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Ireland to demand Israel pay for settler demolition of Palestinian school
Ireland will demand that Israeli authorities repay the cost of a school that was demolished by settlers.
West Bank scepticism as Palestinians doubt local elections will change much
Frustration with the Palestinian Authority and Israeli occupation fuel voter apathy in local West Bank elections.
US sanctions China’s ‘teapot’ refinery for buying Iranian oil
The Hengli refinery has generated hundreds of millions of dollars for Iran's military, says US Treasury.
Brazil and Chelsea star Estevao’s World Cup hopes in doubt after injury
The winger will miss the rest of the season after suffering a hamstring injury in last week's 1-0 loss to Man United.
Capture of ships by US, Iran violates international law, shipping body says
US and Iran should immediately release crews of captured vessels, says International Chamber of Shipping director.
Lakers down Rockets in overtime for 3-0 series lead, Celtics beat Sixers
Elsewhere in the NBA playoffs, Spurs beat Trail Blazers 120-108 without Victor Wembanyama to take a 2-1 series lead.
Elections without sovereignty: What Palestine’s local vote really represent
The elections offer participation without power, revealing how occupation shapes and limits Palestinian political life.
What’s at stake for Iran and the US in Islamabad?
Iran’s foreign minister is in Islamabad, with US envoys also on the way.
Israel escalates attacks in Gaza, killing 12 people
Israeli forces have killed 12 Palestinians, including six police officers, in multiple attacks across Gaza.
Iran war: What’s happening on day 57 as US envoys head to Pakistan?
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan, as Iranian FM Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad.

