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'Wishful thinking': War cannot be stopped before wide-reaching goals achieved, IDF spox. says


Lt. Col. Peter Lerner speaks to TML about the state of war after 400 days, including the UN Security Council 1701 Resolution and additions that would allow Israel to secure its borders.




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US warns Israel against forcible displacement, starvation in Gaza


It was also urgently important that Israel pause implementation of a law banning the operation of the UN Palestinian relief agency UNRWA, Thomas-Greenfield added.




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Ukraine and Russia barrage each other with dozens of drone attacks

Ukraine and Russia barrage each other with dozens of drone attacks




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Spain's Climate Floods Tragedy in Pictures

Spain's Climate Floods Tragedy in Pictures




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Latest news bulletin | November 10th – Midday

Latest news bulletin | November 10th – Midday




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Surrounded on three sides, Kurakhove is Ukraine's new 'Bakhmut'

Surrounded on three sides, Kurakhove is Ukraine's new 'Bakhmut'




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Police detain dozens in Amsterdam after demonstrations banned

Police detain dozens in Amsterdam after demonstrations banned




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Latest news bulletin | November 10th – Evening

Latest news bulletin | November 10th – Evening




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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he and Donald Trump 'see eye to eye' on Iran

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu says he and Donald Trump 'see eye to eye' on Iran




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Latest news bulletin | November 11th – Morning

Latest news bulletin | November 11th – Morning




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Kremlin denies Putin spoke with Trump over de-escalation in Ukraine

Kremlin denies Putin spoke with Trump over de-escalation in Ukraine




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Netanyahu admits Israel behind pager attack in Lebanon

Netanyahu admits Israel behind pager attack in Lebanon




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Latest news bulletin | November 11th – Midday

Latest news bulletin | November 11th – Midday




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At least three killed in Israeli strike on Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp

At least three killed in Israeli strike on Gaza's Nuseirat refugee camp




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Satellite images show China working on nuclear reactor for new warship

Satellite images show China working on nuclear reactor for new warship




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Record number mariachis belt out classic songs in Mexico City plaza

Record number mariachis belt out classic songs in Mexico City plaza




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Slackliners set world record, balancing at 2,500 metres high between hot air balloons

Slackliners set world record, balancing at 2,500 metres high between hot air balloons




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King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday ceremony

King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday ceremony




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Latest news bulletin | November 11th – Evening

Latest news bulletin | November 11th – Evening




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Judges block Albania model again and order return of 7 migrants to Italy

Judges block Albania model again and order return of 7 migrants to Italy




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Protesters at COP29 call for an end to war in Gaza

Protesters at COP29 call for an end to war in Gaza




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Thousands of Serbians demand prime minister's resignation following deadly roof collapse

Thousands of Serbians demand prime minister's resignation following deadly roof collapse




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Rubbish build up after Spanish floods leads to health issues as search for missing people continues

Rubbish build up after Spanish floods leads to health issues as search for missing people continues




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Latest news bulletin | November 12th – Morning

Latest news bulletin | November 12th – Morning




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North Korea finalises landmark defence pact with Russia

North Korea finalises landmark defence pact with Russia




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At least 22 killed in Lebanon and Gaza strikes as Israeli defence minister rejects ceasefire

At least 22 killed in Lebanon and Gaza strikes as Israeli defence minister rejects ceasefire




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Trump to appoint hardliners Rubio and Waltz as foreign policy chiefs, reports claim

Trump to appoint hardliners Rubio and Waltz as foreign policy chiefs, reports claim




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Latest news bulletin | November 12th – Midday

Latest news bulletin | November 12th – Midday




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Firefights break out in Haiti's capital as prime minister replaced

Firefights break out in Haiti's capital as prime minister replaced




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Russian warship armed with hypersonic missiles trains in English Channel, state media reports

Russian warship armed with hypersonic missiles trains in English Channel, state media reports




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Blinken heads to Brussels for urgent talks on Ukraine after Trump win

Blinken heads to Brussels for urgent talks on Ukraine after Trump win




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With the upcoming Kovačević ruling, let justice be done for Bosnia’s democracy

With the upcoming Kovačević ruling, let justice be done for Bosnia’s democracy




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Funeral held for 10 people killed in consecutive Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Funeral held for 10 people killed in consecutive Israeli strikes in Lebanon




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Latest news bulletin | November 12th – Evening

Latest news bulletin | November 12th – Evening




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German auto and engineering workers to get 5.5% wage rise after union negotiations

German auto and engineering workers to get 5.5% wage rise after union negotiations




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Aliyev criticises Western nations' stance on fossil fuels at COP29 opening speech

Aliyev criticises Western nations' stance on fossil fuels at COP29 opening speech




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Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal

Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal




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German opposition welcome snap-election news after ruling coalition's collapse

German opposition welcome snap-election news after ruling coalition's collapse




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Latest news bulletin | November 13th – Morning

Latest news bulletin | November 13th – Morning




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Lead for Learning: Decisive Leadership Urgently Needed To Improve Education Globally

Global education is facing a critical moment amid severe setbacks. Millions of children are out of school, learning levels are falling, and millions are leaving school without the skills they need. New out-of-school figures reveal that global progress in reducing the number of out-of-school children has been just 1 percent since 2015, leaving 251 million […]




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Death Toll in Lebanon Rising From Israeli Bombardment

The eastern region of Baalbek, Lebanon was believed to be a “safe zone” for residents, and refugees who had been displaced by the increased hostilities across the country. That changed on October 29, when an Israeli airstrike on the region resulted in over sixty casualties, including two children. On October 30, the Israeli Defense Forces […]




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Solar Energy Saves Dairy Cooperative in Brazil’s Semi-Arid Region

“Ixe! If it wasn’t for solar energy, we would have closed down, you can be sure. We had to stop due to the pandemic on 15 March 2020, but the energy costs were fixed,” said Erika Cazuza, administrative and financial manager of the Brazilian Cooperative of Rural Producers of Monteiro (Capribom). Ixe is a word […]




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Education Cannot Wait Interviews Matthias Schmale, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine

  Matthias Schmale is the Assistant Secretary-General, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Ukraine. Schmale brings more than 30 years of experience in humanitarian and development work. He previously served as Senior Adviser to the UN Development Coordination Office’s regional team for Africa, as Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator (a.i) in Nigeria, and in several high-level […]



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Israel’s Moves to Ban UNRWA—Signals Uncertainty for Affected Palestinians

The decision of Israel’s parliament, the Knesset, to adopt two laws that would severely limit or outright ban UNRWA has the potential to set a dangerous precedent, where countries can simply implement their own justification to ban the activity of the United Nations, even if it violates their obligations under international humanitarian law. Even with […]




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World Inequality Still Rising Despite Some Convergence

Despite earlier income convergence among nations, many low-income countries (LICs) and people are falling further behind. Worse, the number of poor and hungry has been increasing again after declining for decades. After the post-Second World War ‘Golden Age’ ended over half a century ago, the world has seen unequal and uneven economic growth, industrialisation, and […]




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Hustle Culture Emerges in Benin in Face of High Graduate Unemployment

At just 11 years old, with a heavy heart, Louis  peered up at his parents and said goodbye. He was leaving his small village in northern Benin to live with his uncle in Parakou, where the schools were better. Ever since, Louis has continued to make sacrifices to pursue a strong education and a better […]




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Polio Vaccination Campaign in Gaza Misses Thousands of Children

On November 6, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the second round of polio vaccinations in the Gaza Strip has been completed. A total of 556,744 children under ten years of age received the mOPV2 vaccine along with a dose of vitamin A to ensure immunization. However, due to rampant hostilities from the Israeli […]




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Growing Death and Displacement Devastate Lebanon

The ongoing, escalating violence in Lebanon forces millions of Lebanese civilians to face daily bombardment, repeated orders of evacuation, routine destruction of critical infrastructure, and limited access to basic services. With the death toll and rates of displacement on the rise, humanitarian organizations fear that the upcoming winter season is expected to exacerbate these harsh […]




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The Purpose of the Parable of the Vineyard

Christ’s parables were never delivered in a vacuum. They were always provoked by the circumstances, discussions, and debates that surrounded Him. That kind of contextual background information is especially critical concerning the parable of the vineyard.

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The Point of the Parable of the Vineyard

Jesus made a regular habit of upending established social conventions. The Lord spent much of His earthly ministry illustrating the sharp contrast between the world and His heavenly kingdom. One of those key teaching moments is found in the preface and epilogue to Christ’s parable of the vineyard.

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