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Josefiel Rivera/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (LONDON) — Mali, an elephant dubbed as the world’s “saddest” has died at a Philippine Zoo, Manila’s Mayor Honey Lacuna has announced. Vishwa Ma’ali — commonly known as Mali — was the only captive elephant in the Philippines. She passed away aged 43. “Just to set the record straight, […]

pawel.gaul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Palestinian teenage brothers Nasrallah, 17, and Qassam Al-Awar, 18, still can’t believe they’re home after being imprisoned by the Israeli government for 17 months. “I didn’t know my name was on the list until 30 minutes before I was released,” Qassam Al-Awar told ABC News Tuesday. “I still couldn’t believe […]

Ilia Yefimovich/picture alliance via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — While much attention has been paid to the humanitarian relief enabled by the weeklong truce between Hamas and Israel, national security experts note that the pause may have given Hamas the opportunity to strengthen and resupply its forces for when hostilities resumed Friday. The truce has led […]

pawel.gaul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The cease-fire between Hamas and Israel has ended, according to the Israel Defense Forces, which said early Friday morning that Hamas had broken the cease-fire. The end of the cease-fire comes after Hamas freed over 100 of the more than 200 people its militants took hostage during the Oct. 7 […]

Ying Tang/NurPhoto via Getty Images (LONDON) — The Virgin Boeing 787 took off from London’s Heathrow Airport en route to New York on Tuesday. Virgin Atlantic just became the first airline to power a transatlantic flight using 100% sustainable aviation fuel. The Boeing 787 passenger jet – dubbed Flight 100 – left London’s Heathrow Airport Tuesday […]

Tim Grist Photography/Getty Images (LONDON) — There may still be an entire month to go in 2023 but the United Nations announced on Thursday that 2023 is set to be the warmest on record. “While 2023 is not yet over, a provisional report from the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) confirmed that it is set […]

pawel.gaul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A four-day cease-fire between Hamas and Israel has been extended by two days, Qatari officials announced on Monday. Dozens of the more than 200 people taken hostage during Hamas’ Oct. 7 surprise attack on Israel and held in war-torn Gaza for nearly two months were released over the last few […]

Sean Gallup/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The most important discussions around climate change are set to begin in the United Arab Emirates, where world leaders, scientists and environmental advocates will discuss strategies for best ways to efficiently mitigate climate change in the coming years. The 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP28, kicks off Thursday […]

pawel.gaul/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A four-day cease-fire between Hamas and Israel has been extended by two days, Qatari officials announced on Monday. Dozens of the more than 200 people taken hostage during Hamas’ Oct. 7 surprise attack on Israel and held in war-torn Gaza for nearly two months were released over the last few […]

CT757fan/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A U.S. military Osprey aircraft carrying eight airmen crashed off the Japanese coast at about 3 p.m. Wednesday, U.S. officials said. The crash took place during a “routine training mission,” according to the U.S. Air Force, which added that the cause is currently unknown. At least one airman who had […]