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Syrian state media says Israeli military strike killed 36 in Palmyra
PBS NEWS
DAMASCUS, Syria- Syria’s state-run media said a strike on the country’s historic town of Palmyra on Wednesday killed 36 people and wounded more than 50, an attack that Damascus has blamed on Israel.
No family to pay more than 600 euro a month on childcare under Fine Gael plan
BELFAST TELEGRAPH
Families will have to pay no more than 600 euro a month for childcare costs under Fine Gael proposals for children and parents.
Russia launches first missile attack on Kyiv in months
THE TELEGRAPH
Russia attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv with a sophisticated combination of missiles and drones for the first time in 73 days on Wednesday, authorities reported, as the Pentagon said most of the North Korean troops sent to help Moscow's war effort are fighting to drive Ukraine's army off Russian soil in the Kursk border region.
International airlines ground Bali flights after volcano erupts
GULF TODAY
International airlines cancelled flights to and from the Indonesian resort island of Bali on Wednesday, leaving travellers stranded after a nearby volcano catapulted an ash tower miles into the sky.
Iran’s currency plummets amid prospect of Trump presidency
MIAMI HERALD
Iran's currency, the rial, plunged to an unprecedented low on Wednesday, trading at 703,000 to the dollar, as former President Donald Trump appeared poised to secure another term.
Indian Kashmir assembly issues resolution demanding restoration of autonomy
AL JAZEERA
The legislative assembly in Indian-administered Kashmir has passed a resolution demanding the restoration of partial autonomy.
South Korea considers sending team to Ukraine to monitor North Korean troop deployment
THE INDEPENDENT
South Korea has said it is considering sending a military team to Ukraine to monitor the expected deployment of North Korean troops on the frontlines by Russia.
Floods in Spain kill at least 51 people in Valencia region
REUTERS
ALORA, Spain- At least 51 people have been killed in flash floods sweeping the eastern Spanish region of Valencia after torrential rain on Tuesday left roads and towns under water, local authorities said on Wednesday.
Iranian hacker group focuses on US election websites, media, ahead of vote, Microsoft says
REUTERS
An Iranian hacking group is actively scouting U.S. election-related websites and American media outlets as election day nears, according to a Microsoft blog published on Wednesday. Researchers say the activity suggests "preparations for more direct influence operations."
First Italian ship carrying intercepted migrants arrives in Albania
FRANCE 24
SHENGJIN, Albania- An Italian navy ship carrying 16 men rescued at sea after departing from Libya arrived in the Albanian port town of Shengjin on Wednesday. Up to 3,000 adult migrant men picked up by the Italian coast guard in international waters will be sheltered in two Albanian processing centres each month under a new deal between Rome and Tirana.
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