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World UN Condemns Seizure of Palestinian Homes by Israeli Settlers in Jericho The UN has condemned the takeover of eight Palestinian homes in Jericho by Israeli settlers, who reportedly used live ammunition and assaulted residents. Al Jazeera World Trump Signs Order to Prevent Future Presidents from Changing Oval Office US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order designating the Oval Office as a national monument, aiming to prevent future presidents from making significant alterations to the room. BBC News World US Justice Department Sues Penn State Over Undocumented Students' Tuition The US Department of Justice has sued Pennsylvania State University, alleging it violated federal law by offering in-state tuition rates to undocumented students. Al Jazeera World Former Lawmaker Jailed in Macau's First National Security Trial Pro-democracy former lawmaker Au Kam San was sentenced to **12 and a half years** in prison in Macau's first national security trial, found guilty of "subversion against the political power of the Sta DW World Iran Exempts Four Countries from Strait of Hormuz Restrictions Iran has announced that it is exempting ships from India, China, Iraq, and Qatar from its navigation restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz. Al Jazeera World US Judge Temporarily Halts Trump's Memorial Arch Project After Panel Approval A federal judge in the US has ordered a two-week halt to the construction of former President Donald Trump's planned 76-meter memorial arch project in Washington. DW World Somalia's Supreme Court Invalidates Presidential Term Extension Amidst Political Turmoil Somalia's highest court has ruled against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's term extension, intensifying a political crisis and judicial dispute. BBC News World Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam Seek Bail Again After Over Six Years in Indian Jail Activists Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam have once again approached India's Supreme Court for bail, having spent over six years in jail in the 2020 Delhi riots case. DW World Former Malaysian PM Najib Razak Granted House Arrest After Royal Pardon Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak, convicted of corruption, will transition to house arrest following a royal pardon after his party paid a **$12 million** fine. Al Jazeera World Pope Leo XIV Embarks on Extensive South American Tour Pope Leo XIV has commenced a 12-day journey across South America, visiting Uruguay, Argentina, and Peru, despite recent lung cancer surgery. DW Gaming Silver Lake and PIF Reportedly Seek to Acquire Gaming Software Provider Unity A consortium of investors including Silver Lake Partners and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is reportedly in talks to acquire gaming software provider Unity. IGN Technology Humanoid Robots Offer Home Cleaning Services in San Francisco A startup named Tau Robotics in San Francisco is offering home cleaning services using humanoid robots, bringing a taste of future technology to the present. MIT Technology Review World Tanzanian Opposition Leader Tundu Lissu Sentenced to Four Years in Jail Tanzania's main opposition leader, Tundu Lissu, has been found guilty of inciting unrest and sentenced to four years in jail, but acquitted of treason. BBC News World Long-Term Exercise Coaching Linked to Increased Survival in Colon Cancer Patients A new international trial found that colon cancer patients who received long-term exercise coaching were more likely to be alive eight years after treatment. DW World Man Survives Knife Through Eye and Brain in Miraculous Recovery A young man in the UK miraculously recovered after a knife penetrated his eye and went through his brain, highlighting the importance of the injury's exact trajectory. Ars Technica World Arab Parties Emerge as Key Players in Inconclusive Israeli Election In the recent Israeli general election, Arab-led parties gained significant influence, contributing to Prime Minister Netanyahu's government losing its majority. NPR World US Senate Election Results Delayed in Mississippi and Alaska Two US Senate races in Mississippi and Alaska remain undecided after the midterm elections, potentially impacting the Democratic majority. Al Jazeera Business Pound Reaches Highest Level Since Brexit Referendum The British pound has climbed to its highest overall value against a basket of major global currencies since the Brexit referendum over a decade ago. BBC News World NASA's Swift Space Telescope Returns to Earth After Two Decades NASA's Swift orbital observatory, which operated for over two decades, re-entered Earth's atmosphere after a rescue attempt to raise its orbit failed. DW World Israeli Opposition Slams 'Toxic Netanyahu' After Democrats Win US Congress Israeli opposition leaders blame Prime Minister Netanyahu for eroding US support for Israel following the Democratic victory in the US midterm elections. Al Jazeera Business Arab Airlines Project Multi-Billion Euro Loss Amid EU Carbon Regulations and Regional Instability A report by the Arab Air Carriers’ Organization (AACO) indicates that Arab airlines are projected to incur a net loss of **€3.82 billion** in 2026 due to regional uncertainties and EU carbon regulatio Euronews World New Zealand Election Looms: Smaller Parties Hold the Key to Government Formation New Zealand's upcoming general election sees a tight race between the ruling National Party and the opposition Labour Party, with neither expected to secure an outright majority, making smaller partie Al Jazeera World Trump's Future After US Midterms and Europe's Cybersecurity Concerns Democrats' control of Congress after the US midterm elections creates uncertainty for Donald Trump's political future, while cyberattacks in Europe raise fears for critical infrastructure. Euronews World Hong Kong Democracy Activist Joshua Wong Sentenced to 10 Years in Jail Prominent Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong has been sentenced to an additional **10 years** in prison for colluding with foreign entities under the national security law. Al Jazeera