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At least four Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue
At least four Palestinians were killed in Gaza on Saturday as Israeli military operations continued despite a ceasefire in place for over a year, bringing deaths since October 2025 to 1,580.
London police arrest 139 as hundreds protest Palestine Action ban
London police arrested 139 people at a rally outside the US embassy protesting the ban on Palestine Action, which was classified as a terrorist organisation.
China elevates a military general to the Politburo and seeks to strengthen party discipline
China’s Communist Party elevated a top military general to its highest governing body and adopted measures to strengthen party discipline and combat corruption during a major leadership meeting.
US jails two Chinese nationals for spying
Two Chinese nationals were sentenced to 30 months in prison after admitting to recruiting US military members to spy for Beijing, facilitating cash payments and collecting sensitive defense information.
‘The last fortress’: historic Athens cafe closes as countercultural area gentrifies
Historic Athenian cafe Mouria, a 44-year-old gathering place for intellectuals and activists in the counterculture neighborhood of Exarchia, is closing this weekend as gentrification transforms the district.
Are Houthis using Russian satellites as Saudi Arabia fends off strikes?
An investigation suggests Russian satellites have been assisting Iran-aligned Houthis in targeting Saudi Arabian military and energy infrastructure, including oil pipeline facilities.
RSF senior commander defects, accusing Sudan group’s leadership of nepotism
A senior commander of Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces has defected, accusing the paramilitary group’s leadership of operating as a family-controlled enterprise that suppresses dissent.
Rival US and Russian resolutions on Western Sahara fail at UN
US and Russian resolutions on the UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara both failed at the Security Council on Friday, leaving the mandate’s future uncertain.
‘Plantation tourism’: court victory signals hope in Jamaica’s fight to keep beaches public
A Jamaican court issued an injunction blocking beach access restrictions, marking a significant victory for activists fighting to overturn a colonial-era law that has allowed privatization of public beaches.
Pope Leo votes in US midterms in first known political ballot for any pontiff
Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, voted in US midterm elections by mail, marking the first known instance of a sitting pope casting a ballot in any political election.
Police in Scotland launch Andrew and Epstein royal castle investigation
Police in Scotland have initiated an investigation into former Prince Andrew’s time at the royal Balmoral estate with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, following the release of US documents.
Campaign pushes racist and anti-Qatar ads across Europe, US: Report
Academics uncovered a years-long paid influence campaign promoting racist and Islamophobic content across 30 countries, with evidence suggesting Israeli backing and targeting Qatar as a scapegoat for European immigration concerns.
How cuts under Colombia’s de la Espriella threaten a key human rights court
Colombia’s transitional justice court faces significant budget cuts under President de la Espriella, threatening investigations into disappearances during the country’s six-decade armed conflict.
Oman rescues 25 from burning oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Oman rescued 25 crew members from a burning crude oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday, amid ongoing incidents affecting vessels in the strategic waterway.
Israel demolishes homes of Palestinians blamed for attack on soldiers
Israeli forces demolished homes of two Palestinian brothers blamed for killing two Israeli soldiers in Hebron last week, displacing thousands during an ongoing military offensive in the occupied West Bank.
Pakistan army ‘cautiously optimistic’ about US-Iran mediation efforts
Pakistan’s military chief has expressed cautious optimism about US-Iran mediation efforts, with the army chief visiting Tehran twice this month alongside Saudi and Turkish officials.
Texas grand jury indicts ICE officer accused of running over man in Houston
A Texas grand jury has indicted an ICE officer accused of deliberately running over a Mexican construction worker with an unmarked vehicle during an enforcement operation in Houston earlier this month.
Canada and EU announce new alliance open to like-minded countries
Canada and the EU announced a new Alliance for the Future to provide stability and opportunity for like-minded nations, with discussions planned on deeper market integration and Canada’s potential associate EU membership.
Democrats have an identity crisis – it won’t be an easy fix
The Democratic Party faces internal divisions between centrist and left-wing factions with competing visions for the party’s future, complicating efforts to maintain unity ahead of next Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to ‘delegitimise’ election
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of attempting to delegitimize election results following a vote that saw Netanyahu’s coalition lose its parliamentary majority.
Google value plunges by $500bn as AI search hits ad sales
Alphabet’s stock plummeted nearly 13% after revealing that AI-powered search summaries are reducing advertising revenue, erasing $500 billion in market value in a single day.
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