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Thousands rally for anti-austerity protest in Brussels amid clashes
Thousands gathered in Brussels on Friday for an anti-austerity rally organized by major trade unions, with clashes erupting between police and a smaller group of protesters near the central station.
‘A Ceuta-style surge is possible’: Border tensions on NATO’s eastern flank
Masked armed men attempted to cross into Latvia from Belarus with migrants, with sabotage incidents prompting concerns about escalating provocations on NATO’s eastern flank.
Drone strike kills 30 people in Sudan’s Blue Nile region
A drone strike in southeastern Sudan killed at least 30 displaced people, including women and children, in what provincial officials described as an attack by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Gaza ceasefire ‘exists in name only’, more than 100 NGOs say
More than 100 NGOs assert Gaza’s ceasefire exists only nominally, with Israeli forces continuing daily attacks and aid restrictions preventing Palestinian recovery over the past year.
JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he won’t watch it
Vice-President JD Vance expressed skepticism that the Pentagon’s planned livestreamed firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan would proceed as announced, stating he would not watch if it did.
Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze?
Iraq’s communications minister announced plans to ban the navigation app Waze, developed in Israel, effective at the start of 2027, citing the app’s Israeli origins.
Japan’s Okinawa calls for review of US forces pact after killing
Okinawa’s prefectural assembly called for a review of the US military forces agreement following accusations that a US Marine killed a local woman, reigniting long-standing concerns about crimes by US personnel.
Fort Hood survivor supports gunman’s execution by firing squad but questions livestream
A Fort Hood shooting survivor supports the execution of the gunman by firing squad but expresses concerns about livestreaming the execution to the public.
‘Every day there is killing’: Gazans face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls
More than 1,400 people have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire began last October, with Israeli strikes continuing almost daily despite the peace agreement, according to local health officials.
Japan’s Okinawa calls for review of US forces pact after killing
Okinawa’s prefectural assembly called for a review of the US military forces agreement following accusations that a US Marine killed a local woman, reigniting long-standing concerns about crimes by US personnel.
Fort Hood survivor supports gunman’s execution by firing squad but questions livestream
A Fort Hood shooting survivor supports the execution of the gunman by firing squad but expresses concerns about livestreaming the execution to the public.
‘Every day there is killing’: Gazans face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls
More than 1,400 people have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire began last October, with Israeli strikes continuing almost daily despite the peace agreement, according to local health officials.
Bechi: Teacher who sexually abused pupil back in Indonesia jail after BBC investigation
A former teacher in Indonesia who was convicted of sexually assaulting a student has been returned to prison after a BBC investigation revealed he was secretly released on parole early.
Can Sánchez convince Spanish voters he is their best hope for fairer housing?
Spain’s housing crisis has intensified following an elderly woman’s eviction and death, prompting the socialist government to propose emergency measures and call a snap election for late November.
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign sign
An Arizona Democratic congressional candidate reported being raped while repairing campaign signs in Sun City on August 14, filing a report with authorities two weeks later.
London voters go to polls for Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Londoners voted in a by-election for the Holborn and St Pancras seat, with the Green Party challenging Labour’s control of the traditionally safe district held continuously since 1983.
Syria calls for independent probe into sinking of ship in Black Sea
Syria has called for an independent investigation into a cargo ship’s sinking in the Black Sea, with 10 crew members, including nine Syrians, remaining missing after search operations ended.
Two Latvian men arrested inside UK military base after breach
Two Latvian men were arrested at a UK military base housing US and NATO intelligence operations after a perimeter fence breach, with authorities investigating their motives.
Colombian embassy to open in Jerusalem, Israeli FM says
Colombia announced plans to open an embassy in Jerusalem, joining a growing list of countries establishing diplomatic missions in the contested city rather than Tel Aviv.
Israel opens first-ever pavilion at Morocco defence show
Israel opened its first-ever national pavilion at Morocco’s defence exhibition this week, marking official participation since the Abraham Accords were signed in 2020.
‘War lives in me’: Gaza playwright wins prestigious award in London
Gaza playwright Ali Abu Yassin has won the prestigious 2026 Writer of Courage award from English PEN in London, continuing his artistic work despite ongoing conflict.
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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
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...