Weekly News Roundup – Week 45

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Monday 4th November 2024

At least 12 people were killed in Gaza attacks as Israel bombarded Kamal Adwan hospital. (Al Jazeera)

The court says that the leaks of the Netanyahu aide may have harmed hostage talks. (BBC News)

Amnesty demands the release of Ahoo Daryaei, who was ‘violently arrested’ after stripping off to protest the strict Islamic dress code. (Sky News)

Tuesday 5th November 2024

At least 29 Palestinians are killed in Israeli airstrikes in several areas in Gaza. (Reuters)

A Russian missile kills six and injures 20 in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia. (Reuters)

Spain announces a $11.4 billion aid package for flood-affected areas. (Al Jazeera)

Wednesday 6th November 2024

Biden is rushing assistance to Ukraine amid the uncertainty of the Trump administration. (Reuters)

The head of the Institute of International Finance says Trump tariffs are likely to lead to higher U.S. interest rates. (CNBC)

Ventura Country’s Mountain Fire reached 82% containment after the fire destroyed 240 structures. (CBS News)

Trump wins the White House. (AP)

German Chancellor Scholz sacks finance minister over a budget dispute. (Reuters)

Thursday 7th November 2024

At least 12 displaced Palestinians were killed in an Israeli strike on a Gaza school. (Al Jazeera)

Israel signed a $5.2 billion deal to acquire 25 F-15 fighter jets from Boeing. (Reuters)

A Russian attack on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia damages an oncology ward and kills four. (Reuters)

Dozens die of mysterious illness in besieged Sudan town. (Reuters)

According to a UN report, more than half a million children face limited water and food access. (The Guardian)

New UK sanctions on Russia also target Africa Corps. (Reuters)

Friday 8th November 2024

Russia blasts Ukraine with more aerial attacks as part of an intensified campaign. (AP)

Deforestation in Brazil’s Amazon drops by nearly 31% compared to the previous year. (AP)

Biden administration to allow American military contractors to deploy to Ukraine for the first time since Russia’s invasion. (CNN)

Saturday 9th November 2024

At least 26 were killed in a railway station bombing in Pakistan’s Quetta. (Al Jazeera)

Israeli forces kill Palestinian man in raid on occupied West Bank town. (Al Jazeera)

At least 40 killed as Israel pounds Lebanon, Lebanese officials say. (Reuters)

China and Indonesia sign multiple cooperation deals. (Reuters)

Putin signs into law a mutual defence treaty with North Korea. (Reuters)

Sunday 10th November 2024

Ukraine targets Moscow with its biggest drone attack of the war. (CBC)

At least 40 Palestinians were killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, say medics. (Reuters)

Qatar suspended its mediation efforts in Gaza, and the Hamas office there may have to leave. (AP)

A magnitude earthquake strikes off the coast of eastern Cuba. (CNN)

Dutch police detained 50 protesters at a pro-Palestinian rally after soccer unrest. (Reuters)

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