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Anthony Albanese has stated that Australia's recognition of a Palestinian state will depend on circumstances that advance the two-state solution, following the UK’s potential recognition of Palestine if Israel fails to make significant progress in Gaza. He emphasized the need for humanitarian access, a ceasefire, and the Palestinian Authority's commitment to reforms, urging global support for these objectives. Want More Context? 🔎

Earthquake 'the strongest in decades', says Russian officialAn 8.7 magnitude earthquake struck 78 miles from Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia, at a depth of 18 kilometers, generating a 3-4 meter tsunami in Kamchatka. While there were no reported injuries, a kindergarten was damaged, and local officials described it as the strongest tremor in decades. Want More Context? 🔎

A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula triggered a 4-meter tsunami, causing evacuations and damage, with injuries reported in the region. Tsunami warnings have been issued for Japan, the Philippines, Hawaii, and parts of Alaska, while aftershocks are expected for the next month, prompting alerts in coastal areas as far as New Zealand. Want More Context? 🔎

In a horrific incident in Midtown Manhattan, 27-year-old Shane Devon Tamura fatally shot four individuals, including NYPD Officer Didarul Islam, before taking his own life. Tamura, a former football player with a history of mental illness, left a suicide note blaming the NFL for his struggles with CTE and requested that his brain be studied posthumously. Want More Context? 🔎

A significant armed police operation is currently underway in Maketū, Bay of Plenty, with about 25 police cars and the Armed Offenders Squad present. The area has been cordoned off, and police are also active in the Maketū Estuary, creating a tense situation for bystanders. Want More Context? 🔎

Saudi Arabia and France urged UN member states to endorse a declaration advocating "tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps" for a two-state solution between Israel and the Palestinians, following an international conference they hosted. The declaration calls for ending the Gaza conflict, establishing a transitional committee under the Palestinian Authority, and committing to measures against violence and settlements, emphasizing the need for regional integration and Palestinian statehood. Want More Context? 🔎