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Australians join Gaza Freedom Flotilla

Two Australians, Fahad Ali and Andrew Hamilton, have joined the Freedom Flotilla to challenge Israel's blockade of Gaza, sparking international debate on human rights and maritime law.

UN warns famine 'almost inevitable' in Gaza

The United Nations has issued a dire warning that famine is 'almost inevitable' in Gaza, with over half a million Palestinians facing catastrophic hunger due to Israel's ongoing siege. Aid agencies report children dying from malnutrition as access to food

Israel accused of starvation tactics in Gaza

Leading humanitarian organisations accuse Israel of using starvation as a weapon in Gaza, calling for urgent international intervention to prevent a catastrophic humanitarian crisis.

Boat crashes into USS Midway Museum in San Diego

A small boat collided with the historic USS Midway Museum in San Diego, causing significant damage. The incident, captured on video, has sparked an investigation into the cause of the crash.

17th-century warship HMS Hind found off Orkney

Maritime archaeologists have identified the wreck of HMS Hind, a Cromwellian-era warship lost in 1650, near Sanday in Orkney. The find sheds new light on Britain's naval history.

Ancient naval base discovered in Orkney

Archaeologists have uncovered a remarkably preserved 18th-century Royal Navy base in Orkney, shedding new light on Britain's maritime history.

Boat crash near USS Midway injures multiple

A high-speed boat crash near the USS Midway Museum in San Diego resulted in multiple injuries, with emergency services swiftly responding to the chaotic scene.

Five dead as ferry bursts into flames in Indonesia

A ferry carrying hundreds of passengers caught fire off the coast of Indonesia, leaving at least five dead and sparking frantic rescue efforts as terrified families jumped into the sea to escape the flames.

Tourist boat capsizes in Vietnam's Ha Long Bay

A tourist boat carrying 14 passengers capsized in Vietnam's scenic Ha Long Bay, sparking a dramatic rescue operation. Authorities confirm all were saved, but the incident raises concerns over safety standards.

15 dead in Indonesia boat fire near Sulawesi

A devastating boat fire near Sulawesi, Indonesia, has claimed 15 lives, with rescue operations ongoing. Authorities report several missing as investigations into the cause begin.

Russia blocks Instagram and ATMs in Ukraine

The Russian government has intensified its digital and financial blockade in Ukraine by restricting access to Instagram and halting ATM services in occupied regions.

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