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WorldAttempted terrorist attack near Israeli embassy in Belgrade; assailant neutralised
No embassy personnel were injured in the attack with the mission being closed at the time of the incident.
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WorldSpain train crash: Rescue operations continue in country's second deadly rail collision this year | Highlights
Two high-speed trains collided in Spain between Mora and Orgaz, derailing two Iryo carriages and suspending rail services between Madrid and Andalusia.
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WorldSpain train crash: Over 60 killed, 58 injured in Toledo province
Investigators are examining the circumstances behind the deadly collision, including a reported computer failure.
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WorldWho is Gadi Eisenkot, the former Israeli army chief challenging Netanyahu?
The Yashar party leader has campaigned on security, governance and military service reforms, but faces the challenge of assembling a parliamentary majority to replace Benjamin Netanyahu.
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WorldIran accuses Trump of undermining diplomacy after US President calls Islamabad MoU a ‘waste of time’
Tehran criticised Washington over alleged broken commitments as Trump defended US actions against Iran and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu cited a ‘historic opportunity’ to address the Iranian threat.
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WorldUAE honours Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for bravery during flydubai mid-air attack
Machchhar and the flydubai crew members received the award at the presidential reception.
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WorldSudan drone strike on busy market kills over 100, injures 113, rights group says
Sudan's war started in April 2023 when tensions between the military and the RSF exploded into open fighting in the capital, Khartoum, and spread across the country.
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WorldKing Charles III visits Bahamas amid calls for slavery reparations and environmental concerns
The king’s Caribbean tour includes visits to Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda, where leaders are expected to raise slavery reparations, climate change and development at Commonwealth talks.
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WorldFinland, Norway leaders urge Putin to end Ukraine war ahead of peace talks
The two Nordic leaders also spoke to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as part of the 90-minute call.
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WorldIsrael elections: No clear winner emerges as 85% of votes counted
Emerging results indicated that neither Netanyahu's nor Eisenkot's coalition blocs would reach the 61 seats needed for a majority in Knesset.
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WorldUS to grant visas to Flávio Bolsonaro and family after Brazilian election defeat
The decision follows Flávio Bolsonaro’s loss to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, as a Brazilian court order requiring him to surrender his passports adds uncertainty over his plans to leave the country.
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WorldEgypt court orders closure of independent outlet MadaMasr; detains editor
Editor-in-chief Lina Attalah was fined $53,400 after being convicted of operating a website without a licence.
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WorldEbola: Cases top 10,000 in DR Congo
The eastern province of Ituri remained the epicenter, accounting for 71.7% of all confirmed cases.
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WorldIndia urges nationals travelling to UAE to take adequate medical insurance
Indian missions have reported cases of nationals facing substantial medical bills after emergencies, with some expenses exceeding what patients could afford.
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WorldOleshky ceasefire takes effect in deal brokered by Melania Trump
Up to 2,000 people are stranded in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky with dwindling supplies of food and medicine.
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WorldMbappé apologises over alleged Mao ‘dictator’ remark as LaLiga chief expresses regret
The French football star said his comments had hurt people in China, while LaLiga president Javier Tebas apologised and pledged measures to prevent similar incidents.
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WorldHouthis target Saudi Defence HQ, Abha International Airport
Houthi military spokesperson Yahya Saree said that the defence ministry was targeted with a ballistic missile.
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Nigeria bandit attack kills at least 62, displaces thousands
The attack in Binnari community in Taraba state also wounded 52 people, while authorities said more bodies were still being recovered.
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WorldAt least 60 Orthodox Christians killed in attacks in Ethiopia's Oromia region
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church reported two attacks in Arsi Zone that killed 60 people and wounded more than 20.
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WorldRAF Fairford incident: Two men charged in UK with helping Iran
The two were charged under provisions of the National Security Act.