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What happened globally in the last 24 hours?

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In the past 24 hours, Russian drone incursions into Poland prompted NATO action and airspace closures, Israeli attacks killed dozens in Gaza, Qatar accused Israel of sabotaging hostage talks, Mali broke a jihadist blockade, Taiwan increased sea cable patrols amid Chinese threats, and a UK ambassador was dismissed over Epstein links. Global child health saw major updates from UNICEF and WFP.

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Italian activists join global flotilla for Gaza

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  • Around 150 Italian activists, journalists, and parliamentarians are joining the Samud flotilla to Gaza.
  • The Italian group will depart from Syracuse to join the main flotilla, which is currently in Tunisia. 11s
  • The flotilla aims to break the blockade and deliver food and medical aid to Gaza's civilian population. 16s
  • Activists are calling for diplomatic protection and highlight the role of civil society amid political inaction. 31s
  • The main flotilla reported a drone attack on one of its boats while docked in Tunisian waters. 1m 12s
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Italian activists join global flotilla for Gaza
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Africanews
9 hours ago
Italian activists join global flotilla for Gaza

Italian activists joined a global flotilla aiming to deliver aid to Gaza, reporting attacks on their boats in Tunisian waters.

UK ambassador dismissed after links to Epstein emerge
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10 News First
11 hours ago
UK ambassador dismissed after links to Epstein emerge

UK ambassador Lord Peter Mandelson was dismissed after revelations about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, causing political fallout.

Historic first: Childhood obesity tops underweight globally
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Scripps News
23 hours ago
Historic first: Childhood obesity tops underweight globally

UNICEF reported that, for the first time, more children are obese than underweight worldwide, with 1 in 10 children living with obesity.

Nearly 80 million more children benefit from school meals, WFP says
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Africanews
1 day ago
Nearly 80 million more children benefit from school meals, WFP says

The World Food Programme reported a 20% increase in children receiving school meals globally since 2020, now reaching 466 million.

At least 72 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza
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Euronews
1 day ago
At least 72 Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza

At least 72 Palestinians were killed and 356 injured in Israeli attacks in Gaza, with intensified operations and new evacuation orders.

Qatar PM says Netanyahu sabotaged Gaza hostage talks after strike
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France 24
1 day ago
Qatar PM says Netanyahu sabotaged Gaza hostage talks after strike

Qatar's prime minister accused Israel's Netanyahu of undermining Gaza ceasefire and hostage negotiations after a recent attack in Doha.

China 'gray-zone' threat sees Taiwan step up sea cable patrols
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Reuters
1 day ago
China 'gray-zone' threat sees Taiwan step up sea cable patrols

Taiwan increased Coast Guard patrols and monitoring of undersea cables after incidents of suspected Chinese sabotage.

Russian drones over Poland stir worries for Europe's airlines
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Reuters
1 day ago
Russian drones over Poland stir worries for Europe's airlines

Russian drones led to temporary closure of four major Polish airports, raising safety concerns for European airlines and causing airline stocks to fall.

Mali secures strategic trade routes after attempted jihadist blockade
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Africanews
1 day ago
Mali secures strategic trade routes after attempted jihadist blockade

Mali's military broke a jihadist blockade on trade routes to Senegal, escorting fuel trucks after militant attacks.

Fallout after Russian drone incursion into Poland's airspace
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CBS News
1 day ago
Fallout after Russian drone incursion into Poland's airspace

Russian drones entered Polish airspace, prompting NATO to scramble warplanes and Poland to enact a no-fly zone. The UN Security Council is holding an emergency meeting.

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