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What is ‘Herod’s Pool’, and why is Israel developing it in the West Bank?
Israel is developing a reservoir on land in the occupied West Bank, with water syphoned off from Palestinians.
![Israeli settlers swim in an ancient water reservoir in the occupied West Bank [File: Ronen Zvulun/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/653OXBPKHZK33KWOG6JMFBM7AA-1791208430.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
![The White House and the ongoing Ballroom construction as seen from a window at the Washington Monument, in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 15, 2026. [FILE: Al Drago/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/reuters_6a7ca41d-1786553373.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
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Unstable Manhattan skyscraper triggers collapse fears
An unstable Manhattan skyscraper has triggered a major evacuation after structural columns buckled.
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Palestinian officials warn against the implications of the plan, saying it would further isolate East Jerusalem.
![A pro-settlement sign put up by Israeli settlers on the side of a road near Nablus City reads in Hebrew 'Welcome to northern Samaria.We have returned to our homes' in the West Bank. [FILE: Alaa Badarneh/EPA]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/13815310-1783063702.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Two reported killed, dozens hurt in hospital fire in Germany
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US signs $1 lease with Israel to build permanent embassy in West Jerusalem
The US and Israel have signed a deal allocating land for a permanent US embassy in West Jerusalem.
Published On 1 Jul 2026
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Tutoring centre roof collapses killing 14 children in Pakistan
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Published On 1 Jul 2026
At least 14 children killed after roof of Pakistan tuition centre collapses
One teacher and eight other children also injured after incident in Lahore.
With water cuts looming in Arizona in US, locals fight data centres
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Nine people killed in building collapse in Lagos, Nigeria
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Why Washington’s reflecting pool has gone from ‘US blue’ to algae green
Donald Trump, who spent $14m relining the iconic pool, claims it has been vandalised by ‘radical left lunatics’.
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Obama opens presidential centre with call for unity
Former US President Barack Obama opened his presidential centre in Chicago, using the occasion to call for unity.
Published On 19 Jun 2026
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