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Israel readies Iron Beam against more rocket attacks

It costs $60,000 to intercept projectile with Iron Dome compared to just $5 with Iron Beam

The laser system would also eliminate the danger of interceptor debris causing damage.

UN climate chief warns of looming ‘trainwreck’

Carbon cuts ‘miles short’ of goal; CO2 accumulates faster than ever, up over 10% in 20 yrs

Mercy carries pieces of mangrove wood through the smoke-filled kitchen in the village of Toube II on September 26, 2024. The coastal region of Cameroon is home to productive wetlands: here the mangrove ecosystems provide key services. Mangroves play several important roles, notably in the sequestration of greenhouse gases (CO2) but also as a barrier that reduces erosion and rising waters.

Harris crosses half-billion donation milestone

A third of those who contributed are first-time donors, and two-thirds women

Kamala Harris greets relatives on the fourth and last day of the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 22, 2024.

1st Democratic US lawmaker calls on Biden to withdraw

Nancy Pelosi says it is legitimate to raise concerns over Biden’s fitness for office

US Representative Lloyd Doggett, Democrat of Texas, publicly called on Joe Biden to withdraw from the race for the White House.

UK’s Labour party wins Financial Times vote support

‘“The Conservatives have run out of road. Labour must be given a chance to govern’

Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, during a general election campaign event at outside The Shoulder of Mutton pub in Little Horwood, UK, on Monday, July 1, 2024.

Israel military proceeds into Rafah despite ICJ ruling

More air strikes and artillery shelling rain down on northern, central and southern areas

Palestinians react after an Israeli strike on a building in Nuseirat on May 25, 2024.

Putin grateful to China for Ukraine peace initiatives

Xi: China ready to work with Russia as a good neighbour, friend and partner

Russian President Vladimir Putin shakes hands with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a meeting in Beijing, China May 16, 2024. Sputnik/Sergei Guneev/Pool via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY.

Heatwave baking parts of Asia: What’s causing the heat?

Intense heat risks power supplies with increasing demand in Philippines: Marcos

A Bengal tiger licks a bloodsicle to cool off inside an animal enclosure at the Manila Zoo on April 30, 2024, amidst a heat wave. A Philippine zoo is giving tigers frozen treats made of animal blood and preventing lions from mating during the hottest time of the day as a heatwave scorches the country.

Iran: Israel missions no longer safe after Syria strike

Iran tells US to step aside as it readies response to Israel

Iranians attend the funeral of seven Revolutionary Guard Corps members killed in a strike on the country's consular annex in Damascus, which Tehran blamed on Israel, on April 5, 2024, during their funeral procession in Tehran.

Macron flexes political muscle with boxing photoshoot

Images follow Macron comments about not ruling out sending Nato troops to fight in Ukrain

An official photo showing Emmanuel Macron hitting a punch bag.

EU pushes Israel on two-state solution after war

Israel’s bombardment ‘is failing to root out Hamas and is seeding hate for years to come’

This photograph taken on January 22, 2024 on the southern outskirts of Khan Younis, in the southern Gaza Strip, shows Palestinian families fleeing the city on the coastal road leading to Rafah, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Hamas hostages to be released 'very soon': Qatar

Qatar is optimistic that talks with Hamas will soon result in the release of all hostages

This handout picture courtesy of the United States embassy in Jerusalem taken on October 20, 2023 shows Natalie Shoshana Raanan (L) and Judith Tai Raanan speaking on the phone with US President Joe Biden, after being held hostage and later released by Hamas.

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