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Washington, D.C. Staff Writer   Education: American University, MA in Journalism and Public Affairs; University of Notre Dame, BA in American Studies   Marisa Iati is a reporter on the general assignment desk at The Washington Post. She previously worked at the Star-Ledger and NJ.com in New Jersey,...

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Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid: 'The endgame is no Hamas in Gaza'

In an interview with FRANCE 24, Israeli opposition leader and former prime minister Yair Lapid reacted to Hamas's surprise attack on Israel from Gaza. The incursion, which killed hundreds of Israelis, is being called "Israel's 9/11". Hundreds of Palestinians living in Gaza have been killed in retaliatory Israeli air strikes. Asked how he saw the situation playing out, Lapid said "the endgame is, there will be no Hamas in Gaza".

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UK, Ireland to co-host UEFA Euro 2028; Italy and Turkey land 2032

The United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland will co-host Euro 2028, while Italy and Turkey will be joint hosts of the 2032 tournament, UEFA announced on Tuesday. 

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‘P**sed off’: The Rock issues apology to fans

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has spoken out after receiving backlash for asking followers to donate to his Maui fund.

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Israel Was Prepared for a Different War

The Israeli military’s focus on intelligence, air power and technology left it vulnerable to a low-tech ground assault

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Playboy bans porn star over Hamas support – media

Mia Khalifa was sacked for calling the Palestinian militants “freedom fighters” as they launched their assault on Israel

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Death tolls and rhetoric mount in Israel and Gaza: Is this just the beginning?

On In The Press for Tuesday, October 10, we bring you reactions from the Israeli and Arab-language dailies and beyond after the Hamas attack on Israel and the subsequent Israeli siege of Gaza. We also look at how Russia could benefit from the crisis. Finally, we explore the backlash after more than 30 Harvard student groups penned a letter solely blaming Israel for the violence.

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Putin Offers Muted Response to Attack on Israel. That Speaks Volumes.

Vladimir Putin has long projected friendly ties to Israel. But his silence since Saturday’s assault illustrates how the war in Ukraine has strained the relationship between the two countries.

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Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Has a $19,000 Lectern Problem

The purchase of a seemingly expensive stand has generated controversy. The governor denies wrongdoing

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Football legend Weah eyes second presidential term as Liberia votes

Liberians began voting Tuesday on whether to give football legend George Weah a second term as president, with peace among voters' main concerns in a nation still scarred by back-to-back civil wars.

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France begins withdrawing its troops from Niger

France has begun withdrawing its troops from Niger after being ordered out of the West African nation by the leaders of the July coup that ousted the pro-Paris president, the military said Tuesday. 

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Israel says border with Gaza is secured as Hamas prepares for ‘a long war’

Concerns grow Israel is planning ground invasion in Gaza, with more than 187,000 people already displaced

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Julia Fox airs disturbing Kanye allegations

Julia Fox has lifted the lid on her disturbing relationship with Kanye West, alleging he inundated her with demands and tried to control her.

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Why Do Runway Models Always Look So Grumpy?

A reader wonders why we rarely see smiles on the catwalk — and if that’s always been the case in fashion.

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Hip-hop: Eve on five female MCs who changed the genre Published

Hip-hop can seem like a man's world, but women have been there from the start.

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Rebecca Loos Scores Big Win After David Beckham Affair Claims

Beckham's former personal assistant claimed she had an affair with the soccer star in 2004.

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UK, US and allies offer Israel ‘steadfast support’ in joint statement

Quint group – which also includes France, Germany and Italy – says ‘terrorist actions’ of Hamas must be ‘universally condemned’

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CNN Boss Mark Thompson to Staff: Network Is ‘Nowhere Near Ready for the Future’

In video message on first day, Thompson urges staff to avoid distracting debates about balance and false equivalency

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Israel's defence minister orders 'complete siege' of Gaza

Israel retakes villages bordering Gaza as Hamas fires more rockets

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Israel hits 800 Gaza targets as death toll from Hamas attack rises above 600

Around 260 bodies have been recovered from an Israeli music festival stormed by Hamas

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