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DR Congo rolls out Ebola vaccine for health workers as death toll rises
Health workers in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have begun receiving an Ebola vaccine as cases surge during the fastest-growing outbreak in history.
Michelle Bachelet exits UN chief race after low poll support
Former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has withdrawn from the UN secretary-general race after receiving minimal support in recent polling, ending her bid to become the first woman to lead the organization.
Australia seeks big tech support for internet safety, AI regulation
Australia’s government is seeking support from major technology companies to strengthen online safety laws and artificial intelligence regulations, with Prime Minister Albanese meeting Apple’s executives to discuss child protection initiatives.
Tunisian protesters demand release of four Sumud activists
Dozens of protesters in Tunis demanded the release of four Global Sumud Flotilla activists, with one detainee now in his second month of a hunger strike amid serious health deterioration.
State funeral honours Hong Kong’s first post-colonial leader Tung Chee-hwa
Hong Kong held a state funeral for Tung Chee-hwa, its first post-colonial chief executive, who died on September 8 at age 89, marking only the third such honour since the 1997 handover.
Russia holds parliamentary vote in areas it seized from Ukraine in the war
Russia held parliamentary elections in territories it seized from Ukraine, marking the first time residents of the annexed regions voted in Russian elections, despite international condemnation of the process.
Israeli attacks kill four Palestinians including son of Gaza’s health chief
Israeli drone strikes killed four Palestinians in Gaza on Saturday and Friday, including the son of Gaza’s health ministry director, amid ongoing attacks since a ceasefire was announced.
Syria says blast at military site in Deir Az Zor killed 11
Eleven soldiers were killed in an explosion at a Syrian military weapons cache in Deir Az Zor, with nine others wounded. The blast marks the second incident at a Syrian military site in under two weeks.
Demonstrators in US form human chain to protest Kennedy Center closure vote
Thousands of protesters formed a human chain around the Kennedy Center in Washington DC to oppose its closure and contest President Trump’s control over the institution.
Ed Sheeran concert set to go ahead after outcry over Gaza
Ed Sheeran is set to perform in Philadelphia on Saturday after opening acts withdrew in support of expelled rapper Macklemore, whose Gaza comments sparked controversy.
Dutch riot police break up violent far-right protest in The Hague
Dutch riot police broke up a far-right protest in The Hague on Saturday after about 500 demonstrators threw projectiles and fireworks, resulting in 24 arrests.
Iran says conditions to re-engage in talks, end war sent to US via Qatar
Iran has conveyed formal conditions to the US through Qatar for ending the war, including an end to hostilities, release of frozen funds, and lifting of a naval blockade, according to the country’s security chief.
Trump says he will create ‘AI Force’ with new ‘AI czar’
President Trump announced creation of an ‘AI Force’ and appointment of an ‘AI czar’ to oversee U.S. artificial intelligence development, positioning AI as essential to economic growth and competition with China.
Could US pull one-third of troops from Europe? What that would mean
The Pentagon is reportedly considering withdrawing up to one-third of approximately 68,000 US troops stationed in Europe, following European allies’ refusal to grant Washington access to airbases for operations against Iran.
Latvia’s president warns that Europe is not up to date with drone and aerial warfare in Ukraine
Latvia’s president warns that Europe lacks preparedness in drone and aerial warfare, stating most NATO countries could not repel Russian missiles if the conflict expands beyond Ukraine.
US court blocks Trump plan to deport migrants to third countries
A federal appeals court rejected the Trump administration’s policy of deporting migrants to third countries, finding it violated due process protections and required meaningful safety reviews before removal.
North Korea dismisses UN nuclear watchdog resolution
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry rejected an IAEA resolution criticizing its nuclear program, asserting its nuclear weapons status is irreversible and necessary for national defense.
Bolivia’s Congress approves $1.9bn IMF loan amid protest threats
Bolivia’s Congress approved a $1.9 billion IMF loan for President Rodrigo Paz, though trade unions warn austerity measures could trigger renewed protests and civil unrest.
The Nepal floods question: When the Himalayas collapse, who gets warned?
A catastrophic Himalayan ice-rock avalanche in Nepal’s Rasuwa district in August triggered widespread devastation, killing over 1,400 people and exposing critical gaps in regional early-warning systems for complex mountain hazards.
UK jails teen asylum seeker for steering overcrowded Channel migrant boat
A 19-year-old South Sudanese asylum seeker has been sentenced to two years and three months in the UK for piloting an overcrowded dinghy across the English Channel with 165 people aboard.
Indonesia ferry search: Divers retrieve three bodies, 126 people missing
Indonesian divers have recovered three bodies from a capsized passenger ferry in the Java Sea, with 126 people still missing and nine confirmed dead so far.
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