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Israeli soldiers are seen in a tunnel that the military says Hamas militants used to attack the Erez crossing in the northern Gaza Strip, Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. The army is battling Palestinian militants across Gaza to retaliate for Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)

Israel finds new tunnel by Gaza border, raising questions about prewar intel

Military says 4 kilometre tunnel large enough for vehicles to pass through

Israeli soldiers are seen in a tunnel that the military says Hamas militants used to attack the Erez crossing in the northern Gaza Strip, Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. The army is battling Palestinian militants across Gaza to retaliate for Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Ukrainian servicemen of the 72nd mechanized brigade listen to a prayer during the sacred liturgy before the upcoming Christmas at the frontline near Vuhledar, Ukraine, Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Valentyn Kuzan)

Russia and Ukraine exchange drone attacks, 1 targeting a military airport

Each country says they shot dozens of drones out of the sky over the weekend

Ukrainian servicemen of the 72nd mechanized brigade listen to a prayer during the sacred liturgy before the upcoming Christmas at the frontline near Vuhledar, Ukraine, Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Valentyn Kuzan)
Yekaterina Duntsova, a Russian journalist speaks during her interview with the Associated Press in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Duntsova, a little-known journalist and mom-of-three from a small town in western Russia, hopes to force President Vladimir Putin into a run-off in Russia’s next presidential vote scheduled for March, despite her political inexperience and analysts’ assessments that the Kremlin leader’s reelection is all but assured. (AP Photo)

Pro-peace candidate clears first hurdle to face off in election against Putin

Russia’s ruling party, however, is backing Putin’s bid for reelection

Yekaterina Duntsova, a Russian journalist speaks during her interview with the Associated Press in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. Duntsova, a little-known journalist and mom-of-three from a small town in western Russia, hopes to force President Vladimir Putin into a run-off in Russia’s next presidential vote scheduled for March, despite her political inexperience and analysts’ assessments that the Kremlin leader’s reelection is all but assured. (AP Photo)
Palestinians look at the aftermath of the Israeli military raid on Nur Shams refugee camp in the West Bank on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
Palestinians look at the aftermath of the Israeli military raid on Nur Shams refugee camp in the West Bank on Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Majdi Mohammed)
The Norwegian national flag in Olensvag, Norway, on April 3, 2012. MUST CREDIT: Bloomberg photo by Kristian Helgesen.

Academic arrested in Norway as a Moscow spy confirms his real, Russian name

The suspect arrived in Norway in 2021, researching the northern regions and hybrid threats

The Norwegian national flag in Olensvag, Norway, on April 3, 2012. MUST CREDIT: Bloomberg photo by Kristian Helgesen.
Smoke rises following an Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel , Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Smoke rises following an Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel , Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit)
Women hold placards in Arabic, Hebrew, and English during a demonstration by Israeli and Palestinian women calling for peace, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)

3 hostages mistakenly killed by Israeli troops had been holding a white flag

The three, all young men in their 20s, were killed Friday in the Gaza City

Women hold placards in Arabic, Hebrew, and English during a demonstration by Israeli and Palestinian women calling for peace, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Maya Alleruzzo)
In this photo provided by the Ministry of Defence on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, a view of the HMS Diamond off the coast of Scotland, Oct. 4, 2020. A Royal Navy warship has shot down a suspected attack drone targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea, Britain’s defense secretary said Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Grant Shapps said that HMS Diamond fired a Sea Viper missile and destroyed a drone that was “targeting merchant shipping.” (LPhot Belinda Alker/Ministry of Defence via AP)

U.S. and Britain say their navies shot down 15 attack drones over the Red Sea

Global shipping has become a target during the war between Israel and Hamas

In this photo provided by the Ministry of Defence on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, a view of the HMS Diamond off the coast of Scotland, Oct. 4, 2020. A Royal Navy warship has shot down a suspected attack drone targeting commercial ships in the Red Sea, Britain’s defense secretary said Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023. Grant Shapps said that HMS Diamond fired a Sea Viper missile and destroyed a drone that was “targeting merchant shipping.” (LPhot Belinda Alker/Ministry of Defence via AP)
FILE - Prince Harry leaves the High Court after giving evidence in London, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. A judge ordered Prince Harry on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, to pay nearly 50,000 pounds (over $60,000) in legal fees to the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid for failing to knock out its defense in a libel lawsuit. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File)

Prince Harry celebrates phone hack win that could change UK media landscape

‘Today is a great day for truth, as well as accountability’

FILE - Prince Harry leaves the High Court after giving evidence in London, Tuesday, June 6, 2023. A judge ordered Prince Harry on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, to pay nearly 50,000 pounds (over $60,000) in legal fees to the publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid for failing to knock out its defense in a libel lawsuit. (AP Photo/Alberto Pezzali, File)
FILE - Taliban fighters ride in the back of a vehicle during a night patrol in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sept. 12, 2021. Taliban officials are sending Afghan women to prison to protect them from gender-based violence, according to a U.N. report published Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana, File)

Taliban sending women to prison to protect them from violence: UN report

Women and girls have been increasingly confined to their homes since the Taliban takeover in 2021

FILE - Taliban fighters ride in the back of a vehicle during a night patrol in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sept. 12, 2021. Taliban officials are sending Afghan women to prison to protect them from gender-based violence, according to a U.N. report published Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Felipe Dana, File)
Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives to attend his annual news conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. (Aleksander Kazakov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Putin: no peace with Ukraine until Russia’s goals are achieved

Russian leader speaks at year-end news conference that lasted more than four hours

Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives to attend his annual news conference in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023. (Aleksander Kazakov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
Steven Guilbeault, Canada environment and climate minister, speaks to members of the media at the COP28 U.N. Climate Summit, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Guilbeault is hailing what he called the “monumental” outcome of the United Nations climate summit. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Rafiq Maqbool

‘Monumental’: Canada on board as UN summit approves fossil fuel transition

Leaders pledge shift at COP28 summit in Dubai in first-ever such commitment

Steven Guilbeault, Canada environment and climate minister, speaks to members of the media at the COP28 U.N. Climate Summit, Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023, in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Guilbeault is hailing what he called the “monumental” outcome of the United Nations climate summit. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Rafiq Maqbool
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he chose to reveal a possible link between the Indian government and the killing of a Canadian to “put a chill” on India amid concerns in the Sikh community over safety. Trudeau takes part in an interview at the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council in Ottawa on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

‘Chill’ on India the aim of Surrey shooting allegations reveal: Trudeau

Prime minister says speaking about possible links to Surrey shooting helped keep Canadians safe

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he chose to reveal a possible link between the Indian government and the killing of a Canadian to “put a chill” on India amid concerns in the Sikh community over safety. Trudeau takes part in an interview at the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council in Ottawa on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in an interview in Ottawa on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. Trudeau says Israel and Hamas must work toward “a sustainable ceasefire,” starting with another pause in hostilities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canada breaks with usual policy, votes for immediate Gaza ceasefire

‘We must recognize that what is unfolding before our eyes will only enhance the cycle of violence’

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau takes part in an interview in Ottawa on Monday, Dec. 11, 2023. Trudeau says Israel and Hamas must work toward “a sustainable ceasefire,” starting with another pause in hostilities. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
FILE - The Hasbro logo is seen, April 26, 2018, in New York. Toy maker Hasbro said Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, that it is cutting about 1,100 jobs, or 20% of its workforce, as the malaise in the toy business extends through another holiday shopping season. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)

Toy giant Hasbro cuts 1,100 jobs, as malaise grips the toy business

Like many toy companies, Hasbro is struggling with a slowdown in sales

FILE - The Hasbro logo is seen, April 26, 2018, in New York. Toy maker Hasbro said Monday, Dec. 11, 2023, that it is cutting about 1,100 jobs, or 20% of its workforce, as the malaise in the toy business extends through another holiday shopping season. (AP Photo/Richard Drew, File)
People check their phones as AMECA, an AI robot, looks on at the All In artificial intelligence conference Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Montreal. Top cybersecurity officials are urging technology firms to bake safeguards into the futuristic artificial intelligence systems they’re working on to prevent them from being sabotaged or misused for malicious purposes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz

AI systems ‘can be weaponized,’ warns top U.S. cyber official

Technology firms urged to bake safeguards into their creations to prevent exploitation

People check their phones as AMECA, an AI robot, looks on at the All In artificial intelligence conference Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, in Montreal. Top cybersecurity officials are urging technology firms to bake safeguards into the futuristic artificial intelligence systems they’re working on to prevent them from being sabotaged or misused for malicious purposes. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
Former President Donald Trump, second from left, sits at the defense table with his attorney's Christopher Kise, left, Alina Habba, second from right, and Clifford Robert at New York Supreme Court, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, Pool)
Former President Donald Trump, second from left, sits at the defense table with his attorney's Christopher Kise, left, Alina Habba, second from right, and Clifford Robert at New York Supreme Court, Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Eduardo Munoz Alvarez, Pool)
FILE - Trucks carry aluminum alloy frames to Adani Green Energy Limited’s Renewable Energy Park near Khavda, Bhuj district near the India-Pakistan border in the western state of Gujarat, India, Sept. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File)

The EU wants to put a tax on emissions from imports. It’s irked some other nations

Poorer countries fear such a tax will harm livelihoods and economic growth

FILE - Trucks carry aluminum alloy frames to Adani Green Energy Limited’s Renewable Energy Park near Khavda, Bhuj district near the India-Pakistan border in the western state of Gujarat, India, Sept. 21, 2023. (AP Photo/Rafiq Maqbool, File)
Smoke rises from Israeli artillery shelling on Aita al-Shaab, a Lebanese border village with Israel, in south Lebanon, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Israel presses ahead in Gaza with renewed US military and diplomatic support

About 90% of Gaza’s 2.3 million people have been displaced within the besieged territory

Smoke rises from Israeli artillery shelling on Aita al-Shaab, a Lebanese border village with Israel, in south Lebanon, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, meets with Cape Verde’s Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, in Cape Verde, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 while he travels to Argentina for the inauguration of the newly-elected President Javier Milei. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy heads to Argentina to win support from developing nations

Zelenskyy has repeatedly presented their war against Russia as resistance against colonial aggression

In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, meets with Cape Verde’s Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva, in Cape Verde, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023 while he travels to Argentina for the inauguration of the newly-elected President Javier Milei. (Ukrainian Presidential Press Office via AP)