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UN Adds Israel and Russia to Sexual Violence Conflict Blacklist
The United Nations annual report documents nearly 10,000 cases of conflict-related sexual violence worldwide, including first-time additions of Israeli and Russian forces.
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EU Unblocks €16 Billion in Assistance for Hungary Following Reform Pledges
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the release of frozen funds after meetings with new Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar.
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NATO and EU Condemn Russia After Drone Hits Romanian Apartment Building
International leaders describe the crash of a Russian drone into a residential building in eastern Romania as a "serious and irresponsible escalation."
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NATO Condemns Russian 'Recklessness' After Drone Hits Romanian Apartment
A Russian drone struck a residential building in Romania on Friday, prompting NATO and Romanian officials to denounce Moscow's behavior.
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Spanish Police Search Ruling Socialist Party Headquarters in Corruption Probe
Authorities entered the headquarters of Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's party in Madrid as part of an investigation into possible financial wrongdoing.
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Chemical Tank Rupture Kills Multiple People at Washington State Mill
Authorities report multiple fatalities and at least 10 injuries following the implosion of a chemical tank at a Nippon Dynawave Packaging facility.
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Israeli Strikes Kill at Least 11 in Eastern Lebanon Village
The Israeli military reports striking 100 Hezbollah infrastructure sites as casualties mount in the Bekaa Valley.
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EU, Germany and Other Nations Summon Russian Envoys Over Kyiv Threats
Multiple European nations and the EU summoned Russian representatives after Moscow urged foreigners to leave Kyiv amid threats of missile strikes.
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Mexico to host Iran's World Cup team after U.S. refusal
President Claudia Sheinbaum confirmed Mexico will host the Iranian national football team after the United States declined to allow the squad to stay.
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Trump Links Abraham Accords to Potential Iran Peace Deal
President Donald Trump has called on several Arab and Muslim nations to normalize relations with Israel as part of negotiations to end the conflict with Iran.
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WHO Chief Reports 220 Suspected Ebola Deaths as Epidemic Outpaces Response
Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned that delays in case detection have left responders 'playing catch-up' in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.
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Thousands Protest Rising Housing Costs and Rents in Madrid
Demonstrators marched through Spain's capital and other cities to protest soaring rents and the impact of tourist rentals on local housing availability.
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Internet Access Becomes Luxury for Select Groups in Iran
A tiered system of connectivity has emerged in Iran, where a small number of users maintain access to the web while the vast majority remain offline.
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Chinese High-Tech Policing System Tracks Foreigners via 'Holistic Profiles'
Leaked details reveal a data-fused surveillance system capable of tracking individuals from ski resorts to trains to create comprehensive personal profiles.
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Russia strikes Kyiv region with hypersonic Oreshnik missile
At least four people were killed and dozens injured in a massive bombardment of the Ukrainian capital and surrounding areas.
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At least 90 killed in Chinese coal mine gas explosion
A gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in Shanxi province has caused the deadliest mining disaster in China in 16 years.
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WHO Raises Ebola Outbreak Risk to 'Very High' in DR Congo
The World Health Organization warns the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola is spreading rapidly within the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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U.S. and Iran Signal Peace Progress Amid Nuclear and Shipping Disputes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio reports "good signs" of a peace agreement, though disputes persist over enriched uranium and Strait of Hormuz tolls.
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Alberta to Hold Referendum on Remaining in Canada
Premier Danielle Smith announced a non-binding October vote to determine if the province should remain in Canada or pursue a binding referendum on secession.
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Israel Deports Hundreds of Gaza Flotilla Activists Amid International Backlash
The UK has summoned Israel's top diplomat following reports of the ill-treatment of pro-Palestinian activists detained during a symbolic aid mission.
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Israeli Security Minister Sparks Diplomatic Crisis After Posting Video of Detained Activists
Itamar Ben-Gvir faces global condemnation and a rebuke from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after sharing footage of himself taunting bound international aid activists.
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US Indicts Raúl Castro Over 1996 Downing of Exile Planes
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro and five others face charges of murder and conspiracy related to the shoot-down of Brothers to the Rescue aircraft.
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North Korean Women's Football Team to Compete in South Korea
The visit by Naegohyang Women's FC marks the first time in over seven years that North Korean athletes will compete in the South.
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Sweden selects France's Naval Group for $4 billion frigate deal
The Swedish government will acquire four French Defense and Intervention frigates to triple its air defense capacity and bolster Baltic Sea security.