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GCC to activate defence mechanism; Doha summit slams Qatar attack

The Gulf states pledge to activate the joint defence pact as Arab & Islamic leaders stand in solidarity with Qatar following Israel’s attack.

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Panic in Gaza City as strikes level high-rises, forcing evacuations

Civilians in Gaza City are given only ten minutes' notice to evacuate before airstrikes, causing panic and frantic flight. Thousands of people are repeatedly displaced, fleeing with few belongings to overcrowded shelters.

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Argentina’s Patagonia sees sharp fall in sheep farms amid tough times

Sheep farming in Argentina’s Patagonia declines as climate change and overgrazing damage pastures and farms.

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Activists are pressuring employers to fire Charlie Kirk critics

People in the US are being fired from their jobs for making remarks perceived as critical of slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

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Chinese EVs challenge German giants at Europe's largest auto show

It's the last day of Europe's largest auto show, which debuts mostly German car manufacturers. But this year, Chinese competitors are unveiling ambitious expansion in European markets.

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Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail for Gaza

Some of the boats taking part in the Global Sumud Flotilla have set sail for Gaza from the Tunisian port of Bizerte. The mission has faced several setbacks, including what activists say were Israeli drone strikes earlier this week.

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Spain's Vuelta final stage abandoned due to protests

The final stage of one of the world's most prestigious cycling races has been cancelled due to Palestinian solidarity protests. Protesters knocked down barriers and blocked roads at the La Vuelta competition on the final leg in central M...

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Gaza's displaced face dire crisis in overcrowded al-Mawasi area

Israel's offensive on Gaza City is displacing thousands of Palestinians daily, forcing many to flee to al-Mawasi, a designated "safe zone" that is struggling to cope with the influx.

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Mozambique refugee camps overwhelmed by traumatised children

Camps in northern Mozambique are struggling to cope with an influx of children traumatised by attacks from ISIL-linked fighters. Many young survivors have been separated from their families, highlighting the urgent humanitarian and psych...

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Ecotourism seen as key to protecting Patagonia’s pumas

In Patagonia, Argentina, tensions are rising between ranchers and environmentalists over the future of pumas. Advocates argue that ecotourism could provide a sustainable path to conservation, while ranchers warn of growing threats to liv...

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Marco Rubio in Israel as U.S. downplays fallout from Qatar strike

U.S. Senator Marco Rubio arrived in Israel to discuss the Gaza war following an Israeli strike on Qatar. The U.S. Secretary of State said President Trump was “not happy” about the incident but stressed it would not alter America’s relati...

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Israel continues strikes on Gaza city, UN schools hit

Gaza City is being destroyed systematically, one building at a time. The Israeli military is widening its assault on the Strip’s last remaining urban centre, bombing apartment blocks, schools and tents.

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Curfew lifted in Kathmandu, violence in Nepal eases

A former chief justice has been sworn in as Nepal's interim prime minister. For many people, Sushila Karki's appointment promises change. Days of violence and anti-government protests left at least 51 people dead.

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Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel war displaces thousands

A civil war within the Sinaloa cartel in western Mexico has forced thousands of people to abandon their villages. Rival factions are battling for territory and control. Communities caught in the middle of the violence are demanding change.

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Thousands gather for Palestine solidarity protest in Berlin

Thousands have gathered at the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin for a rally called 'Stop the Genocide in Gaza.' The event featured speeches, performances, and video messages from prominent figures. German police have been accused of brutality ...

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Sudanese farmers adopt new cultivating practices

Farmers in Sudan are adopting new cultivating practices, as Ethiopia's Grand Renaissance Dam alters conditions downstream in the Nile. Some say the mega-project is benefiting agriculture, but others say production has become more expensive.

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Demonstrators demand Ecuador president Daniel Noboa resigns

Protests in Ecuador's capital Quito have turned violent, as Indigenous and social groups call for the resignation of President Daniel Noboa. They accuse him of authoritarian rule and wasting millions on a national referendum.

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Overcrowding in Gaza forces families to return to the north

Thousands of Palestinians who were forced out of northern Gaza to the south are risking their lives to return home. The high cost of relocating again is leading to a wave of reverse displacement.

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Doha attack raises concern for Israel captives

Relatives of Israeli captives still in Gaza fear negotiations towards a ceasefire deal -- that includes the release of their loved ones -- will collapse after Israel's attack on Doha. Tuesday's air strikes targeting Hamas have been widel...

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Mexico imposes heavy tariff on Chinese cars

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum has announced a budget proposal that will impose tariffs on more than 1,400 products, mostly from Asian nations. But the biggest tariff will be levied against motor vehicles from China, in what analys...

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Qatari PM meets top US officials

The Qatari Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, has met U.S Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance at the White House. Israel's war in Gaza, and Israel's attack on Hamas leaders in Doha were among...

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Northern Mozambique hit by surge in Al Shabab attacks

In northern Mozambique, attacks by fighters from the armed group Al Shabab have surged in recent weeks. Aid agencies say more than 50,000 people have been displaced since July.

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Hundreds of Palestinians arrested in Tulkarem

Israeli forces have detained hundreds of Palestinian men in the West Bank and imposed an hours-long curfew in the city of Tulkarem. It followed the detonation of an explosive device on Thursday that injured two Israeli soldiers near a mi...

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Syria's transition: National security among top political concerns

The UN Resident Coordinator in Syria, Adam Abdelmoula, is optimistic about the country’s future. However, he’s warned of two main threats: humanitarian challenges and the volatile security situation.

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Israeli strikes target UN school-turned-shelter

At least 50 Palestinians have been killed across the Gaza Strip since dawn – some in an Israeli attack on a UN school sheltering displaced people. In another strike, 14 members of the same family were killed in Gaza City.

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Deadly floods in Indonesia: Bali among hardest-hit areas

Rescue teams in Indonesia are racing to find survivors after flash floods swept through Bali and East Nusa Tenggara, killing at least 23 people. A state of emergency has been declared to accelerate relief operations, with thousands displ...

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Ethiopia lifts freeze, opens doors for Bitcoin mining

Ethiopia has ended its freeze on licensing Bitcoin mining companies, paving the way for the growth of cryptocurrency operations in the country. The move signals government support for digital asset development and investment in blockchai...

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UNSC members condemn Israel over deadly strike on Qatar

The United Nations Security Council has condemned the Israeli attack on the Qatari capital Doha on Tuesday and called for de-escalation in a statement agreed by all 15 members, including Israel’s chief ally, the United States.

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Peru’s health workers strike indefinitely over working conditions

Tens of thousands of health workers in Peru protest mismanagement and politicization of public healthcare, halting services indefinitely.

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Nepal under curfew after deadly protests force PM’s resignation

Protesters in Nepal are calling for a dissolution of parliament, after days of violent protests forced prime minister KP Sharma Oli to resign. A curfew is in place across the country after at least 30 people were killed in the violence.

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