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Top 10 world news: Israel finds 'biggest' Hamas tunnel, North Korea fires projectile towards South Korea

Top 10 world news: Israel finds 'biggest' Hamas tunnel, North Korea fires projectile towards South Korea

Top 10 world news

Israel Defense Forces claimed that they have uncoveredthe largest-ever Hamas attack tunnel near the Erez border crossing in the northern Gaza Strip. In Bengaluru, foreign minister Dr S Jaishankar said that India is willing to take into consideration the concerns shared by any other country regarding the allegations by Canada about the alleged involvement of "agents of the Indian government" in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

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Israel-Hamas war: Biggest Hamas tunnel with 4km long network found under GazaIsrael-Hamas war

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The Israel Defense Forces uncovered on Sunday (Dec 17) the largest-ever Hamas attack tunnel found near the Erez border crossing in the northern Gaza Strip. IDF uncovered approximately four kilometres (2.5 miles) of the tunnel, reaching depths of about 50 meters (165 feet) in some areas, with the capacity for vehicles, but it did not extend into Israeli territory.

Jaishankar clears the air on diplomatic rows with US and Canada, slams UN Security Council as ‘old club’

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While speaking at the Rotary Institute 2023 event in Bengaluru, Jaishankar asserted that India is willing to take into consideration the concerns shared by any other country regardingthe allegationsby Canada about the alleged involvement of "agents of the Indian government" in the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.

North Korea fires ballistic projectile, says South Korea

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North Korea launched a ballistic projectile on Sunday (Dec 17), Seoul's army said in a statement,amid warnings by the United States and South Korea thatany nuclear attack by Pyongyang would lead to the end of its regime.

India demonstrates unmatched ‘Astrashakti’ as ‘Akash’ unit neutralises four targets in one go

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The successful demonstration of the Akash missile system would add to India's weapon-export initiatives. Astrashakti, the name of an Indian weapon demonstration exercise, literally means power of weapons.

African scientist develops ‘gene drive tech’ that could wipe out malaria from continent

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An African scientist is working on a ‘gene drive technology’ that could potentially wipe out malaria or malaria-causing mosquitoes from the continent.

Indian PM Modi: State election win is a message for upcoming 2024 elections

Serbia: President Aleksandar Vucic's grip on power goes to test in snap polls

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Serbians on Sunday (Dec 17) are voting in the country's parliamentary elections, the tenth such voting exercisesince the 1998-1999 Kosovo conflict that led to the creation of the Republic of Kosovo with partial international recognition.

How a Chinese spy used a European senator as intelligence asset for three years

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According to the report, Frank Creyelman, a former Belgian senator, was contacted by Daniel Woo, an officer in China’s Ministry of State Security to unduly influence discussions in Europe concerning Europe and Europe’s relations with the US and UK.

Solar storms can cause train accidents on Earth, researchers warn

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Changes in space weather, especially powerful solar storms can cause transport havoc liketrain accidents, researchers from Lancaster University have concluded.

SA vs IND, 1st ODI: Arshdeep, Avesh dismantle Proteas at Wanderers to earn statement win in curtain-raiser

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India made an excellent start to the ODI series against South Africa as they registered a statement eight-wicket win against the hosts at the Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg. The contest on Sunday (Dec 17)saw Arshdeep Singh and Avesh Khan run riot as they scalped nine wickets between them and helped India skittle out South Africa on 116, their third-lowest ODI total against India. In reply, India reached the total in 16.2 overs as debutant Sai Sudharsan (unbeaten 55) and Shreyas Iyer (52) ended with fifties as the visitors now lead the three-match ODI series 1-0.

Barbie director Greta Gerwig makes surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live to introduce Billie Eilish

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Greta Gerwig, the co-writer/director ofBarbie, made a surprise appearance alongside old college friend andBarbieco-star Kate McKinnon. The duo took the stage to introduce musical guest Billie Eilish, who performed "What Was I Made For?" from theBarbiesoundtrack.