Nigeria president orders release of minors charged over protests
At least 30 minors were charged with treason and inciting a military coup after they took part in August protests.
Tamils stranded on Diego Garcia for three years allowed to enter UK
Government drops opposition to case of 64 people, including 16 children, who fled persecution in Sri Lanka
Dozens of Tamils stranded on the remote Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia for more than three years are to be airlifted to the UK after the government dropped its opposition to their case, the high court has heard.
The 64 people, including 16 children, have been stranded on the island since October 2021, when a fishing boat they were using to flee persecution in Sri Lanka got into difficulties.
Continue reading...Mexico president lashes out at supreme court amid looming constitutional crisis
Sheinbaum accuses court of overstepping as it prepares to vote on reform that makes almost all judges elected by vote
Mexican president Claudia Sheinbaum has accused the country’s supreme court of overstepping its functions and “trying to change what the people of Mexico decided” as it prepares to discuss whether to strike down parts of a transformative judicial reform.
The court is expected to vote on Tuesday whether the controversial reform violates other parts of the constitution, setting up a showdown with Sheinbaum barely a month into her government.
Continue reading...Israeli Strikes Damage a Major Hospital in Northern Gaza, Officials Say – The New York Times
- Israeli Strikes Damage a Major Hospital in Northern Gaza, Officials Say The New York Times
- LIVE: Israel accused of ‘forced starvation’ during deadly north Gaza siege Al Jazeera English
- Takeaways from AP’s report on three hospitals in northern Gaza raided by Israeli troops The Associated Press
- IDF: Bomb planted by terror operatives exploded near Gaza aid convoy, wounding 6 kids The Times of Israel
- Terrorist explosive device detonates near Gaza hospital, six children wounded The Jerusalem Post
Israel braces for another Iranian attack after threats from leaders in Tehran
Iran’s supreme leader issues new threat after initially playing down Israeli strikes on Iranian military facilities
Israel is bracing itself for another Iranian attack after a crescendo of threatening rhetoric from leaders in Iran saying the country would retaliate for Israeli missile strikes last month.
Iran initially played down the impact of the 26 October Israeli strikes on its military facilities, which were in turn a response to an Iranian ballistic missile attack on Israel at the beginning of October.
Continue reading...Alleged Netanyahu leak may have harmed Gaza hostage deal, says court – The Guardian
- Alleged Netanyahu leak may have harmed Gaza hostage deal, says court The Guardian
- Worker in Netanyahu Office Accused of Leaking Classified Documents in Israel: What to Know The New York Times
- Theft of sensitive IDF intel, transfer to ‘people at PMO’ was ‘systematic’ – report The Times of Israel
- Israel leaks scandal: Netanyahu aide arrested over Gaza hostage talks stories NBC News
- PMO security leaks endangered soldiers and hostages, security official says The Jerusalem Post
Roof collapse at railway kills 14, including 6-year-old girl as mourners demand answers: ‘This is murder’ – New York Post
- Roof collapse at railway kills 14, including 6-year-old girl as mourners demand answers: ‘This is murder’ New York Post
- At least 14 killed after railway station roof collapses in Serbia CNN
- Serbian minister to resign over concrete canopy crash that killed 14 people The Associated Press
- Serbia: Minister to resign over train station roof collapse DW (English)
- Activists rally in Belgrade to protest railway station disaster Reuters
Quincy Jones: From ‘street rat’ to music mastermind
He was in a gang as a child but became Michael Jackson and Frank Sinatra's favourite collaborator.
Alleged Netanyahu leak may have harmed Gaza hostage deal, says court
Doctored intelligence files allegedly leaked by Israeli PM’s office ‘harmed the achievement of Israel’s war aims’
An alleged intelligence leak from Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has ballooned into a major scandal for the Israeli prime minister after a court partly lifted a gag order on the case, saying that the affair may have undermined efforts to reach a hostage deal in the Gaza war.
Four people have been arrested in connection with the joint investigation by the police, internal security services and the army, a court in the city of Rishon LeZion said on Sunday night.
Continue reading...Iranian woman detained after taking clothes off at university in Tehran – CNN
IAF strikes Hezbollah intelligence HQ branch in Damascus, Syria – The Jerusalem Post
- IAF strikes Hezbollah intelligence HQ branch in Damascus, Syria The Jerusalem Post
- WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds news briefing as Syria reports Israeli airstrikes hit near capital PBS NewsHour
- Israel says it struck Hezbollah target near Damascus, Syria says civilian sites hit Reuters
- In rare acknowledgement, IDF confirms strikes in Syria against Hezbollah infrastructure The Times of Israel
- Live: Israel says it hits Hezbollah 'intelligence assets' near Damascus FRANCE 24 English
Man dismissed as ‘fat’ and given Ozempic before doctors find 60-pound tumor in his belly – New York Post
Samuel Paty: Trial begins over beheading of teacher who showed Prophet Muhammad cartoon – BBC.com
- Samuel Paty: Trial begins over beheading of teacher who showed Prophet Muhammad cartoon BBC.com
- Trial opens in France in the beheading of a teacher over prophet cartoons The Associated Press
- Eight on trial in France over murder of teacher who showed Prophet caricature CNN
- French pupil’s father to go on trial for spreading lies that led to teacher’s Islamist beheading The Guardian
- Trial Over Killing of Teacher Samuel Paty Begins in France The New York Times
EU leaders exult at Moldovan president’s reelection as pro-Russian opposition whines – POLITICO Europe
- EU leaders exult at Moldovan president’s reelection as pro-Russian opposition whines POLITICO Europe
- Opinion | Moldovan voters thwart Putin’s designs. But what happens if Trump wins? The Washington Post
- Russia doesn't recognize Moldovan President Sandu's re-election, Kremlin spokesperson says Kyiv Independent
- Putin’s latest election meddling effort failed. It’s unlikely to stop him trying again CNN
- Pro-West Leader Wins High-Stakes Vote in Former Soviet Republic The New York Times
Ukraine updates: Germany’s Baerbock pledges more aid in Kyiv – DW (English)
- Ukraine updates: Germany's Baerbock pledges more aid in Kyiv DW (English)
- German foreign minister assures Kyiv of support on visit ahead of U.S. vote Reuters
- Germany’s top diplomat is in Kyiv as Ukraine girds for impact of US election on the war The Associated Press
- Bundeswehr maintains constant contact with AFU via ‘Ukraine’ hub to optimize aid Ukrinform
- Ukraine, German discuss need for 'decisive response' on North Korean troop presence during Foreign Minister Baerbock's visit to Kyiv Kyiv Independent
German government descends into crisis mode – DW (English)
- German government descends into crisis mode DW (English)
- Germany's government is on the brink of collapse — here’s what could happen now CNBC
- German minister makes budget concession in bid to save coalition Reuters
- German Government at Risk of Collapse After Rift on Economy The New York Times
- German government faces make-or-break moment in shadow of US election POLITICO Europe
At least 12 killed in Gaza attacks as Israel bombards Kamal Adwan hospital
Hospital director says staff and patients were wounded at the last partially functioning hospital in northern Gaza.
Trial begins over beheading of teacher who showed Prophet Muhammad cartoon
The history teacher was killed after giving a lesson on freedom of speech to a class of young teenagers.
Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service as troops search for more flood victims in Valencia – The Associated Press
- Heavy rains in Barcelona disrupt rail service as troops search for more flood victims in Valencia The Associated Press
- The week of devastating floods that Spaniards will never forget NPR
- Spain Flood Relief Package Could Cost €10.6 Billion, Pedro Sanchez Says Bloomberg
- Heavy Rains Hit Spain, Still Reeling From Deadly Flooding The New York Times
- Furious residents in Spain’s Valencia feel abandoned after historic floods, and more rain is on the way CNN
Dutch publisher to use AI to translate ‘limited number of books’ into English
Veen Bosch & Keuning, the largest publisher in the Netherlands, has confirmed plans to trial the use of artificial intelligence to assist in translation of commercial fiction
A major Dutch publisher plans to trial translating books into English using artificial intelligence.
Veen Bosch & Keuning (VBK) – the largest publisher in the Netherlands, acquired by Simon & Schuster earlier this year – is “using AI to assist in the translation of a limited number of books”, Vanessa van Hofwegen, commercial director at VBK said.
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