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Yemeni forces say they repel Houthi attacks in Taiz as fighting rages
Government-aligned forces in Yemen reported repelling coordinated Houthi attacks in Taiz, with heavy fighting continuing across multiple fronts in the conflict-stricken nation.
Reports of violence against women in Gaza surge, UN agency finds
The UN reports a sharp rise in gender-based violence against women and girls in Gaza, including a 123% increase in early and forced marriages during the second quarter of this year.
Chagos Islands deal ‘can’t go ahead’ without US support, Streeting says
UK defence secretary Wes Streeting said annual payments to Mauritius worth £120m are suspended as the government reconsiders its Chagos Islands deal following Donald Trump’s refusal to support the agreement.
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz on Iran, Venezuela and Trump’s foreign policy
U.S. and Iranian officials held three hours of direct talks on Tuesday with no announced breakthrough. U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz described the negotiations as significant, the first direct contact since a ceasefire breakdown.
Salva Kiir: South Sudan president dissolves government ahead of country’s first elections
South Sudan President Salva Kiir dissolved the transitional government and parliament three months ahead of the nation’s first election since 2011, scheduled for December.
OpenAI gives AI cyber defence tools to Ukraine
OpenAI will provide Ukraine with its Daybreak AI cyber defence system at no cost to help protect civilian infrastructure from cyberattacks, amid thousands of attacks recorded last year.
Dolly Parton’s manager accuses nephew who announced her death of threats and intimidation
Dolly Parton’s management company has filed legal documents accusing her nephew Bryan Seaver of threats and intimidation following her death last month, seeking a restraining order against him.
Maricarmen: Eviction of woman aged 87 highlights Spain’s housing shortage
An 87-year-old tenant in Madrid was evicted after an investment firm raised her rent from €500 to €1,650, far exceeding her €1,350 monthly pension, highlighting Spain’s severe housing affordability crisis.
Board of Peace plans $2.4bn Gaza reconstruction as Israel kills seven
The Board of Peace unveiled a $2.4 billion reconstruction plan for Gaza at the UN General Assembly, while Israeli military operations killed seven Palestinians across the enclave.
ICE officer shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
An ICE officer shot and wounded a 28-year-old Venezuelan man during a traffic stop in Austin, Texas on Sunday, hospitalizing him with a torso injury. Local officials called for independent investigation into the incident.
The Sahel and the UN: a smaller footprint, a different role
The UN’s peacekeeping mission in Mali ended in 2023, shifting its regional engagement toward diplomacy and humanitarian work as Sahel states prioritize sovereignty and regional cooperation outside traditional frameworks.
Trump administration readies sweeping sanctions against ICC, reports say
The Trump administration is preparing sweeping sanctions against the International Criminal Court that would prohibit most transactions with the tribunal after a grace period of six to seven months.
Powerful explosions at Syrian army site near Aleppo injure at least four
Explosions at a Syrian army weapons depot near Aleppo injured at least four people early Monday, with authorities closing roads and urging residents to remain indoors.
UK should ‘team up’ with Canada in new Europe alliance, Canadian minister says
Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne has called for the UK to join a proposed economic alliance between Canada and the EU, citing shared values and the need for stronger partnerships amid shifting global dynamics.
Afghanistan says three killed in Pakistani air attacks
Afghan officials report at least three people killed in Pakistani air raids in northeastern Afghanistan, marking a potential escalation after months of relative calm between the neighbors.
Three South Korean military officers wounded in explosion near border
Three South Korean military officers were wounded in an explosion in the western DMZ sector on Monday, with the cause remaining unclear, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported.
18 suspects accused in the 2021 killing of Haiti’s president being extradited to U.S.
Eighteen suspects arrested in the July 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are being extradited to the United States to face trial, concluding a prolonged judicial process in Haiti.
Why have US prosecutors labelled China’s Huawei a criminal enterprise?
Huawei faces a landmark criminal trial in Brooklyn with US prosecutors alleging the Chinese tech giant spent two decades stealing technology, deceiving banks, and circumventing Iran sanctions.
Central Colombia forest fire threatens tourist town of Villa de Leyva
A major wildfire threatens the Colombian tourist town of Villa de Leyva, consuming 40 hectares of forest as authorities deploy aircraft and firefighters to combat the blaze fueled by severe drought conditions.
Meloni promises to ban burqas, niqabs in Italy’s schools
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced plans to ban burqas and niqabs in schools and limit foreign student enrollment, framing the measures as integration requirements ahead of elections next year.
France’s Macron and Canada’s Carney announce plans to build stronger ties
Canada and France announced plans to deepen cooperation on energy, defence, and space during a joint appearance by Prime Minister Carney and President Macron in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
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