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Simple English News Daily

Friday 5th January 2024. World News. Today: Iran Daesh claim. Israel / Palestine update. Ukraine-Russia swap. Germany, France, NL floods.

Jan 4, 2024
In this episode, Stephen Devincenzi, podcast host, covers significant news stories from around the world, including Iran Daesh claim, Israel/Palestine update, Ukraine-Russia swap, and flooding in Germany, France, and the Netherlands. The chapter continues with an international news roundup, mentioning various political developments, natural disasters, and human interest stories.
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Quick takeaways

  • Daesh claimed responsibility for a deadly terrorist attack in Iran, marking their deadliest attack in the country since 1978.
  • Ukraine and Russia engaged in a large-scale prisoner exchange, with Ukraine announcing the release of 230 individuals, including soldiers captured from a steel factory in Maripol Azov-Stald.

Deep dives

Terrorist attack in Iran claims many lives

Daesh, the Islamic State Group, claimed responsibility for a series of explosions in the city of Qurman, Iran. The death toll was initially stated to be over 100 but has now been lowered to 84. This attack is considered the deadliest terrorist attack in Iran since 1978.

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