Six Palestinians Killed by Israeli Forces in West Bank During Ceasefire: Report
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According to the Palestinian health ministry, six Palestinians, including one minor, were shot dead by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank. The shootings took place in the city of Jenin and a village near Nablus city. Six others were injured in the incident. The Israeli military spokesperson’s office is currently investigating the reports. The official Palestinian news agency criticized the Israeli forces for storming Jenin and surrounding hospitals and the headquarters of the Red Crescent Society.
France Fined Additional €10 Million for Air Pollution Failures
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France has been ordered by the top administrative court to pay an additional €10 million in fines due to persistent air pollution in Paris and Lyon. Nitrogen dioxide levels in these cities remain above the European threshold, and current measures are unlikely to bring them down within a short period of time. The penalty consists of two fines of €5 million each, but it was reduced by half considering improvements in air quality in certain areas. Most of the fine will be allocated to government agencies working on climate change and air pollution. The court will review the government’s actions again in the following year.
Prince William Acting Like King Already, Says Royal Author
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According to royal expert Omid Scobie’s new book, Prince William is already acting like he is the king, while his father, Prince Charles, is still trying to establish his own legacy. Scobie claims that William knows his father’s reign is transitional and is behaving accordingly. The relationship between William and his brother, Prince Harry, has also been strained, with William allegedly using media and staff to smear Harry. Scobie disagrees with the notion of a united front against Harry and Meghan, stating that William has avoided talking to his brother altogether.
Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 jolts Taiwan, no reports of damage
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A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck off Taiwan’s east coast, briefly shaking buildings in Taipei. There are no reports of damage or casualties. Taiwan is prone to earthquakes due to its location near the junction of two tectonic plates. The epicenter of the quake was in the sea off Taiwan’s Hualien county at a depth of 22.4 km. This comes after previous deadly earthquakes in the region, with over 100 people killed in 2016 and more than 2,000 killed in 1999.
Emotional video shows Hamas hostage Emily Hand running into her father’s arms after being released
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Emily Hand, a nine-year-old Irish girl who was held hostage by Hamas terrorists for 50 days, was reunited with her father in a heartwarming video. Emily, along with 20 other hostages, was released on November 25. The emotional video shows Emily running into her father’s arms, capturing the joy of their reunion. While Emily’s family expressed their happiness, they also remembered the remaining hostages, including Raya Rotem, Hila’s mother, who is still being held captive by Hamas. The family thanked everyone for their support and vowed to bring all the hostages back home.
