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European diplomats press Rubio for a role in Russia-Ukraine talks
European foreign ministers pressed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Paris on Monday, insisting Europe must have a seat at the table in any Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations currently underway in Abu Dhabi.
Moscow summit tests Russia’s waning grip on former Soviet allies
A Moscow security summit will highlight tensions within Russia’s post-Soviet military alliance, with Armenia having frozen its participation since 2024 and questioning its continued membership in the bloc.
Firms tied to West Bank settlements win $15m UK deals despite sanctions
The UK awarded £10.7 million in public contracts to firms linked to illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, despite recent government pledges to sanction such companies, an investigation reveals.
Palestine Weekly: West Bank on fire – and Gaza’s tents under water
A major storm flooded approximately 70,000 tents in Gaza, killing at least five people and causing $3 million in damage, as Israel restricts humanitarian aid and shelter supplies entering the territory.
US moves aircraft from second UK base over ‘threat from Iran’
The US military relocated aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in England to Germany and other locations following reported Iranian threat intelligence, marking the second UK airbase affected by security concerns.
Three workers die at Tata’s iPhone parts plant in India’s Tamil Nadu
Three contract workers died at a Tata Electronics iPhone parts plant in Tamil Nadu, India, after inhaling gas while inspecting a treatment tank on Monday.
Monday briefing: Can we change the system that protects men like Russell Brand?
Russell Brand was sentenced following his conviction on rape and sexual assault charges. The trial highlighted systemic barriers in prosecuting sexual abuse cases and the protective systems surrounding powerful perpetrators.
Congress is back after GOP’s midterm defeat. And, Trump appoints new chief of staff
President Trump appoints Stephen Miller as chief of staff following Republicans’ midterm defeat, while Congress faces a funding deadline and an Nvidia executive faces scrutiny over alleged Chinese intelligence ties.
More than 50,000 displaced by deadly Ethiopia border clashes
More than 50,000 people have been displaced by fighting between Ethiopian regional administrations in the Moyale border area, with thousands fleeing to Kenya facing severe humanitarian challenges.
Monday briefing: Can we change the system that protects men like Russell Brand?
Russell Brand was sentenced following his conviction on rape and sexual assault charges. The trial highlighted systemic barriers in prosecuting sexual abuse cases and the protective systems surrounding powerful perpetrators.
Congress is back after GOP’s midterm defeat. And, Trump appoints new chief of staff
President Trump appoints Stephen Miller as chief of staff following Republicans’ midterm defeat, while Congress faces a funding deadline and an Nvidia executive faces scrutiny over alleged Chinese intelligence ties.
More than 50,000 displaced by deadly Ethiopia border clashes
More than 50,000 people have been displaced by fighting between Ethiopian regional administrations in the Moyale border area, with thousands fleeing to Kenya facing severe humanitarian challenges.
Israel’s Shin Bet finds no evidence of foreign election meddling: Report
Israel’s Shin Bet has found no evidence of foreign election interference despite claims from security and political leaders, according to reporting based on senior law enforcement officials.
‘I know what it’s like to fight’- France’s most popular sportsman says he’s running for president
French judo legend Teddy Riner, a five-time Olympic gold medallist, announced his candidacy for next year’s presidential election, positioning himself as a unifying centrist figure.
France accelerates minimum wage hike in bid to quell protest
France’s government accelerated a planned minimum wage increase to December 2026, raising it by 1.6 percent as it attempts to address widespread protests over living costs and social unrest.
Meta rolls out automated age checks for teens globally
Meta is rolling out artificial intelligence technology globally this month to automatically detect teenagers who falsely register as adults, placing them in restricted accounts with enhanced protections.
Witnesses recount struggle to save people buried in ‘horrifying’ Gaza landslide
A landslide triggered by heavy rain and high winds in Gaza killed five people, including two children and their mother, with witnesses describing desperate rescue efforts to recover those buried under sand and rubble.
Al Jazeera.net co-founder and cartoonist Shujaat Ali dies aged 54
Shujaat Ali, a pioneering digital cartoonist and co-founder of Al Jazeera’s online division, died at age 54 following a heart attack while returning home from work.
Two security breaches near White House prompt brief lockdown
Two people were detained after separate security breaches near the White House on Monday morning, prompting a brief lockdown of the executive residence and surrounding roads.
US agencies unite to combat rogue drone threats nationwide
US federal agencies have launched a coordinated effort to evaluate and deploy counter-drone technologies to address growing aviation and national security threats nationwide.
Israel’s president picks Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government
Israel’s president has tasked Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party and Netanyahu’s chief rival, with forming a government following a deadlocked October election.
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The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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