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US lawmakers urge Trump admin to secure release of American teen in Israel
Group of 27 Congress members call for release of Mohammed Ibrahim, 16, held in Israeli detention for eight months.
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Political infighting as Iran navigates sanctions, lingering threat of war
Political rivals blame each other as Iranians are further squeezed by sanctions that are unlikely to be lifted soon.
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‘Terror attack’: Man arrested in Serbian parliament shooting, fire
Shots were fired outside Serbia’s parliament in Belgrade, injuring a supporter of President Aleksandar Vucic.
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US missionary abducted in Niger’s capital, State Department confirms
The kidnapped man is a pilot for an evangelical organisation, a diplomatic source says.
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Why is Trump targeting antifa under terrorism laws?
The US is bringing terrorism charges against protesters who allegedly provided material support to antifa.
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Tropical Storm Melissa batters Dominican Republic with torrential rain
Cars slogged through the flooded streets of Santo Domingo as Tropical Storm Melissa dumped heavy rain.
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Zelenskyy checks out Gripen fighter jets Ukraine buying from Sweden
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy checked out the cockpit of a Gripen fighter jet in Sweden on a visit to buy 150.
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Conservative activist sues Google over AI-generated statements
The lawsuit comes amid growing concerns about how AI fuels the spread of misinformation.
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Syria arrests ex-military official in charge of notorious Sednaya prison
The official, Akram Salloum al-Abdullah, is accused of executing detainees, and other 'serious violations'.
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After ICJ ruling, can UN relief agency UNRWA resume full Gaza operations?
ICJ states Israel must allow aid into Gaza, ensuring food, water, medicine, and shelter for the Palestinian population.
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US carries out two strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats in the Pacific
The strikes are the first to take place in the Pacific, signalling an expansion of Trump's military campaign.
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ICJ tells Israel it must not use ‘starvation… as a method of warfare’
The ICJ warned Israel that it must do more to supply Palestinians in Gaza with food and other survival essentials.
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Palestinians hold mass funeral for 54 unidentified prisoners
Palestinians prayed at a mass funeral for 54 prisoners Israel returned to Gaza under the new ceasefire.
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China overtakes the US as Germany’s largest trading partner
Economists credit US President Donald Trump's tariff campaign with reducing trade between Germany and the US.
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Louvre reopens after $102M crown jewel heist
The Louvre Museum re-opened three days after a daring daytime heist of eight pieces of France’s crown jewels.
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Israel’s parliament advances bill to annex occupied West Bank
The bill passed 25-24, despite opposition from PM Netanyahu, in the first of four votes it will face to become law.
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ICJ says Israel must allow aid into blockaded Gaza, provide ‘basic needs’
In its advisory opinion, the UN's top court says Israel must support UN institutions, including UNRWA, with aid efforts.
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Nuseirat 274
A harrowing account of an Israeli raid on the Nuseirat refugee camp to free four captives that killed 274 Palestinians.
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Real Madrid vs Juventus 1-0: UEFA Champions League – as it happened
All the updates, including post-match reactions and interviews, following our text commentary stream of the UCL match.
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Updates: Donald Trump meets with NATO’s Mark Rutte at White House
These are the updates for Wednesday, October 22, 2025, as Trump addresses a new US military strike in the Pacific Ocean.
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