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Allegations of Environmental Devastation by Israel in Palestinian Territories
A new report claims that Israel's policies in Palestinian territories, despite its greenwashing claims, lead to ecological devastation, severely impacting olive trees, water resources, and soil.
Al Jazeera
South China Sea Code of Conduct Unlikely to Conclude at ASEAN Summit Amid Rising Tensions
A long-awaited agreement on a code of conduct for the disputed South China Sea is not expected to be finalized at the current ASEAN summit.
Al Jazeera
Spain Coach De la Fuente Denies Racism Claims Despite Player Accounts
Spain National Team Head Coach Luis de la Fuente has claimed there is no racism problem in the country, despite star players Lamine Yamal and Vinicius Jr. publicly stating they face racist abuse.
Al Jazeera
Israel Announces Killing of Hamas Commander in Gaza Strike
Israeli and Hamas officials confirmed the death of Samir Abu Younis, commander of Hamas's Rafah Brigade, in an airstrike on the Gaza Strip.
BBC News
Iran Claims to Target US Radar in Bahrain Amid Rising Tensions
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have launched drones at a US air defense radar system in Bahrain, while the Bahrain Defence Force states it thwarted the aerial attacks.
Al Jazeera
Pope Leo Visits Remote Andes Town in Former Diocese, Addresses Community Suffering
Pope Leo XIV visited Santa Cruz de Succhabamba, a remote Andean town in Peru within his former Diocese of Chiclayo, speaking about the challenges communities face due to migration and declining birth
BBC News
Cape Verde Elections Begin with First Female Presidential Candidate
In the West African island nation of Cape Verde, elections have commenced with incumbent President Jose Maria Neves seeking a second term, while Joana Rosa makes history as the first female presidenti
Al Jazeera
Three Men Sentenced to Death for Deadly Church Attack in Jordan
A Jordanian court has handed down death sentences to three individuals responsible for a fatal mass shooting at a Greek Orthodox church last month.
BBC News
Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics Conclude: Athletes Rewrite the Rules
The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics concluded in Senegal, where young athletes showcased a spirit of unity and creativity despite political tensions.
Al Jazeera
COVID-19 Lockdowns Led to a 12.3% Drop in Global Fire Activity
A new study reveals that reduced human mobility during COVID-19 lockdowns resulted in an average 12.3% decrease in global active fire detections.
Ars Technica
Kayla Harrison Retains UFC Bantamweight Title Against Amanda Nunes
American mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Kayla Harrison successfully defended her UFC bantamweight championship by submitting legendary Amanda Nunes in the fourth round, who was making a comeback aft
Al Jazeera
ASEAN Outlines Phased Re-engagement for Myanmar's Military Government
Southeast Asian leaders have agreed to a gradual re-engagement with Myanmar's military administration, conditional on progress with a regional peace initiative.
DW
ANC's Electoral Support Plummets in South Africa's Local Elections
South Africa's ruling African National Congress (ANC) party saw its share of the popular vote decline significantly to 32.5 percent in the 2026 local government elections.
Al Jazeera
US Air Traffic Control System Glitch Affects Thousands of Flights
A system failure in the aging US air traffic control system led to a nationwide ground stop, causing thousands of flight delays and cancellations.
BBC News
Nearly $20 Million Cash Found in Hungary Amid Corruption Probe
Hungarian investigators have discovered approximately **$20 million** in hidden cash, including bundles buried in forests, during a corruption probe targeting the era of former Prime Minister Viktor O
Al Jazeera
Microsoft Services Restored After Global Outage
US tech giant Microsoft announced it has resolved a global service outage lasting over 24 hours, which significantly impacted businesses and governments worldwide.
DW
Wolf Biermann at 90: The Singer Who Challenged East Germany
One of Germany's most influential singer-songwriters, Wolf Biermann, celebrates his 90th birthday, continuing to advocate for freedom and challenge authoritarianism.
DW
Trump to Meet Xi and Putin in China for Trilateral Summit
US President Donald Trump is set to hold a trilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in China, the White House announced.
Euronews
South Sudan Postpones First National Elections Until February
South Sudan has delayed its first-ever presidential and parliamentary elections from December 22 this year to February 11 next year.
Al Jazeera
Hungarian Authorities Seize Nearly $20 Million in Cash in Orbán-Era Corruption Probe
Hungarian authorities have uncovered approximately $20 million in cash hidden in farm buildings and forests as part of a corruption investigation into a former minister from Viktor Orbán's government.
BBC News
Three Killed in Russia by Drone Attack; Ukraine Claims US Floated NATO Membership for Land Concession
A Ukrainian drone attack killed three civilians in Russia's Belgorod region, while Ukrainian President Zelenskyy claimed the US for the first time raised the possibility of ceding territory in exchang
Al Jazeera
Leaked Russian Records Suggest 450,000 Russian Casualties in Ukraine War
Leaked records from Russia's state statistics agency, Rosstat, reportedly indicate that over 450,000 Russian citizens, mostly soldiers, have died in the Ukraine war.
Al Jazeera
Zelensky Reports US Proposal: Ukraine Ceding Donbas for NATO Membership
Ukrainian President Zelensky revealed that US negotiators have suggested Ukraine withdraw from the Donbas region in return for joining NATO, signaling a potential shift in peace talks.
BBC News
Musicians in Kashmir, Ladakh, and Gilgit-Baltistan Connect Divided Communities Through Shina Songs
Young musicians in Kashmir, Ladakh, and Gilgit-Baltistan are revitalizing their shared Shina language and renewing ties within a community divided for generations by sharing their songs online.
Al Jazeera
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