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IDF announces Gaza death toll, Joseph's Tomb opens in daytime

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Israeli Authorities Probe Large-Scale Smuggling Network Moving Goods Into Gaza
Members of the Spanish Civil Guard, along with other emergency personnel, work next to one of the trains involved in the accident, at the site of a deadly derailment of two high-speed trains near Adamuz, in Cordoba, Spain, January 19, 2026.

Survivors recall horror of southern Spain train crash that killed at least 40 people

Survivors of the deadly train crash in southern Spain recall the terrifying moment of impact, as at least 40 are confirmed dead and dozens more are injured in the wreckage.

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People gather outside Sabzqaba Shrine that was damaged following unrest sparked by dire economic conditions, in a place given as Dezful, Iran, January 9, 2026, in this screengrab from Iran's state media broadcast footage.

Iranian Justice Minister labels 'anyone in the streets' after Jan. 8 criminals as death toll mounts

According to HRANA, 18,434 arrests have been confirmed, along with 97 forced confessions and 1,134 people sustaining severe injuries.

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Mourners carry a coffin during a funeral procession for members of security forces and civilians said to be killed in protests on Sunday, amid evolving anti-government unrest, in Tehran, Iran, in this screengrab from a video released on January 11, 2026.

Iran admits at least 3,000 killed in protest crackdown, UN dismayed by 'horrific violence'

"This cycle of horrific violence cannot continue. The Iranian people and their demands for fairness, equality and justice must be heard," Volker Turk said.

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The ‘cycle of violence’ dehumanizing cliches after Jerusalem massacre - analysis

Though Jerusalem was on the receiving end of violence, the global community still turns the narrative against the victim state.

JANUARY 28, 2023BySETH J. FRANTZMAN
Police operate at the scene of a Jerusalem terror attack after two bombs exploded at the bus stops near the entrance to the city, November 23, 2022.

Russia's Wagner to send Kyiv bodies of soldiers killed in Soledar - report

The mercenary group 'Wagner' plans to return bodies of those killed in battle and by the group.

JANUARY 21, 2023ByREUTERS
Evacuees from Soledar stay at a temporary accommodation centre in Shakhtarsk

Ukraine honors interior minister, other senior officials, killed in helicopter crash

Zelensky credits the fallen minister as being instrumental in efforts to defend Ukraine following Moscow's assault of Ukraine in February 2022.

JANUARY 21, 2023ByREUTERS
Memorial ceremony for Ukrainian interior minister, his deputy and officials who died in helicopter crash

No hope of any survivors in Nepal's deadliest crash in 30 years, officials say

The worst plane crash to hit the country in 30 years had a fatal end.

JANUARY 17, 2023ByREUTERS
A rescue team recovers the body of a victim from the site of the plane crash of a Yeti Airlines operated aircraft, in Pokhara, Nepal January 16, 2023

Suicide blast outside Afghan foreign ministry kills 20, Taliban says

Suicide bombers hit Kabul during peak travel times through the city.

JANUARY 11, 2023ByREUTERS
The family members of Um al-Banin, who was killed in a suicide attack in a tutoring center in Dasht-e-Barchi district in the west of Kabul, pray at her grave in Kabul

Russia intensifies assaults on Ukrainian salt mining town and east

Russia's shelling "post-ceasefire" continues, leaving a fatal mark.

JANUARY 9, 2023ByREUTERS
Firefighter works at a site of a market hit by Russian missiles in the town of Shevchenkove

Iran Supreme Court accepts rapper Yasin's appeal against death sentence

Iran hanged two protesters, Mohsen Shekari and Majid Reza Rahnavard, earlier this month.

DECEMBER 24, 2022ByREUTERS
People light a fire during a protest over the death of Mahsa Amini, a woman who died after being arrested by the Islamic republic's "morality police", in Tehran, Iran, September 21, 2022.

Three killed, several missing after explosion on island of Jersey

The search is ongoing and began after a building collapsed on the island.

DECEMBER 10, 2022ByREUTERS
Rescue operation of migrants trying to cross the English Channel

Iran official says 50 police killed in protests

In addition to police deaths, more than 300 demonstrators have been killed since the death of Mahsa Amini in September.

NOVEMBER 24, 2022ByREUTERS
Iran protests

Walmart employee kills seven, including himself, in Virginia shooting

Six other people were confirmed dead and four were being treated at area hospitals.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, REUTERS
A person waits at a Walmart Pharmacy in West Haven, Connecticut