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An avalanche in Iran has killed five mountain climbers and injured another four.

Who Would Donald Trump Choose as His Running Mate?  The New York Times

In less than two months, more than twice as many women and children have been reported killed in Gaza than in Ukraine after two years of war.

If Manchin runs for president, will he be a spoiler and throw the election to Trump?  Fox News

Israel expects more hostages to be freed, prepares to release Palestinian prisoners  Reuters.com Hamas releases 13 Israeli hostages, 11 others as cease-fire holds  Fox News Israeli captives’ release comes as part of truce deal  Al Jazeera English US Hopeful Americans Will Be Released

Families that waited outside a prison for the release of people detained by Israel said the conflict in Gaza and the rising death toll had cast a pall over any celebration.

The return of 13 Israeli hostages out of more than 200 provided a glimmer of hope for a nation still traumatized by the Hamas assault of Oct. 7.

The first group of 13 Israeli hostages — all women and children — were handed over to Israeli officials on Friday, joining five others released or rescued earlier in the fighting.

A jury deliberated for just over 10 hours before pronouncing Mr. Chauvin guilty on all three charges: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

Negative news and a share-price slump have reignited calls for the German crop-and-pharmaceutical group to spin off businesses.