LIVE: Israel kills 64 in Gaza as homes, tent camps, barbershop bombed
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Date: 3m ago (00:07 GMT)
Title: WATCH: Image of Gaza air strike survivor wins 2025 World Press Photo of the Year
Content: A poignant image of a nine-year-old amputee from Gaza is the 2025 World Press Photo of the Year.
Mahmoud Ajjour lost both of his arms in an Israeli air strike. His portrait was taken by Palestinian photographer Samar Abu Elouf for The New York Times.
Ajjour spoke with Al Jazeera about rebuilding his life and his dream of returning home.
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Title: A recap of recent developments
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