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Congo accuses Apple of using exploited minerals for its products

The Democratic Republic of the Congo has threatened Apple with legal action for using so-called ‘blood-minerals’ in their devices. The DRC has asked the iPhone maker to desist from using minerals smuggled from eastern Congo from mines wh...

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Indigenous leaders call for end to Amazon rainforest exploitation

As Brazil prepares to host the COP-30 climate summit next year, indigenous leaders and activists are pressuring the government to take immediate action to halt deforestation and oil exploitation in the Amazon.

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Coal miners grow increasingly worried over EU's Green Deal

In a central Bulgarian mining region, anger is growing over the EU's Green Deal and its obligation to phase out fossil fuels. Miners there face an uncertain future with millions of EU funds in jeopardy - leaving coal workers in limbo.

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Ecuador police break into Mexican embassy, arrest former VP

Mexico has suspended diplomatic ties with Ecuador after police forcibly broke into the country's embassy in Quito to detain former Ecuadorian vice-president, Jorge Glas. The latest incident deepens a diplomatic rift between the two count...

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Beijing, Manila relations strain over maritime border dispute

Tensions between China and the Philippines continue to sour due to a recent escalation in the South China Sea. Beijing has warned Manila against further provocations after an incident near a Philippine-flagged grounded warship. This come...

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Nepal protesters want a king back on the throne

Sixteen years ago, mass protests drove Nepal's then-king to give up the throne. But a new wave of demonstrations is now trying to put him back on the royal seat. This comes on the backdrop of growing discontent with Nepal's current gover...

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E.U. bloc aims to curb irregular migrant arrivals

Migration is set to be among the topics being discussed by EU leaders at this week’s meeting in Brussels. That’s after the bloc signed a major aid deal with Egypt, partly aimed at curbing the number of irregular arrivals in Europe.

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Haitians voice skepticism at proposal for interim government

Anger is growing in Haiti as a political crisis deepens leaving people with less access to clean water, food, and health care. Haiti's prime minister who's now living in exile has said he'll resign once a transitional administration take...

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South Korea develops AI to ensure kimchi quality

South Korea has developed AI to guarantee the high quality of its kimchi delicacy worldwide. The AI modelling uses hundreds of thousands of data points to conduct precise analysis at each stage of the production, from seasoning to fermen...

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Instability fears in Portugal as Chega demands role in government

Portugal's far-right Chega party has warned of instability in the country, if it's not invited to be a part of a new government there. It comes after a snap election saw the centre-right Democratic Alliance win the most votes, but fail t...

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Bangladeshis struggle with food prices as Ramadan approaches

As the Muslim holy month of Ramadan approaches, many Bangladeshis are struggling to cope with the skyrocketing prices of daily essentials. According to sellers in the capital, Dhaka, the prices of some goods have already risen by 30 to 4...

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Climate change brewing a crisis for world coffee supply

Coffee is enjoyed in over 70 countries worldwide and around 2 billion cups are consumed every day. But the onset of climate change is grinding down the world's supply.

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Palestinian President accepts PM Shtayyeh's resignation

The Palestinian Prime Minister's resignation has called into question the issue of Gaza's future. Mohammed Shtayyeh's move comes amid U.S. pressure for the Palestinian Authority to reform.

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Venezuela gold mine collapse kills dozens

Rescue workers are digging through an open-pit gold mine in Venezuela, which has collapsed. At least 23 people working in the illegal mine were killed, and dozens of worried relatives are still awaiting news of their loved ones.

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Albania ratifies controversial migration deal with Italy

Albania's parliament has approved a deal for the country to hold thousands of migrants rescued in international waters by Italy while their asylum applications are processed, despite protests from opposition lawmakers and human rights gr...

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Navalnaya vows to continue husband’s fight, accuses Putin

Yulia Navalnaya, the widow of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, has met with EU Foreign Ministers in Brussels. She has accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of killing her husband and has vowed to carry on his fight for freed...

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Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill at least 11 civilians

At least 11 civilians have been killed in a barrage of Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon. It's in response to a Hezbollah attack which killed an Israeli soldier. The casualties have heightened the risk of a conflict engulfing the region.

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NATO hails Ukraine's attack on Russian ship in the Black Sea

NATO chief, Jens Stoltenberg has called Ukraine's recent gains in the Black Sea a great achievement. The significant military success comes as NATO defence ministers meet in Brussels to discuss support for Ukraine and their own defence s...

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Israel orders military to prepare for evacuation of Rafah

More than one million displaced Palestinians crammed into the border city of Rafah in southern Gaza, will now have to be evacuated ahead of an anticipated Israeli ground offensive.

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Netanyahu claims victory over Hamas ‘a matter of months’

Israel's Prime Minister has unequivocally rejected a Hamas truce proposal, saying he won't pause the bombardment of Gaza until 'total victory' is achieved.

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Moscow, Kyiv trade blame over downed plane

The war of words between Russia and Ukraine over the downing of a Russian cargo plane continues. Zelenskyy's accused Moscow of playing with the lives of prisoners of war. Russia has called for a UN Security Council discussion on the trag...

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EU foreign policy chief presses Israel on two-state solution

EU Foreign Ministers have been meeting in Brussels to discuss the crisis in Gaza and to formulate plans for some kind of peace process once the fighting ends.

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Garbage piles up in Gaza streets, raises health concerns

As Israel's war on Gaza continues, its impact extends to other areas beyond the mounting death toll and devastation. Basic services in the Gaza Strip have also been disrupted - including the collection of garbage.

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WHO: Humanitarian, medical situation in Gaza 'dramatically bad'

The head of the World Health Organization says the situation in Gaza is now indescribable. With nearly 90 percent of the population displaced, Tedros Ghebreyesus says overcrowding is creating the ideal environment for diseases to spread.

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Blinken on fourth Middle East tour in three months

The US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Abu Dhabi for the latest leg of his Middle East tour. It comes as fears grow that Israel's war in Gaza may spill into the wider region, after one of Hamas' senior leaders was killed las...

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Drought decimates Spanish olives

Spain's farming sector has been hit by the climate crisis in recent years, with a dramatic fall in olive production. The world's largest producer of olive oil is now wrestling to save not just a crop, but also a way of life.

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Houthi attacks threatening global trade

With a significant portion of the global trade depending on the safety of the Red Sea route, can the Houthi attacks force Israel and its allies into a ceasefire with Gaza?

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Killing of Hamas leader stokes fears of escalation

Hamas' deputy leader Saleh al Arouri has been killed in a drone strike on the Lebanese capital Beirut. Israel has refused to comment on the strike, but if it's found to be responsible, there are serious concerns this incident could mark ...

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Houthis say attacks to continue until Israel ends Gaza assault

A senior Houthi leader has told TRT World its attacks on Israeli-linked ships in the Red Sea will continue if Israel does not stop its military bombardment of Gaza.

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70% of Gaza Strip's infrastructure damaged or destroyed

Israel has closed 2023 with new assaults in central and southern Gaza, killing dozens of Palestinians. At least 150 people have been killed and another 286 injured in the latest attacks. Israeli forces have laid much of the Gaza Strip to...

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