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Egypt, acting as a mediator in the ongoing Gaza ceasefire negotiations, has reportedly received encouraging signals from Israel regarding a new ceasefire proposal that focuses on a transitional phase, according to various security sources. The proposal includes a plan for Hamas to release five Israeli hostages each week, setting a structured path towards resolution. As part of this effort, a security delegation from Egypt has departed for Qatar, where talks are expected to focus not only on increasing humanitarian aid to…

Toxins in water produced by cyanobacteria killed more than 300 elephants in Botswana this year, officials said Monday, announcing the outcome of an investigation into the deaths that had confused and alerted conservationists. Cyanobacteria are microscopic organisms that are common in water and are sometimes found in soil. Not everyone produces toxins, but scientists say that toxins occur more often as climate change drives global temperatures. Cyril Taolo, deputy director of the Department of Wildlife and National…