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00:00 Israeli warplanes struck parts of the Gaza Strip overnight as the US vetoes a United Nations resolution for an immediate ceasefire.
00:09 Talks by a new coalition take place to return some 19,000 illegally deported Ukrainian children by Russia.
00:18 The European Union has struck an historic deal to regulate artificial intelligence after a mammoth 33 hours of negotiations.
00:30 Israeli warplanes struck parts of the Gaza Strip overnight with more relentless bombardments,
00:38 including some of the dwindling slivers of land Palestinians had been told to evacuate to.
00:44 In Khan Younis there are reports of door-to-door fighting and residential areas being hit.
00:50 Most of the population has fled to the coastal areas or Rafah, but people say the city is now being targeted too.
00:58 The death toll in Gaza has exceeded 17,400 people, most of them women and children, the Ministry of Health says.
01:08 This count does not distinguish between civilians and combatants.
01:12 The latest strikes came a day after the US vetoed a United Nations resolution demanding an immediate humanitarian ceasefire,
01:21 despite it being backed by the vast majority of the Security Council members and other nations.
01:28 With little to no relief in sight, the EU has announced a package of 125 million euros in humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people by 2024.
01:39 Women and children are taking part in a demonstration in Beirut, Lebanon, to show their solidarity with the children of Gaza.
01:51 Small cardboard coffins bearing the Palestinian flag are arranged to represent the children killed across the Gaza Strip.
01:58 "We demand an immediate ceasefire," says one of those present.
02:02 "We are a group of mothers who don't belong to any political party. We stand in silence. Our goal today is not to speak," she added.
02:17 Talks took place to find a solution to the return of some 19,000 illegally deported Ukrainian children by Russia.
02:24 Ukrainian Parliament's Commissioner for Human Rights said a mechanism is needed to identify Ukrainian children held by Russia,
02:31 as well as a process of return, financial support and assistance when they are back on Ukrainian soil.
02:38 "Russia is deliberately trying to destroy any connection between children and Ukraine, their relatives and friends.
02:46 Children learn lies about Ukraine, lies about this war.
02:51 Children are given away for illegal adoption, and even given away when they themselves say they have relatives here in Ukraine."
03:02 Meanwhile, the Russian President this week visited the Middle East, although he is subject to an ICC arrest warrant for the unlawful deportation of children to Russia.
03:12 The European Union has struck an historic deal to regulate artificial intelligence after a mammoth 33 hours of talks.
03:26 Negotiators from the European Parliament and the bloc's 27 member countries overcame big differences on controversial points,
03:33 including generative AI and police use of face recognition surveillance.
03:38 "We had one objective, to deliver a legislation that would ensure that the ecosystem of AI in Europe would develop with a human-centric approach,
03:51 respecting fundamental rights and the European values, building trust, building consciousness of how we can get the best out of this AI revolution that is happening before our eyes."
04:03 Generative AI systems have dazzled users with the ability to produce human-like text, photos and songs, but have raised fears about the risks to jobs and privacy.
04:17 Hollywood actor Ryan O'Neill has died at age 82. He was among the biggest movie stars in the world in the 1970s.
04:24 "First thing when I woke up? No, second. First I brushed my teeth. I'm very hygienic. I didn't have to take you, but I took you, didn't I?"
04:31 "Jenny, I'm sorry."
04:34 Best known for movies such as 'Love Story' and 'Paper Moon', he worked with many of the era's most celebrated directors.
04:42 Twice divorced, O'Neill was romantically involved with actress Farrah Fawcett for nearly 30 years until she died.
04:48 died.
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