Three Saudi nationals killed in Houthi attacks on Riyadh airport
The missile attacks come amid an escalation in fighting between the Iran-backed group and Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's government.
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As protests continue, half of France reportedly backs high school student movement
French teenagers blockaded several high schools and took to the streets in cities across the country on Thursday in the latest wave of protests over conditions in schools. With demonstrations showing no sign of slowing down, around half of the French population reportedly supports the movement.
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A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall
Former US Vice President Kamala Harris among those to hail Wilson as Las Vegas Aces centre continues record run.
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Isaias strengthens to become first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 season
Storm expected to make landfall on US’s northern Gulf coast with risk of flash floods and isolated river floodingIsaias has become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, with wind speeds of 80mph and a minimum pressure of 975mb. It is expected to strengthen to a category 2 hurricane as it approaches the US’s…
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Left-wing candidate Hitler Mussolini wins local vote in Peru
Hitler Mussolini Simeón Flores won by 25 votes in Queropalca, a district of just over 730 people in the Huánuco department, running for the centre-left Ahora Nación party. He is not Peru’s first elected Hitler.
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Fort Hood survivor supports gunman's execution by firing squad but questions livestream
Alonzo Lunsford tells the BBC he wants Nidal Hasan to look him in the eye when the military firing squad pulls the trigger.
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Everton’s US owners seek sale of controlling stake in Premier League club
Premier League club Everton open to selling controlling stake after 'safely' balancing historical financial troubles.
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Germany women's football team: Can Ena Mahmutovic make a case to become Germany's next No.1 goalkeeper?
The women's friendlies against Australia and Japan present an opportunity for Ena Mahmutovic to make her case for succeeding Ann-Katrin Berger as Germany's first-choice goalkeeper.
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Thieves steal 30,000 wine bottles worth €5m in Italy, reports say
The heist at the Florence-based winery is believed to be one of the largest thefts of its kind in Italy.
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France’s Long, Fervent History of Protest
Student demonstrations in recent weeks re-lit a centuries-old torch of civil resistance. How do they compare to previous movements in France?
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In a Dead Hero’s Ashes, El Salvador’s Ruler Finds a New Spark
Sword in hand, Nayib Bukele is revamping Latin America’s rich tradition of political exhumations. A new crypt projects his power across Central America.
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India’s Young Put Their Bodies on the Line to Be Heard
Despite police barricades and detentions, activists like Neha Bora say they are determined to keep up the pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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NBA star Wembanyama to French students: ‘I hear you’
San Antonio Spurs player Victor Wembanyama offers solidarity to students protesting conditions in schools in France.
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New York police push politician to ground during anti-ICE protest
New York police push politician to ground during anti-ICE protest
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Japan’s Okinawa calls for review of US forces pact after killing
Assembly on the island, where tens of thousands of US soldiers are stationed, seeks change after Marine arrested.
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US targets Microsoft, Adobe in new visa crackdown
The Trump administration continues to crack down on immigration, with new restrictions on the H-1B visa programme. US Vice President JD Vance singled out Microsoft as having abused the system to recruit low-cost foreign workers, to the detriment of the American workforce. The tech giant has defended its hiring…
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As Putin Wages Shadow War, Europe Looks for a Way to Hit Back
Moscow has used tactics of fear and ambiguity to try to divide NATO and limit support for Ukraine. But how should Europe retaliate? And how hard?
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Live Updates: Nobel Peace Prize Winner to Be Announced
The recipient of the prize, one of the world’s most prestigious honors, is set to be announced on Friday morning in Oslo. The Norwegian Nobel Committee made its selection from a pool of 287 nominees.
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Canadian poet and author Anne Carson wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Hailed for her "bold and inventive" work, "in playful dialogue with the classical tradition", the Canadian poet, translator and essayist Anne Carson has won the Nobel Prize in Literature. We take a look at her hybrid, lyrical body of work, and the ancient Greek and Latin texts that have inspired her writing. We also…
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LeBron James stars in NBA preseason debut but Nets defeat 76ers
All-time leading scorer LeBron James makes 76ers debut following LA Lakers switch in NBA preseason, but Nets claim win.
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Bosnia and Herzegovina will soon have a new Grand Mufti
The new leader of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina will be elected on October 10. The reis-ul-ulema's role is not only important for Muslims in the country itself, but could inspire Muslims across Europe.
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Finland: The world's happiest country has a debt problem it can no longer ignore
Finns have many reasons to feel content, but the country's debt pile is not one of them. Russia's war in Ukraine has added to the fiscal burden. So can the Nordic nation absorb another shock?
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US ICE releases Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh from custody
Award-winning filmmaker, detained last month, is released on bond with next hearing set for October 27, campaign says.
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Three years after October 7, prolonged war takes its toll on Israelis
Children’s psychiatric emergency visits have more than doubled in Israel, study shows.
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