One diplomatic channel is being maintained by Qatar, with Doha describing it as “instrumental” in mediation efforts Negotiations between Israel and the Palestinian armed group Hamas are continuing despite West Jerusalem’s decision to expand its ground operations in Gaza, Reuters reported on Saturday, citing sources.

Over 130 people, including almost 20 children, have reportedly contracted hepatitis A in Vinnitsa The authorities in the Ukrainian city of Vinnitsa have introduced distance learning starting Monday amid a hepatitis outbreak that has already seen dozens of people, including children, taken to hospitals, Ukrainian media reported on Friday.

A fusion rock band leader from Siberia whose music features in an ad by the US tech giant says he has never bought the product he was selling Apple’s new marketing campaign promoting its brand-new iPhone 15 Pro has involved a collaboration with a little-known musician from Russia’s Siberia, Albert Kuvezin. While a short iPhone…