The fighting has killed more than 100 people in Lebanon, including more than a dozen civilians – three of them journalists – and 12 people on the Israeli side, including four civilians.
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Israeli-owned ship targeted in suspected Iranian attack in Indian Ocean, U.S. official says
The attack Friday on the CMA CGM Symi comes as global shipping increasingly finds itself targeted in the weekslong war that threatens to become a wider regional conflict.
Ex-officer Derek Chauvin, convicted in George Floyd’s killing, stabbed in prison
The attack happened at the Federal Correctional Institution, Tucson, a medium-security prison that has been plagued by security lapses and staffing shortages.
‘Adopt an axolotl’ campaign launches in Mexico to save iconic species from pollution and trout
In their main habitat, the population density of Mexican axolotls has plummeted 99.5% in under two decades, according to scientists behind the fundraiser.
Russian consumers feel themselves in a tight spot as high inflation persists
Russia’s Central Bank has raised its key lending rate four times this year to try to get inflation under control and stabilize the ruble’s exchange rate.
Maine State Police aiding in Biddeford ‘death investigation’
State police investigators were on the scene on State Street.
Daryl Hall is suing John Oates over plan to sell stake in joint venture. A judge has paused the sale
The move quickly prompted a judge to temporarily block the sale while legal proceedings and a previously initiated arbitration continued.
Group behind ‘right to repair’ referendum faces fines for late notice of major donations
The Maine Commission on Governmental Ethics could assess up to $240,000 in fines for the Maine Automotive Right to Repair Committee, but staff are recommending a levy of $50,000.
Developers of Maine wind transmission line stymied by pace of negotiations with regulators
New York-based LS Power wants to build up to 160 miles of transmission line across northern and central Maine, but differences over terms of the service and power purchase agreement have emerged, as has some community opposition.
Qatar says Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow ‘as soon as possible’
The diplomatic breakthrough promised some relief for the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza who have endured weeks of Israeli bombardment, as well as families in Israel fearful for the fate of their loved ones taken captive.