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West Bank olive harvest begins amid settler attacks on Palestinians, groves
Between 80,000 and 100,000 Palestinian families in the West Bank rely on the olive harvest for primary or secondary sources of income, according to the United Nations.
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Carney to make first bilateral visit by a Canadian PM to Turkey
OTTAWA, Oct 6 (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Ankara and Istanbul from October 21 to 23, his office said on Tuesday, in what will be the first dedicated bilateral visit to NATO ally Turkey by a Canadian leader.The visit, which was firstreported by Reuters, would mark Carney's latest break with Canadian diplomatic convention as he seeks to reduce the country's reliance on the United States, by far its biggest trading partner, after a collapse in trade talks in August.
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Syria’s Sharaa in Riyadh as Saudi airports come under Houthi attacks: What to know
Syria's President Ahmed al-Sharaa held talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during a visit to Riyadh as the Houthis escalated their attacks on Saudi Arabia and warned international airlines against using Saudi airspace.
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Californians blast Trump remark that Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles, San Diego
By Steve Gorman and Bo EricksonLOS ANGELES, Oct 6 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump suggested to a crowd of his supporters in Nebraska that Iran could "take out" a major US city like Los Angeles or San Diego, drawing a swift rebuke from California's Democratic leaders and some fellow Republicans.Trump, speaking at a political rally in the state's farm belt on Monday, discussed American wartime economic sacrifices and said he was determined to "see a tremendous victory, because it verifies all the things we did."
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Flights continue in Saudi Arabia despite Houthi attacks, airspace threats
Overnight attacks on King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Jazan and Najran International Airport damaged facilities and wounded three people.
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Iran drone plot fears led US to remove bombers from UK base, US officials say
WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - A suspected plot involving Iran to launch a complex drone attack on a key British airbase led the United States to remove its B-1 bomber aircraft from the base, two US officials told Reuters on Tuesday, speaking on condition of anonymity.Iran has denied any involvement in any alleged plot at RAF Fairford, the preferred European base for US bombers. British police said on Tuesday they had arrested a 22-year-old British man in London on suspicion of preparation of terrorist acts as part of their investigation into thesuspected plot.
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Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer covering West Bank
Armed Israeli settlers on Tuesday beat an AFP photographer, leaving him requiring hospital treatment, as he covered ongoing violence by settlers against West Bank olive farmers. Jaafar Ashtiyeh, 58, a veteran photographer for the international news agency in the Palestinian territory, had tried to rush into a car for safety but two men tackled him down and clobbered him with their rifle butts, according to witnesses, his family and fellow journalists.
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White House denies Trump suggested Iran should 'take out' US cities
The White House pushed back Tuesday after Democrats accused President Donald Trump of suggesting Iran should "take out" the major US cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. Viral footage showed comments by Trump at a midterm elections rally in Nebraska on Monday, where he said high oil prices from the Iran war were justified by the need to stop Tehran getting nuclear weapons. "It's a little bit high. It's a small price to pay for keeping the world safe, keeping our country safe," Trump said.
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Three years after Oct. 7, Hamas’ grip on Gaza tests Netanyahu’s ‘total victory’
Israeli intelligence assessments indicate that Hamas remains active, with the group estimated to have about 30,000 armed fighters, roughly the same as its estimated strength before the attack.
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Key aircraft incidents that reshaped aviation safety rules since 9/11
By Gianluca Lo NostroOct 6 (Reuters) - A flydubai co-pilot stabbed his captain with an emergency "crash axe" in what UAE prosecutors have called a terrorist attack, with the plane plunging 16,000 feet in 30 seconds before it was brought under control by passengers and a stand-by crew.It landed safely thanks to some heroics from the injured captain, with all on board surviving. The co-pilot is being questioned, with Israeli officials saying that he had planned the attack even before joining the airline.
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Attacks on civilian shipping in Black Sea are unacceptable, EU's von der Leyen says
BRUSSELS, Oct 6 (Reuters) - European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday that attacks on civilian shipping are unacceptable after civilian ships were hit in Bulgaria's economic zone in the Black Sea."Commercial ships – and innocent crews – are being targeted, with lives already lost at sea," she said. While the circumstances of the incidents are being investigated, the situation in the Black Sea is increasingly concerning, von der Leyen added.
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Iranians spied on London-based journalists 'on behalf of' Tehran: UK prosecutor
Three Iranian men went on trial in the United Kingdom Tuesday charged with spying for Iran, allegedly laying the groundwork for a violent attack against at least one London-based journalist. The Iranian nationals visited addresses linked to people including two journalists working for the Farsi-language Iran International television news network, which Tehran has labelled a terror organisation.
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Iranians spied on London-based journalists 'on behalf of' Tehran: UK prosecutor
Three Iranian men went on trial in the United Kingdom Tuesday charged with spying for Iran, allegedly laying the groundwork for a violent attack against at least one London-based journalist. The Iranian nationals visited addresses linked to people including two journalists working for the Farsi-language Iran International television news network, which Tehran has labelled a terror organisation.
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Saudi coalition says shot down Houthi missile
The Saudi-led coalition said Wednesday it intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen's Houthis at Saudi Arabia, as government forces backed by the kingdom battled to retake territory seized by the group in a lightning offensive. The Iran-backed fighters claimed they struck several airports, including in Riyadh, while the Yemeni government's Saba news agency reported missiles and drones targeting Aden airport in Yemen.
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US envoy attends event with Sudanese army chief in Egypt
By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - An envoy of President Donald Trump said he attended an event over the weekend with the head of Sudan's army, which is fighting a war with paramilitary forces that has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.DETAILS:• US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos said on X he attended a lunch hosted by Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi alongside Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
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US envoy attends event with Sudanese army chief in Egypt
By Kanishka SinghWASHINGTON, Oct 5 (Reuters) - An envoy of President Donald Trump said he attended an event over the weekend with the head of Sudan's army, which is fighting a war with paramilitary forces that has created one of the world's worst humanitarian crises.DETAILS:• US Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs Massad Boulos said on X he attended a lunch hosted by Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi alongside Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan.
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UK PM weighs delay to roadmap for higher defence spending, Times reports
LONDON, Oct 6 (Reuters) - British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering delaying an announcement on how and when Britain will raise defence spending to 3% of GDP, The Times reported on Tuesday, pushing back a key milestone on the path to meeting NATO's target of 3.5% by 2035. Britain is under pressure to spell out how it will meet the NATO commitment and respond to a heightened security threat.Burnham has pledged to meet the 2035 target, but his government has yet to set out the steps required to get there.
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Explainer-One year on, Trump's Gaza plan has not stopped Israeli fire or disarmed Hamas
JERUSALEM, Oct 6 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump’s year-old plan to end the Gaza war has stalled, with Israel mounting near daily attacks and occupying around two-thirds of the shattered enclave where Palestinians face dire conditions.The initial phase resulted in a ceasefire on October 10, 2025 and secured the release of the last remaining hostages seized in Hamas’ 2023 attacks on Israel, along with freedom for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees held by Israel.