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France halts police use of stun grenades at student protests
Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to make public address after thousands rally to demand more funding for education.
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Egypt’s net international reserves rise to record $57.35bn in September
Egypt’s net international reserves rise to record $57.35bn in September
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Israel army destroys memorials to Palestinians on October 7 anniversary
On the anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 attack, the Israeli military dismantled memorials in the West Bank dedicated to Palestinians accused of violence against Israelis. The action coincides with the commemoration of past events linked to Palestinian-Israeli tensions.
Science
Syria is draining its groundwater. Can its aquifers recover?
Syria’s growing reliance on groundwater risks worsening its water crisis, but depleted aquifers can recover if pumping is reduced, an expert says.
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Egyptian authorities question Sudanese co-pilot over alleged drug possession
Egyptian security authorities have launched an investigation into a Sudanese co-pilot after he was arrested at Cairo International Airport with “ice” drugs while travelling on a flight from Cairo t…
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Three years of genocide: How America’s Israel-First media filtered out the truth
Last week, a FlyDubai flight hijacked the news cycle, though no Israeli was hurt and no Israeli was injured. The aircraft landed safely, and Saudi medics checked on the Israeli passengers to confir…
Business
Iraq devalues currency as war and Hormuz closure squeeze cash | The National
Cabinet approves central bank recommendation to set new official exchange rate of 1,500 Iraqi dinars per US dollar
Science
Pacific nations insist world must increase efforts to meet global warming limit
By Peter HobsonNADI, Fiji, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Global governments must increase efforts to reduce emissions because the planet is "hurtling past" a critical temperature target that would restrain sea level rises and extreme weather, delegates at a major climate conference in Fiji said on Wednesday.Pacific nations, which are among the world's most vulnerable to climate change, are trying to lock their priorities into global climate negotiations at the ministerial meeting in Fiji, a precursor to the COP31 forum in Turkey in November.
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Pacific nations insist world must increase efforts to meet global warming limit
By Peter HobsonNADI, Fiji, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Global governments must increase efforts to reduce emissions because the planet is "hurtling past" a critical temperature target that would restrain sea level rises and extreme weather, delegates at a major climate conference in Fiji said on Wednesday.Pacific nations, which are among the world's most vulnerable to climate change, are trying to lock their priorities into global climate negotiations at the ministerial meeting in Fiji, a precursor to the COP31 forum in Turkey in November.
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Yemen’s Aden airport targeted by two Houthi missiles, with no casualties
Yemen’s Aden security administration said Aden International Airport was targeted by two missiles fired by the Houthi group early on Wednesday, with no casualties reported. In a statement, th…
Sports
As Cristiano Ronaldo railed against a 'breakdown of trust,' Lionel Messi exited the stage gracefully
Just hours before Lionel Messi played his last match for Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo posted his latest salvo in a row with Portugal. Ronaldo wants to play on despite the troubles, while Messi bathed in adulation.
Business
Jordan unveils industrial strategies to boost exports, investment through 2029
Jordan unveils industrial strategies to boost exports, investment through 2029
Politics
European Parliament member calls for increased aid to Sudan war victims
Nela Riehl, Chair of the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education (CULT) and a member of its Committee on Foreign Affairs, said all international organisations involved in hum…
Culture
Soha Ali Khan pays tribute to Jeffrey Archer, remembers his 'Oxford days' bond with father
Recalling Archer’s friendship with her father, Soha said the two had known each other for a long while
Politics
Ghana to apply to join BRICS, foreign minister says
Ghana has received cabinet approval to apply for membership in the BRICS bloc, aiming to expand its economic and diplomatic ties. The foreign minister announced seeking India’s support during an official visit.
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Gaza: The situation three years on
The BBC's Gaza correspondent Rushdi Abualouf describes the situation in Gaza three years on from the 7 October attack.
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Eritrean troops drive through northern Ethiopian town, witnesses say
Eritrean troops have moved into Ethiopia’s Tigray region, escalating tensions after recent internal conflict. Troops are reportedly positioned in Adigrat and advancing toward the Tigrayan capital.
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IRGC official says foreign warships have retreated from Gulf
IRGC official says foreign warships have retreated from Gulf An Iranian commander says the Revolutionary Guard’s military capabilities have forced foreign naval forces to keep their distance from Iran, according to state news agency IRNA. Brigadier-General Yadollah Javani, deputy commander of the IRGC’s political bureau, attributed the shift in the Gulf and Sea of Oman to the force’s missiles, drones and naval strength. “Previously, dozens of foreign warships and vessels roamed the Gulf,” he…
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UAE strongly condemns continued Houthi targeting of Saudi civilian facilities, vessels
The UAE reaffirmed its full solidarity with the Kingdom and its support for all measures aimed at safeguarding its security and stability
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How Gaza’s children are enduring loss and trauma on the war’s third anniversary
How Gaza’s children are enduring loss and trauma on the war’s third anniversary
Sports
Players ‘needed the Gulf Cup title’: Saudi sports minister
Players ‘needed the Gulf Cup title’: Saudi sports minister
Sports
Arabian Gulf Cup: UAE have plenty to work with despite final defeat in Jeddah | The National
Hammam Al Hammami was standout performer for Saudi Arabia but national team too showed promise ahead of next assignment – Asian Cup
Politics
Cheers for hardliners on Israel's campaign trail as security drowns out social and economic problems | The National
Candidates make their pitch to Anglo-Israeli voters in Jerusalem
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Houthis strike Yemen government and Saudi targets as violence intensifies
State media accuses Houthis of targeting airport in Aden, site of the internationally recognised government
Technology
Abu Dhabi launches major training programme to teach AI skills | The National
AiNative initiative will equip citizens, residents and government employees with vital tech skills
Business
Saudi non-oil economy gains resilience as banks seek new funding: S&P
Saudi non-oil economy gains resilience as banks seek new funding: S&P
Health
How winning a Nobel Prize can give you delusions of grandeur
After being chosen for one of the world's most prestigious awards, some Nobel laureates lose touch with reality and suddenly start spouting unscientific nonsense. They're afflicted by what some have called "Nobelitis."
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Iran has ‘lost complete control’ of Hormuz Strait: Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio declared that Iran has lost control of the Strait of Hormuz and noted that the country’s economy is collapsing. This statement was made during his visit to Athens.
Sports
CAN 2027: L'Algérie s'impose face au Niger (2-1) à Tizi-Ouzou – الشروق أونلاين
La sélection algérienne de football a dominé son homologue nigérienne 2-1 (mi-temps 0-1) en match amical, disputé mardi soir, au stade Hocine-Aït-Ahmed de Tizi-Ouzou, dans le cadre de la préparation des deux prochaines journées des qualifications à la Coupe d'Afrique des nations (CAN-2027).
Business
Dubai shared housing: Bachelor accommodation not allowed in tourist, commercial areas
Dubai Municipality restricts shared housing to approved zones, bans individual sharing on major tourist streets, and sets a 2027 compliance deadline
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Fear and a far-right lurch: How October 7 reshaped Israel
Three years on, the trauma of October 7, 2023, continues to reshape Israel’s politics, wars and place in the world.
Business
Germany confirms role in IEA energy reserves release
Germany confirms role in IEA energy reserves release Germany’s economy ministry says the country will take part in the release of emergency energy stocks agreed by the International Energy Agency in March. “The implementation of the release is currently being processed,” a ministry spokesperson told Reuters in an emailed statement on Wednesday. The announcement follows a separate G7 agreement last week, reached under US pressure, to draw 100 million barrels of crude oil and diesel from emerg…
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Three Years of Genocide: What Gaza Has Exposed | Palestine This Week
On the third anniversary of 7 October, we look back on three years of the Gaza genocide. We ask what the genocide has revealed about Israel, about the Western powers that have backed it, and about …
Business
Guyana: The tiny country with big ambitions fast emerging as a global oil producer | The National
Surging oil production is making South American nation one of the fastest growing economies in the world
Science
Dubai shared accommodation: Minimum room space per person, bathroom, kitchen rules
Shared-accommodation buildings designated for individuals must also provide multipurpose halls suitable for the number of occupants
Sports
Head coach Scaloni’s emotional farewell to ‘irreplaceable’ Messi
Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni said it was an ‘emotional day’ as Lionel Messi ends his international career.
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Dubai forms first parents and educators councils, renews students council for 2026-27
The three councils will give students, parents and educators a direct platform to share views and help shape education policies and initiatives across Dubai's private schools
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Saudi says three dead in airport attacks claimed by Houthis
Saudi authorities said Wednesday three people were killed in attacks on two of the kingdom's international airports, including in the capital Riyadh, after Yemen's Houthis claimed to have fired on both transport hubs. The Iran-backed Houthis have claimed a wave of attacks on Saudi civilian infrastructure in recent weeks, which came as Riyadh-backed forces pressed a counter-offensive against the group's territorial gains.
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Advocates decry detention of Kashmiri filmmaker Arfat Sheikh by ICE in US
Arfat Sheikh was arrested at Washington Dulles International Airport on September 24, advocacy group says.
Politics
Israel refuses entry to Palestinian election commission to Gaza, Jerusalem
Israel has refused to allow officials of the Palestinian Central Elections Commission to enter the Gaza Strip and occupied Jerusalem as part of preparations for legislative elections scheduled for …
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France suspends stun grenade use at student protests ahead of PM speech
The French government has ceased using stun grenades in student protests following accusations of police brutality. President Emmanuel Macron and the Prime Minister convened to address rising tensions.
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‘We’re short of resources’: France’s student protesters, in their words
French students and teachers protesting school conditions spoke with Al Jazeera about their demands.
Business
Rise introduces Moments, turning market views into multi-trade strategies
The new trading feature is available on iOS and Android in English, Arabic and Spanish
Business
Oil gains as US storm and Houthi air strikes threaten supply
Oil gains as US storm and Houthi air strikes threaten supply
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Three years of Israel’s mass dispossession of West Bank Palestinians
Bedouin families uprooted by Israeli settlers describe a state-backed project of forced transfer in the West Bank.
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Houthis claim new attacks on Saudi Arabia, Yemen’s Aden airport
On Monday, officials said forces of the Saudi-led coalition fighting in Yemen recaptured several key areas around the strait.
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Palestine: The Lost Team
The forgotten story of the football team that played as Palestine in 1934 — without Arab Palestinian players.
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Israeli troops seen smashing memorial in occupied West Bank
An Israeli soldier was spotted smashing a memorial to Palestinians during raids in the occupied West Bank.