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WHO asks China for details on surge of respiratory illness in children
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Qatar says Gaza ceasefire will begin today, with hostage releases to follow
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Israeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won’t take place before Friday
The announcement of the truce capped weeks of indirect, stop-and-go negotiations.
No sign of terrorism in US-Canada border explosion, says NY governor
It wasn't clear whether the driver was intentionally heading for the Rainbow Bridge.
‘A first step’: What the Israel-Hamas hostage agreement means
Financial Times: Deal a breakthrough after weeks of war but leaves more to be done.
Ex-Obama adviser says killing 4,000 Palestinian children ‘wasn’t enough’ in racist rant
Stuart Seldowitz launches tirade against New York food vendor, calling him a ‘terrorist’.
'Ball of fire': Two dead, car explodes at US-Canada border
Rainbow Bridge at US-Canada border near Niagara Falls has been closed after explosion.
In Israel, families of hostages wait anxiously for news
New York Times: Authorities haven't said who will be released and who'll be left behind.
Exploding population of feral 'super pigs' in Canada threaten US invasion
The feral swine have been labelled an 'ecological train wreck'.
Negotiations drag on, Auckland loses SailGP and Israel hostage deal | Focus Morning Bulletin, November 23
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'First wave': Mystery child pneumonia outbreak sweeping China's hospitals
Alert issued over reported epidemic of 'undiagnosed pneumonia' among Chinese children.
Why a regular bedtime is more important than how many hours you sleep
Times: Elusive eight hours of shuteye less important than keeping the same time slots.
Omicron, now two years old, is not done with us yet
New York Times: The dominant coronavirus variant has proved to be an evolutionary marvel.
Hunt for crime gang after fire at YouTuber’s home
Emergency services responded to the fire at his home in Sydney last year.
Watch: Hunt for crime gang after fire at YouTuber's home
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Aussie PM Albanese fires back in China sonar pulse tit-for-tat
Nations disagree as Australia refuses to accept Chinese denial of attack.
Israel approves ceasefire with Hamas that includes release of at least 50 hostages
Under the deal, Hamas is to free 50 of the roughly 240 hostages it is holding in Gaza.
New insight uncovers how to reverse ‘zombie’ brain fog after Covid-19 infection
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Bodies of four teen boys found on camping trip after frantic search
The desperate parents have had their worst fears confirmed after a 19-hour search.
Watch: New footage reveals how 41 workers stuck in Indian tunnel are faring on day 10
Officials released a video after a camera was pushed through a small pipe.
'We will continue the war': Israeli PM says war against Hamas will not stop after ceasefire
Benjamin Netanyahu has stated the war 'will continue until we achieve all our goals'.
How public opinion on the Israel-Hamas war has shifted
Financial Times: Surveys have picked up significant changes in the US and Europe.
Frugal millionaire: Man with no car or furniture dies with big secret
Nobody knew what the man who lived in the trailer park was hiding.
Families of hostages in Gaza are desperate for proof of life
New York Times: Hamas has offered no information about the nearly 240 hostages.