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Orphan describes pain of returning to Gaza with no family

Monday, January 27 by ABC News

(GAZA CITY) -- Alma Ja'arour is not like most children her age. Instead of talking about school and friends, her days are filled with memories of the family she lost and the uncertainty of her future after Israel and Hamas reached a ceasefire agreement... Read More.

South Korean president indicted on insurrection charges after martial law declaration

Sunday, January 26 by ABC News

(SEOUL) -- South Korean prosecutors formally indicted President Yoon Suk Yeol on Sunday, charging him with insurrection over his brief imposition of martial law in December, according to opposition lawmakers and South Korean media."The prosecution has decided to indict Yoon Suk Yeol, who is... Read More.

Middle East live updates: Hamas condemns Trumps remarks on relocating Palestinians

Sunday, January 26 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect a week ago. Hostages held in the strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails have started to be released under the multi-phased deal.Meanwhile, the November ceasefire in Lebanon is holding despite... Read More.

Middle East live updates: Returning hostages to undergo medical assessment

Saturday, January 25 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect on Sunday morning. Hostages held in the strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails will be freed in the first phase of the deal.Meanwhile, the November ceasefire in Lebanon is holding... Read More.

Climate and environment updates: Millions missing school due to extreme weather

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our communities. Rising seas and flooding are swallowing our homes. And... Read More.

Middle East live updates: Israel to remain in Lebanon beyond ceasefire deadline

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza went into effect on Sunday morning. Hostages held in the strip and Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails will be freed in the first phase of the deal.Meanwhile, the November ceasefire in Lebanon is holding... Read More.

Astronomers discover repeating radio bursts from distant dead galaxy

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- Astronomers have detected fast-repeating radio bursts from a distant "dead" galaxy that should not contain the energy to produce these types of signals, according to new research.The source of the fast radio bursts (FRBs) -- sudden flashes of radio waves that last... Read More.

Storm slamming Ireland and UK is a likely danger to life, according to official

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A massive storm is battering parts of the U.K. and Ireland today, bringing devastating winds, heavy rain and snow, according to the Met Office, the United Kingdom’s national weather and climate service.“This is probably going to be the most consequential wind storm... Read More.

Teen sentenced to 52 years in prison for deadly stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed party

Thursday, January 23 by ABC News

(LONDON) -- A teenager has been sentenced to 52 years in prison for fatally stabbing three girls at a children's Taylor Swift-themed event in the United Kingdom last year.Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to all charges, including three counts of murder, earlier this week,... Read More.

Climate and environment updates: Funders to cover US after Paris Agreement withdrawal

Thursday, January 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it's happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our communities. Rising seas and flooding are swallowing our homes. And... Read More.

Author: ABC News

Orphan describes pain of returning to Gaza with no family

South Korean president indicted on insurrection charges after martial law declaration

Middle East live updates: Hamas condemns Trumps remarks on relocating Palestinians

Middle East live updates: Returning hostages to undergo medical assessment

Climate and environment updates: Millions missing school due to extreme weather

Middle East live updates: Israel to remain in Lebanon beyond ceasefire deadline

Astronomers discover repeating radio bursts from distant dead galaxy

Storm slamming Ireland and UK is a likely danger to life, according to official

Teen sentenced to 52 years in prison for deadly stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed party

Climate and environment updates: Funders to cover US after Paris Agreement withdrawal

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