Israel does not allow foreign journalists into Gaza independently, citing security grounds.
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Australian film altered in China to make gay couple straight
A scene featuring a same-sex couple was digitally altered to depict a heterosexual couple.
US will fight any attempt to ban Israel from World Cup
The United States government say it will try to block any attempts to ban Israel from competing at the 2026 World Cup.
Greece extradites oligarch to Moldova in $1bn fraud case
Vladimir Plahotniuc, an oligarch and former senior Moldovan politician, denies any wrongdoing.
South Korea legalises tattooing by non-medical professionals
Many tattoo artists have operated illegally for the past 30 years, leaving them at the sharp end of the law.
Palestinian president says ready to work with Trump for two-state peace plan
In a speech to the UN, Mahmoud Abbas also calls on more countries to recognise a Palestinian state.
Dallas shooter intended target to be ICE not detainees – officials
One detainee was killed and two others critically injured after a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility on Wednesday.
Israeli strike on Yemen’s Houthis reportedly kills eight
The Israeli military says its “most powerful strike” in Yemen targeted security and military targets, but the Houthis say civilian facilities were hit.
Trump urges Turkey to stop buying Russian oil as Erdogan chases deal on F-35s
The US president suggests the US could lift sanctions on Turkey and allow it to buy F-35 jets.
Trump demands inquiry over UN ‘triple sabotage’ after escalator and teleprompter mishaps
The US president called the incidents that included an escalator and teleprompter mishap “a real disgrace”.