Explosions reported near military airport in Syria’s Idlib province
Two explosions have occurred near Taftanaz military airport in Syria’s Idlib province, sending smoke into the sky.
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Nigeria rolls out digital postcodes
Nigeria’s Postal Service has launched a National Digital Alphanumeric Postcode System. The system is designed to help Nigerians find the postcodes of locations across the country. Before now, house identification in Nigeria was based on an unreliable house numbering system. Locating places was difficult, time…
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Eritrea cuts ties with Ethiopia over embassy closure
Ethiopia ordered the closure of its embassy in Eritrea and declared 10 Eritrean diplomats persona non grata on Thursday, prompting Asmara to sever all diplomatic ties with its neighbour after overnight blasts heard in Addis Ababa sparked fears about renewed conflict in northern Ethiopia spreading. France 24's Tom…
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Indian authorities clamp down as ‘cockroach’ movement launches new protests
Demonstrators gather in Mumbai and New Delhi to demand the resignation of Election Commission chief.
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Protests disrupt Ireland football match with ‘Palestine tennis balls’
Protesters interrupted Ireland’s match against Austria with tennis balls and Palestine flags.
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Airlines Set to Bring Israelis Back From U.A.E. After FlyDubai Cockpit Attack
The attack, on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, halted the only direct service between the two cities since the war in Iran disrupted air traffic.
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Why Brazil's gun lobby is backing Bolsonaro as country heads to polls
As Brazil heads to the polls, one issue that could influence votes particularly in the rural south is access to firearms. Under Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil became more heavily armed than ever before: the number of registered hunters, shooters and collectors – known by the acronym ‘CACs’ – increased sevenfold in four years.…
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How can Jordan respond to Israel’s escalation across the West Bank?
Settlement expansion, displacement and growing Israeli control would have direct consequences for Jordan.
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'America is leaving Iraq, but Iran isn't: Withdrawal a massive strategic and tactical mistake'
Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Bamo Nouri, investigative journalist and also Honorary Research Fellow with the Department of International Politics at City Saint George's University of London. He sees the end of the American military presence in Iraq as a profound shift in the balance of power inside the country.…
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New aircraft carrier, 10,000 US troops: Is the Iran war about to escalate?
By the end of November, three US aircraft carriers and two amphibious landing groups will be positioned near Iran.
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Amid French school protests, students seek 'respect, dignity and decent working conditions'
Alison Sargent is pleased to welcome Éric Fassin, a sociologist and professor at Paris VIII University. He sees these student protests first and foremost as a demand for equality, dignity and recognition. Students from working-class suburbs are asking for the basic conditions that make studying possible and,…
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Cornell University gang rape allegations: case sparks debate among US students
New York prosecutors have reopened an investigation into an alleged sexual assault involving seven members of Cornell University's Chi Phi fraternity in 2024.
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A 'dark cloud' and 'dismal' mood: How it feels on Cornell campus right now
Students tell the BBC that the tension on campus has become palpable since allegations from 2024 resurfaced.
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New York hosts secret dîner en blanc with Parisian belle époque theme
Thousands dressed in white gather at a secret New York location for Dîner en Blanc, an annual outdoor dinner with a Parisian Belle Époque theme.
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Germany news: Reform row raises fears for Merz's coalition
Germany's conservatives are dialing up the pressure on their center-left partners ahead of crunch talks next week. Meanwhile, Volkswagen's latest cost-cutting push has triggered a furious response. DW has the latest.
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As Europe's balance of power shifts eastward, France & Spain seek to 'reinforce their own positions'
Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Carlos Mascarell Vilar, political scientist based in Spain. From his own perspective, Emmanuel Macron's visit to Spain needs to be understood by European power, political legacy, and geoeconomics. France and Spain are seeking to reinforce their bilateral relationship at a moment…
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Matisse comes to Amsterdam in major new show
From the October 3 visitors to Amsterdam's H'ART museum will be able to see an extensive collection of works by artist Henri Matisse alongside pieces inspired by his legacy, including Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, and Pablo Picasso. The new exhibition was organised in collaboration with the Pompidou Centre in Paris.
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French pensioners set to feel pinch under belt-tightening budget
French pensioners will be among those expected to contribute to balancing the government's books, according to the 2027 draft budget unveiled on Thursday. Pensions exceeding 1,260 euros per month will be partially frozen and the cap on the 10% income tax deduction will be lowered, measures that received mixed…
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Ukraine: Kyiv bridges shut after fatal Russian drone assault
The latest Russian attacks killed at least one person and severely disrupted traffic in the Ukrainian capital. Several bridges over the Dnipro River connect western and eastern Kyiv.
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French website publishes evidence for antisemitism claims against Bardella
French investigative journalism website Mediapart said Thursday it had been able to authenticate antisemitic messages from 2013 attributed to far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's de facto deputy Jordan Bardella. The allegations come just seven months out from the election where voters will choose a…
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NBA closes sole Africa training academy in blow to young players
NBA says its focus is on new global academy opening in Abu Dhabi as Africa, Mexico and Australia hit by closures.
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Manchester City to launch appeal as financial breach fallout grows
Friday deadline looms as the legal fallout widens beyond the Premier League case over the alleged breaches.
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Israeli court ruling a ‘new threshold’ in Palestinian suppression
Israel’s top court told Palestinian politician Sami Abu Shehadeh to withdraw from the election or face disqualification.
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France closes 400 high schools as teens protests escalate
Almost 400 high schools were closed across France on Friday over a week-long protest movement by pupils over inadequate conditions at schools including overheated classrooms and a lack of teachers. The protests have seen students clash with police with some 2,000 people arrested, with pupils also blocking access to…
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