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• Andy Burnham pledges a radical shake-up for Britain in a high-risk political speech

  29-09-2026 21:49 via article.wn.com
  Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed...
  
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• Video: Stop, says French Mayor as he shields student protesters from cops

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  Video: Stop, says French Mayor as he shields student protesters from cops ......
  
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• Venezuela’s Maduro to face new US charges over alleged torture of Americans

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas ‌Maduro and...
  
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• US sanctions Fijian businessman over alleged corruption tied with China

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  The US has banned a Chinese Fijian businessman accused of being a member of a criminal network with ties to the Chinese government. ......
  
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• Trump Seeks Presidential Retreat at Florida Golf Course

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing to establish a presidential retreat at his golf course in West Palm Beach, Florida. This move extends the president’s pattern of remodeling spaces to his personal preference beyond Washington, D.C., to Florida. On October 7 (local time), The Washington Post (WP) cited a proposal submitted by legal representatives of the Trump International Golf Club to Palm Beach County authorities, reporting that Trump is pursuing plans to convert part of the golf co
  
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• Trump says he deserves Nobel Peace Prize

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  US President Donald Trump, who waged war with Iran...
  
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• The 'Gate of Tears' at the centre of Houthis' latest battle for control

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  The Bab el-Mandeb Strait has become a "lifeline" for global trade. But in the battle between Saudi-backed Yemeni forces and the Houthis, it's even more important. ......
  
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• Texas executes Jamaal Howard after Supreme Court rejects final appeal

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  Texas executes Jamaal Howard after Supreme Court rejects final appeal ......
  
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• Syria Weighs Military Support for Saudi Arabia

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  Amid escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia-backed government forces and Iran-aligned Houthi rebels in Yemen, major foreign media reported that Syria is considering providing military support to its ally Saudi Arabia. On October 7 (local time), Reuters cited U.S. officials and Syrian military sources, stating that Syria is not only reviewing defensive support to protect Saudi Arabia from Houthi attacks but also exploring the deployment of Syrian troops to assist Saudi-backed Yemeni forces figh
  
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• Suspected Iranian Drone Plot Raises Security Questions at U.K. Bases

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  The rise of drone warfare brings questions about how to protect large and expensive assets like bombers—even thousands of miles from front lines of conflict. ......
  
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• Spain’s Leader Pins Political Survival on Public Anger Over Housing Crisis

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  Pedro Sánchez bets his left-wing coalition can avoid a bruising defeat in next month’s election amid rage over the eviction of an elderly woman who died Wednesday. ......
  
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• Rubio in Greece urges West to revive roots while backing nationalism

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  Rubio in Greece urges West to revive roots while backing nationalism ......
  
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• Pentagon ordered U.S. Central Command to be ready for major combat operations in�Iran,

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  The Pentagon instructed U.S. Central Command several days ago...
  
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• Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey trigger the Mecca defense pact

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan shakes hands with Saudi...
  
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• Nepal ends search for thousands of flood victims, leaving some families angry and others relieved

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  The families of thousands missing after...
  
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• Mexico takes steps to tackle reduced natural gas supplies from U.S.

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  MEXICO CITY, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- Mexico has taken steps to cope with a temporary reduction of about 20 percent in natural gas supplies imported from the United States, a senior energy official said Wednesday. Cuitlahuac Garcia, director general of the...
  
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• Man arrested for plotting shooting at largest U.S. shopping center

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  LOS ANGELES, Oct. 7 (Xinhua) -- An 18-year-old Minnesota man was charged Wednesday with a firearm offense in connection with an alleged plot to attack the Mall of America, the largest shopping center in the United States, according to court documents. An FBI affidavit filed Wednesday alleges that...
  
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• Lobbying for Nobel Peace Prize, Claims of Ending Conflicts and Scrutiny Over Past Awardees

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  Lobbying for Nobel Peace Prize, Claims of Ending Conflicts and Scrutiny Over Past Awardees ......
  
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• Kogan Founder Responds to ATO Card Ban, Says It Should Absorb Credit Card Fees

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  The head of online retail giant Kogan is the latest business owner to criticise the...
  
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• Japan logs 4.06 trln yen current account surplus in August

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  TOKYO, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Japan posted a current account surplus of 4.06 trillion yen (about 25.7 billion U.S. dollars) in August, up 12.0 percent...
  
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• Jaishankar, Cote d'Ivoire discuss defence and anti-terror cooperation

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  Jaishankar, Cote d'Ivoire discuss defence and anti-terror cooperation ......
  
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• Interview: GDI advances global development, South-South cooperation, says Pakistani envoy

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  by Wang Lu, Ma Ruxuan GENEVA, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- The Global Development Initiative (GDI) has played a key role over the past five years in revitalizing the global development agenda and promoting South-South cooperation, a Pakistani envoy has said. The initiative was proposed at an important time, bringing development back to the mainstream global agenda, which is an important contribution, Tahir Andrabi, Pakistan's...
  
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• In drought-stricken Sri Lanka, farmers watch wells empty and wildlife crowd shrinking water holes

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  Sri Lanka is facing severe drought, leaving reservoirs dry and farming communities struggling. Experts say the lack of rain is partly due to a strong El Niño and climate change. The southwest monsoon, crucial for rainfall, has been weak this ......
  
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• Foreign Ministry Investigates Fuel Shipments to Russia Despite No Export Controls

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated on the 8th regarding foreign media reports that ships loaded with fuel from South Korean ports were heading to Russia, “Diesel and aviation fuel are not subject to export controls to Russia.” However, it added that it has not confirmed whether the fuel in question is of South Korean origin and will investigate the circumstances of the ships’ operations. Earlier, The Guardian (UK) reported on the 6th, based on...
  
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• flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar recovering well after cockpit attack, says MEA

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar recovering well after cockpit attack, says MEA ......
  
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• Five Arrested, Two Renoir Paintings Missing

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  Five people suspected of stealing paintings from the Renoir Museum in southern France last month have been arrested, but two of Renoir’s paintings remain missing. On October 7 (local time), AFP cited an investigative source to report that police had arrested 5 people...
  
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• Feature: Learning Chinese in vogue among Kyrgyzstan's youth

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  BISHKEK, Oct. 8 (Xinhua) -- Initially a fan of Chinese TV series, 19-year-old Zuura Zakirova is now a student of the Chinese language. Recently, the third-year Confucius Institute student at Kyrgyzstan's Osh State University performed a modern Chinese song and played the guzheng, a traditional Chinese zither, winning thunderous applause at an institute event -- one of her accomplishments after two years of Chinese learning. She loves watching Chinese fantasy TV series. "I am particularly fascina
  
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• Don’t Sell Out Canada’s Auto Industry

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  Commentary Prime Minister Mark Carney’s decision to reopen Canada’s market to Chinese electric vehicles is being sold as pragmatism: cheaper cars for...
  
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• Criminal to send forces to Saudi: Turkey's Opposition raises alarm over Mecca Pact

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  Criminal to send forces to Saudi: Turkey's Opposition raises alarm over Mecca Pact ......
  
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• CNBC Daily Open: Another Fed hike is on the horizon — but when?

  08-10-2026 05:28 via article.wn.com
  Another hike from the U.S. Fed is on the way, after meeting minutes released Wednesday showed officials expect to increase interest rates before year-end. ......
  
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