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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza and Lebanon killed more than 50 people, according to local officials.

Israeli forces said that an attack on Jabalya in northern Gaza, which reportedly killed more than 30 people, including 13 children, targeted an area where terrorists were

operating. Earlier, Qatar said it had suspended its role as a mediator in talks between Israel

and Hamas. Russia said it shot down 34 Ukrainian drones around Moscow. The Russian capital's

mayor said there was no significant damage,

though the attack injured one person and caused the temporary closure of three airports. It is thought

to be Ukraine's largest attempted strike on Moscow so far. Meanwhile, a Russian air raid on Odessa

in southern Ukraine injured two people. China expressed anger at the Philippines

for adopting two new laws declaring sovereignty over disputed parts of the South China Sea.

Chinese officials said the country would take all necessary measures to resolutely defend

its interests. Countries, including the Philippines, Vietnam and Malaysia,

have recently begun to rebuff Chinese claims to the region more forcefully.

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