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Under the radar for years, but now Israel claims killing of Hamas chief Deif

Israeli defense minister announces death of top Hamas militant leader, who has been on Israel's most wanted list since 1995, in unverified airstrike on designated humanitarian zone that left 90 people dead.

Aug. 1, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Prisoner swap is success for Putin: 'No impact on Ukraine war'

Largest prisoner exchange since Cold War between Russia and Western countries releases 24 prisoners and shows growing Kremlin pressure on opposition.

Aug. 1, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Judge releases name of Southport suspect, Starmer in emergency consultation with police chiefs

Extremist protests and violent attacks following the deadly knife attack in England, with the identity of the underage perpetrator now revealed to prevent the spread of fake news. Nigel Farage and far-right groups are spreading anti-immigration and nationalist slogans while Prime Minister Starmer announces police cooperation to stop these coordinated actions by the far right.

Aug. 1, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Major prisoner exchange between Russia and West, journalist Gershkovich also free

Political prisoners are being released and exchanged between Russia, Belarus and Western countries with the help of Turkish intelligence, including well-known journalist Evan Gershkovich and Kremlin critic Ilya Yashin.

Aug. 1, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Pilot killed in crash on A58 with aircraft from flight school

Tragedy on A58 as plane from Breda flying school crashes, pilot killed. Highway closed as authorities investigate crash.

July 31, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Council of State: Armenian Mikael and mother not allowed to stay in the Netherlands

Council of State rules that 11-year-old Armenian boy and his mother, who were born in the Netherlands and have never been to Armenia, are denied a residence permit and must return to Armenia, despite pleas from Mayor Halsema to relax the rules in this harrowing case.