## Video Shows Pakistan's Airstrikes On Afghanistan's Paktika Province That Killed 20

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Video Shows Pakistan's Airstrikes On Afghanistan's Paktika Province That Killed 20.

The airstrikes targeted militant hideouts of Pakistani Taliban, which have been responsible for several deadly attacks in Pakistan.

The airstrikes killed nearly 50 people in Afghanistan's Paktika province, flaring up tensions between the two countries.

In a major flare-up, Pakistan launched rare airstrikes on Tuesday night, targeting several suspected hideouts of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

The airstrikes killed at least 20 people, including women and children, and prompted a strong reaction from the Taliban.

Pakistani fighter jets bombed four locations in Afghanistan’s Paktika province on Tuesday night, Dawn reported citing sources.

In a statement, the Afghan Ministry of National Defence condemned the “brutal bombing" in Paktika province, saying it targeted civilians, mostly Waziristan refugees. »

### Luigi Mangione’s sweater sells out at Nordstrom one day after court appearance

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Luigi Mangione, the man suspected of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, became an unlikely fashion influencer after his appearance in a Manhattan courtroom.

While fans first thought his sweater was a $1,000 Maison Margiela sweater, it was later determined that Mangione was wearing the “washable Merino crewneck sweater” from Nordstrom.

“No fing way the sweater Luigi Mangione wore to court today is sold out,” one person pointed out on X/Twitter on Monday. »

### Tahlequah: An orca carried her dead calf for 17 days. She now has a new baby

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The orca who swam with her dead calf for 17 days in an apparent act of grieving recently gave birth to a new baby, according to Michael Weiss, research director of the Center for Whale Research.

On Monday, however, scientists and researchers observing the calf “confidently” assigned Tahlequah as the mother and the baby as alpha-numeric J61, Weiss said to CNN.

On Friday, a nature enthusiast and photographer who captured the calf — without first realizing it — told CNN, “My first reaction to seeing the calf was complete shock. »

### Russia terrorizes Ukraine with mass missile, drone attack against energy grid on Christmas morning

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Russia launched a mass aerial attack against Ukraine on Dec. 25, targeting cities across the country with missiles and drones.

The mass attack follows a ballistic missile strike against Kryvyi Rih on Christmas Eve.

A few days before, Russia launched five ballistic missiles at Kyiv on Dec. 20, causing fires, casualties, and damage to several foreign embassies. »

### Scientists develop 'environmentally friendly' plastic that dissolves in sea water

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