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What’s Being Said About the US Govt Shutdown
Misinformation is spreading fast amid the US government shutdown. We break down the facts as the House prepares to vote.
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World’s ‘fossil fuel obsession’ threatens billions of lives: Amnesty
Amnesty International warns fossil fuel infrastructure is a 'major source of human rights violations' around the world.
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LIVE: Trump signs bill to end longest US government shutdown
Speaker Mike Johnson told Republicans to 'get it done' as Democrats denounced the bill's lack of healthcare funding.
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Algeria’s president pardons jailed writer Boualem Sansal
The pardon of the 81-year-old author comes after Germany appealed for his release on 'humanitarian grounds'.
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Can Pakistan-Afghanistan peace talks survive Islamabad, Delhi blasts?
Islamabad and Kabul’s uneasy truce faces new strain after deadly blasts and escalating regional accusations.
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Messi’s return to Barcelona ‘unrealistic’, says club president Laporta
Laporta's comments come after Messi made a surprise visit to the Nou Camp and expressed his desire to return 'one day'.
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House to vote on bill to end US shutdown: Why are Democrats opposing it?
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries has called for a three-year extension of subsidies to the Affordable Care Act.
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Trump formally asks Israel’s president to pardon Netanyahu after Gaza truce
US president calls corruption charges against Israeli PM 'unjustified', describing Netanyahu as 'formidable' leader.
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Israeli forces demolish more Palestinian homes in Masafer Yatta
Israeli forces demolished more Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank’s Masafer Yatta.
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Israel is intensifying attacks on Lebanon, is it planning another war?
Analysts say Israel is not upholding its end of the ceasefire and looking for reasons to strike a depleted Hezbollah.
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No “easing of violence” expected after Pakistan explosion
" We're seeing proxy warfare play out."
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As the dams feeding Tehran run dry, Iran struggles with a dire water crisis
Iran spends 90 percent of its water on low-yield agriculture in a pursuit of self-sufficiency that exacerbates drought.
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Who are India and Pakistan blaming for Delhi, Islamabad blasts?
Pakistan has quickly blamed India. New Delhi has said Islamabad is trying to distract attention from domestic challenges
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Gaza’s ‘lost generation’ lose childhood to family care roles
Thousands of children in Gaza have been forced to take on adult responsibilities such as providing food for family.
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Ireland vs Portugal: World Cup qualifier – Ronaldo, team, start and lineups
Portugal has the opportunity to secure qualification for FIFA 2026 World Cup when they travel to Dublin to play Ireland.
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Did Ukraine’s ‘mafia-linked’ mayor fall victim to a brewing turf war?
Ukrainian intelligence claimed Odesa Mayor Gennadiy Trukhanov held a Russian passport, sealing his fate.
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Solar storms hit Earth: What are they; where can Northern Lights be seen?
The United States weather agency has issued a G4 geomagnetic storm watch alert, implying severe storms expected.
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Live: Israel kills Palestinian nearing Gaza ‘yellow line’, bombs north
Palestinians say so-called "yellow line" impossible to discern, as Israeli troops in Gaza continue to kill.
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No blame: Why India is being cautious with accusations after Delhi blast
PM Modi said in May that any future 'terror' attack would be viewed as an 'act of war'. That limits who India can blame.
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Indigenous protesters storm COP30 climate summit in Brazil
Indigenous protesters stormed the UN’s COP30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, clashing with security officers inside.
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