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Wind and rain already picking up in Jamaica as Beryl expected to make landfall

Hurricane Beryl was roaring toward Jamaica on Wednesday, with islanders scrambling to make preparations after the powerful Category 4 storm earlier killed at least six people and caused significant damage in the southeast Caribbean.

Israeli strikes continue in Khan Yunis as UN warns of more displacements

A UN official is warning thousands of people could be displaced as Israel ordered Palestinians to flee Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip

Iran’s supreme leader denies non-voters are ‘against’ ruling system

Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei stated on Wednesday that a record low turnout in the presidential elections did not indicate opposition to the ruling system by non-voters.

Activists rethink protests in Kenya after deadly violence

Activists leading Kenya's anti-government protests are reevaluating their approach after Tuesday's demonstrations were overshadowed by violence and looting.

UN human rights chief warns against rising hate speech and discrimination

As a record number of countries hold elections this year, Volker Türk called on voters to keep the rights of others in mind when they cast their ballots.

Egypt swears in new Cabinet as mounting economic challenges mount

The change comes as the country faces mounting public discontent following years of economic mismanagement, the coronavirus pandemic and conflict in the Europe and the Middle East

Heavyweights Spain and Germany to face off in UEFA Euro 2024 quarter-finals

Both teams have similar European Championship history, each having won the coveted trophy three times.

Rescued Lion cub safe in South Africa, many others kept for hunting

Freya, a 6-month-old lion cub rescued from the wildlife trade in Lebanon, poked a curious nose out of her transport crate and sniffed the air. Satisfied, she took her first cautious steps into her new forever home in a sanctuary in South Africa.

Gaza: Israel targets ‘safe zone’ as tens of thousands flee Khan Younis

The UN estimates that up to 250,000 people have been affected by the Israeli army order to flee Gaza's second-largest city. Approximately 1.9 million people are displaced in Gaza