month global phishing service used by 2,000 hackers (www.cnn.com)
Polish president meets with Trump in New York City amid criminal trial (www.foxnews.com)
Israeli attack on nuclear sites to prompt tit-for-tat, pursuing nukes: Iran (www.aljazeera.com)
Statement from President Joe Biden on Iran Sanctions (www.whitehouse.gov)
Indonesia volcano: Ruang erupts, triggering tsunami warnings (www.usatoday.com)
European Union official urges G7 to step up air defense for Ukraine and expand Iran sanctions (apnews.com)
Germany arrests 2 for alleged Russian spy sabotage plot on U.S. military sites to undermine Ukraine aid (www.nbcnews.com)
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Passover 5784, reliving ancient history (www.timesofisrael.com)
Global police agencies take down massive scam website that defrauded thousands of victims (www.cnbc.com)
Iran warns it could review nuclear stance if Israel threatens atomic sites (www.ft.com)
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U.S. and Israel to hold talks on Rafah offensive amid Iran tensions (www.axios.com)
Indonesians leave homes near erupting volcano and airport closes due to ash danger (www.npr.org)
Controversial 'Russian law' passes first reading in Georgia (www.euronews.com)
UN Security Council to vote Friday on Palestinian UN membership (www.reuters.com)
Ukraine, Israel aid package faces major challenge: Lost time (thehill.com)
IDF strikes central Gaza overnight, Yussef Rafik Ahmed Shabat killed (www.jpost.com)
Björn Höcke of the AfD Goes on Trial in Germany (www.nytimes.com)
Croatia braces for horse-trading after tight election (www.bbc.com)
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German police arrest suspected Russian spies over bombing plan (www.ft.com)
Biden administration to end sanctions waiver on Venezuelan oil (abcnews.go.com)
Russian Missile Attack on Chernihiv Leaves 16 Dead, Over 60 Injured (www.kyivpost.com)
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Germany arrests two for alleged military sabotage plot on behalf of Russia (www.reuters.com)
Trump says ‘We’re behind Poland’ as he meets with President Duda (www.nbcnews.com)
Qatar reconsiders mediator role between Hamas and Israel (www.ft.com)
Ukraine at War Update for April 18: 'All Lives Have the Same Value' (www.kyivpost.com)
Woman, seeking loan, wheels corpse into Brazilian bank (www.aljazeera.com)
Reuters' Mohammed Salem wins 2024 World Press Photo of the Year award (www.reuters.com)
Flooded UAE counts cost of epic rainstorm, airport still facing disruptions (www.reuters.com)
IDF kills top Hamas intel officer in Gaza airstrike, wraps up Beit Hanoun raid (www.timesofisrael.com)
Indonesia's Mount Ruang volcano eruptions trigger tsunami alert (apnews.com)
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Prominent figure in German far-right party stands trial over alleged use of Nazi slogan (apnews.com)
Climate change: Deadly African heatwave 'impossible' without warming (www.bbc.com)
German spying: Two suspected spies arrested in Bavaria (www.bbc.com)
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Woman arrested for wheeling corpse into bank to co-sign a loan (www.independent.co.uk)
Mike Johnson Gives Impassioned Ukraine Speech as He Defies MAGA (www.newsweek.com)
More than 11,000 evacuated in northern Indonesia as volcano erupts (www.aljazeera.com)
Indonesian volcano eruption forces evacuations, airport closure (www.reuters.com)
Poland's president visits Donald Trump as allies eye a possible return (www.npr.org)
US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela as hopes for a fair presidential election fades (apnews.com)
What caused Dubai floods? Experts cite climate change, not cloud seeding (www.reuters.com)
India election 2024: Hindu nationalism is mainstream thanks to 10 years of PM Modi (apnews.com)
Stabbed Sydney Assyrian church bishop says he forgives attacker (www.reuters.com)
Indonesia Volcano Eruptions Force Thousands to Evacuate (time.com)
Palestinian president rejected U.S. requests to hold off on UN membership vote (www.axios.com)
Trump and Polish President discuss NATO members increasing their defense spending (www.cnn.com)
No link to Nankai Trough quake seen after temblor in Shikoku (www.japantimes.co.jp)
US greenlights Rafah op. if Israel refrains from Iran strike (www.jpost.com)
U.S. reimposes Venezuela oil sanctions (www.npr.org)
Indonesia volcano eruption sparks tsunami fears | Indonesia (www.theguardian.com)
Venezuela oil sector hit by loss of its widest US license (www.reuters.com)
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Netanyahu says 9 chilling words as Iran's president vows to completely destroy Israel (www.foxnews.com)
Mount Ruang Volcano Erupts in Indonesia, Forcing Hundreds to Evacuate (www.nytimes.com)
Here's why experts don't think cloud seeding played a role in Dubai's downpour (apnews.com)
Sydney church stabbing: Australian bishop forgives alleged attacker (www.bbc.com)
Russia, Iran turning Israel and Ukraine into ‘battlefield laboratories,’ experts say (thehill.com)
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WSJ Reporter Shares Stunning Clip of Russian Missiles Hitting Ukraine, Blames GOP For ‘Strategic Gift’ to Putin (www.mediaite.com)
PM shelved pre-approved plans for immediate Iran reprisal after Biden call — report (www.timesofisrael.com)
'Unbelievable': Grandmother of 12 breaks Guinness World Record by planking for 4.5 hours (www.usatoday.com)
Brazilian police detain woman suspected of taking a dead man to withdraw bank loan (www.cnn.com)
IDF arrests Hamas terrorists hiding in schools in northern Gaza (www.jpost.com)
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IDF hits Hezbollah air defenses in northeast Lebanon after drone attack wounds 18 (www.timesofisrael.com)
Miscalculation Led to Escalation in Clash Between Israel and Iran (www.nytimes.com)
Climate damages by 2050 will be 6 times the cost of limiting warming to 2° (arstechnica.com)
Trump praises Poland's Duda during NYC meeting (www.politico.com)
GOP unveils national security bill as last piece of Ukraine aid package (thehill.com)
How a conservative conference morphed into a crisis of liberalism (www.economist.com)
What is cloud seeding and did it cause Dubai flooding? (www.bbc.com)
"You're My Son": Sydney Priest Who Was Stabbed Forgives Attacker (www.ndtv.com)
Trump meets with Polish president at Trump Tower (thehill.com)
At least 135 dead in Pakistan and Afghanistan as flooding continues to slam region (www.cbsnews.com)
Photos: Iran shows military might as tensions with Israel soar (www.aljazeera.com)
Israel accuses UNRWA review group of anti-Israel bias (www.jpost.com)
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Watch: Volcano in Indonesia spews lava and smoke (www.bbc.com)
Pentagon leaders press Congress for Ukraine funding, saying battlefield situation is dire (www.yahoo.com)
Disney Cruise Line passenger rescued by US Coast Guard after emergency off Puerto Rico (www.foxnews.com)
Putin Faces New Rebellion in Russia's Back Yard (www.newsweek.com)
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Johnson hawks $95 billion Israel, Ukraine aid package amid threats to speakership (abcnews.go.com)
US reimposes oil sanctions on Venezuela after broken election promises (www.ft.com)
Qatar says it’s reconsidering hostage talks mediator role after suffering ‘abuse’ (www.timesofisrael.com)
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Biden endorses House aid package for Israel, Ukraine (apnews.com)
US is reimposing oil sanctions on Venezuela, officials say (www.reuters.com)
Brazil woman wheels corpse into Brazil bank to sign for loan, is arrested (www.nbcnews.com)
UK says Israel has decided to respond to Iran attacks amid fears of escalation (thehill.com)
Hezbollah launches missiles and drones at northern Israel (www.aljazeera.com)
Gaza ceasefire talks hit stumbling block, mediator Qatar says (www.bbc.com)
British envoy says Israel is ‘making a decision to act’ in response to Iran’s attack (apnews.com)
Hezbollah launches missiles and drones at northern Israel, wounding 14 Israeli soldiers (www.reuters.com)
Jordan walks a tightrope after downing Iranian drones and missiles (www.cnn.com)
Sydney church stabbing: Religious community tensions run high (www.bbc.com)
Woman accused of wheeling dead 'uncle' into bank to sign loan (www.washingtonpost.com)
Hugh Grant settles privacy case against Sun publisher (www.bbc.com)
Israeli public split on how to respond to Iran strike (www.ft.com)
House Republicans release aid bills for Israel and Ukraine, eyeing weekend House votes (www.nbcnews.com)
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Brazilian woman arrested after taking corpse to sign bank loan: ‘She knew he was dead’ (www.theguardian.com)
House passes resolution condemning 'From the river to the sea' as antisemitic (nypost.com)
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