Israeli rabbi killed in Petah Tikva knife attack

A rabbi has been stabbed to death by a Palestinian man in the Israeli city of Petah Tikva, Israeli police say.

Shai Ohayon, a 39-year-old father of four, was attacked at a road junction, reportedly after getting off a bus from a religious college where he studied.

A suspect was chased by a passer-by and later arrested by police. He is said to be a 46-year-old from a village near Nablus, in the occupied West Bank.

Investigators said they


Mauritius: Anger and questions as 17 dead dolphins wash ashore

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At least 17 dead dolphins have been found on the coast of Mauritius, prompting debates about whether a recent oil spill was to blame.

Environmental campaigners say the deaths were either caused by the oil spill from a Japanese-owned ship or by authorities sinking part of the vessel.

But the fisheries minister said "at first glance" the deaths appeared to be unconnected to the spill.

He said at least two of the dolphins had shark bites

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Harry Maguire: Why his Greek trial went so fast

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Greek justice threw the book at Harry Maguire, and fast.

His international football career was put on hold after a court gave him a suspended jail term, for repeated bodily harm, attempted bribery, violence against public employees and insult after arrest on Mykonos.

He has now appealed, and is now presumed innocent unless the appeal court finds him guilty.

Why was it so quick to get a conviction?

Partly because, in the eyes of Greek justice, he was "caught red-handed".

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Iran to grant IAEA inspectors access to suspected ex-nuclear sites

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Iran has agreed to give International Atomic Energy Agency inspectors access to two suspected former nuclear sites.

A joint statement said Iran was doing so in good faith to resolve outstanding issues related to nuclear safeguards.

The agreement came during a visit to Tehran by the IAEA's director general.

The global watchdog has criticised Iran for not answering its questions about possible undeclared nuclear material and nuclear-related activities at the


Afghanistan flash floods kill dozens and destroy 500 homes

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At least 100 people have died in flash flooding in northern Afghanistan's Parwan province, officials say.

The flooding, caused by torrential rains, struck the city of Charikar early on Wednesday morning while people were asleep.

In addition to the fatalities, Afghanistan's disaster management ministry said dozens were injured and nearly 500 houses destroyed.

The updated toll was given as rescue workers continued to search through the rubble of destroyed buildings for any survivors.

Officials say the death toll may continue to

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Notorious B.I.G. crown and Tupac love letters up for auction

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Love hip-hop and have a few hundred thousand pounds burning a hole in your pocket? This might be for you.

An iconic piece of hip-hop history is up for auction - the crown worn by the Notorious B.I.G. in his last recorded photoshoot.

The "King of New York" picture, as it came to be known, has featured on magazine covers, mixtapes, T-shirts, murals and even in the villain's headquarters in Netflix'


Yuen Long attack: Hong Kong police accused of 're-writing history'

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Hong Kong police have been accused of re-writing history over their account of an attack on protesters in 2019, as two opposition lawmakers are arrested.

Last year, masked men suspected to be triad gangsters attacked pro-democracy protesters and passers-by in Yuen Long, injuring dozens and shocking the city.

However police now say the clashes were "between two evenly

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In pictures: Mexico school classes resume on TV

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School lessons have resumed in Mexico but with the number of coronavirus infections still high, children will not yet return to classrooms.

Schools were among the first institutions to close as the virus began to spread through the country in March.

As many Mexican families do not have access to the internet, classes will be broadcast on TV.

Official figures suggest 93% of homes have access to TV.

Mexico has one of the highest coronavirus death tolls in the world. Since the pandemic started, 61,

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Jacob Blake: Two killed in shooting at third night of Wisconsin unrest

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Three people have been shot during a third night of unrest in the US city of Kenosha that was sparked by the police shooting of a black man, according to US media reports.

Kenosha County Sheriff David Beth told the New York Times that one person had been killed.

The violence occurred during a confrontation between protesters and a group of armed men, the newspaper said.

Unrest broke out in Kenosha after Jacob Blake was shot by police on Sunday.

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Kim Jong-un warns over North Korea typhoon and coronavirus

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Kim Jong-un has warned North Korean authorities to prepare for the dangers posed to the country by the coronavirus pandemic and a looming typhoon.

Mr Kim's appearance at a party meeting comes after widespread speculation over his health.

North Korea has not confirmed any Covid-19 cases and it is thought that a large outbreak would have a devastating effect on the impoverished nation.

Meanwhile Typhoon Bavi is expected to hit North Korea later

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