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Far from fringe: How Israel’s mainstream parties vote with the far right
Israeli voters head to polls on October 27 amid ongoing regional conflicts. Mainstream opposition parties frequently vote alongside far-right coalition members on Palestinian-related legislation, shifting the political spectrum rightward.
Helen Haines: Australian MP loses both legs after alleged car attack, husband says
Australian MP Helen Haines has lost both legs following an alleged deliberate car attack outside her office. A 43-year-old man faces multiple charges including dangerous driving causing serious injury.
Scrap windfall tax on oil and gas firms early, North Sea industry urges
The North Sea oil and gas industry is calling on the Labour government to scrap its windfall tax on fossil fuel firms three years early, citing investment and job protection needs.
Fossil fuel advertising contracts at all-time high in 2026
A new report finds 1,321 active contracts between fossil fuel companies and advertising agencies in 2026, the highest number ever recorded, as oil firms invest profits in image management campaigns.
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Taiwan vice president makes rare Europe visit for conference on democracy
Taiwan’s vice president makes a rare visit to Europe to attend a democracy conference in Italy, with the trip kept secret until her arrival to avoid potential backlash from Beijing.
Settlers, soldiers, and Israeli impunity in the West Bank
In the West Bank, settlers are allegedly carrying out escalating attacks on Palestinian farmers, with some serving as military reservists and operating with apparent impunity from Israeli authorities.
BRICS summit: Is the bloc truly challenging a Western-dominated world?
India hosts the BRICS summit this weekend as the bloc seeks consensus on the US-led war on Iran, which exposed divisions among member states including the United Arab Emirates.
From hours at security to bulletproof cockpits: How 9/11 changed air travel
Air travel underwent major transformations following the September 11 attacks, with reinforced cockpit doors, enhanced security screening, and new restrictions on carry-on items becoming standard globally.
‘We won’: Pro-Palestine student suspended by UK university resumes degree
A 22-year-old Egyptian student suspended from King’s College London for pro-Palestine activism has been reinstated and will resume his degree studies after the university lifted his suspension.
Japan, India, Ukraine: Why some countries are uneasy about new UN map
The UN voted to promote the Equal Earth map projection over the traditional Mercator map, but India, Japan, and Ukraine raised concerns about how disputed territories are depicted.
Black Axe in South Africa: Six Nigerians Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US
Six Nigerians allegedly involved in romance scams targeting over 100 US women and defrauding them of $6 million are being extradited to the United States from South Africa.
Much of Europe already levies a tourist tax – a nice little earner for Italian hotspots
Most European countries levy nightly tourist taxes on overnight stays, with Italy generating hundreds of millions in annual revenue from major cities like Rome, Milan, and Florence.
Friday briefing: Would a wealth tax save our public services or be billionaire repellent?
A UK hedge fund billionaire’s relocation to Greece has reignited debate over whether a wealth tax could address public service funding while avoiding capital flight among the wealthy.
Fascism on the rise in the UK, Anglican bishop says
An Anglican bishop has warned that fascism is rising in the UK, condemning anti-migrant protests and the misuse of Christian symbols by nationalist groups.
Pilot warned Amazon cargo plane going too fast before deadly crash, data shows
A pilot aboard an Amazon cargo plane that crashed in Miami warned repeatedly about excessive speed before it overshot the runway, burst into flames, and killed five people, NTSB data reveals.
Secret son revelation ignites bitter succession dispute in Ugandan kingdom
A Ugandan kingdom faces a succession crisis after its young king died and his family claims he fathered a secret son who should inherit the throne, contradicting the royal committee’s choice of a television news anchor.