Peter Smith's wife has thanked friends who fought the shark during the attack on Tobago's coast.

Peter Smith's wife has thanked friends who fought the shark during the attack on Tobago's coast.

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Mahmoud Abbas says any attack on city could see large numbers of Palestinians flee Gaza entirely.

Mahmoud Abbas says any attack on city could see large numbers of Palestinians flee Gaza entirely.

Baghdad — Human rights groups and diplomats criticized a law that was quietly passed by the Iraqi parliament over the weekend that would impose heavy prison sentences on gay and transgender people. U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement that the law passed Saturday “threatens those most at risk in Iraqi society” and “can be used to hamper free-speech and expression.” He warned that the legislation could drive away foreign investment. “International business… Read Full Article

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson visited Columbia University this past week amid protests surrounding the Israel-Hamas war. Johnson met with Jewish students who expressed concerns for their safety.

Their escape follows allegations of slave-like treatment of some foreign workers on other Israeli farms - plus more.

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