Firefighters save 162 homes after blaze destroys 28 stilt houses at Pulau Nunuyan Laut in Sandakan

Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics

• Engraved bullet reads "Hey Fascist! CATCH!"
• Bullet found in suspected murder weapon
• Defense questions political motive evidence

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Lebanon no longer a safe haven for former Syrian regime officials

Figures connected to the former Syrian regime are still in Lebanon but risk being returned.

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In Israel, military service debate spotlights ultra-Orthodox Jews and their growing clout

JERUSALEM (AP) — Ultra-Orthodox Jewish families are an unmissable facet of Israeli life. Immediately recognizable, the men dress in black suits and…

• Ultra-Orthodox Jewish families are identifiable by distinct dress and many children.
• Proposed change to exemption from military service for ultra-Orthodox men sparks mass protests.
• Ultra-Orthodox belief prioritizes studying scripture over military service or work.

2h ago ·apnews.com