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Politics
Lawmakers of the center-right CDU may have voted for the far-right AfD candidate for parliamentary speaker in Saxony-Anhalt. Germany's Social Democrats warn of a "unique breach of taboos."
News
Hamas on Tuesday criticized the Peace Council and its representative, Nickolay Mladenov, over what it described as their silence regarding Israeli actions in the Gaza Strip. Hamas spokesperson Haze…
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By Tuvan Gumrukcu and Timour AzhariANKARA/RIYADH, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Turkey is sending mainly defensive and technical support to Saudi Arabia to help it fight Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, two officials said on Wednesday, after the NATO member and Pakistan pledged to act on the collective defence commitment of their newly formed alliance.
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US Vice President Vance’s call for reduced nuclear enrichment suggests room for compromise, but major obstacles remain.
Politics
Morocco’s prime minister-designate Fatima Zahra Mansouri is moving towards an alliance with the historic Democratic Bloc parties to form her government.
News
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 7: Papers mark the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks. But first: the high school protests that have swept across France make the front pages at home and abroad.…
Science
A 13-year-old girl has called on world leaders to act on climate change and save her country, Tuvalu.
News
Gaza death toll rises to four after Israeli strike on Khan Younis camp An Israeli air attack on a refugee camp in Khan Younis has killed another Palestinian, bringing Wednesday’s death toll across Gaza to four. The strike in southern Gaza also wounded people, although the number remains unclear.
Culture
Book Club: In ’Rooted Movements,’ Amanda Batarseh explores how Palestinian literature reimagines land, belonging and return in the face of displacement & exile
Technology
Only a handful of companies globally can make the 2-nanometre chips Rapidus wants to produce, which requires the industry's most advanced manufacturing technology
Culture
Dr Souraya Noujaim will oversee the museum's collection, exhibitions, research and visitor experience as it completes 10 years
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Russia pounded Ukraine with waves of missiles and drones on Wednesday, killing at least 19 people and hitting residential buildings, industrial facilities and infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said. One Russian missile slammed into an apartment block in the northern city of Pryluky, killing at least 13 people including four children, regional governor Vyacheslav Chaus said. Dozens of rescuers picked through the rubble at the site where several sections of the five-story building collapsed, Reuters video showed.
Politics
Izmir’s mayor has joined President Erdogan’s ruling AK Party, signaling a shift in the political landscape of a key opposition area. This move comes amid a crackdown on opposition groups in Turkiye.
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Gaza was only the beginning, as the widening conflict now reaches Yemen, Iran, Syria and Lebanon, with the regional balance at stake, writes Mounir al-Rabih
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Palestinian American author Susan Abulhawa has won her fight to restore a speech censored by the Oxford Union. A settlement was reached following a legal challenge over the removal of passages fro…
Health
Tobacco, vaping and fizzy drinks previously targeted in drive to tackle disease and obesity
Health
Gaza’s health system remains in crisis a year after the ceasefire, with no functioning MRI, just two CT machines and severe shortages of vital supplies.
Politics
By Ece Toksabay and Huseyin HayatseverANKARA, Oct 7 (Reuters) - The mayor of Izmir, Turkey's third-largest city and a bastion of its secular opposition, joined President Tayyip Erdogan's ruling AK Party (AKP) on Wednesday, amid a crackdown on the opposition in which dozens of mayors have been jailed.Cemil Tugay, elected mayor in 2024 as a candidate of the opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) before quitting in June, formally joined the AKP at a ceremony in Ankara, handing Erdogan's party the mayoralty of a city it has never managed to win at the ballot box.
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The Palestinian Journalists Syndicate on Tuesday condemned the escalating attacks by Israeli forces and settlers against journalists in the northern West Bank. In a statement, the syndicate said se…
Sports
Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) hearing set to begin after Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title by CAF.
Culture
Mawasim brings more than 70 pieces to the capital on November 1
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The court questioned why the complainant would have handed a large sum to the woman when the available evidence showed no relationship between them
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Israeli attacks kill Gaza rescue worker, boy and another Palestinian Israeli forces have killed three Palestinians in Gaza as the territory marks three years of Israel’s genocidal war. One attack killed a Civil Defence worker trying to rescue wounded people at a camp for displaced Palestinians near Kamal Adwan Hospital. In southern Gaza, Israeli gunfire killed a boy east of Khan Younis, where troops continued firing heavy machine guns. A drone attack killed another person in the city. The kil…
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Tennessee death row inmate survives execution attempt, sparking legal and medical concerns.
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Twelve crew members, including 11 Indian nationals, were injured after a Panama-flagged commercial vessel was struck by a projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Oman on T…
Health
Medicine and surgery are not the answer for overweight children, the World Health Organization said Wednesday. Releasing its first guidelines addressing the sharp rise in obesity among children and adolescents, the WHO instead strongly recommended structured diets, physical activity and behavior changes. "WHO does not recommend pharmacological treatment, bariatric surgery (surgery that changes the stomach or digestive tract) or weight-loss devices for children aged 0-9 years," AFP quoted it as saying.
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Brigadier-General Yadollah Javani said foreign military vessels were now located more than a 1,000km from Iran's shores
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Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani met Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha on Tuesday to discuss regional developments and efforts to reduce tensions, the Emiri Diwan said in…
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Rescuers halt operation off the coast after finding no survivors.
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The UAE President called for the Salaat Al Istisqaa to be performed half an hour before the Friday prayer
Health
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called for transparency from Russia following the death of a plague lab technician and reports of another employee with pneumonia of unknown cause. The WHO remains ready to support Moscow if needed.
Business
Iraq's central bank devalued the dinar currency against the dollar on Wednesday, with the country facing a deepening crisis brought on by the Middle East war. Crude oil sales account for nearly 90 percent of Iraq's revenue but its exports have been hurt by the outbreak in February of the conflict between Iran and the United States, which choked off the Strait of Hormuz shipping route. Consumer prices have also risen, while Iraq's foreign currency reserves have fallen by around $20 billion.
Sports
Saudi national team players expressed immense pride and joy after clinching the 2026 Arabian Gulf Cup with a 2-0 victory over the UAE, marking their first title since 2004. Forward Firas Al-Buraikan highlighted their commitment to future successes, particularly with the upcoming 2027 AFC Asian Cup, while defender Nawaf Boushal emphasized the significance of bringing joy to their nation, asserting that the experience and support from the coaching staff were pivotal to their triumph.
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By Rami Amichay and Mahmoud IssaKFAR AZA, Israel/GAZA, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Israelis gathered in silence on Wednesday in a kibbutz near the Gaza border that was overrun by Hamas militants on October 7 three years ago, mourning victims of attacks that set off Israel's assault in Gaza and plunged the Middle East into war.In the Gaza Strip, devastated by three years of Israeli bombardment, Palestinians sheltering among the ruins of destroyed cities recalled life before a war that displaced nearly the entire population and tore apart families.
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By Rami Amichay and Mahmoud IssaKFAR AZA, Israel/GAZA, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Israelis gathered in silence on Wednesday in a kibbutz near the Gaza border that was overrun by Hamas militants on October 7 three years ago, mourning victims of attacks that set off Israel's assault in Gaza and plunged the Middle East into war.In the Gaza Strip, devastated by three years of Israeli bombardment, Palestinians sheltering among the ruins of destroyed cities recalled life before a war that displaced nearly the entire population and tore apart families.
Sports
Elize Mertens defeated Coco Gauff in straight sets to advance to the quarter-finals of the China Open, setting up a match against Iga Swiatek.
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A total of 20,748 Palestinian students and 1,058 educational and administrative staff have been killed in the Gaza Strip and occupied West Bank during three years of Israeli genocide, the Palestini…
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Israeli soldiers and settlers kill Palestinian during olive harvest near Nablus Israeli soldiers and settlers opened fire on Palestinians gathering olives north of Nablus, killing a 44-year-old man and injuring 16 people, Palestinian news agency Wafa reports. Wafa identified the man as Ali Hassan Yosr Al-Bazzari and said a large group of settlers, accompanied by soldiers, attacked harvesters in the Sahl Ramin and Burqa plain. The Palestinian Red Crescent said its teams treated at least two pe…
Science
Winners share $1.2 million, as well as the fame of winning arguably the world's most prestigious science award
Health
From cancer files to pregnancy records and vaccination cards, Israel’s genocide in Gaza has erased vital medical histories, disrupting care for thousands
Business
Buyers more cautious, with deal volumes and values declining, report finds
News
Tent cities in Gaza grow as families mourn the dead, care for the injured, and endure relentless displacement.
Science
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking discoveries related to the origin of chirality and life's building blocks.
Technology
The report examines water use across the entire AI value chain, extending beyond data centers to include semiconductor manufacturing and the power generation required to run AI systems
News
More than 1,000 protesters gathered in Turkish opposition stronghold Izmir on Wednesday, angered by the defection of the city's
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More than 1,000 protesters gathered in Turkish opposition stronghold Izmir on Wednesday, angered by the defection of the city's
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Source says negotiations are not completely over and a 'skeleton crew' may remain at the British consulate
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The UAE has condemned the Houthi attacks on Saudi civilian facilities and vessels, asserting that these actions violate Saudi sovereignty and threaten its security. The UAE's foreign ministry expressed solidarity with Saudi Arabia and support for measures to ensure its stability, following incidents of missile interceptions by Saudi defenses.
