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Netanyahu said to offer Deri defense minister, wants to give Smotrich treasury

Likud leader proposes giving far-right Religious Zionism leader finance portfolio, which Deri wants for himself, amid outcry over notion of Smotrich at Defense

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Putin’s regime to ‘hear the chorus of global opposition’, Sunak says as first day of G20 summit under way

Vladimir Putin’s regime “will hear the chorus of global opposition to its actions”, Rishi Sunak has warned as the first day of the G20 summit began in Indonesia.

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Israel says that DOJ is investigating journalist Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing

Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz made the statement on Twitter, saying Israel has made it clear to the U.S. “that we won’t cooperate with any external investigation.” (Image credit: Majdi Mohammed/AP)

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CIA Chief Meets With Russian Counterpart in Turkey

William Burns, director of the Central Intelligence Agency, warned Russia against the use of nuclear weapons and the risks of escalation.

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With Tensions Mounting, Biden and Xi Try a Warmer Tone

The American and Chinese leaders invoked years of personal contact as they met before the G20, seeking to pull back from outright conflict on a host of issues.

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WATCH: What the abortion debate in Kentucky reflects post-Roe America

Across America, midterm voters in five states had abortion rights on the ballot. In all five, voters decided to protect those rights.

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Republicans Pushing to Move Past Trump Face His Core Supporters

A solid and devoted core of supporters appears ready to follow Donald Trump wherever he leads again — even if into defeat.

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Second woman to testify about alleged rape by Rabbi Zvi Tau

Assault claim against far-right spiritual leader, dating back 40 years, falls outside statute of limitations, but prosecutors want statement to shed light on first accuser’s claims

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Biden-Xi handshake sparks hope for climate cooperation as Egypt confab sputters

Bali meeting between heads of world’s two biggest polluters could lead to resumption of climate negotiations between them, with little progress made at COP27 summit

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This Ukrainian hotline helps Russian soldiers surrender

A Ukrainian hotline that helps Russian soldiers sent to the frontline surrender has been used thousands of times. Its traffic increased after Russia announced a partial mobilization of civilians.

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