International News from Thursday, July 17th, 2025
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Israeli strikes kill 22 in Gaza, two die in church
Israeli forces killed at least 22 people in attacks in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, including two people who died in a strike on a church that late Pope Francis used to speak to regularly, medics and church officials said.
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UK to lower voting age to 16 in landmark electoral reform
The British government said on Thursday it planned to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all UK elections in a major overhaul of the country's democratic system.
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Fire at mall in Iraq leaves at least 60 dead
A massive fire in a hypermarket in al-Kut city in eastern Iraq has left at least 60 people dead and 11 others missing on Thursday.
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South Korea lashed by heavy rain, two dead and more than 1,000 evacuated
Two people died and more than 1,000 have been evacuated in South Korea after the country was lashed by torrential rain on Thursday, the safety ministry said.
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UAE President arrives in Hungary on official visitUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Budapest on Thursday for an official visit to Hungary.
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Dubai Healthcare City traffic upgrades to ease congestion by 50%In a bid to ease congestion and boost traffic flow, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is putting the final touches on key upgrades at the Dubai Healthcare City exit on Street 13, connecting to Oud Metha and Sheikh Rashid Road.
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UAE, Serbia deepen strategic ties during presidential talksThe President of the UAE, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has held high-level talks in Belgrade with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić.
