Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet delays approval of a ceasefire agreement with Hamas after the group reportedly reneges on parts of the deal. Brokered by the US and Qatar, the agreement would release hostages and prisoners, with Israeli forces withdrawing from Gaza, but escalating violence complicates its implementation.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Poland to address long-standing tensions over the exhumation of Polish victims of WWII massacres. Both nations have agreed to start exhumations, signaling improved relations. Poland, currently holding the EU presidency, has keen interest in the matter, especially ahead of upcoming presidential elections. The exhumations would provide proper burials for the victims.
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Former TV star Wendy Williams, who was diagnosed with dementia and stays at a New York assisted living facility, was taken away by an ambulance Monday after the cops were called following Williams' plea for help from the window of her room. According to reports, she tossed a handwritten note out of the window begging for help. "Help! Wendy!" the note said.