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Italian court convicts three Egyptian agents for kidnap of Giulio Regeni
An Italian court has convicted three Egyptian security officials of kidnapping student Giulio Regeni, who was later found dead. They received 10-year sentences in a trial held in absentia.
NFL asks US Homeland Security to remove video with former star player
The NFL has requested the Department of Homeland Security remove a social media video featuring retired player Brian Dawkins that the agency used to promote border security messaging.
Mapping Israel’s 300 checkpoints: Where they are and how they work
Israel has sealed the occupied West Bank for a week during the Jewish holiday of Sukkot, tightening restrictions at more than 300 checkpoints that already severely limit Palestinian movement and access to employment.
Russia strikes at heart of Ukraine’s digital economy with attacks on ISPs and datacentres
Russia conducted major strikes on Ukrainian internet infrastructure this week, including datacentres and providers in Kyiv, causing temporary outages affecting approximately 100,000 households.
5 arrested near a U.K. air base used by U.S. on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford in England on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act involving three suspicious vehicles traveling toward the U.S.-operated air base.
Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat?
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called for conducting a full-scale military campaign in the West Bank using tactics deployed in Gaza, while also advocating for territorial annexation in the region.
Yemen’s health system could collapse in some areas, minister warns
Yemen’s health minister warns that some areas could lose all health services if funding declines continue, with 19.3 million people needing assistance but only 17 percent of required funds available.
Lime bike profits double as rider numbers surge in England
Lime’s UK profits more than doubled to £4.7m in 2025 as monthly users surged 31% to nearly 700,000, driven by expansion into new cities and fleet growth.
Afghanistan says 28 fighters killed as Islamabad, Kabul trade accusations
Afghanistan reported killing 28 fighters who allegedly crossed from Pakistan into Nuristan province, while Islamabad dismissed the claims as baseless and accused Kabul of harboring terrorists.
Takeaways from the Trump-Xi state visit: Pageantry and pandas
President Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping for a state visit in Washington, extending a trade truce on rare earth elements and semiconductors while emphasizing diplomatic pageantry over substantive agreements on trade disputes.
At least 10 people killed in Russian and Ukrainian attacks
Russian and Ukrainian forces exchanged deadly attacks that killed at least 10 people, as the United States pursues negotiations to end the conflict. Moscow’s foreign minister blamed Europe for obstructing peace talks.
Venezuelan government, opposition agree to work towards reform of top court
Venezuela’s interim government and opposition have agreed to establish a panel to review the judicial system and work toward reforming the country’s top court.
Colombia extradites leader of armed group to US in shift towards Washington
Colombia’s new president extradited an alleged drug trafficking leader to the United States, marking a significant shift toward military confrontation with armed groups instead of negotiations.
Two arrests made after men emerged from New York City sewers
Two men were arrested after emerging from a New York City sewer manhole near a location where an Israeli prime minister was expected to stay during the United Nations General Assembly.
Indonesia Carstensz Pyramid: Papua’s ‘eternal snow’ on Puncak Jaya is about to disappear forever
Papua’s glaciers, considered eternal snow by Indigenous peoples and scientists, are nearly gone. The peaks’ ice is expected to disappear within a year or two due to climate warming.
Ukraine war briefing: Russian attacks force closure of Ukraine’s largest steelmaker
ArcelorMittal has closed Ukraine’s largest steel plant after Russian airstrikes caused extensive damage and casualties, dealing another blow to the country’s war-strained economy and export sector.
Yemeni leader urges public to enlist, offers amnesty to Houthi defectors
Yemen’s leadership calls for public military recruitment and offers amnesty to Houthi defectors as the Iranian-backed group advances toward the Bab al-Mandeb strait.
PAM wins big in Morocco parliament elections but falls short of majority
Morocco’s PAM won 97 of 395 parliamentary seats, the most in recent elections but falling short of a majority. The party must form a coalition to govern under constitutional requirements.
‘Shaken faith’: Why are India’s elections under unprecedented scrutiny?
India’s Election Commission faces unprecedented scrutiny over voter database changes that critics say have disenfranchised tens of millions, with internal divisions now publicly exposed.
Huckabee blames ‘biblical illiteracy’ for waning support for Israel in US
US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee attributes declining American support for Israel to “biblical illiteracy,” disinformation, and anti-religious sentiment, rejecting genocide and apartheid allegations.
Could AI firms be held responsible for mass shootings?
Canadian lawsuits against OpenAI allege the company failed to alert authorities to threats on ChatGPT before a mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge that killed eight people in February this year.
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