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Inflation leaps to 4% stoking fears of fifth interest rate hike before Christmas

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Girl has multiple surgeries to control infections after strike in Gaza
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Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warning
Opposition leader dismisses Netanyahu's warning of possible attacks during next month's general election.
South African president orders action on femicide after killings
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced new measures to combat femicide and gender-based violence.