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Beijing warned that the remnants of its recently launched Long March 5 might hit an area of the South China Sea, on Tuesday (Dec 26). The maritime safety administration warned that the rocket debris of its most powerful launch vehicle is expected to fall off the coast of China’s island province of Hainan between 11:00 am (local time) and noon.&nbsp;

Remnants of Chinese rocket to fall in South China Sea

China launched a Long March 5 on December 15 from Hainan’s Wenchang launch site, marking the sixth launch of the rocket type since its first flight around seven years ago.&nbsp;

The successfully launched Long March 5 mission was described by the Chinese state media as “a high-orbit optical remote sensing satellite”.&nbsp;

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The “satellite” will be used to conduct land surveys, crop yield assessments, environmental management, meteorological warning and forecasting, and disaster prevention and relief, reported China’s state news agency Xinhua.&nbsp;

The Chinese media also said that the powerful rocket – typically used to launch very large payloads – was carrying a payload of 18.5 metres far more than the usual 12.267 metres. Beijing has not released any images of the satellite to the public.&nbsp;

China has repeatedly garnered criticism from the European Space Agency and NASA over its lack of efforts to safely deorbit its rockets’ core stage after it reached orbit.&nbsp;

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Over the years, this has left massive pieces of debris to fall in an uncontrolled manner by atmospheric drag, creating panic on the ground about where it might land. In 2020, debris from a Long March 5B fell on Ivory Coast, damaging several buildings.

<h2>Philippines responds to China’s latest accusation</h2>

People’s Daily, the mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party, on Monday (Dec 25) wrote that the Philippines has relied on the support from the United States to continually provoke China, with “extremely dangerous” behaviour which is seriously harming regional peace and stability.

“Philippines is not provoking conflict,” Philippine’s military spokesperson Medel Aguilar told state-run broadcaster PTV, on Tuesday (Dec 26).&nbsp;

He added, “We follow international law and we are only implementing our domestic law, meaning the limits of our territorial waters and exclusive economic zone where we have sovereign rights.”

During the interview, Aguilar also said that Manila is not the one conducting activities that puts vessels and seafarers in danger and went on to accuse Beijing of performing dangerous manoeuvres which have resulted in collisions at sea.

“They are the ones committing all the violations,” he told the state-run broadcaster.&nbsp;

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Meanwhile, the Chinese embassy in Manila, on Tuesday said the Philippines is causing tensions by sending construction supplies to its grounded navy vessel in the Second Thomas Shoal.&nbsp;

“The Philippines, bolstered by external support, has brushed aside China’s goodwill and restraint and repeatedly challenged China’s principles and red line,” said the embassy, citing the Chinese foreign ministry.

Tensions between the Philippines and China have risen in recent months as both sides continue to engage in a war of words over the South China Sea, particularly since China allegedly, earlier this month rammed a ship carrying the Philippines’ military chief.

(With inputs from agencies)

Beijing warned that the remnants of its recently launched Long March 5 might hit an area of the South China Sea, on Tuesday (Dec 26). The maritime safety administration warned that the rocket debris of its most powerful launch vehicle is expected to fall off the coast of China’s island province of Hainan between 11:00 am (local time) and noon.

Beijing warned that the remnants of its recently launched Long March 5 might hit an area of the South China Sea, on Tuesday (Dec 26). The maritime safety administration warned that the rocket debris of its most powerful launch vehicle is expected to fall off the coast of China’s island province of Hainan between 11:00 am (local time) and noon. Remnants of Chinese rocket to fall in South China Sea China launched a Long March 5 on December 15 from Hainan’s Wenchang launch site, marking the sixth launch of the rocket type since its first flight around seven years ago. The successfully launched Long March 5 mission was described by the Chinese state media as “a high-orbit optical remote sensing satellite”. ALSO READ | Philippines accuses China of ramming, using water cannon on resupply vessels in South China Sea The “satellite” will be used to conduct land surveys, crop yield assessments, environmental management, meteorological warning and forecasting, and disaster prevention and relief, reported China’s state news agency Xinhua. The Chinese media also said that the powerful rocket – typically used to launch very large payloads – was carrying a payload of 18.5 metres far more than the usual 12.267 metres. Beijing has not released any images of the satellite to the public. China has repeatedly garnered criticism from the European Space Agency and NASA over its lack of efforts to safely deorbit its rockets’ core stage after it reached orbit. ALSO READ | Philippines says China coastguard vessel collided with resupply boat, Beijing says it 'lawfully' blocked it Over the years, this has left massive pieces of debris to fall in an uncontrolled manner by atmospheric drag, creating panic on the ground about where it might land. In 2020, debris from a Long March 5B fell on Ivory Coast, damaging several buildings. Philippines responds to China’s latest accusation People’s Daily, the mouthpiece of the Chinese Communist Party, on Monday (Dec 25) wrote that the Philippines has relied on the support from the United States to continually provoke China, with “extremely dangerous” behaviour which is seriously harming regional peace and stability. “Philippines is not provoking conflict,” Philippine’s military spokesperson Medel Aguilar told state-run broadcaster PTV, on Tuesday (Dec 26). He added, “We follow international law and we are only implementing our domestic law, meaning the limits of our territorial waters and exclusive economic zone where we have sovereign rights.” During the interview, Aguilar also said that Manila is not the one conducting activities that puts vessels and seafarers in danger and went on to accuse Beijing of performing dangerous manoeuvres which have resulted in collisions at sea. “They are the ones committing all the violations,” he told the state-run broadcaster. ALSO READ | UK slams China over incidents in South China Sea against Philippines Meanwhile, the Chinese embassy in Manila, on Tuesday said the Philippines is causing tensions by sending construction supplies to its grounded navy vessel in the Second Thomas Shoal. “The Philippines, bolstered by external support, has brushed aside China’s goodwill and restraint and repeatedly challenged China’s principles and red line,” said the embassy, citing the Chinese foreign ministry. Tensions between the Philippines and China have risen in recent months as both sides continue to engage in a war of words over the South China Sea, particularly since China allegedly, earlier this month rammed a ship carrying the Philippines’ military chief. (With inputs from agencies)

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The mystery behind the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370&nbsp;could be solved in a “matter of days” if a new search is initiated, experts have claimed, after new leads on the flight’s whereabouts emerged.

Aerospace expert Jean-Luc Marchand and pilot Patrick Blelly called for open help, arguing that a 10-day search could provide new insights into the disappearance of the ill-fated flight that disappeared without any trace in 2014, 38 minutes after taking off from Kuala Lumpur on its way to Beijing, China.

According to Australian news site news.com.au, Marchand, during a recent lecture at the Royal Aeronautical Society, said, “It could be a quick thing. Until the wreckage of MH370 is found, nobody knows [what happened]. But, this is a plausible trajectory.”

The duo urged Australia’s Transport Safety Authority, the Malaysian government, and Ocean Infinity, an exploration company, to start a new search operation.

They said that the matter could be solved “swiftly” using new technology.

<h2>Experts call for renewed 10-day searcg&nbsp;</h2>

They believe that the pilot deliberately depressurised the cabin and performed a controlled ditching away from the flight path to reduce debris and hinder search efforts.

Both also noted the location and suddenness of the plane’s change in direction in what they described as a radar “no man’s land” outside Malaysian airspace.

“We think, and the study that we’ve done has shown us, that the hijacking was probably performed by an experienced pilot,” Marchad said.

“The cabin was depressurised ... and it was a soft control ditching to produce minimal debris. It was performed so as to not be trapped or found.”

“Certainly, the aircraft was not visible except for the military. The guy knew that if search and rescue would be triggered, it would be on the flight path.”

Last year, Ocean Infinity revealed it was interested in a restarting its search having canvassed swathes of Indian Ocean on a 'no find, no fee' basis.

<h2>What happened to MH370&nbsp;flight?</h2>

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<h2>Wreckage believed to be around Indian Ocean&nbsp;&nbsp;</h2>

The claim from experts comes after a new report on the missing aeroplane called for a fresh search off the Australian coast.

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The 229-page report said that the missing wreckage could be located about 1560km west of Perth, adding that their findings was based on ‘groundbreaking’ radio technology.

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The researchers—Richard Godfrey, Dr Hannes Coetzee, and Professor Simon Maskell —used weak signal propagation reporter or WSPR, to track the plane.

“This technology has been developed over the past three years and the results represent credible new evidence,” the researchers stated.

(With inputs from agencies)

The mystery behind the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 could be solved in a “matter of days” if a new search is initiated, experts have claimed, after new leads on the flight’s whereabouts emerged.

The mystery behind the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 could be solved in a “matter of days” if a new search is initiated, experts have claimed, after new leads on the flight’s whereabouts emerged. Aerospace expert Jean-Luc Marchand and pilot Patrick Blelly called for open help, arguing that a 10-day search could provide new insights into the disappearance of the ill-fated flight that disappeared without any trace in 2014, 38 minutes after taking off from Kuala Lumpur on its way to Beijing, China. According to Australian news site news.com.au, Marchand, during a recent lecture at the Royal Aeronautical Society, said, “It could be a quick thing. Until the wreckage of MH370 is found, nobody knows [what happened]. But, this is a plausible trajectory.” The duo urged Australia’s Transport Safety Authority, the Malaysian government, and Ocean Infinity, an exploration company, to start a new search operation. They said that the matter could be solved “swiftly” using new technology. Experts call for renewed 10-day searcg They believe that the pilot deliberately depressurised the cabin and performed a controlled ditching away from the flight path to reduce debris and hinder search efforts. Both also noted the location and suddenness of the plane’s change in direction in what they described as a radar “no man’s land” outside Malaysian airspace. “We think, and the study that we’ve done has shown us, that the hijacking was probably performed by an experienced pilot,” Marchad said. “The cabin was depressurised ... and it was a soft control ditching to produce minimal debris. It was performed so as to not be trapped or found.” “Certainly, the aircraft was not visible except for the military. The guy knew that if search and rescue would be triggered, it would be on the flight path.” Last year, Ocean Infinity revealed it was interested in a restarting its search having canvassed swathes of Indian Ocean on a 'no find, no fee' basis. What happened to MH370 flight? Wreckage believed to be around Indian Ocean The claim from experts comes after a new report on the missing aeroplane called for a fresh search off the Australian coast. Also read | Ukraine says it conducted air strike on Crimea, destroying Russian warship The 229-page report said that the missing wreckage could be located about 1560km west of Perth, adding that their findings was based on ‘groundbreaking’ radio technology. Also read | Australia: At least two killed, 110,000 homes without power as storm hits east coast The researchers—Richard Godfrey, Dr Hannes Coetzee, and Professor Simon Maskell —used weak signal propagation reporter or WSPR, to track the plane. “This technology has been developed over the past three years and the results represent credible new evidence,” the researchers stated. (With inputs from agencies)

MH370 can be found ‘in matter of days’, claim experts after new clues emerge

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According to a Likud party statement, Netanyahu said: "I just came back from Gaza... we're not stopping, we're continuing to fight and we're intensifying the fighting in the coming days. It's going to be a long war that's not close to ending."&nbsp;

On Monday, Netanyahu was also booed by the families of hostages taken by Gaza militants&nbsp;when he addressed parliament. He vowed&nbsp;to bring the captives home but said "more time" was needed. Netanyahu said, "We wouldn't be able to secure the release of hostages without military pressure."&nbsp;

The families chanted from the gallery: "Now! Now!"&nbsp;

Netanyahu said he spoke to Israeli field commanders who said they needed "more time" to finish the mission. "We won't stop until victory," Netanyahu added.&nbsp;

Israel claims 129 hostages were abducted on October 7 when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel. Some of them were released in a deal between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar. But some are still held in the Palestinian territory.&nbsp;

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<h2>Death toll rises as Israel pounds Gaza&nbsp;</h2>

There's no ending in sight of the ongoing war in Gaza, with Israel continuing to pound the region. Monday was one of the&nbsp;deadliest days since the war began on October 7.&nbsp;

Palestinian health officials said that at least 70 people were killed in the centre of the besieged strip, many were reportedly women and children. Injured Gazans were rushed to the Khan Younis hospital.&nbsp;

The Palestinian health officials said that eight others were killed as Israeli planes and tanks carried out dozens of airstrikes on houses and roads in nearby al-Bureij and al-Nusseirat.&nbsp;

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According to the medics, an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis in southern Gaza killed 23, bringing total Palestinian fatalities overnight to more than 100.&nbsp;

Gaza health ministry said on Monday that 20,674 people have been killed and 54,536 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since October 7.&nbsp;

Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos.

(With inputs from agencies)&nbsp;

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 25) visited the Gaza Strip — a day when the world is celebrating Christmas. His party said that Netanyahu vowed to step up the army's assault on the Palestinian territory.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday (Dec 25) visited the Gaza Strip — a day when the world is celebrating Christmas. His party said that Netanyahu vowed to step up the army's assault on the Palestinian territory. According to a Likud party statement, Netanyahu said: "I just came back from Gaza... we're not stopping, we're continuing to fight and we're intensifying the fighting in the coming days. It's going to be a long war that's not close to ending." On Monday, Netanyahu was also booed by the families of hostages taken by Gaza militants when he addressed parliament. He vowed to bring the captives home but said "more time" was needed. Netanyahu said, "We wouldn't be able to secure the release of hostages without military pressure." The families chanted from the gallery: "Now! Now!" Netanyahu said he spoke to Israeli field commanders who said they needed "more time" to finish the mission. "We won't stop until victory," Netanyahu added. Israel claims 129 hostages were abducted on October 7 when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel. Some of them were released in a deal between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar. But some are still held in the Palestinian territory. Also read: Israel-Hamas war: US-funded infrastructure projects in Gaza largely unscathed in conflict Watch: Egypt outlines proposal to free hostages & end Israel-Hamas war × Death toll rises as Israel pounds Gaza There's no ending in sight of the ongoing war in Gaza, with Israel continuing to pound the region. Monday was one of the deadliest days since the war began on October 7. Palestinian health officials said that at least 70 people were killed in the centre of the besieged strip, many were reportedly women and children. Injured Gazans were rushed to the Khan Younis hospital. The Palestinian health officials said that eight others were killed as Israeli planes and tanks carried out dozens of airstrikes on houses and roads in nearby al-Bureij and al-Nusseirat. Also read: Israeli military releases video of huge Hamas tunnel where five hostages were found dead According to the medics, an Israeli airstrike in Khan Younis in southern Gaza killed 23, bringing total Palestinian fatalities overnight to more than 100. Gaza health ministry said on Monday that 20,674 people have been killed and 54,536 injured in Israeli strikes on Gaza since October 7. Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos and videos. (With inputs from agencies)

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At least two people have been killed and more than 110,000 homes have been left without power as thunderstorms and strong winds hit eastern Australia, said officials on Tuesday (Dec 26). Warnings of more bad weather have been&nbsp;issued across the Australian states of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland.&nbsp;

<h2>At least two killed amid storm</h2>

A man in the Australian state of Victoria’s Caringal was killed after being struck by a falling&nbsp;tree branch, on Tuesday, after severe storms lashed the state overnight, said the Victoria police, as per ABC News. The incident took place around 9:00 am (local time).

“It is understood a tree branch fell on the man at a private property on Rusks Road just after 9 am.” It added, “Emergency services provided medical assistance however the yet to be formally identified man died at the scene.”

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The incident in Victoria follows the death of&nbsp;a 59-year-old woman&nbsp;who&nbsp;was struck by a falling tree on a street in the Gold Coast’s Helensvale.&nbsp;

“She unfortunately suffered a significant head injury and passed away. We were unable to revive her, which was really quite confronting,” said critical care paramedic Jaye Newton, who was at the scene, as per AFP.&nbsp;

A man in his 70s was injured after a tree branch fell onto a tent, in Helensvale, reported the Australian Associated Press (AAP). He was said to be in a stable condition in hospital with pelvic and back injuries.

Another man in his 90s also suffered from head injuries after a roof collapsed on him, reported AAP. He was said to be in stable condition.&nbsp;

<h2>Intense storms hit Australia’s east coast</h2>

Queensland ambulance service paramedic, Newton, also described scenes “like a disaster zone” as he was forced to drive around fallen trees on the motorway. “It was an extraordinary weather event.”&nbsp;

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He added, “There were trees all over the road. We are taking whole big trees uprooted.”&nbsp;

Meanwhile, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Melbourne where officials are expecting damaging winds, hailstones and heavy rainfall.&nbsp;

The town of Wedderburn in Victoria suffered from major flooding where businesses and homes were inundated in water.&nbsp;

Australia’s east coast will likely witness a similar weather pattern&nbsp;seen in&nbsp;the past few days, said senior meteorologist Angus Hines from the country’s weather bureau.&nbsp;

The region has seen relatively sunny and clear mornings followed by intense storms in the evening over the past couple of days, reported AAP.&nbsp;

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Hines also said severe storms were possible for “pretty large swathes of the country” from central Queensland down to Melbourne on Tuesday (Dec 26).&nbsp;

Additionally, volatile weather conditions were expected to continue on Tuesday and Wednesday in NSW after large parts of the state witnessed giant hail, heavy rainfall and flash flooding on Christmas Day.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

At least two people have been killed and more than 110,000 homes have been left without power as thunderstorms and strong winds hit eastern Australia, said officials on Tuesday (Dec 26).

At least two people have been killed and more than 110,000 homes have been left without power as thunderstorms and strong winds hit eastern Australia, said officials on Tuesday (Dec 26). Warnings of more bad weather have been issued across the Australian states of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. At least two killed amid storm A man in the Australian state of Victoria’s Caringal was killed after being struck by a falling tree branch, on Tuesday, after severe storms lashed the state overnight, said the Victoria police, as per ABC News. The incident took place around 9:00 am (local time). “It is understood a tree branch fell on the man at a private property on Rusks Road just after 9 am.” It added, “Emergency services provided medical assistance however the yet to be formally identified man died at the scene.” ALSO READ | Israeli power firm denies cyberattack claims after reports of major blackout The incident in Victoria follows the death of a 59-year-old woman who was struck by a falling tree on a street in the Gold Coast’s Helensvale. “She unfortunately suffered a significant head injury and passed away. We were unable to revive her, which was really quite confronting,” said critical care paramedic Jaye Newton, who was at the scene, as per AFP. A man in his 70s was injured after a tree branch fell onto a tent, in Helensvale, reported the Australian Associated Press (AAP). He was said to be in a stable condition in hospital with pelvic and back injuries. Another man in his 90s also suffered from head injuries after a roof collapsed on him, reported AAP. He was said to be in stable condition. Intense storms hit Australia’s east coast Queensland ambulance service paramedic, Newton, also described scenes “like a disaster zone” as he was forced to drive around fallen trees on the motorway. “It was an extraordinary weather event.” ALSO READ | Plane with Indians grounded in France lands in Mumbai, only 276 passengers return He added, “There were trees all over the road. We are taking whole big trees uprooted.” Meanwhile, a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Melbourne where officials are expecting damaging winds, hailstones and heavy rainfall. The town of Wedderburn in Victoria suffered from major flooding where businesses and homes were inundated in water. Australia’s east coast will likely witness a similar weather pattern seen in the past few days, said senior meteorologist Angus Hines from the country’s weather bureau. The region has seen relatively sunny and clear mornings followed by intense storms in the evening over the past couple of days, reported AAP. ALSO READ | US carries out retaliatory attacks in Iraq after militants target military base leaving three injured Hines also said severe storms were possible for “pretty large swathes of the country” from central Queensland down to Melbourne on Tuesday (Dec 26). Additionally, volatile weather conditions were expected to continue on Tuesday and Wednesday in NSW after large parts of the state witnessed giant hail, heavy rainfall and flash flooding on Christmas Day. (With inputs from agencies)

Australia: At least two killed, 110,000 homes without power as storm hits east coast

The US has accused Iran of aiding Houthi Pirates. More than 20 countries have joined the US-led coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels; However Spain will not participate in coalition against Red Sea attacks.

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The merchant ship MV Chem Pluto which was attacked by a drone on Saturday will be arriving in Mumbai today. The vessel is being escorted by Indian Coast Guard ship Vikram.

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Spirit Airlines, a low-cost carrier in the United States, finds itself in a pickle after it put an unaccompanied child on the wrong flight, American media reported on Sunday (Dec 24).

Spirit Airlines, a low-cost carrier in the United States, finds itself in a pickle after it put an unaccompanied child on the wrong flight, American media reported on Sunday (Dec 24). According to a report by NBC Washington, the child was supposed to fly from Philadelphia International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers on Thursday. However, the child was boarded on a flight to Orlando. In a statement, Spirit Airlines said, “The child was always under the care and supervision of a Spirit Team Member, and as soon as we discovered the error, we took immediate steps to communicate with the family and reconnect them." “We take the safety and responsibility of transporting all of our Guests seriously and are conducting an internal investigation,” Spirit Airlines added and apologised to the minor's family. Internet reacts to incident, draws comparison with 'Home Alone' This incident sparked discussion online with people drawing comparisons with the iconic "Home Alone," movie series. The comparisons were specifically made to Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, where Kevin McCallister (played by Macaulay Culkin) ends up on the wrong plane and gets separated from his family. Scholars: Home Alone 2 could never happen in modern society. Airports and airlines have too many checks in place. Spirit Airlines: https://t.co/PafSdktabE pic.twitter.com/r9APzDb8M9 — Cody Williams (@TheSizzle20) December 24, 2023 × In a post on X, a user named @TheSizzle20 wrote, "Home Alone 2 could never happen in modern society. Airports and airlines have too many checks in place." The user then shared the popular "Monkey Puppet" meme. In another post on the social media platform, The Fact of Other Minds" said, "The plot of Home Alone 2: Lost In New York was only missing one thing to become fully plausible: Spirit Airlines." "'Home Alone 2 could never happen in 2023.' My friend have you considered: Spirit Airlines," another user on X said.

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The Ukrainian armed forces recaptured Kherson in November last year. About 71 shells have been fired at Kherson over 24 hours, the electricity & heat supply were disrupted by Russian strikes.

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Israel-Hamas War: Israeli army announces the deaths of 14 soldiers in Gaza since Friday

Palestinian detainees held in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli military have alleged torture and beatings at the hands of the army. However, the Israeli forces have denied the accusation, saying that the hostages were treated "&nbsp;in accordance with international law".&nbsp;Meanwhile, a shooting incident&nbsp;in a mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado has claimed the life of one person, while another two were critically injured. In other news, in Serbia, police in Belgrade had to intervene after the protesters turned violent, smashing windows of the city hall.&nbsp;

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Palestinian detainees held in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli military have alleged torture and beatings at the hands of the army. However, the Israeli forces have denied the accusation, saying that the hostages were treated " in accordance with international law".

Palestinian detainees held in the Gaza Strip by the Israeli military have alleged torture and beatings at the hands of the army. However, the Israeli forces have denied the accusation, saying that the hostages were treated " in accordance with international law". Meanwhile, a shooting incident in a mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado has claimed the life of one person, while another two were critically injured. In other news, in Serbia, police in Belgrade had to intervene after the protesters turned violent, smashing windows of the city hall. Click on the headlines to read more 'There were only beatings': Freed Palestinian hostages allege torture at the hands of Israel army As the Israel-Gaza war stretches to its three-month mark, reports of Palestinians facing torture at the hands of the Israeli army have come to light. On Sunday, recently freed detainees alleged that the Israeli forces were torturing Palestinian civilians in their custody in the Gaza Strip. A Gaza medic corroborated this narrative. However, the military has denied the charges. Colorado mall shooting: One dead, two critically injured in fight between two groups One person was killed and two others critically injured in a shooting incident in a mall in Colorado Springs, Colorado on Sunday evening (Dec 24). Serbia: Riot police use ‘excessive force’ to repel protestors alleging election fraud Serbia on Sunday (Dec 24) reportedly used excessive force to disperse opposition protesters who tried to force their way into the capital’s city council building. Aircraft with Indian passengers detained in France could leave today An aircraft with 303 Indian passengers detained near Paris over the suspicion of human trafficking could leave on Monday (Dec 25), the news agency AFP reported, citing French judicial officials. Watch | Xi Jinping corruption crackdown: Keep relatives away from corruption, says Jinping

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