Title: Global News Roundup: Potato Giveaway, Hamas Casualty Figures, French Marital Duties, and More

EXCERPT: In this week's global news, Israel accepts Hamas' casualty figures in the ongoing conflict, a German farm gives away millions of potatoes, France considers abolishing marital duty to have sex, and various other stories dominate headlines around the world. CONTENT: Israeli media reported this week that an Israeli official has accepted the Hamas-run health ministry's figure of 70,000 war dead in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza (Source 1). This comes after Israel previously cast doubt on these figures. The UN considers the Hamas-run health ministry to be a reliable source. Meanwhile, in Germany, a potato farmer's bumper harvest of 3 million kilograms (6.6 million pounds) has led to a plan to save the spuds from going to waste, dubbed "the great potato rescue" (Source 2). The farmer is giving away millions of potatoes for free to local residents. In France, the National Assembly voted on a bill that would abolish the concept of marital duty to have sex (Source 4). If passed, this would enshrine in law the end of so-called "conjugal rights" – the notion that marriage means a duty to have sex. Across the Atlantic, US Senator Amy Klobuchar announced her bid for Minnesota governor, filling the void for Democrats after current Governor Tim Walz ended his re-election campaign early (Source 5). Ukraine received 1,000 bodies in the latest soldier swap with Russia as part of an agreement between the warring countries (Source 6). In exchange, Russia received 38 soldiers' bodies. Flights to northern Ethiopia were cancelled due to fears of renewed conflict in the region, with passengers receiving a text message about the cancellation, citing "unforeseen circumstances" (Source 7). An India court ruling on a 2018 stake sale has rattled foreign investors, as they fear it could open up old transactions to tax scrutiny (Source 8). The order came as part of a dispute between the Indian tax department and Cairn Energy. Heavy gunfire and blasts were heard near the airport in Niger's capital, with the airport housing an air force base and being about 10km (six miles) from the presidential place (Source 9). No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks. Border agents involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, a nurse from Minnesota, were placed on leave (Source 10). The shooting occurred near the US-Mexico border and sparked a heated debate between former President Trump and the Minneapolis Mayor over immigration law enforcement. Sources: [Source 1]: Israeli media cite official accepting Hamas figure of 70,000 war dead [Source 2]: Chips, anyone? German farm gives away millions of potatoes after bumper harvest [Source 3]: Melania Trump documentary not showing in South African cinemas [Source 4]: France moves to abolish concept of marital duty to have sex [Source 5]: US Senator Amy Klobuchar announces bid for Minnesota governor [Source 6]: Ukraine receives 1,000 bodies in latest soldier swap with Russia [Source 7]: Flights to northern Ethiopia cancelled as fears mount of renewed conflict [Source 8]: Why an India court ruling on a 2018 deal is rattling foreign investors [Source 9]: Heavy gunfire and blasts heard near airport in Niger's capital [Source 10]: Border agents involved in fatal shooting of Alex Pretti placed on leave