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Israel's military plans to take control of Gaza City as part of a strategy approved by Prime Minister Netanyahu's security cabinet, aiming to defeat Hamas while providing humanitarian aid. Amid international pressure for a truce and the release of hostages, Netanyahu clarified Israel's intention to establish a security perimeter without governing Gaza, despite growing concerns about escalating violence and humanitarian crises. Want More Context? 🔎

Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Seas, currently the world's largest cruise ship, was docked at Costa Maya Cruise Port in Mahahual, Quintana Roo, Mexico, on February 6, 2024. This notable vessel represents a significant advancement in cruise ship design and capacity, highlighting the ongoing evolution of the cruise industry. Want More Context? 🔎

Footage from the Victorian Supreme Court shows police interviewing Erin Patterson on 3 August 2023, where she admitted to lying about foraging for mushrooms and owning a dehydrator. Last month, she was convicted of murdering three relatives and attempting to murder another with a toxic mushroom-laced beef Wellington. Want More Context? 🔎

A section of the Elizabeth line is suspended at Heathrow Airport due to faulty fire equipment, causing travel delays between Terminals T2/T3 and Terminal 4. While emergency services investigate, passengers can use alternative routes, but the Northern line also faces severe delays due to a track fault. Want More Context? 🔎

Kolini Tatafu, the ringleader of an immigration scam, was sentenced to prison at 71 after previously serving home detention for swindling Tongan overstayers out of their money. In her latest scheme, she defrauded 26 victims, mostly from a Māngere church, out of $63,000 by falsely claiming connections to a High Court judge and promising to resolve their visa issues. Want More Context? 🔎

New Orleans Jail Escape Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson cited staffing shortages and design flaws as key factors in the May 16 escape of ten inmates from the Orleans Parish Justice Center, which is currently under audit. Despite the capture of nine inmates, Hutson believes the escape involved inside assistance, prompting ongoing investigations into security failures and staff involvement. Want More Context? 🔎