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Israel-Gaza live updates: Delegations leave Cairo without cease-fire deal

Thursday, May 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the Israel-Hamas war approaches the seven-month mark, renewed negotiations are underway to secure the release of hostages taken by the terrorist organization, as Israeli forces continue to prepare for an apparent invasion of the southern Gaza town of Rafah.Here's how... Read More.

Study explores elephant greetings and how they change based on social relationships

Thursday, May 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- How do elephants say hello?As it happens, researchers are learning more about how the animals greet each other, and how relationships among the social species could impact that communication.African elephants use different combinations of gestures and vocalizations in their greetings, such... Read More.

Biden administration steps up pressure on Israel over cease-fire, hostage talks as Rafah assault intensifies

Thursday, May 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As Israel has stepped up its military assault on Rafah, the Biden administration has intensified its efforts to prevent its ally from launching its long-promised major ground invasion into the city in southern Gaza -- a step that would cross a... Read More.

Israel-Gaza live updates: First aid ship leaves Cyprus for US-built floating pier

Thursday, May 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the Israel-Hamas war approaches the seven-month mark, renewed negotiations are underway to secure the release of hostages taken by the terrorist organization, as Israeli forces continue to prepare for an apparent invasion of the southern Gaza town of Rafah.Here's how... Read More.

Transair Boeing 737 skids off runway in Senegal

Thursday, May 9 by ABC News

Militants have committed crimes against humanity in Sudan, Human Rights Watch report warns

Thursday, May 9 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Ethnic cleansing and crimes against humanity have been committed in El Geneina, West Darfur, against ethnic Massalit and non-Arab communities, according to a report released Thursday by Human Rights Watch.The Rapid Support Forces, or RSF, paramilitary group and allied militias have committed... Read More.

Cruise ship employee charged after allegedly stabbing three people with medical scissors

Thursday, May 9 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A man accused of going on a stabbing spree with a pair of medical scissors while aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship was arrested on Tuesday and charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, according to prosecutors.Ntando Sogoni, 35, from South... Read More.

Israel-Gaza live updates: Israeli hostage declared dead in Gaza

Wednesday, May 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the Israel-Hamas war approaches the seven-month mark, renewed negotiations are underway to secure the release of hostages taken by the terrorist organization, as Israeli forces continue to prepare for an apparent invasion of the southern Gaza town of Rafah.Here's how... Read More.

Earth experienced its warmest April on record as US prepares for brutal summer heat

Wednesday, May 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Earth has just experienced its 11th straight warmest month on record -- a preview of the brutal temperatures forecast for the summer, according to scientists.Last month continued a relentless stretch of record-breaking global temperatures for the planet after it measured as... Read More.

Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure in sweeping assault in six regions

Wednesday, May 8 by ABC News

(KYIV, Ukraine) -- Ukrainian energy facilities in six regions were bombarded early Wednesday by a Russian air attack, an hourslong strike that included dozens of missiles and drones, Ukrainian officials said.Russia launched at least 21 attack drones, including Iranian-made Shahed drones, along with about... Read More.

Four children injured in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war arrive in US for medical treatment

Wednesday, May 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Four Palestinian children who were injured or fell ill amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war have arrived in the United States to receive medical treatment, according to an aid organization.The children, three boys and one girl between ages 3 and 11, were... Read More.

Two Ukrainians detained for allegedly plotting Zelenskyy assassination with Russia, Ukraine says

Tuesday, May 7 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Two colonels in Ukraine's State Protection Service were identified as part of a group planning to assassinate Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Ukrainian officials said Tuesday.The colonels, who have been detained but not yet been publicly identified, were recruited by the Russian Federal... Read More.

Israel-Gaza live updates: Delegations leave Cairo without cease-fire deal

Biden administration steps up pressure on Israel over cease-fire, hostage talks as Rafah assault intensifies

Israel-Gaza live updates: First aid ship leaves Cyprus for US-built floating pier

Transair Boeing 737 skids off runway in Senegal

Militants have committed crimes against humanity in Sudan, Human Rights Watch report warns

Cruise ship employee charged after allegedly stabbing three people with medical scissors

Israel-Gaza live updates: Israeli hostage declared dead in Gaza

Earth experienced its warmest April on record as US prepares for brutal summer heat

Russia targets Ukrainian energy infrastructure in sweeping assault in six regions

Four children injured in Gaza amid Israel-Hamas war arrive in US for medical treatment

Two Ukrainians detained for allegedly plotting Zelenskyy assassination with Russia, Ukraine says

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