Unbiased headline news – Hamas has released the final six hostages under the initial phase of its ceasefire agreement with Israel.
The release included three Israeli men captured during an October 2023 attack and two individuals who had entered Gaza independently. The ceremonies accompanying the release were criticized by international organizations for their insensitivity.
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A severe cholera outbreak in Kosti, a city in southern Sudan, has led to the deaths of 58 individuals and has sickened approximately 1,300 others over the past three days.
The outbreak is attributed to contaminated drinking water following damage to the city’s water supply facility amid ongoing conflict. In response, the Sudanese health ministry has initiated a vaccination campaign and expanded isolation centers to manage the crisis.
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The Malian army has launched an investigation into the deaths of at least 24 civilians, allegedly killed by soldiers and Russian mercenaries earlier last week.
The incident reportedly occurred when two civilian transport vehicles traveling from Gao to Algeria were intercepted, and passengers were executed. This marks a rare probe into human rights abuses since the military assumed control in 2020 following a coup.
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President Donald Trump has dismissed Air Force Gen. CQ Brown Jr. from his position as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, along with Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Lisa Franchetti and Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Jim Slife.
Gen. Brown, the second Black general to hold the chairman role, faced scrutiny for his support of diversity initiatives and public endorsement of Black Lives Matter. During his tenure, he was notably involved in overseeing military operations related to the Ukraine conflict and Middle East engagements.
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Two Virginia Beach police officers, Cameron Girvin and Christopher Reece, were fatally shot during a traffic stop for expired vehicle plates.
The incident occurred late Friday night when the suspect, John McCoy III, engaged in a confrontation with the officers before opening fire. The tragic event was captured on the officers’ body cameras. McCoy was later found deceased from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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A shooting at an Air Force base in New Mexico has resulted in the death of one airman and left another wounded.
The incident occurred during a routine security patrol when an unidentified assailant opened fire on the personnel. Base security forces responded promptly, securing the area and initiating a lockdown. The wounded airman was transported to a nearby medical facility and is reported to be in stable condition.
