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<p>Bulgarian blind mystic Baba Vanga, also known as Vangelia Pandeva Gushterova, who died at the age of 85 in 1996, made some terrific prophecies for 2025.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Known as the 'Nostradamus of the Balkans,' Baba Vanga is believed to have developed the gift of prophecy after losing her eyesight at the age of 12.&nbsp;</p>

<p>One of the&nbsp;most prominent predictions of Baba Vanga that turned out to be true was the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers in New York.</p>

<h2><strong>Here's what Baba Vanga predicted for 2025</strong></h2>

<p>A lot of chilling predictions were made by Baba Vanga for 2025, many of which included destruction and death. Here are a few of her chilling prophecies:&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>Europe's destruction</strong></h3>

<p>As reported by the Daily Star, Baba Vanga had predicted the West's absolute destruction and war.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"As soon as Syria falls, expect a great war between the West and the East. In the spring, a war in the East will begin, and there will be a Third World War. A war in the East that will destroy the West," she said.</p>

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<p>"Syria will fall at the feet of the winner, but the winner will not be the one," Baba Vanga said in another prediction.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>Establishing contact with aliens</strong></h3>

<p>According to the report published in the Daily Star, Vanga had warned: "Humanity will make contact with extraterrestrial life, possibly leading to a global crisis or apocalypse."</p>

<h3><strong>Humanity to develop telepathy&nbsp;</strong></h3>

<p>Baba Vanga said that telepathy would be developed by humanity by 2025, which will allow direct mind-to-mind communication and will revolutionise human interaction.</p>

<h3><strong>Scientific breakthroughs in 2025</strong></h3>

<p>If one goes by the predictions of Baba Vanga, 2025 will be the year of major scientific and medical breakthroughs, which will include advancements in nanotechnology.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, she warned against the misuse of technologies for destructive purposes.&nbsp;</p>

<h3><strong>Beginning of apocalypse</strong></h3>

<p>Baba Vanga had issued a warning that a series of catastrophic events will take place in 2025, which will mark the “beginning of the apocalypse.”&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Bulgarian blind mystic Baba Vanga, also known as Vangelia Pandeva Gushterova, who died at the age of 85 in 1996, made some terrific prophecies for 2025. Known as the 'Nostradamus of the Balkans,' Baba Vanga is believed to have developed the gift of prophecy after losing her eyesight at the age of 12.

Bulgarian blind mystic Baba Vanga, also known as Vangelia Pandeva Gushterova, who died at the age of 85 in 1996, made some terrific prophecies for 2025. Known as the 'Nostradamus of the Balkans,' Baba Vanga is believed to have developed the gift of prophecy after losing her eyesight at the age of 12. One of the most prominent predictions of Baba Vanga that turned out to be true was the 9/11 attack on the Twin Towers in New York. Here's what Baba Vanga predicted for 2025 A lot of chilling predictions were made by Baba Vanga for 2025, many of which included destruction and death. Here are a few of her chilling prophecies: Europe's destruction As reported by the Daily Star, Baba Vanga had predicted the West's absolute destruction and war. "As soon as Syria falls, expect a great war between the West and the East. In the spring, a war in the East will begin, and there will be a Third World War. A war in the East that will destroy the West," she said. Also Read: Merriam-Webster’s 2024 word of the year is 'polarisation' "Syria will fall at the feet of the winner, but the winner will not be the one," Baba Vanga said in another prediction. Establishing contact with aliens According to the report published in the Daily Star, Vanga had warned: "Humanity will make contact with extraterrestrial life, possibly leading to a global crisis or apocalypse." Humanity to develop telepathy Baba Vanga said that telepathy would be developed by humanity by 2025, which will allow direct mind-to-mind communication and will revolutionise human interaction. Scientific breakthroughs in 2025 If one goes by the predictions of Baba Vanga, 2025 will be the year of major scientific and medical breakthroughs, which will include advancements in nanotechnology. However, she warned against the misuse of technologies for destructive purposes. Beginning of apocalypse Baba Vanga had issued a warning that a series of catastrophic events will take place in 2025, which will mark the “beginning of the apocalypse.” (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>In a series of plots that involved Iran recruiting Israeli civilians, an Israeli man from Jerusalem was nabbed for carrying out missions for the Islamic nation.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The 23-year-old suspect named Arlder Israel Amoyal was detained in November over the suspicions that he was “committing security offences related to contact with intelligence officials of the Iranian regime and carrying out security missions in Israel under their direction, for financial gain,” the Shin Bet security agency said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amoyal had connected with Iranian intelligence elements since October via social media. The officials said he was in contact with a profile under the name "Arianna" which later changed the name to "John".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The investigation revealed that Amoyal was unaware of the fact that "John" was an Iranian operative, but he agreed to carry out surveillance for him. His missions included photographing various addresses and spraying graffiti.</p>

<p>The suspect took photos of a paper with the words "Making Peace" written on it. He further graffitied the word "Sinwar" in Tel Aviv and also took photos of several houses in Netanya and Jerusalem.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He even purchased a GoPro camera to film his actions and used it to send the footage to his handler "John".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Amnoyal further worked to recruit others to carry out missions for Iran. He specifically chose people with prior criminal records.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shin Bet said Amoyal suggested to "John" to set fire to a police cruiser. He also suggested shutting down power to the Jerusalem light rail.</p>

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<p>He was rewarded for his actions via cryptocurrency.&nbsp;</p>

<p>An indictment is expected to be filed shortly against him.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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In a series of plots that involved Iran recruiting Israeli civilians, an Israeli man from Jerusalem was nabbed for carrying out missions for the Islamic nation. The 23-year-old suspect named Arlder Israel Amoyal was detained in November over the suspicions that he was “committing security offences related to contact with intelligence officials of the Iranian regime and carrying out security missions in Israel under their direction, for financial gain,” the Shin Bet security agency said.

In a series of plots that involved Iran recruiting Israeli civilians, an Israeli man from Jerusalem was nabbed for carrying out missions for the Islamic nation. The 23-year-old suspect named Arlder Israel Amoyal was detained in November over the suspicions that he was “committing security offences related to contact with intelligence officials of the Iranian regime and carrying out security missions in Israel under their direction, for financial gain,” the Shin Bet security agency said. Amoyal had connected with Iranian intelligence elements since October via social media. The officials said he was in contact with a profile under the name "Arianna" which later changed the name to "John". Watch | Polio Vaccination Team Attacked In Pakistan, At least One Policeman Killed The investigation revealed that Amoyal was unaware of the fact that "John" was an Iranian operative, but he agreed to carry out surveillance for him. His missions included photographing various addresses and spraying graffiti. The suspect took photos of a paper with the words "Making Peace" written on it. He further graffitied the word "Sinwar" in Tel Aviv and also took photos of several houses in Netanya and Jerusalem. He even purchased a GoPro camera to film his actions and used it to send the footage to his handler "John". Amnoyal further worked to recruit others to carry out missions for Iran. He specifically chose people with prior criminal records. Shin Bet said Amoyal suggested to "John" to set fire to a police cruiser. He also suggested shutting down power to the Jerusalem light rail. Also read | Sara Sharif murder: 'Sadist' father and stepmother imprisoned for life for brutally killing her He was rewarded for his actions via cryptocurrency. An indictment is expected to be filed shortly against him. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Fourteen months after stepping into the Israel-Hamas war which began with the horrific October 7 attack, Hezbollah lost several fighters and saw its backbone breaking by the brunt it bore of Israel's offensive.&nbsp;<br />
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The number of fighters Hezbollah has lost in these 14 months is several thousand but what has shaken it to its core is the killing of its leaders and attack on its systems. Here's how 2024 looked for Hezbollah.</p>

<h2><strong>Strike on headquarters of Hezbollah and killing of Nasrallah</strong></h2>

<p>On September 27, 2024, Hezbollah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah was killed after Israel launched an airstrike on their headquarters in Beirut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The strike happened when Hezbollah leaders were holding a meeting in their headquarters, which was in the underground below the residential buildings in the south of Beirut.</p>

<p>The Israeli Air Force used F-15I&nbsp;fighters and dropped more than 80 bombs, which included US-made 2,000-pound (910&nbsp;kg)&nbsp;bunker buster bombs with which the underground headquarters along with the nearby buildings were destroyed.</p>

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<p>The IDF announced Nasrallah's death on September 28, and after two days, his body was recovered from the rubble.</p>

<h2><strong>Hezbollah's trembling throne&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>This was not the first time any Hezbollah leader was killed. Israel had neutralised Hezbollah's senior military leader, Fuad Shukr, in July.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hezbollah's commander of Southern Front, Ali Karaki, was also killed. However, Nasrallah's death left Hezbollah without any leader as the militant outfit struggled to fill the vacuum.</p>

<p>They named Naim Qassem as their interim leader, however, many reports suggested that Hashem Safieddine will be the next Secretary-General.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Safieddine survived a lot of attacks, but was finally killed in an Israeli airstrike on October 3. On October 29, Hezbollah elected Qassem as the secretary-general and Nasrallah's successor.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Israel breaks Hezbollah's communication backbone</strong></h2>

<p>In a never-thought kind of attack, thousands of handheld&nbsp;pagers and walkie-talkies of Hezbollah members exploded on September 17 and 18 in what was Israel's well co-ordinated series of attacks.</p>

<p>In the explosions, at least 42 people were killed and 3,500 others were injured, which included many civilians.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The blast showed the world how the compromise of low-tech wireless communication devices can turn deadly.&nbsp;The attack was a brutal strike on the militant group's "Achilles' heel".</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;Israel-Hezbollah Exchange Fire Despite Truce&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>The wireless pagers suddenly exploded at 3:30 pm (local time) in Lebanon just after a message was delivered on the device, which appeared to have been sent by the leadership of Hezbollah.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As per the officials, the delivery of the messages activated the explosives as the device beeped for many seconds before it exploded.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The explosions underscored how vulnerable Hezbollah’s communication network is and how it was compromised, which led to the deadly blasts.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Fourteen months after stepping into the Israel-Hamas war which began with the horrific October 7 attack, Hezbollah lost several fighters and saw its backbone breaking by the brunt it bore of Israel's offensive.

Fourteen months after stepping into the Israel-Hamas war which began with the horrific October 7 attack, Hezbollah lost several fighters and saw its backbone breaking by the brunt it bore of Israel's offensive. The number of fighters Hezbollah has lost in these 14 months is several thousand but what has shaken it to its core is the killing of its leaders and attack on its systems. Here's how 2024 looked for Hezbollah. Strike on headquarters of Hezbollah and killing of Nasrallah On September 27, 2024, Hezbollah secretary-general Hassan Nasrallah was killed after Israel launched an airstrike on their headquarters in Beirut. The strike happened when Hezbollah leaders were holding a meeting in their headquarters, which was in the underground below the residential buildings in the south of Beirut. The Israeli Air Force used F-15I fighters and dropped more than 80 bombs, which included US-made 2,000-pound (910 kg) bunker buster bombs with which the underground headquarters along with the nearby buildings were destroyed. Also Read: ‘Don’t normalise ties with Israel’: Hezbollah to Syria’s new rulers after Assad’s ouster The IDF announced Nasrallah's death on September 28, and after two days, his body was recovered from the rubble. Hezbollah's trembling throne This was not the first time any Hezbollah leader was killed. Israel had neutralised Hezbollah's senior military leader, Fuad Shukr, in July. Hezbollah's commander of Southern Front, Ali Karaki, was also killed. However, Nasrallah's death left Hezbollah without any leader as the militant outfit struggled to fill the vacuum. They named Naim Qassem as their interim leader, however, many reports suggested that Hashem Safieddine will be the next Secretary-General. Safieddine survived a lot of attacks, but was finally killed in an Israeli airstrike on October 3. On October 29, Hezbollah elected Qassem as the secretary-general and Nasrallah's successor. Israel breaks Hezbollah's communication backbone In a never-thought kind of attack, thousands of handheld pagers and walkie-talkies of Hezbollah members exploded on September 17 and 18 in what was Israel's well co-ordinated series of attacks. In the explosions, at least 42 people were killed and 3,500 others were injured, which included many civilians. The blast showed the world how the compromise of low-tech wireless communication devices can turn deadly. The attack was a brutal strike on the militant group's "Achilles' heel". Watch: Israel-Hezbollah Exchange Fire Despite Truce The wireless pagers suddenly exploded at 3:30 pm (local time) in Lebanon just after a message was delivered on the device, which appeared to have been sent by the leadership of Hezbollah. As per the officials, the delivery of the messages activated the explosives as the device beeped for many seconds before it exploded. The explosions underscored how vulnerable Hezbollah’s communication network is and how it was compromised, which led to the deadly blasts. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif's father Urfan Sharif, and stepmother Beinash Batool have been jailed for life for murdering their 10-year-old daughter. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sara was hooded, burned, and beaten during a "campaign of torture" for two years by her father, stepmother and uncle. Her body was found at the family home in Woking, Surrey, in 2023.</p>

<p>Justice Cavanagh on Tuesday (Dec 17) described the treatment of Sara as "torture" and condemned the defendants for not showing a "shred of remorse".</p>

<p>Sara's father has been sentenced to a minimum of 40 years in prison for murder, her stepmother Beinash Batool, 30, received a minimum of 33 years, and her uncle Faisal Malik received 16 years of prison sentence for causing or allowing her death.</p>

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<p>Sara's mother, Olga Domin, in a statement read out in court, called the murderers "sadists", adding, "Although even this word is not enough for you. I would say you are executioners."</p>

<p>Further paying tribute to her daughter, she said, "She is now an angel who looks down on us from heaven. She is no longer experiencing violence. I hoped that when she grew up we would meet, but now that won't happen."</p>

<p>Prosecutor William Emlyn Jones KC said that the 10-year-old girl was subjected to serious violence from at least the age of six with a variety of weapons, including a cricket bat, an improvised metal truncheon made from the broken leg of a high chair, and a domestic iron.</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Gravitas: 10-year-old Sara Sharif's father, stepmother &amp; uncle charged with murder</strong></p>

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<p>“This is a case involving a gross breach of trust because the deceased was the defendant’s own little child. In their care, she suffered this violence in her own home, where she ought to have been entitled to feel safe, loved, and cared for," she said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Sara's uncle was found not guilty of murder but was convicted of causing or allowing her death.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As the judge continued to speak in the court, his voice shook while describing some of the injuries suffered by Sara, calling the abuse as "nothing short of gruesome".&nbsp;</p>

<p>Sara was found dead in her family home in Surrey on August 10 last year. Her father and stepmother killed her two days earlier and fled to Pakistan.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Further, the prison term will take into account time served on remand, with a minimum term of 38 years and 272 days for Sharif and 31 years and 272 days for Batool.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif's father Urfan Sharif, and stepmother Beinash Batool have been jailed for life for murdering their 10-year-old daughter. Sara was hooded, burned, and beaten during a "campaign of torture" for two years by her father, stepmother and uncle.

British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif's father Urfan Sharif, and stepmother Beinash Batool have been jailed for life for murdering their 10-year-old daughter. Sara was hooded, burned, and beaten during a "campaign of torture" for two years by her father, stepmother and uncle. Her body was found at the family home in Woking, Surrey, in 2023. Justice Cavanagh on Tuesday (Dec 17) described the treatment of Sara as "torture" and condemned the defendants for not showing a "shred of remorse". Sara's father has been sentenced to a minimum of 40 years in prison for murder, her stepmother Beinash Batool, 30, received a minimum of 33 years, and her uncle Faisal Malik received 16 years of prison sentence for causing or allowing her death. Also read: Sara Sharif case: Father, stepmother and uncle charged with 10-year-old’s murder in UK Sara's mother, Olga Domin, in a statement read out in court, called the murderers "sadists", adding, "Although even this word is not enough for you. I would say you are executioners." Further paying tribute to her daughter, she said, "She is now an angel who looks down on us from heaven. She is no longer experiencing violence. I hoped that when she grew up we would meet, but now that won't happen." Prosecutor William Emlyn Jones KC said that the 10-year-old girl was subjected to serious violence from at least the age of six with a variety of weapons, including a cricket bat, an improvised metal truncheon made from the broken leg of a high chair, and a domestic iron. Watch | Gravitas: 10-year-old Sara Sharif's father, stepmother & uncle charged with murder × “This is a case involving a gross breach of trust because the deceased was the defendant’s own little child. In their care, she suffered this violence in her own home, where she ought to have been entitled to feel safe, loved, and cared for," she said. Meanwhile, Sara's uncle was found not guilty of murder but was convicted of causing or allowing her death. As the judge continued to speak in the court, his voice shook while describing some of the injuries suffered by Sara, calling the abuse as "nothing short of gruesome". Sara was found dead in her family home in Surrey on August 10 last year. Her father and stepmother killed her two days earlier and fled to Pakistan. Further, the prison term will take into account time served on remand, with a minimum term of 38 years and 272 days for Sharif and 31 years and 272 days for Batool. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Hannah Kobayashi, the missing Hawaii woman found recently, said she was "unaware of everything" that happened in the media and her family. After returning from Mexico to the United States, Hannah said in a statement handed on Tuesday (Dec 17) by her aunt that she is "still processing it all" and&nbsp;urged people to respect her family during “this challenging time".&nbsp;</p>

<p>“I was unaware of everything that was happening in the media while I was away and I am still processing it all. I kindly ask for respect for myself, my family and my loved ones as I navigate through this challenging time. Thank you for your understanding," her statement added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hannah's sister, Sydi Kobayashi, revealed that Hannah has been found safe but &nbsp;“does not wish to return to her family’. TMZ reported that after her landing in the US, she was greeted by her attorney in California but not her family.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>'Voluntary Missing'</h2>

<p>On December 2, Los Angeles police declared Kobayashi a voluntary missing person.&nbsp;</p>

<p>At the time, Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said in a news conference, "As the family is aware, late yesterday after travelling to the US-Mexico border, we reviewed video surveillance from US Customs and Border Protection, which clearly shows Kobayashi crossing the United States border on foot into Mexico."</p>

<p>“She was alone, with her luggage, and appeared unharmed," he further added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>From November 8 to 11, various surveillance footage showed her at multiple locations across LA. On November 11, Hannah was seen retrieving her luggage from the airport, and that was the last time she was seen.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Just after that, she stopped communicating with her family. Furthermore, her family members started receiving strange and unusual text messages from her number.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>In messages, she reportedly said that she had been "tricked pretty much into giving away all my funds" to "someone I thought I loved". Then her phone went dead.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In mid-November, authorities announced she was seen crossing the US-Mexico border on foot. This development sparked a more intense investigation into her case.&nbsp;</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Hannah Kobayashi, the missing Hawaii woman found recently, said she was "unaware of everything" that happened in the media and her family. After returning from Mexico to the United States, Hannah said in a statement handed on Tuesday (Dec 17) by her aunt that she is "still processing it all" and urged people to respect her family during “this challenging time".

Hannah Kobayashi, the missing Hawaii woman found recently, said she was "unaware of everything" that happened in the media and her family. After returning from Mexico to the United States, Hannah said in a statement handed on Tuesday (Dec 17) by her aunt that she is "still processing it all" and urged people to respect her family during “this challenging time". “I was unaware of everything that was happening in the media while I was away and I am still processing it all. I kindly ask for respect for myself, my family and my loved ones as I navigate through this challenging time. Thank you for your understanding," her statement added. Hannah's sister, Sydi Kobayashi, revealed that Hannah has been found safe but “does not wish to return to her family’. TMZ reported that after her landing in the US, she was greeted by her attorney in California but not her family. Watch | Mystery Drone Sightings In USA: White House Releases Statement, Says 'No Reason For Alarm Found' 'Voluntary Missing' On December 2, Los Angeles police declared Kobayashi a voluntary missing person. At the time, Los Angeles Police Chief Jim McDonnell said in a news conference, "As the family is aware, late yesterday after travelling to the US-Mexico border, we reviewed video surveillance from US Customs and Border Protection, which clearly shows Kobayashi crossing the United States border on foot into Mexico." “She was alone, with her luggage, and appeared unharmed," he further added. From November 8 to 11, various surveillance footage showed her at multiple locations across LA. On November 11, Hannah was seen retrieving her luggage from the airport, and that was the last time she was seen. Just after that, she stopped communicating with her family. Furthermore, her family members started receiving strange and unusual text messages from her number. Also read | Walmart and Target recall 40,000 Christmas tree light controllers over fire hazards In messages, she reportedly said that she had been "tricked pretty much into giving away all my funds" to "someone I thought I loved". Then her phone went dead. In mid-November, authorities announced she was seen crossing the US-Mexico border on foot. This development sparked a more intense investigation into her case. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>The Times of Israel reported on Tuesday (Dec 17) that the Palestinian military group Hamas is concerned that US President-elect Donald Trump would allow Israel to resume the war in Gaza after the completion of the first phase of the proposed ceasefire deal.</p>

<p>Although, Trump repeated his statement this week that he would end the Gaza war, but an Israeli official told The Times of Israel that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes to possesses more flexibility in Trump's administration than he has in Biden's.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Hamas also has the same beliefs, hence it is seeking assurance that Netanyahu would not restart the war, the agency reported.&nbsp;</p>

<h2>'Trying to help...'</h2>

<p>On Monday (Dec 16), Trump said he is working to secure the release of hostages in Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“We are trying to help very strongly in getting the hostages back,” the Republican said in a press conference.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;US News: Donald Trump Warns Hamas To Release Hostages Soon</strong></p>

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<h2>Tunnel destroyed&nbsp;</h2>

<p>The IDF further claimed on December 17 that it had destroyed a tunnel in Gaza's Jabalia that was used by Hamas to kill three IDF soldiers in an attack in October.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Israeli military said it discovered the tunnel, which was connected to a 500-metre-long underground passage.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This came after the IDF announced that its two soldiers were killed on Monday (Dec 16) in southern Gaza.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The military said the two soldiers were killed while two others were injured after a building they were in collapsed in the Rafah area. The building was already damaged, which led to its collapse.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also read |&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/was-unaware-of-everything-happening-says-hannah-kobayashi-after-her-return-784712">'Was unaware of everything happening', says Hannah Kobayashi after her return</a></strong></p>

<h2>'If we finish the war now...'</h2>

<p>Israel had earlier said&nbsp;that it was seeking a temporary pause in the war. It wants the hostages to be released, and then it would resume the war to "dismantle" Hamas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>“If we finish the war now, Hamas will return, recover and rebuild itself and attack us again… we don’t want to return to this [situation],” Netanyahu said.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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The Times of Israel reported on Tuesday (Dec 17) that the Palestinian military group Hamas is concerned that US President-elect Donald Trump would allow Israel to resume the war in Gaza after the completion of the first phase of the proposed ceasefire deal.

The Times of Israel reported on Tuesday (Dec 17) that the Palestinian military group Hamas is concerned that US President-elect Donald Trump would allow Israel to resume the war in Gaza after the completion of the first phase of the proposed ceasefire deal. Although, Trump repeated his statement this week that he would end the Gaza war, but an Israeli official told The Times of Israel that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believes to possesses more flexibility in Trump's administration than he has in Biden's. Hamas also has the same beliefs, hence it is seeking assurance that Netanyahu would not restart the war, the agency reported. 'Trying to help...' On Monday (Dec 16), Trump said he is working to secure the release of hostages in Gaza. “We are trying to help very strongly in getting the hostages back,” the Republican said in a press conference. Watch | US News: Donald Trump Warns Hamas To Release Hostages Soon Tunnel destroyed The IDF further claimed on December 17 that it had destroyed a tunnel in Gaza's Jabalia that was used by Hamas to kill three IDF soldiers in an attack in October. The Israeli military said it discovered the tunnel, which was connected to a 500-metre-long underground passage. This came after the IDF announced that its two soldiers were killed on Monday (Dec 16) in southern Gaza. The military said the two soldiers were killed while two others were injured after a building they were in collapsed in the Rafah area. The building was already damaged, which led to its collapse. Also read | 'Was unaware of everything happening', says Hannah Kobayashi after her return 'If we finish the war now...' Israel had earlier said that it was seeking a temporary pause in the war. It wants the hostages to be released, and then it would resume the war to "dismantle" Hamas. “If we finish the war now, Hamas will return, recover and rebuild itself and attack us again… we don’t want to return to this [situation],” Netanyahu said. (With inputs from agencies)

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<p>Popular instant messaging service Telegram is under scrutiny. Citing a study, a report by BBC on Monday (Dec 16) said that Telegram has been using an algorithm that promotes extremist content.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The study was conducted by the&nbsp;US civil rights organisation the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). It found that the "similar channels" feature (on Telegram) recommended extremist channels even to users browsing subjects such as celebrities or technology.</p>

<p>This feature was introduced last year.</p>

<h2><strong>Users browsing mundane topics were recommended extreme content</strong></h2>

<p>Researchers at SPLC looked at 28,000 (similar) channels for the study. The agency found that users browsing mundane topics would be recommended extreme content.</p>

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<p>On the other hand, users looking at one form of extreme content, such as anti-government conspiracies,&nbsp;would be pushed towards other extremist ideologies, such as antisemitism or white nationalism.</p>

<h2><strong>A look at the extreme content</strong></h2>

<p>Speaking to BBC, lead researcher of the study,&nbsp;Megan&nbsp;Squire, demonstrated how the algorithm works by searching for "Donald Trump" in a newly set up Telegram account.</p>

<p>Immediately in the "similar channels" recommendations were multiple examples of channels promoting the QAnon conspiracy.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A search for the August riots in the United Kingdom (UK) showed a meme about&nbsp;Adolf Hitler as the first result, followed by suggestions for a series of channels run by violent far-right groups.</p>

<p><strong>Also watch | Gravitas- Telegram: A hub for southeast Asian crime gangs?</strong></p>

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<p>In the hours after the knife attack in Southport, which sparked off the riots, Telegram users&nbsp;posted some of the first calls for protest, along with false claims that the suspected attacker was an asylum seeker.</p>

<p>"You're not just on Telegram getting memes, you're getting shuffled into actual events. They're having events on the ground with people showing up," Squire told BBC.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


Popular instant messaging service Telegram is under scrutiny. Citing a study, a report by BBC on Monday (Dec 16) said that Telegram has been using an algorithm that promotes extremist content.

Popular instant messaging service Telegram is under scrutiny. Citing a study, a report by BBC on Monday (Dec 16) said that Telegram has been using an algorithm that promotes extremist content. The study was conducted by the US civil rights organisation the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). It found that the "similar channels" feature (on Telegram) recommended extremist channels even to users browsing subjects such as celebrities or technology. This feature was introduced last year. Users browsing mundane topics were recommended extreme content Researchers at SPLC looked at 28,000 (similar) channels for the study. The agency found that users browsing mundane topics would be recommended extreme content. Also read | Telegram boss Durov offering free IVF treatment to women willing to use his sperm On the other hand, users looking at one form of extreme content, such as anti-government conspiracies, would be pushed towards other extremist ideologies, such as antisemitism or white nationalism. A look at the extreme content Speaking to BBC, lead researcher of the study, Megan Squire, demonstrated how the algorithm works by searching for "Donald Trump" in a newly set up Telegram account. Immediately in the "similar channels" recommendations were multiple examples of channels promoting the QAnon conspiracy. A search for the August riots in the United Kingdom (UK) showed a meme about Adolf Hitler as the first result, followed by suggestions for a series of channels run by violent far-right groups. Also watch | Gravitas- Telegram: A hub for southeast Asian crime gangs? In the hours after the knife attack in Southport, which sparked off the riots, Telegram users posted some of the first calls for protest, along with false claims that the suspected attacker was an asylum seeker. "You're not just on Telegram getting memes, you're getting shuffled into actual events. They're having events on the ground with people showing up," Squire told BBC. (With inputs from agencies)

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Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government faces its most severe crisis yet as Deputy Prime Minister and finance minister Chrystia Freeland abruptly resigns in open defiance..... Our story explains the dynamics of the turmoil in Canadian politics which are linked to Donald Trump's threats of imposing tariffs on its neighbour.

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