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Lebanon: Israeli air strikes that killed at least 49 civilians further evidence of war crimes

Four separate air strikes by Israeli forces, which killed at least 49 civilians and decimated entire families in Lebanon, must be investigated as war crimes, Amnesty International said today. Under international law, direct attacks on civilians or civilian objects, indiscriminate attacks that kill or injure civilians, and disproportionate attacks that cause excessive incidental civilian loss…

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Russia launches one of the largest aerial attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid

Key developments on Dec. 13: Russia launches one of the largest aerial attacks on Ukraine’s energy grid Ukraine resisting Russian encirclement attempts at 4 Donetsk Oblast villages, military says Ukraine’s new Ground Forces chief announces reforms focused on personnel, tech Russia mulls attacking Ukraine with Oreshnik nuclear-capable missile this weekend, FT reports Russia launched a…

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Celebrities Boost Applied Underwriters Invitational Golf Tournament’s Record Charitable Contribution

This year, the world’s largest national annual charity golf event heads toward its final rounds in early 2025 with 80 events completed and more than 12,000 golfers participating. The Applied Underwriters Invitational golf tournament has exceeded its annual goal of raising $12 million for the 80 charities it now supports, nearing $13 million to date…

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Malibu wildfire puts celebrities under evacuation order

Even as the weather was expected to improve, forecasters said gusty winds will continue through Wednesday morning, complicating firefighting efforts. MALIBU, Calif. — Weather conditions were forecast to improve this week in Southern California, aiding firefighters in their battle against a wind-driven wildfire that’s forced up to 20,000 people — including performers Cher, Dick Van…

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Russia Ukraine war latest: Zelensky says Patriot missiles could ‘close our skies’ but are just gathering dust

Related: Vladimir Putin hints at strikes on West Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which…

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