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World Mahmoud Khalil Attributes US Political Shifts to Palestinian Campus Activism Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, returning to Columbia University, asserts that campus advocacy has reshaped public perception and influenced a new generation of leaders. Al Jazeera Business Luxury Cruise Ship Stranded in Cambodia Due to Soaring Fuel Costs The luxury cruise ship Villa Vie Odyssey, on a world tour, suspended its operations due to escalating fuel costs, leaving its passengers stranded in Cambodia. BBC News World Arsenal Knocked Out of League Cup by Fourth-Tier Fleetwood Town in Major Upset Premier League champions Arsenal suffered a stunning 5-3 penalty shootout defeat to fourth-tier Fleetwood Town in the League Cup last 16, marking a significant upset. Al Jazeera Business Free Haircuts Project Aims to Combat Rising Living Costs in the UK A hair stylist in the UK is offering free haircuts to individuals struggling with the rising cost of living, hoping to inspire other stylists to do the same. BBC News World Egyptian President Sisi's Decision to Step Down May Signal Continuation of Military Rule President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi's unexpected announcement to leave office in 2030 suggests a strategic move to secure the military's enduring influence in Egyptian politics. Al Jazeera Business UK Budget Unveils Bank Tax, Energy Bill Aid, and Minimum Wage Hike UK Chancellor John Healey has announced new budget plans, including tax increases for banks, energy bill adjustments, and a minimum wage rise, to support households amidst high living costs. BBC News World Portland Trail Blazers Defeat Lakers in Early Season Showdown The Portland Trail Blazers secured a **136-129** victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, maintaining their undefeated start to the NBA season. Al Jazeera World Israel Elections End in Deadlock, Nordic Leaders Hold Rare Putin Call Israel's recent elections resulted in a deadlock, with neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot securing a majority, while leaders from Finland and Norway held rare calls with Russian President Vl Euronews World Tennis Legend Stan Wawrinka Ends Career with Home Match Defeat in Basel Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka concluded his 24-year professional tennis career with a match at the Basel Open. Al Jazeera World EU Prosecutors Still Have Questions for Von der Leyen Over Pfizer Vaccine Deal The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has reportedly made little progress in its investigation into European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's negotiations with Pfizer CEO Albert Bo Politico Europe Business Wales Calls for Fairer Funding Ahead of UK Budget Wales' Finance Minister Elin Jones urges the UK government to deliver an equitable spending plan, seeking additional funds for railways and public services. BBC News World Russia Aims for a 'Historic Return' to Africa Following Ukraine War Russia has declared its intention to make a 'historic return' to the African continent following its invasion of Ukraine and the resulting rift with the West, intensifying its diplomatic, economic, an DW World Israeli forces continue West Bank raids as Hebron lockdown enters sixth day Israeli army continues incursions into Hebron, the largest city in the occupied West Bank, as its lockdown enters its sixth day. Al Jazeera Business UK Employees May Gain Right to Know Colleagues' Salaries The UK's equality watchdog has proposed that employees should legally be able to find out what their co-workers are earning to combat pay discrimination. BBC News Technology ULA's Vulcan Rocket Set for Return to Flight After Booster Issues United Launch Alliance (ULA) announced its Vulcan rocket is scheduled to return to service in November, after a nine-month hiatus due to solid rocket booster anomalies, marking its first launch with a Ars Technica World Russia Halts Strikes in Kherson for Local Ceasefire Brokered by US First Lady Russia has suspended strikes in Oleshky, Kherson, for a localized ceasefire, facilitated by US First Lady Melania Trump, to allow humanitarian aid and evacuations. Al Jazeera World Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan Continue Talks for Regional Peace High-level officials from Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have agreed to continue discussions for regional peace and security amidst ongoing Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia. Al Jazeera World Lula Wins Fourth Term as Brazil's President, Bolsonaro's Party Acknowledges Victory Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been elected president of Brazil for a fourth term, defeating Flavio Bolsonaro, whose party has recognized Lula's win despite Bolsonaro's refusal to concede. DW World Israel Holds First General Election Since October 7 Attacks Israel conducted its first general election since the October 7 attacks, with Prime Minister Netanyahu facing a tight race against former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, and Arab parties potentially pla DW World US-Brokered Ceasefire Begins in Oleshky Amid Russian Strikes on Kyiv A local ceasefire, brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump, has come into effect in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, while Russian missile strikes simultaneously hit Ukraine's capital, Kyiv. Euronews World US, EU, and 30 Countries Warn of Famine Risk in Sudan, Urge Aid The United States, the European Union, and 30 countries have highlighted an alarming deterioration in food security in Sudan, calling for urgent action to prevent famine and the removal of all impedim Al Jazeera Business Government Aims to Support Households by Removing Tariffs on Marmalade and Pickles The government has announced it will remove import taxes on marmalade, pickles, and over 100 other products to ease cost of living pressures on households. BBC News World Local Ceasefire in Ukraine Begins, Mediated by Melania Trump A localized ceasefire, brokered by former U.S. First Lady Melania Trump, has taken effect in southern Ukraine to deliver humanitarian aid to the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky. NPR World Israel's First General Election Since October 7 Attacks Sees Close Race for Prime Minister Israel's first general election since the October 7, 2023 attacks is underway, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main challenger Gadi Eisenkot in a tight contest. Euronews