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Dozens of boats set sail from Türkiye on Thursday, aiming to break the blockade on Gaza and deliver aid to the enclave.

54 humanitarian vessels carrying nearly 500 activists from 45 countries departed from the district of Marmaris after undergoing technical maintenance and resupply following Israel’s piracy assault in international waters, organisers said.

“The blockade is still in place and nothing has changed. It is very important that what is happening around the world is preventing us from seeing Gaza as it is.

The blockade is still on. The aid is not getting in,” said Susan Abdallah, a member of the flotilla’s steering committee

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In occupied East Jerusalem, hundreds of far-right Israelis held a flag march marking the city’s occupation in 1967. The march came just a day before the anniversary of the Nakba, the mass displacement of Palestinians from their land. Ultra-nationalist Israelis marched through the streets chanting racist slogans as they rallied towards the Al-Aqsa compound under heavy security. TRT World’s Mohammad Al-Kassim reports from occupied East Jerusalem.

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Blackouts continue in Cuba as a deepening fuel crisis sparks protests across the capital. Meanwhile, Cuba's government says it's met with CIA director John Ratcliffe in Havana. Reports suggest the meeting served as a platform for Cuba to present evidence that it poses no threat to the US. Sarah Balter reports

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Lebanon's National Council for Scientific Research says Israel has destroyed more than 10,000 homes in southern Lebanon. With a displacement crisis affecting around one-fifth of the population, more than one million people, and a government ill-equipped to provide services on such a scale, many are relying on their own resources to support those displaced. Yunus Demiroglu reports from Beirut.

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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan described the Caspian transit Middle Corridor as the “modern-day Silk Road” and called for expanding trade, energy transport, and defence industry cooperation with Kazakhstan.

Speaking in Astana, President Erdogan highlighted joint projects, rising bilateral trade nearing $10 billion, new education initiatives and deeper Turkic world ties.

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Dust storms, heavy rain and lightning swept through Uttar Pradesh, killing at least 104 people across multiple districts, according to officials. The worst-hit area was near Prayagraj, with dozens more injured and widespread damage to homes, trees and infrastructure.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump met in Beijing to strengthen ties between the world’s two largest economies, highlighting cooperation despite growing global tensions. While both leaders praised their relationship and economic partnership, key issues including Taiwan, trade, and the war on Iran remained at the centre of discussions. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Russia carried out one of its largest attacks on Ukraine since the war began. Moscow launched around 1,500 drones and missiles at Kiev and other cities, killing civilians and causing widespread destruction. Rescue teams and volunteers searched through rubble and unexploded warheads as Ukrainian officials and EU leaders accused Moscow of undermining stalled peace talks. Daniel Padwick has the story.

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Palestinians in Gaza marked the 78th anniversary of the Nakba, mourning the 1948 mass displacement with cultural events and traditional displays that reflect ongoing loss and displacement. Meanwhile, in occupied East Jerusalem, thousands of Israeli far-right nationalists held the annual provocative “flag march” celebrating Israel’s 1967 military occupation of the city.

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At least seven people have been killed and dozens injured after Russia launched a large-scale overnight aerial attack on Ukraine, according to Ukrainian officials.

Russia reportedly fired more than 670 drones and 56 missiles, also causing damage in Kharkiv, Odessa, Kherson and other regions.

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CCTV footage shows masked men throwing incendiary devices through a window at a cafe in Blackburn, England, setting fire to a Muslim prayer room inside.

Police say the blaze caused significant damage and an investigation is ongoing.

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A massive fire erupted on a residential street in North Carolina, after a utility crew reportedly struck a natural gas line while carrying out pole work.

Officials said a small spark from nearby power lines ignited the gas leak, sending flames shooting high into the air, and significantly damaging two homes.

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