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Peru ousts president blamed for failing to stem crime

Peruvian lawmakers ousted President Dina Boluarte just after midnight Friday, ending a turbulent term marked by protests, corruption investigations, and rising crime. Following the vote, 38-year-old legislature head Jose Jeri took over a...

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Leaders react to agreement on Gaza ceasefire deal

A ceasefire deal has been reached in Gaza, prompting celebrations among Israelis and Palestinians and drawing widespread praise from international leaders.

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Will Donald Trump get Nobel Peace Prize?

The Nobel Peace Prize will soon be announced, just as U.S. President Donald Trump takes credit for some notable foreign policy interventions.

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Zelenskyy says Russia aims to sow 'chaos' with energy strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of wanting to sow "chaos" in Ukraine by launching strikes on his country's energy grid and railway infrastructure, in comments published Thursday.

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French President Macron seeks new prime minister for sixth time

French President Emmanuel Macron was on Thursday racing to find a new prime minister within a two-day deadline after the resignation of outgoing premier Sebastien Lecornu tipped the country deeper into political crisis.

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In Madagascar, protesters call for a general strike against government

The youth-led movement behind nearly two weeks of anti-government protests in Madagascar rejected dialogue with President Andry Rajoelina and called a strike and new demonstrations.

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Battling cancer made Dalin's Vendee Globe win 'more complicated'

French skipper Charlie Dalin, whose book "The Power of Destiny" ("La Force du Destin"), revealed that he was suffering from a rare form of gastrointestinal cancer as he steered his boat Macif to victory in a record 64 days.

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France: Finance minister warns that budget move would be costly

Negotiations are ongoing to resolve France's political crisis, but the possibility of new elections remains uncertain—raising the question of whether the vote would be for a new parliament or a new president.

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U.S. shutdown enters second week

The U.S. government shutdown stalemate continues into a new week with no clear resolution, as both parties blame each other for the funding lapse. On Monday, two competing Senate measures to fund the government and end the shutdown faile...

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U.S., Qatar, Turkey to join third day of Gaza peace talks in Egypt

Qatar's prime minister and senior delegates from the United States and Turkey will join Hamas and Israeli negotiators for a third day of talks aimed at ending the Gaza war.

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French political crisis deepens as opposition demands Macron’s exit

Resigned PM Sébastien Lecornu is meeting with his supports and with oppositions, but it remains unclear if the government can survive. Meanwhile, President Macron seems to be delaying the inevitable as opposition parties call for his res...

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After two years of war, Israel faces economic headwinds

Despite ongoing war and political isolation, Israel’s economy has shown surprising resilience. The TA-125 stock index has rebounded to record highs, and GDP growth is forecast to rise, though war costs have reached nearly $89 billion.

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Senegal's Pink Lake in danger

The famous Pink Lake is increasingly attracting real estate developers. A project plans to build nearly 10,000 housing units to accommodate tourists. However, local villagers are raising concerns about the harmful environmental impact on...

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Israel and Hamas resume Gaza ceasefire talks in Egypt

As the war in Gaza reaches its two-year mark, Israel and Hamas continue negotiations in Egypt. Talks are centered on a proposed ceasefire deal, which includes a partial Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and a hostage-prisoner exchange.

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Israel deports Greta Thunberg after Gaza Flotilla interception

Israel has deported activist Greta Thunberg along with 170 others who were detained after Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla attempting to deliver aid to Gaza last week. Some of those deported in recent days have reported mistreatment...

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French PM quits hours after naming government

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned after less than a month in office on Monday and less than 24 hours after naming a new government that prompted a key coalition ally to withdraw support.

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U.S. shutdown crisis deepens after Senate rejects spending plans

The U.S. Senate has failed for the fifth time to pass spending measures needed to reopen the government. Both Democratic and Republican proposals were rejected, falling short of the 60-vote threshold.

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Activists from Gaza flotilla denounce 'inhumane conditions' in Israel

Nine members of the Gaza aid flotilla arrived home on Sunday after being deported by Israel, with some alleging they had been subject to inhumane conditions whilst in detention there.

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Hundreds of thousands march for Gaza across Europe

Hundreds of thousands of people across several European cities marched Sunday in support of Palestinians and an aid flotilla’s attempt to reach Gaza.

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Landslides kill at least 24 in India, rescuers search for missing

Rescuers were scouring India's northeastern tea-growing hill district of Darjeeling on Monday for those reported missing a day after landslides triggered by heavy downpours killed at least 24 people.

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Gisele Pelicot back in court for appeal trial 'ordeal'

Less than a year after the landmark verdict in a drugging and rape trial that shook France last year and turned Gisèle Pelicot into a global icon, an appeals court is set to hear the case of a man challenging his conviction.

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Ukrainian soldiers hone skills at drone championship

On Ukraine’s front lines, drones play an ever more crucial role. This weekend some of the fighters took a short break for an event that they say was fun, but also crucial to improving tactics and skills: “Wild Drones”, or the national dr...

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Why did French PM resign just hours after unveiling his cabinet?

France's new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and his government resigned on Monday (October 6), hours after Lecornu announced his cabinet line-up, making it the shortest-lived in modern French history, driving stocks and the euro sharpl...

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French markets tumble after PM Lecornu resigns

A selloff in French markets gathered pace after French media reports that Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has resigned. French stocks fell sharply, government bond yields were up 8 basis points and the euro was last down 0.65% at $1.1667.

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Trump says he'll send National Guard to Chicago

President Donald Trump moved to deploy the National Guard in another city Saturday by authorizing 300 troops to protect federal officers and assets in Chicago, where the government said Border Patrol agents shot and injured a woman while...

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Syria: In Raqqa, fear of new episode of violence looms

Syrians vote Sunday (October 5) in the first post-Assad parliamentary elections, with a third of seats appointed by interim leader Ahmed al-Sharaa. The process is seen as consolidating his power while deepening divisions. In Raqqa, Kurdi...

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Ukraine says Russia intensifying rail strikes to isolate frontlines

The head of Ukraine's railways said that Russia was intensifying a campaign of air strikes on the network in an attempt to isolate frontline communities ahead of winter. Russia launched drones at two passenger trains in Ukraine's northea...

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Egypt opens pharaoh's tomb to public, after over 20 year renovation

Egypt opened pharaoh Amenhotep III's tomb for visitors after more than two decades of renovation in the southern city of Luxor, as it prepares for the official opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

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Massive marches across Europe protest Israel's military campaign

Huge numbers turned out at pro-Palestinian rallies in Europe on Saturday (October 4), calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and the release of activists on board a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to the territory.

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First female Archbishop of Canterbury nominee sparks mixed reactions

Some Nigerian Anglican bishops and missionaries have voiced concern after the Church of England named its first-ever female Archbishop of Canterbury. Sarah Mullally now leads 85 million Anglicans worldwide.

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