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U.K. bans Israeli officers from top British military academy over Gaza conflict, sparking criticism

The British government has barred Israel Defense Forces officers from attending one of the kingdom's most prestigious military academies, citing the Israeli government's escalation of the conflict in the Gaza Strip.

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U.S. says a deal has been reached on TikTok, but details are sparse

The Trump administration and China have reached an agreement to keep the popular social video platform TikTok running in the U.S., administration officials announced Monday.

Bali battles worst floods in more than a decade

At least 17 dead as torrential downpours trigger landslides, while heavy rain lashes India, Pakistan and AustraliaAt least 17 people have been confirmed dead in Bali, Indonesia, after the island’s worst flooding in more than a decade.Torrential rain last Tuesday and Wednesday triggered widespread flooding and landslides, leaving a trail of destruction. Eight victims were found in Denpasar, the island’s capital, and rescue teams continue to search for several others who remain missing. Continue reading...

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Illegal gold mining is fueling a 'mercury boom' in Mexico, poisoning people and the environment

A drill echoes through narrow tunnels deep within the mountain where miner Hugo Flores bores into rock in search of one of Earth's most toxic elements.

U.K. drops charges against 2 men accused of spying for China

Two men who were accused of spying for China in Britain, including a former researcher working in the U.K. Parliament, will no longer face prosecution, authorities said Monday.