Tigray rebel groups ‘forcibly recruiting boys as young as 15’ as fighting spreads

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Civilians try to flee as men and boys rounded up on streets by new alliance as Ethiopia conflict erupts again

As renewed fighting has threatened a fresh humanitarian crisis in the northern region of Ethiopia, reports are emerging that a new alliance of armed groups in Tigray has been forcibly recruiting men and boys to its ranks.

Renewed conflict erupted on 23 September between Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), which rules the region, shattering the fragile Pretoria peace agreement signed between the two sides in November 2022.

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‘You want to call Trump, Bibi?’: How incoming US president’s wrath was leveraged to close hostage deal – The Times of Israel

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  1. ‘You want to call Trump, Bibi?’: How incoming US president’s wrath was leveraged to close hostage deal  The Times of Israel
  2. ‘Ready to Blow His Stack’: How Biden Nearly Cut Off Netanyahu Over Gaza  The New York Times
  3. Key Biden aide Brett McGurk on Hamas, Iran, Saudi Arabia and why U.S. nearly took "draconian measures" against Israel  CBS News
  4. Biden aide Brett McGurk reveals the White House's race to save the hostages  The Jerusalem Post
  5. The Hostage-Taker’s Ledger  Algemeiner.com
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Quebec separatists vowing independence vote win an election but fall short of majority – AP News

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  1. Quebec separatists vowing independence vote win an election but fall short of majority  AP News
  2. The Separatist Parti Québécois Wins Quebec Election, Reviving Sovereignty Push  The New York Times
  3. Quebec Separatists Win Power in New Challenge for Canada’s Carney  Bloomberg.com
  4. Christine Fréchette stepping down as CAQ leader after searing election defeat  CBC
  5. Canadian leader Carney says Quebec should focus on economy, not a possible independence referendum  The Seattle Times
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Why Russia Wants Western Embassies Out of Kyiv – and Why They’re Staying – Kyiv Post

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  1. Why Russia Wants Western Embassies Out of Kyiv – and Why They’re Staying  Kyiv Post
  2. Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, October 4, 2026  Institute for the Study of War
  3. Russia ramps up attacks on Kyiv infrastructure as U.S. makes fresh push for peace talks  CNBC
  4. Rubio responds to Russia's call for foreign diplomatic missions to leave Kyiv  Українська правда
  5. Russia threatens more strikes after Zelensky vows to hit oil refineries  The Hill
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Trump says ‘threat’ led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford – BBC

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  1. Trump says 'threat' led US to pull bombers from RAF Fairford  BBC
  2. Potential Iranian Drone Attack Led to Exit of U.S. Aircraft From British Air Base  The New York Times
  3. U.S. B-1 bombers evacuated from UK base because of threat of Iranian drone attack  Axios
  4. Trump says US bombers moved from UK due to threats  reuters.com
  5. Relocation of U.S. bombers in U.K. highlights new risks for military bases  The Washington Post
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Saudi Arabia says three people wounded in attacks on southern airports – Al Jazeera

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  1. Saudi Arabia says three people wounded in attacks on southern airports  Al Jazeera
  2. Iran war updates: Saudi-led forces down Houthi missile in Khamis Mushait  Al Jazeera
  3. Houthis target Riyadh airport, Aramco refinery as Saudi-led coalition strikes Yemen  Fox News
  4. Yemen's Houthis say they attacked Aramco facility in Riyadh with missiles, drones  Reuters
  5. Saudi Arabia says 2 airports were hit in renewed fighting with Houthis and other Mideast news  AP News
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Germany and France Push Trade Weapon to Bar China Access – Bloomberg.com

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  1. Germany and France Push Trade Weapon to Bar China Access  Bloomberg.com
  2. Germany and France want EU storm gates for China’s trade surge  The Economist
  3. EU-China Trade Feud Reaches Defense Sector Ahead Of Beijing Talks  Forbes
  4. Germany and France Are Proposing a New Weapon to Counter Flood of Chinese Goods  WSJ
  5. Merz, Macron seek tougher EU measures against unfair trade  DW.com
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Nepal ends search and rescue after deadly flood, with more than 5,200 still missing – NBC News

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  1. Nepal ends search and rescue after deadly flood, with more than 5,200 still missing  NBC News
  2. Nepal ends flood search with over 5,000 still missing, including 189 Indians  The Times of India
  3. CNN: "Global effort underway to bring relief to flood-stricken Nepal"  care.org
  4. 56 Ukrainians Still Missing in Nepal After Flood as Search and Identification Efforts Continue  UNITED24 Media
  5. Nepal partially halts search for 5,285 people missing after floods — Anadolu Agency  UA.NEWS
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‘Kharkiv Defeated Putin’: Russian Bombs Kill Three a Day After Zelensky Praises City’s Defiance – Kyiv Post

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  1. ‘Kharkiv Defeated Putin’: Russian Bombs Kill Three a Day After Zelensky Praises City’s Defiance  Kyiv Post
  2. Russian attack kills 6 in Ukraine's Kharkiv, shatters residences  reuters.com
  3. Russians strike Kharkiv with glide bombs: One person killed, others injured  Ukrinform
  4. Ukraine war latest: Kharkiv devastated by Russian glide bombs, children among victims  The Kyiv Independent
  5. Russian attacks on Kharkiv Oblast kill one and injure 20 people – photos  Yahoo
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Live: Tens of thousands expected at Paris protests as unions join students – France 24

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  1. Live: Tens of thousands expected at Paris protests as unions join students  France 24
  2. Demonstrators Rally Across France as School Protests Escalate  The New York Times
  3. 'We want to be heard, not teargassed': Students joined by parents and unions in mass French protests  BBC
  4. Unprecedented student protests are rocking France. Here’s why they’re angry  CNN
  5. Hundreds of thousands expected as school protests start on ‘day of mobilisation’ across France – Europe live  The Guardian
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