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Tehran executes German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd over ‘terror’ conviction
Sharmahd, a German citizen who holds US residency, was sentenced to death in 2023 for 'leading terror operations'.
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Philadelphia sues to halt Musk’s $1m giveaway to voters
Critics say the giveway is an illegal attempt to register voters in swing states that may determine the Nov 5 election.
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Biden casts early vote, presses for Gaza truce
US President Joe Biden says the White House is in talks with Egypt over a proposed two-day truce in Gaza.
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Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe under fire for Puerto Rico remarks at Trump rally
'There’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean,' Tony Hinchcliffe said of Puerto Rico.
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Israel’s siege of north Gaza kills more than 1,000
More than a 1,000 Palestinians have been killed during Israel’s 24-day siege of north Gaza.
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Lebanese escape Israeli bombardment by fleeing to Syria
Some Lebanese are escaping Israeli bombardment by finding safety in Syrian cities like Homs and Aleppo.
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Israel’s parliament votes to ban UNRWA, the UN’s Palestine aid agency
The agency for Palestinian refugees, considered a lifeline for Gaza, has been under Israeli attacks since the war began.
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Georgians protest to denounce ruling party win in elections
Protests come after the opposition and the president said the vote was rigged in favour of the ruling party.
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Traumatised horses saved from Israel’s bombs find refuge in Bekaa Valley
As Israel carpet-bombs Lebanon, one horse owner created a haven for horses who survived the shelling.
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Israel’s Mossad blamed for rising number of killings and sabotage
Israel's intelligence agency, known as the Mossad, has been blamed for a recent spate of killings and sabotage.
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NATO, Pentagon confirm deployment of North Korean troops to Russia
Ukrainian military intelligence had recorded the presence of North Korean units in Russia's Kursk region.
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Marwan Barghouti ‘brutally’ assaulted in Israeli prison, rights groups say
The Palestinian leader held in solitary confinement reportedly suffers numerous injuries in the September 9 attack.
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Gerard Depardieu: French actor’s sexual assault trial opens in Paris
Depardieu was not present at the trial due to ill health, according to his lawyer.
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Israeli air strikes pummel Lebanese historic city of Tyre
Israel conducts bombing attacks on buildings in the ancient coastal city, known for its UNESCO World Heritage Site
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Gaza ceasefire talks resume in Doha, but ‘no breakthrough’ expected
Israeli and US spy chiefs join talks in bid to reach a ceasefire deal, but analysts say a breakthrough is unlikely.
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Video shows Russian fuel plant in flames after Ukrainian drone attack
Video from Russia’s Voronezh region shows an ethanol plant in flames after a Ukrainian drone attack.
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Israel wants to close the circle of history in Gaza
In 1948, Gaza became a haven for refugees. Now it may face the same fate as other depopulated Palestinian lands.
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Racist jokes and anti-immigrant rhetoric at Trump rally in New York
A major Donald Trump election rally in New York has been condemned over racist comments and anti-immigrant rhetoric.
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Erik ten Hag sacked as Manchester United manager
The Dutchman was informed of his dismissal on Monday and he leaves Old Trafford after two and a half years in charge.
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