Key words : revolutionary short-range
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Iran says Hamas leader Haniyeh killed by 'short-range projectile'
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh was killed by a short-range projectile fired from outside the complex where he was staying.
Haniyeh was killed on Wednesday while visiting the Iranian capital, Tehran.
The Guard issued a statement on Saturday saying that the action was planned and carried out by Israel, with support from the United States.
The statement calls the killing an act of terrorism. The Guard claims the projectile carried a 7-kilogram warhead and had been fired from outside the premises where Haniyeh was staying.
The elite paramilitary organization vowed again to retaliate against Israel, saying it will be harshly punished "in the suitable time, place and capacity."
US media outlets earlier reported that Haniyeh was killed by a bomb planted in his room.
A head of the Iranian parliament's national security committee told Arab media that retaliation against Israel is inevitable.
He said it would give the enemy an unforgettable lesson and serve as a deterrent.
Meanwhile, Israeli forces stepped up their offensives across the Gaza Strip.
Local media reports say at least 15 people were killed on Saturday in an attack on a school in northern Gaza. Women and children were reportedly among the victims taking shelter there.
Health officials in Gaza say the death toll has reached 39,550 since the conflict began last October.
Key words : drone attack 55
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Ukraine steps up drone attacks against Russian targets
A purported drone attack by Ukraine has hit a target in the southern Russian region of Rostov on the border between the two countries.
Rostov's governor said on social media on Saturday that an attack by 55 Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles damaged warehouses.
Ukrainian media are reporting that a huge explosion occurred at a military airfield in the Russian region.
Footage believed to have been taken there shows explosions and columns of fire rising in the dark from what seem to be fuel tanks.
Ukraine is stepping up attacks using domestically produced drones because it has yet to obtain permission to fire long-range weapons provided by the United States and Europe into Russian territory.
US business magazine Forbes reported that Ukraine outnumbered Russia in drone attacks for the first time in July. It also said that "Ukraine may be gaining the advantage in the strategic war of long-range drone strikes."
Key words : families of ukrainian
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Ukrainian demonstrators call for early return of soldiers
The families of Ukrainian soldiers have held a rally to call for the early homecoming of their loved ones as Russia's invasion of Ukraine drags on.
About 50 wives and children of Ukrainian soldiers demonstrated in the capital, Kyiv, on Saturday.
They stood in a line on a busy boulevard, holding placards reading that Ukraine will lose if its soldiers are tired, and that soldiers are not slaves. They called on the government to take action.
The Ukrainian military is struggling to secure personnel to replace or reinforce those at the front line due to a shortage of soldiers.
A woman in her 30s said that her husband has spent barely 45 days with their 2-year-old child.
She said that her husband cannot afford to meet his child nor have a taste of civilian life. She added that serving in the military should never be a one-way ticket.
In May, the Ukrainian government implemented the revised mobilization law to shore up the military. It also began to recruit inmates from prisons. But there is little hope the problem can be solved anytime soon.
Russian forces have apparently intensified their offensives in the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk. Reuters news agency reports that Russian troops attacked a residential area of the strategic city of Pokrovsk. At least one person was killed and two others were injured.
Key words : ukraine gold
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Ukraine wins first Paris gold in women's team sabre fencing
Ukraine has won its first gold medal at Paris Olympics as its team defeated South Korea in women's team sabre fencing.
After it beat Japan in the semifinal, the world's third ranked Ukraine faced fourth ranked South Korea on Saturday in the final.
Olga Kharlan, who won a bronze in individual sabre, Yuliya Bakastova and Alina Komashchuk all fought for the Ukrainian team in the final.
It was trailing South Korea 20-14 after the 4th leg.
But Ukrainians caught up steadily and in the ninth and last leg, Kharlan gained points consecutively to win the bout 45-42.
After the match, Kharlan talked of her feelings for her country, saying that it is the worst time for Ukraine as fighting has continued since the Russian invasion.
She added that she hopes the gold medal can bring some joy to Ukraine.
Bakastova said that she dedicates the victory to Ukraine as the team continued its effort while facing fears.
Komashchuk explained that the team proved that they can move forward by believing, even in an era without hope. She added that the team turned impossible into possible.
Ukraine is represented by 140 athletes in Paris, its smallest delegation to date in the summer Olympic games as fighting continues since the Russian invasion in 2022.
The gold on Saturday adds to a silver and a bronze won by athletes representing Ukraine.
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed his gratitude to the women's sabre team.
He wrote in a social media feed that "I thank them for the result, for the spirit, for showing that Ukrainians win."
He added that "Ukraine knows how to inspire both at the Olympic Games and times like these."
Key words : vatican
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Vatican expresses displeasure at some scenes of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
The Vatican has issued a statement expressing displeasure with some scenes of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics that have drawn condemnation as a mockery of Christianity.
A segment in the July 26 ceremony with performers posing as drag queens and others standing along a long table has set off controversy. Catholic church leaders and others said the presentation was a parody of Leonardo da Vinci's depiction of the famous biblical scene of The Last Supper.
The unusual statement by the Holy See on Saturday said in French that it was saddened by certain scenes at the ceremony, adding that the Vatican cannot but join the voices raised to deplore the offense done to many Christians and believers of other religions.
The statement also said that in a prestigious event where the whole world comes together around common values, there should be no allusions ridiculing the religious convictions of many people.
It went on to say that freedom of expression finds its limit in respect for others.
The artistic director of the opening ceremony, Thomas Jolly, has denied he was inspired by The Last Supper. He said his intension was to show inclusion, kindness and generosity.
French authorities have launched an investigation after Jolly filed a criminal complaint over death threats he allegedly received online.
Key words : children hiroshima streetcar
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Children in Hiroshima learn about atomic bombing aboard streetcar
Children in Hiroshima have taken a ride on a streetcar that was damaged by the atomic bombing in 1945 to hear first-hand accounts of what happened.
About 100 people, including elementary and junior high school students and their parents, took part in the event in Hiroshima City on Sunday.
They boarded the restored streetcar, which is still in service, in front of the Atomic Bomb Dome.
A 93-year-old survivor of the atomic bombing, Masuoka Seishichi, was about one kilometer away from ground zero when the blast occurred.
Masuoka told the participants that he suddenly saw a bright, sharp light before it became pitch-dark around him.
He said he suffered serious burns to the left part of his body, and was desperate to escape, saying to himself that he did not want to die.
He described nuclear weapons as horrible, saying that they take many lives. He added that each human life is irreplaceable, so he wants people to treasure themselves and those around them.
A fourth-grade student said she thought there should never be another war. She added that she will cherish the lives of herself and people around her.
A mother in her 50s said that she will share with her family what she has heard and talk about peace.
Key words : hawaii principle
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$4 billion settlement agreement reached in principle over Maui wildfires
The state of Hawaii says a settlement agreement has been reached in principle to resolve all tort claims arising from the massive wildfires that hit the island of Maui nearly one year ago.
The Hawaii state government said on Friday that under the proposed terms of the settlement, the state, the county of Maui, a local power company and other entities will pay a little over 4 billion dollars.
It said the payments will go to all those who have brought claims for compensation, including approximately 2,200 affected parties who filed lawsuits.
It also said payments are expected to start by mid-2025, once a final settlement agreement takes effect following judicial review and approval by the state legislature.
Hawaii Governor Josh Green said his priority was to avoid protracted lawsuits to ensure that "as many resources as possible would go to those affected by the wildfires as quickly as possible."
He expressed gratitude to all those who put "Hawaii's recovery and healing above personal or other interests."
The wildfires that broke out on August 8 last year left 102 people dead. The flames were whipped by strong winds from a hurricane and spread quickly, devastating the center of the tourist destination of Lahaina, once the capital of the Kingdom of Hawaii.
The extensive damage has been blamed on factors including power cables severed by powerful winds and insufficient evacuation instructions by authorities.
Key words : tokyo dance shibuya
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Bon Odori festival in Tokyo's Shibuya attracts many youths and foreign visitors
The Bon Odori Dance festival in the middle of Shibuya in Tokyo on Saturday night attracted many people from far and near.
A tower was erected near the scramble crossing while car traffic was restricted.
Many young people, among others, were wearing summer kimono known as yukata as they danced in a circle to music featuring Japanese drums.
Some foreign visitors joined the festivities.
With stalls set up along the street, Shibuya was transformed into a different space celebrating summer.
A woman in her 20s who lives nearby says that she has liked Bon dancing since her childhood.
She said that recently many foreign visitors are coming to Shibuya and that it is a good occasion for them to learn about Japanese culture.
An 18-year-old woman, visiting from Canada for sightseeing, said that it is wonderful that foreigners danced together with the people of Japan, while enjoying its culture.
She said that she is happy to be one of them.
The Shibuya Bon Odori Dance festival began in 2017 as a group of local shop owners aimed to bring together residents and visitors.
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