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Poland gunman fascinated by Norway’s neo-Nazi mass killer Breivik
A 24-year-old gunman killed six people in Krakow on November 7. Polish authorities said he visited websites about a Norwegian neo-Nazi mass killer and possessed extremist materials.
Father, child among eight Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians in Gaza, including a father and 13-year-old son, marking the latest fatalities amid ongoing violence following last year’s ceasefire.
Iran backs nuclear treaty even as hardliners raise prospect of bomb
Iran affirms its commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty amid ongoing tensions, though hardliners increasingly push for nuclear weapons development following attacks on facilities.
Spain braces for nationwide walkout as anger over housing, costs boils over
Spain faces a nationwide 24-hour general strike over housing costs and living expenses, called by major unions weeks before elections scheduled for November 29.
Myanmar summons German envoy over controversial video
Myanmar’s foreign ministry summoned Germany’s embassy head over a video calling for the release of ousted politicians including Aung San Suu Kyi, warning of serious consequences for similar conduct.
UK children’s author David Walliams accused of grooming minors
British children’s author David Walliams, 55, faces allegations of grooming minors and sexual misconduct, detailed in investigations by The Guardian and ITV News. He denies the accusations through his legal representatives.
US Senate advances major bill boosting energy infrastructure
The US Senate voted 73-25 to advance a bipartisan bill streamlining energy infrastructure permitting, with backing from President Trump and support from Republicans and some Democrats.
U.S. boycotts U.N. human rights review for second year running
The United States has skipped its U.N. human rights review for the second consecutive year, becoming the only member state ever to do so. The boycott reflects broader tensions between Washington and multilateral organizations.
How a bank collapse left millions in limbo and toppled Paraguay’s president
Paraguay’s Ueno Bank collapsed this week, affecting 2.9 million customers and triggering mass protests. The crisis led to President Santiago Peña’s removal from office and criminal charges against him and bank executives.
US Senate advances major bill boosting energy infrastructure
The US Senate voted 73-25 to advance a bipartisan bill streamlining energy infrastructure permitting, with backing from President Trump and support from Republicans and some Democrats.
U.S. boycotts U.N. human rights review for second year running
The United States has skipped its U.N. human rights review for the second consecutive year, becoming the only member state ever to do so. The boycott reflects broader tensions between Washington and multilateral organizations.
How a bank collapse left millions in limbo and toppled Paraguay’s president
Paraguay’s Ueno Bank collapsed this week, affecting 2.9 million customers and triggering mass protests. The crisis led to President Santiago Peña’s removal from office and criminal charges against him and bank executives.
Polish prosecutors say ‘too early’ to tell if Kraków gunman was motivated by political ideology
Polish prosecutors said they lack evidence linking the 24-year-old gunman who killed six people in a Kraków mass shooting to any specific political ideology, despite earlier suggestions of far-right motivations.
Saudi Arabia downs missiles fired at Riyadh after Houthi attack on pipeline
Saudi Arabia’s coalition forces announced they intercepted three missiles fired by Iran-backed Houthis targeting Riyadh and the country’s southern region, amid ongoing attacks on regional infrastructure.
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.
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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...