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World Melania Trump Announces Ceasefire for Oleshky Under Russian Occupation The White House announced that US First Lady Melania Trump brokered a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky to allow humanitarian aid and evacuations. BBC News World Muslims Finding Belonging in Southern Spain's Andalusia Centuries after the end of Islamic rule, some Muslims are choosing to settle in Andalusia, southern Spain, drawn by the region's rich Islamic past. Al Jazeera World Scotland Prepares for Storm Boelo with Winds Up to 80 mph Scotland is bracing for Storm Boelo, which is expected to bring heavy rain and winds up to 80 miles per hour, leading to the cancellation of train and ferry services and warnings against non-essential BBC News World Lula and Bolsonaro Debate Economy and Infrastructure Ahead of Brazil's Run-off Ahead of Brazil's presidential run-off, incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and rival Flavio Bolsonaro focused on policy proposals, including economy, infrastructure, and regional developmen Al Jazeera World EU Moves to Loosen Pesticide Rules Amid Expert Warnings The European Union plans to relax pesticide use regulations to help farmers adopt greener options, but health and environmental experts are sounding the alarm about significant risks. DW World US Senator Rubio Calls on Cubans to Form 'Discrete Partnership' with CIA US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Cubans seeking change in the country to form a 'discrete partnership' with the CIA, the US' foreign intelligence service. Euronews World Hundreds of Thousands Protest Cost of Living and Inequality Across France Approximately 400,000 people across France took to the streets to protest rising living costs and social inequalities. NPR World First Bird Flu Outbreak Hits English Farm, 32,000 Hens Lost England's first bird flu outbreak of the season has led to the loss of 32,000 egg-laying hens at a free-range farm, with estimated costs exceeding £100,000. BBC News World Indian Pilgrims Face Delays in Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Strikes Thousands of Indian pilgrims are experiencing significant travel disruptions in Saudi Arabia due to Houthi attacks on airport facilities, with the Indian government working to facilitate their return. DW World Trump: Elon Musk's Starshield System 'Back' in Ukraine US President Donald Trump announced that Elon Musk's military communications system, Starshield, has been reactivated in Ukraine. DW World EU-Canada Partnership Needs More Than Words, Senior MEP Warns Tobias Cremer, the European Parliament's rapporteur on Canada, stated that the EU's proposed 'associate membership' for Canada should be formalized within a concrete institutional framework. Euronews World Europe Must Forge 'War Economy' Amid Shifting US Support With wavering US commitment, Europe needs to mobilize its financial and industrial might to defend itself and support Ukraine against Russia. Al Jazeera World Global Youth Revolt Against Inequality and Poor Governance From France to India, young people are taking to the streets over rising inequality, failing public services, and bleak future prospects. Al Jazeera World South Korea Renews Call for Military Talks with North Amid Border Tensions Seoul has again proposed military discussions with Pyongyang to clarify their land border and restore communication, following increasing military incidents. DW World Storm Boelo Expected to Bring Strong Winds and Disruption to Northern Ireland Storm Boelo is forecast to hit Northern Ireland this weekend, bringing strong winds, potential travel disruption, power cuts, and large waves along coastal areas. BBC News World Greece Bans Social Media Access for Children Under 15 Greece has enacted new legislation prohibiting social media access for children under the age of 15, set to take effect on January 1, 2027. DW World Kyrie Irving Pays Fine for Azeez Al-Shaair Who Honored Palestinian Children NBA star Kyrie Irving announced he paid the **$11,941** fine for American football player Azeez Al-Shaair, who was penalized for honoring Palestinian children killed by Israeli forces. Al Jazeera World South Korea Invites North Korea for Military Talks Amid Rising Border Tensions South Korea has proposed military talks with North Korea to de-escalate rising tensions along their heavily fortified border, days after Pyongyang announced new military deployments. Al Jazeera World Ukraine Reports Continued Starlink Restrictions Despite Trump's Claims Ukrainian Ministry of Defense sources indicate ongoing issues with the Starlink network, despite former US President Donald Trump's assertion that Elon Musk had lifted restrictions. BBC News World US Designates Helium as Critical Material Amidst Global Supply Challenges The US has classified helium as a critical material, citing its vital role in semiconductors and energy, as global supply chains face significant disruptions. Euronews World Trump Administration Seeks Supreme Court Intervention on Big Bend Border Wall The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court to permit construction of a border barrier in West Texas, previously halted by a federal judge. Al Jazeera World North Korea to Resume Propaganda Broadcasts Along Border with South Korea North Korea announced plans to resume anti-South Korea propaganda broadcasts along the heavily armed border, while Seoul urged dialogue to de-escalate tensions. Al Jazeera World Governments Scramble to Address Global Cybersecurity Warning After PHP Vulnerabilities Discovered Governments and companies worldwide are rushing to secure their systems following the discovery of critical cybersecurity flaws in the PHP programming language, which underpins a vast number of websit BBC News World CJP Leaders Released from Custody After Pledging Not to Protest at Jantar Mantar Two leaders of India's Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka, have been released from Tihar Jail after agreeing to refrain from organizing demonstrations at Jantar Mantar in Delhi DW