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What has Israel ‘found’ in Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital?
The Israeli military claims it has found rifles, grenades and military vests — but so far, no Hamas command centre.
‘Terrifying’: Death and despair continue in Gaza as Israeli attacks rage on
Israeli forces raided al-Shifa Hospital in the north, while continuing bombardments in the south and central regions.
Dozens of UK’s Labour MPs break ranks to vote for Gaza ceasefire
A group of 56 Labour lawmakers go against the party line to officially urge a truce in Israel's war in Gaza.
Israel raids Gaza’s al-Shifa Hospital for second day
Israeli troops enter the medical complex from the south, reportedly destroying a wall and interrogating medical workers.
Fire at coal mining company offices kills 25 people in China
The blaze appears to have started in a building containing offices and dormitories in Luliang city of Shanxi province.
China doesn’t want a cold war or a hot war with anyone, says Xi
China’s President Xi Jinping said his country “will not fight a cold war or a hot war” with any nation.
‘Very significant’: Xi-Biden meet could help lower tensions, say analysts
China and the US will want to manage their differences as they each battle other challenges, according to analysts.
Israel-Hamas war: List of key events, day 41
As the conflict between Israel and Gaza enters its 41st day, these are the main developments.
Madagascar kicks off presidential polls amid calls for boycott
Ten opposition candidates are calling for a boycott, accusing the incumbent president of an 'institutional coup'.
Biden says he still considers China’s Xi a dictator
US president Joe Biden was asked if he would still call Xi Jinping a dictator.