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A volcano on Iceland's Reykjanes Peninsula erupted for the seventh time in a year, with the latest event creating a 1.8-mile-long fissure. Despite being smaller than previous eruptions, authorities warned of gas emissions in the area, including the nearby town of Grindavik. The eruption poses no threat to air travel, but monitoring continues to ensure safety. Full Article

Chinese tech giant Baidu reported a 3% decline in third-quarter revenue, reaching $4.78 billion, with net income rising by 14% to $1.09 billion, driven by a 12% increase in non-online marketing revenue due to AI cloud growth. Despite beating market expectations, Baidu's U.S.-traded shares fell 2.3% in premarket trading. CEO Robin Li highlighted the company's focus on AI capabilities, with the Ernie chatbot gaining traction and generative AI contributing 11% to the AI cloud business...

The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former defense minister, and Hamas officials for war crimes and crimes against humanity. The death toll in the 13-month-old war between Israel and Hamas has surpassed 44,000, with Gaza health officials reporting heavy casualties. Israeli President Isaac Herzog and political rival Benny Gantz condemned the arrest warrants, while Hamas welcomed the decision and called for justice against Israeli leaders. Full Article

The ICC has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, and Hamas military commander Mohammed al-Masri for alleged war crimes, including depriving the civilian population in Gaza of essential supplies. Netanyahu's office rejects the accusations, while the court also decided to proceed with the warrant for al-Masri, despite Israel claiming he was killed. The ICC's decision has sparked controversy, with Israel challenging the court's jurisdiction and opposition leaders...

An 18-year-old Briton, Marcus Fakana, faces a potential 20-year jail sentence in Dubai for a consensual sexual relationship with a 17-year-old British girl while on holiday. The girl's mother reported the relationship, leading to Fakana's arrest, leaving his parents distressed and unsure of what to do. Human rights campaigner Radha Stirling of Detained in Dubai highlights the legal discrepancies between the UK and UAE regarding age of consent laws and calls for better awareness for...

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