What is BRICS Pay, and can it rival the West’s SWIFT payments system?
BRICS Pay is a decentralised digital system for making international payments in currencies other than the dollar.
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Four years after Mahsa Amini's death, rights groups warn crackdown persists
Human rights groups said those who directed the violent suppression of the 2022 protests still control Iran's security apparatus, as Kurdish businesses shuttered across her home region and the UN Special Rapporteur said four years of state violence had failed to extinguish the resistance.
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US political rivals Sanders and Bannon unite on AI warning
US senator Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump’s former adviser Steve Bannon have united to warn against the dangers of AI.
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At least 20 killed as multi-storey building collapses in Gaza City
Rescuers are searching through the rubble for survivors after a damaged apartment building collapsed overnight in Gaza.
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US accuses Russia of trying to kill Ukrainian allies overseas
The FBI says five men "conspired to intimidate, threaten, or murder people on US soil and around the world".
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In Sweden, many breathe sigh of relief as far right suffers election losses
The election is tight, but one result is clear: the Sweden Democrats' bid to turn hate into votes failed.
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Taiz camps overflow with Yemenis fleeing fighting after Houthi offensive
The recent flare-up in the Yemen conflict has seen tens of thousands of people displaced in Taiz governorate.
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In a Signal to Trump, Beijing Hosts Iranian Diplomat Ahead of U.S.-China Summit
China renewed calls for an end to the fighting in the Middle East while demonstrating its influence over Tehran.
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US set to approve 60,000 heavy bombs for Israel: What that means
The package of 2,000-pound bombs comes amid Israel's genocidal war on Gaza and its occupation of southern Lebanon.
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Poland reiterates Ukraine support after Russia drone attacks
After the recent Russian drone attacks on targets close to the Ukraine-Poland border, Warsaw has doubled down on its support for Kyiv and pledged a "non-provocative but serious response" to Moscow.
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Poland reaffirms support for Ukraine after drone strikes
After Russia's recent drone attacks on targets close to the Ukraine-Poland border, Warsaw has doubled down on its support for Kyiv and pledged a "nonprovocative but serious response" to Moscow.
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Belarus to release 25 more prisoners as US eases sanctions
Belarus will release 25 more prisoners under an interim agreement with the United States, while Washington plans to lift sanctions on two Belarusian companies and pursue broader negotiations.
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At least 60 killed in gold mine collapse in remote area of Sudan
A gold mine collapse on Wednesday killed at least 67 people in a remote area in Sudan, a medical group and survivors reported. The destruction occurred at the al-Zara gold mine, located in West Kordofan province – an area under the control of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, who have been at war with the…
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At Least 16 Dead in Gaza After Building Collapse, Officials Say
The building was previously damaged by an Israeli strike, the local rescue service said. Its fall underscored the precarious conditions of those living among the enclave’s ruins.
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No word from Riyadh on oil delivery cancellations as scale of disruption remains unclear
The pipeline shutdown has put pressure on Saudi oil supplies to Europe as further conflict in the region threatens shipping routes. Riyadh has yet to comment on reports that some refiners face delays until November.
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Congo's Ebola epidemic might have gone unnoticed for months
The deadliest Ebola outbreak on record in the Democratic Republic of Congo may have begun months before it was declared in May.
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Congo's Ebola epidemic may have gone unnoticed for months
The deadliest Ebola outbreak on record in the Democratic Republic of Congo may have begun months before it was first declared in May.
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Congo's Ebola epidemic may have gone undetected for months
The deadliest Ebola outbreak on record in the Democratic Republic of Congo may have begun months before it was first declared in May.
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Kosovo’s Former Leader Is Sentenced to 25 Years in War Crimes Case
A tribunal in The Hague found Hashim Thaci, who led Kosovo’s independence struggle in the 1990s, responsible for arbitrary detention, torture and murder.
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Alex Eala firm on Asian Games participation despite threat of WTA fine
National lawmakers propose paying her fine should WTA impose it on her for skipping the concurrent mandatory China Open.
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EU needs Georgia, foreign minister tells Euronews, reigniting enlargement question
Georgia’s top diplomat told Euronews that Tbilisi remains committed to EU accession and that Europe needs Georgia for its prosperity and security. But according to the FM, it all comes down to whether Europeans “are serious about enlargement”.
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Germany news: Conservative state premiers rally behind Merz
All eight CDU state premiers have backed Friedrich Merz, urging the party to focus on rebuilding trust. Germany’s coalition is weighing rapid relief as record gasoline prices. pile pressure on households. DW has more.
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Moment Kash Patel’s senate hearing takes bizarre turn
Moment Kash Patel's senate hearing takes bizarre turn
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Legendary Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs dies aged 84
Olu Jacobs was one of Nigeria's most recognised actors, whose career spanned several decades.
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