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Nearly 500 arrested in French school protests as Macron summons ministers
The interior ministry said 256,000 people protested nationwide, while union organisers put the figure at 450,000
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Politics
The Guardian view on the Green party and Palestine: rejecting two states is no shortcut to peace | Editorial
Editorial: Zack Polanski must defend Palestinian freedom while reassuring Jewish members and showing that his party can handle disagreements
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US senator accuses Pentagon of blocking Qatar base visit | The National
Democrat Chris Murphy also visited drone-damaged US embassy in Riyadh
Lifestyle
Orfali Bros earns 2 Michelin stars in 5th edition of Dubai guide
Orfali Bros earns 2 Michelin stars in 5th edition of Dubai guide
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Iran summons French envoy over 'violent response' to school protests
Iran summons French envoy over 'violent response' to school protests Iran summoned French ambassador to Tehran Pierre Cochard on Tuesday over Paris's treatment of protesters demanding better conditions in schools, state media reported, with French police having clashed for days with demonstrators. Iran accused France of "violent treatment" of the protesters and "extensive and flagrant human rights violations" during the demonstrations, which began late last month and have been accompanied by…
Politics
Amid protests, Kosovo’s political deadlock raises prospect of new elections
Kosovo faces tensions as protests against former rebel leaders’ convictions coincide with the prospect of new elections.
Politics
Saudi crown prince gives blood to launch 2026 national donation campaign
Saudi crown prince gives blood to launch 2026 national donation campaign
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Saudi crown prince gives blood to launch 2026 national donation campaign
Saudi crown prince gives blood to launch 2026 national donation campaign
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Naked Trump statue goes on display in Strasbourg
Titled "The Orange Plague," a gold-coated statue presents Donald Trump sitting on a smaller man's back. The Danish artist blamed Trump for getting in the way of efforts to address climate change.
Politics
Saudi Crown Prince, Syrian President Al-Sharaa discuss bolstering bilateral cooperation
Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman met with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa in Riyadh on Tuesday.
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Saudi crown prince meets Syrian president in Riyadh
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Riyadh on Tuesday, Anadolu reports. The kingdom’s official news agency SPA shared photos of the meeting on US so…
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Oman carries out medical evacuation for crew members of oil tanker
Oman carried out a medical evacuation for 10 crew members of the Panama-flagged oil tanker On Peace, which was attacked near the Gulf country, the media office of the Sultanate's armed forces said on Tuesday.
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Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian, wounds several in Gaza City
Israeli drone strike kills Palestinian, wounds several in Gaza City
Politics
EU seeks ways to make expansion more palatable to members
The European Commission has put forward ideas it hopes will both ease the EU expansion process and allay concerns among existing members. Several countries, not least war-torn Ukraine, are among the candidates.
Politics
Yemeni government fighters shown driving vehicles over Houthi opponents
By Edward CarronOct 6 (Reuters) - Video posted by government forces in Yemen showed them driving armoured cars over Houthi fighters as they recaptured areas around the vitalBab el-Mandeb Strait from the Iran-backed group on Monday in a deadly new phase of the fragmented country's war.The videos gave a glimpse into the brutal closing stages of a pitched battle for control of territory near the strait that the Houthis had captured last month. The Houthi advance sent shockwaves through the oil market and pushed up petrol and diesel prices worldwide.
Lifestyle
Fifth Michelin guide sees 2 Dubai restaurants retain 'extraordinary' 3 stars
FZN by Björn Frantzén and Trèsind Studio retain their three stars, while homegrown eatery Orfali Bros clinch two Michelin stars
Politics
Abdul El-Sayed is under fire for joining forces with Obama in upcoming rally
Former president is being featured in one of the Detroit rallies that will kick off Michigan’s in-person early voting period
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Kuwait strips 415 more of citizenship as crackdown continues: What to know
Kuwait is seeking to attract wealthy foreigners to reside in the country while escalating its crackdown on citizenships it says were obtained fraudulently.
Technology
Hackers steal 1.5 million files from Saudi construction firm, cybersecurity group says | The National
Group claims to have breached 'main contractor' for 2034 Fifa World Cup
Health
Oman carries out medical evacuation of 10 crew members after tanker attack off Musandam
The injured crew members were evacuated by air and taken to Khasab Hospital in Musandam Governorate for treatment
Business
Commerce ministry to gold traders: Verify buyer identity for transactions exceeding SR50,000
The Ministry of Commerce has emphasized that businesses engaged in the trade of precious metals and gemstones must verify customer identities and undertake due diligence when conducting cash purchases or sales valued at SR50,000 or more.
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UK considers expelling Israeli diplomats if Jerusalem consulate shuts, sources say
UK considers expelling Israeli diplomats if Jerusalem consulate shuts, sources say
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Iran warns US, Israel against new attack, says arms production capacity up 2.5-fold
Iran warned Tuesday that any new attack by the US or Israel would face a stronger response, saying it has prepared potential targets for retaliation and significantly expanded its weapons productio…
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Former German spy chief arrested for treason
August Hanning, who ran Germany's foreign intelligence service, sold information to Azerbaijan, report says
Politics
Exiled Catalan separatist leader Puigdemont cleared to return to Spain
Carles Puigdemont, the former Catalan separatist leader, has been cleared to return to Spain after a judge lifted his arrest warrant. This decision comes just before the country’s general election and after Puigdemont spent several years in exile.
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Indian opposition leaders detained during voter lists protest
Police detained Indian opposition leaders during a protest outside the Election Commission in New Delhi where lawmakers
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Mali’s army says it has taken Kidal from Tuareg rebels, with Russia’s help
Move comes after Azawad Liberation Front said it was carrying out a 'controlled withdrawal' from strategic town.
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Israeli occupiers stormed Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa Mosque 26 times in September: Awqaf Ministry
Israeli occupiers stormed Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied West Bank 26 times in September, while the army banned the Muslim call to prayer 150 times at the Ibrahimi Mosque in Hebron, the Palestinian…
Sports
UEFA launches misconduct probe after tense Ireland-Israel Nations League match
UEFA has initiated an investigation into alleged misconduct during the Ireland-Israel Nations League match. The probe follows reports of an incident involving an Israeli player and Ireland’s head of athletic performance.
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Jerusalem Daily: Tension high in Israel ahead of October 7
Jerusalem Daily: Tension high in Israel ahead of October 7
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Yemen’s Taiz residents fear food and fuel crisis amid fighting
Yemen’s Taiz residents fear food and fuel crisis amid fighting
Business
Record imports push US trade balance deep into the red in August
The trade shortfall increased 13.7% to $105.6 billion, the largest since March 2025, the Commerce Department's Bureau of Economic Analysis and Census Bureau said
Politics
HR minister discusses with Turkish, Singapore counterparts enhancing cooperation in social development sector
Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmed Al-Rajhi held separate meetings with Turkish Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş and Minister for Social and Family Development of Singapore Masagos Zulkifli in Riyadh on Monday.
Sports
Superstar duo headline strong New Zealand squad for Rugby League World Cup
Kalyn Ponga and Dane Gagai lead New Zealand’s squad for the Rugby League World Cup, marking their switch from Australia to New Zealand representation.
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UK considers expelling Israeli diplomats if Jerusalem consulate shuts, sources say
By Alexander CornwellTEL AVIV, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Britain is considering expelling Israeli diplomats if Israel carries out its order to shut the British consulate in East Jerusalem this week in a dispute over sanctions targeting Israeli settlements, four sources said.Israel on September 8 ordered Britain to close the East Jerusalem consulate within 30 days and remove its diplomats from the city, after Britain said it would impose a ban on trade of goods made in Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.
Business
S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record highs as Treasury yields stall, oil slips
Optimism surrounding the AI trade and hopes of strong corporate earnings lifted US equities lately, further boosting the bull market that began in October 2022
Sports
Djokovic wins China Open as de Minaur retires injured
Novak Djokovic secured his seventh China Open title after Alex de Minaur retired due to a groin injury during the final match.
Business
Oil prices stable as market weighs supply risks, rising Middle East exports
Around 12 million bpd of crude and 2 million bpd of products left Middle East in last 7-10 days, Vitol CEO says as Saudi East-West Pipeline throughput reaches 5.8 million barrels
Lifestyle
India's security restrictions after Pahalgam attack throttle tourism income for Kashmiris
Prolonged restrictions have meant tourism arrivals have dropped significantly, plunging local livelihoods into uncertainty
Business
Paramount completes its takeover of Warner Bros to become one Hollywood giant known as Skydance
Skydance-owned Paramount finalizes its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery for $81 billion, creating a new Hollywood powerhouse. The merger unites two historic studios and centralizes industry influence under Skydance.
Science
Scientist who hunts mysterious ghost particles in the Antarctic ice wins Nobel Prize for physics
Belgian-born physicist Francis Halzen receives the Nobel Prize in Physics for his groundbreaking work on neutrinos. His research was crucial to the construction of the IceCube Neutrino Observatory in Antarctica.
Sports
End of an era as Messi prepares to wear Argentina’s blue-and-white for final time
Some 85,000 spectators will be present to watch the 39-year-old idol perform his wizardry in a friendly against Benin that brings down the curtain on his 21-year international career
Business
“Banque Extérieure d’Algérie” (BEA) Among The Top 10 African Banks In 2026 – الشروق أونلاين
Banque Extérieure d’Algérie (BEA) ranked 10th in the list of the top 100 banks in Africa for 2026, with Tier 1 capital of nearly 3.8 billion dollars, according to a ranking published by “African Business” magazine. According to the ranking published by the magazine yesterday, Monday, titled “Africa’s Top 100 Banks 2026: the full list […]
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Magnitude 5.1 earthquake hits western Xizang-India border region
Tremors were felt in the Delhi-NCR area, according to Indian media and PTI
Technology
Abu Dhabi's Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Technology Council meets to review AI progress | The National
Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed sets out Abu Dhabi's ambitions for AI