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Somalia sets 2027 election dates amid political crisis
Somalia's election commission announces parliamentary and presidential votes for April and May 2027, but opposition parties reject the plan and warn of conflict.
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Bolsonaro edges Lula in poll before Brazil run-off
A new survey gives the right-wing senator a narrow lead over the incumbent president with two weeks until the October 25 vote.
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Netanyahu faces voters after October 7 warnings
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confronts election challenges as he faces accusations of ignoring pre-attack intelligence.
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Clock Ticking for Leap Second
World timekeepers decide if leap seconds end as Earth's rotation slows.
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Nature's collapse threatens human survival, but recovery is possible
Wildlife populations have crashed 73 percent since 1970. Kirsten Schuijt, director general of WWF International, argues that triggering tipping points in energy, food and finance systems could reverse the damage faster than expected.
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Yamal's eight weeks rewrite Barcelona's teenage script
Lamine Yamal has scored eight goals and nine assists in ten games this season, drawing comparisons to Messi and Mbappe at nineteen.
Hafsa Adil,Basel Ghazoghli · 1m
G20 gathers as Iran war clouds outlook
Finance ministers and central bankers meet in Bangkok amid global uncertainty shaped by the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
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Israel detained over 2,000 Palestinian children since 2023
A Palestinian rights group reports Israeli forces have held more than 2,000 Palestinian children in detention since October 2023, with 350 currently in harsh prison conditions.
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Yemen war at a crossroads
Iran-backed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have escalated the conflict, setting up two possible futures: a regional coalition victory or a grinding stalemate that benefits Tehran.
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Free AI apps challenge Adobe's paid software
A Reddit user has created ArtCraft, a free rebuild of Adobe Creative Suite, signalling how AI development is enabling alternatives to legacy software.
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Restaurateur hit by fake reviews after Gaza video
A London Sikh restaurateur claims his business is suffering from fake Google reviews weeks after posting a video appearing to call for Israel to destroy Gaza buildings.
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Colombia opens embassy to Israel in Jerusalem
Colombia joins a small group of countries recognizing Israel's claim to Jerusalem, drawing swift Palestinian condemnation.
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Russia arrests Japanese journalist on espionage charge
A Japanese journalist has been detained in Russia on suspicion of spying for Japanese intelligence amid tensions over the Kuril Islands.
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Yemeni Government Strikes Houthi Positions
Yemeni government launches air strikes on Houthi military targets in southwest.
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Trump's diesel deal opens rift with Europe over Ukraine
Russia claims it can supply 3.5 million tonnes of diesel monthly under a new agreement with President Trump, potentially dividing Western allies over Ukraine policy.
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Displaced Palestinian dreams of home in ruins
A West Bank refugee watches his destroyed home from across the camp, confined to a cramped apartment with his family.
Fayha Shalash · 1m
French supermarkets hit by refrigeration cyberattack
Hackers targeted internet-linked fridges at over 500 French stores, raising temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius and destroying tonnes of food.
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Formula One returns to Africa after 33 years
Formula One has signed a ten-year agreement with Rwanda to hold the African Grand Prix from the early 2030s.
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Israel expands control of Gaza beyond ceasefire line
Nearly two-thirds of Gaza is now under Israeli military control, squeezing Palestinians into ever-smaller territory despite a US-brokered ceasefire agreement.
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Zelenskyy says Russia broke Trump's energy truce
Ukraine's president accuses Moscow of violating a ceasefire announced by Donald Trump and calls on the US to enforce it.
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Melbourne man denies link to flydubai attack
A Melbourne Islamic community centre has been linked by UAE prosecutors to a co-pilot accused of attacking a flydubai captain.
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Man City guilty but unbeaten as Premier League waits
Manchester City beat Liverpool three nil at Anfield after an independent commission found them guilty of breaking more than one hundred Premier League financial rules.
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YouTuber alleges abduction ahead of Delhi protests
Indian YouTube star Dhruv Rathee says he was abducted and held without a lawyer for nearly 24 hours, days after calling for the election chief to resign.
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Netanyahu demands probe into Gaza film sources
Israeli PM calls for investigation into documentary alleging military used AI to kill civilians.
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Heavy clashes erupt as Houthis push toward Taiz
Houthi fighters clash with Yemeni forces near the strategic southern city of Taiz, threatening the internationally recognised government's control.
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Countries warn citizens away from Saudi Arabia
Multiple nations issue travel advisories after Houthi attacks on airports in the kingdom.
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China sanctions Paraguay and Belize ministers over Taiwan
China has imposed sanctions on government officials from Paraguay and Belize for their ties to Taiwan, citing threats to its sovereignty.
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Two killed during olive harvest in south Lebanon
Two men die in southern Lebanon during annual olive harvest as Israeli attacks continue in the region.
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Excavators race to shield California homes from storm surge
Construction crews deploy heavy machinery to block waves as Tropical Storm Rachel floods the California coast.
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Man City beat Liverpool amid guilty verdict questions
Manchester City defeated Liverpool at Anfield, but fans questioned whether the result matters given City's recent guilty verdict.
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Air strike at Sudan gold mine kills at least 72
An air strike hit a gold mine near Sudan's border with Egypt, killing dozens and injuring more than 50.
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UK Greens leader seeks rule change after Zionism vote
The Green Party's leader wants stronger control after members voted that Zionism is racism.
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German ex-spy chief arrested for treason
Former German intelligence chief August Hanning arrested on treason charges.
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City beats Liverpool 3-0 after guilty verdict
Manchester City won their first match since being found guilty of over 100 financial rule breaches, extending their lead at the top of the Premier League.
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Liverpool fans greet City with 'Cheats' chants at Anfield
Manchester City arrived at Anfield to hostile reception from Liverpool supporters ahead of their three-nil victory, their first Premier League match since being found guilty of serious financial breaches.
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Saudi Arabia says Houthis killed 12 in airport attack
Saudi Arabia accuses Yemen's Houthis of a major attack on Riyadh airport that killed 12 and injured 300 people on Saturday.
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Palestinians react to election delay until 2027
President Mahmoud Abbas postpones legislative elections, citing Israeli restrictions and conditions in Gaza and the West Bank.
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Manchester United held by ten-man Tottenham
Dominic Solanke's stoppage-time header earned Tottenham a 1-1 draw at Old Trafford despite playing with ten men, leaving both sides struggling near the bottom of the Premier League.
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Trump administration imposes sweeping ICC sanctions
The US has imposed sweeping new sanctions on the International Criminal Court, seeking to cripple its operations after it issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials.
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Azerbaijan pupils protest hijab dress code ban
Schoolchildren boycott classes after reports that Azerbaijan's new secular dress code bars hijab-wearing pupils and teachers.
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Messi ends Argentina career, returns to Miami
Lionel Messi played his final match for Argentina this week after 21 years. Inter Miami now face DC United on Saturday as they seek to end a five-match winless streak.
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Trump calls for Ukraine to replace Zelenskyy
Donald Trump says Ukraine needs a new leader willing to end the war, criticising Volodymyr Zelenskyy over strikes on Russian oil refineries.
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Israel's economy booms, but voters worry about prices
Israel's tech sector drives rapid growth despite three years of war, yet high living costs dominate voter concerns ahead of October elections.
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Taiz faces new siege as prices soar
Yemen's Taiz endures a fresh Houthi blockade, with residents stockpiling essentials as food and fuel costs rise.
AbdulHakim Helal · 1m
US hosts talks on ending Russia-Ukraine war
American, Ukrainian and European officials meet in Miami to discuss proposals for de-escalating the conflict before winter.
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Trump attacks Norway over Nobel Peace Prize snub
US President Donald Trump says Norway's decision not to award him the Nobel Peace Prize is disgraceful and has left an indelible stain on the country.
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Gaza ceasefire 'exists in name only', NGOs say
More than 100 aid groups say the year-old Gaza ceasefire has failed, with Israeli forces still killing Palestinians daily and restrictions blocking recovery.
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Brazilian court issues arrest warrant for Bolsonaro ally
A Supreme Court judge has ordered the arrest of Eduardo Bolsonaro weeks before a presidential runoff that could reshape Brazilian politics.
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Trump rules out Iran strike before midterms
US President Donald Trump says America will not attack Iran before November's midterm elections, citing productive discussions with Tehran.
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Afghanistan's emerald miners attract global buyers
Panjshir valley miners sell rough-cut stones to buyers from Kabul and overseas despite struggling with basic tools.
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Israel opens first pavilion at Morocco defence show
Israel exhibits defence technology in Morocco for the first time, marking deepening ties since the Abraham Accords.
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Hurricane Isaias intensifies toward US Gulf Coast
The first Atlantic hurricane of the season is forecast to hit the Florida Panhandle, southern Alabama and southern Mississippi late Friday or early Saturday with dangerous winds and storm surge.
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Colombia to open embassy in Jerusalem
Israel announces Colombia will establish a diplomatic mission in the disputed city, joining a small group of countries rejecting the international consensus.
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Syria demands probe into Black Sea ship sinking
Syria calls for independent investigation after cargo vessel Alfa Watan sinks in Black Sea with ten crew members missing.
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Two Latvian men arrested at UK military base
Two Latvian nationals were arrested after breaching the perimeter fence at RAF Molesworth in southeast England, which houses US and NATO intelligence operations.
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Britain downgrades Jerusalem consulate after Israel retaliates
Israel has forced out 20 British diplomats and removed the consulate's signage in response to UK sanctions on illegal settlements, but Britain says it will maintain a reduced presence.
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Anne Carson wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature
Canadian poet and writer Anne Carson has been awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in Literature for her bold and inventive work.
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Spain Housing Protests Escalate
Tens of thousands protest in Spain after failed housing reforms.
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England demolish Croatia 7-0 in Nations League rout
Harry Kane and Bukayo Saka each scored twice as Thomas Tuchel's England recorded their biggest win yet, routing Croatia behind closed doors in Rijeka.
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Fernandes defends Ronaldo after Portugal walkout
Bruno Fernandes calls for unity after Cristiano Ronaldo left the squad over not starting against Denmark.
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