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Drone attacks extend campaign targeting Sudan’s power system
Drone strikes hit three Sudanese electricity substations on Monday, causing widespread outages in the latest attacks on the nation’s power infrastructure, with 18 strikes reported over the past week.
Fighting returns to Kherson region after longest Ukraine war ceasefire
Fighting has resumed in Ukraine’s Kherson region following a six-day ceasefire, the longest since Russia’s 2022 invasion began. The truce enabled the evacuation of hundreds of civilians from Russian-occupied Oleshky.
British adventurer Karl Bushby returns home after 28-year walk around world
British adventurer Karl Bushby completed a 28-year walking expedition spanning 50,000km, arriving at his childhood home in Hull after starting in Chile in 1998.
If hackers can take control of a supermarket freezer, how vulnerable is other tech?
European supermarkets faced a suspected cyber-attack affecting refrigeration systems, raising concerns about vulnerabilities in internet-connected devices across industrial and consumer sectors.
German unions launch wave of strikes over cost-of-living pressures
Germany’s largest union launched strikes on Monday affecting 3.7 million workers in metal and electrical engineering industries, demanding higher wages amid cost-of-living pressures.
Iran pushing accelerated plan for ceasefire talks with US
Iran says it has accelerated its seven-step ceasefire proposal to the US, which could now be implemented within two days instead of seven, as negotiations continue through Qatari mediators.
Trump asks Supreme Court to block 20,000 California ballots before midterms
Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court to block counting mail-in ballots from over 20,000 California voters it claims are not US citizens, just before midterm elections.
HRW calls on Zambia to halt post-election crackdown
Human Rights Watch has called on Zambia to halt a crackdown on opposition members, journalists, and government critics following August elections.
US midterms: What to know about independent voters and candidates
A record number of Americans identify as independent voters heading into midterm elections, yet few independent candidates win federal or state seats due to structural barriers and fundraising challenges.
Trump asks Supreme Court to block 20,000 California ballots before midterms
Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court to block counting mail-in ballots from over 20,000 California voters it claims are not US citizens, just before midterm elections.
HRW calls on Zambia to halt post-election crackdown
Human Rights Watch has called on Zambia to halt a crackdown on opposition members, journalists, and government critics following August elections.
US midterms: What to know about independent voters and candidates
A record number of Americans identify as independent voters heading into midterm elections, yet few independent candidates win federal or state seats due to structural barriers and fundraising challenges.
Israeli strikes in Gaza kill eight including child, hospitals say
Israeli strikes in Gaza killed at least eight people, including a child, according to hospital officials, despite a ceasefire that has been in effect for approximately one year.
Write-In Ralph: South Carolina Republicans challenge Trump’s Senate pick
South Carolina Republicans are organizing a write-in campaign for Congressman Ralph Norman to challenge Trump-endorsed Senator Darline Graham in the midterm elections, citing frustration with the candidate selection process.
Monday briefing: The world is demanding reparations for enslavement – is Britain finally listening?
King Charles addresses the Commonwealth on Britain’s slavery history amid mounting global pressure for formal apologies and financial reparations from Caribbean nations and campaigners.
UN staffer’s death in custody exposes Houthi ‘political extortion’ in Yemen
A UN human rights worker died while detained by Houthis in Yemen, prompting calls for investigation. His death marks the second fatality of UN staff in Houthi custody.
Thousands evacuated as India braces for second cyclone in a week
India’s Andhra Pradesh state is evacuating thousands of residents as Cyclone Murasu approaches, marking the region’s second major storm in a week.
Anthrax outbreak kills hippos in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park
An anthrax outbreak in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park has killed approximately 28 hippopotamuses over the past month, prompting health and environmental concerns for local communities.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts a missile as fighting rages in Yemen’s al-Jawf
Saudi-led coalition forces reported intercepting a Houthi ballistic missile targeting southern Saudi Arabia, while fighting continues in Yemen’s al-Jawf governorate between government forces and the Iran-aligned Houthi armed group.
Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack
Binance has covered 90% of $6.3bn in assets stolen in a hack attributed to North Korea, with the remaining 10% expected to follow as the exchange restores services.
Britain should not issue apology over slave trade, says Kemi Badenoch
British Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch opposes issuing an apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, calling it a distraction from forward-looking Commonwealth priorities.
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The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
Initially launched in 2015 to address the problem of homelessness in our country, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY list of benefits is pretty extensive. It includes affordable housing for all urban classes at subsidised home loan interest rates, eco-friendly...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
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