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Israel Seeks to Clear Much of Northern Gaza, Warning of New Military Operation

Israel’s military issued a sweeping evacuation order for much of northern Gaza late on Thursday, warning that a new operation was coming. As more Palestinians fled their homes in the area, international demands intensified on Friday for Israel to allow an urgent influx of aid to keep all of the territory from tipping into famine.

Flooding in Nigeria Flattens a Town, Killing at Least 56

Floodwaters from torrential overnight rainfall inundated a town in Nigeria on Friday, killing at least 56 people, according to officials, who said the severity of the flood had taken them by surprise.

Trump Administration Targets Brazilian Judge for ‘Censorship’

A new U.S. State Department policy to restrict visas from foreign officials who censor voices online appears written for a specific Brazilian Supreme Court justice.

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