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Politics — Middle East

Cisco accused of fostering a hostile workplace for Muslim and Arab employees
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Cisco accused of fostering a hostile workplace for Muslim and Arab employees

Cisco employees allege harassment after internal activism against technology sales to the Israeli military.

Fernandez transfers to Man City from Chelsea in joint British record fee
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Fernandez transfers to Man City from Chelsea in joint British record fee

Argentina international Enzo Fernandez signs for Manchester City in a deal from Chelsea worth £125 million ($169m).

Iran war live: US bombs Iran, Tehran retaliates on Gulf neighbours, Jordan
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Iran war live: US bombs Iran, Tehran retaliates on Gulf neighbours, Jordan

Tehran pledges 'severe punishment' and retaliation against Washington following a new wave of US attacks.

White House construction on $400m ballroom can go on, says US Supreme Court
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White House construction on $400m ballroom can go on, says US Supreme Court

The decision replaces a temporary order issued earlier this month.

JERUSALEM DAILY: JOURNALISTS ATTACKED
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JERUSALEM DAILY: JOURNALISTS ATTACKED

Israeli pogroms target Palestinians and an NBC crew in the occupied West Bank.

Three minors killed in Colombia armed group crackdown
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Three minors killed in Colombia armed group crackdown

Rights groups warn that armed groups are increasingly recruiting children to their ranks through social media.

US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll submits resignation, media reports say
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US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll submits resignation, media reports say

Driscoll's resignation follows months of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, US media reports say.

Iran war live: Trump vows to strike Iran ‘hard’ after first clash in month
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Iran war live: Trump vows to strike Iran ‘hard’ after first clash in month

President Donald Trump says the US will respond to Iranian strikes on its personnel in Jordan.

African NGOs demand probe into six bodies found in Guinea mass grave
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African NGOs demand probe into six bodies found in Guinea mass grave

The bodies were found bound and blindfolded in the Forecariah administrative prefecture on August 24.

New York police kill knife-wielding woman in Times Square
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New York police kill knife-wielding woman in Times Square

A woman has been shot dead by police in New York’s Times Square. Police say she was armed with knives.

Far-right Israeli lawmaker damages Palestinian memorial with sledgehammer
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Far-right Israeli lawmaker damages Palestinian memorial with sledgehammer

Zvi Sukkot's actions have drawn widespread condemnation, including from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israel's seizure of Unrwa training college in East Jerusalem condemned
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Israel's seizure of Unrwa training college in East Jerusalem condemned

It marks the shutting of the last of the Palestinian refugee agency's facilities in the sector of the city, after Israel passed a law against it.

Man who attacked nun on CCTV in Jerusalem acquitted on grounds of mental health
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Man who attacked nun on CCTV in Jerusalem acquitted on grounds of mental health

A Jerusalem court said the Jewish attacker was having a psychotic episode when he assaulted the nun, in an incident which caused outrage.

Board of Peace's Gaza envoy criticises Israeli strikes and Hamas actions
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Board of Peace's Gaza envoy criticises Israeli strikes and Hamas actions

Nickolay Mladenov warns that a collapse of last October's ceasefire would be "a point of no return" for the region.

BBC tracks one week of Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank
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BBC tracks one week of Israeli settler violence in occupied West Bank

The BBC's Lucy Williamson reports on settler attacks on Palestinians, which have been observed over the last week alone.

US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told
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US plans to cut off military aid to key Middle East ally, BBC told

Iraqi Kurdistan fears the Trump administration's plan will make the region more vulnerable to further attacks from Iran.

Israeli strike kills 3-year-old child in Gaza
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Israeli strike kills 3-year-old child in Gaza

A deadly Israeli strike on Deir el-Balah killed two Palestinians including a 3-year-old child.

Vote count starts in Guinea-Bissau referendum on strengthening presidency
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Vote count starts in Guinea-Bissau referendum on strengthening presidency

Ten months after a coup, military leaders say the referendum is designed to stabilise future civilian governments.

Iran war live: IRGC attacks US bases in Jordan after US bombs Larak Island
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Iran war live: IRGC attacks US bases in Jordan after US bombs Larak Island

US Central Command says its forces bombed two rocket launchers of the IRGC on Larak Island.

Flash flooding in Grand Canyon leaves more than 20 people missing
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Flash flooding in Grand Canyon leaves more than 20 people missing

A search is under way for more than 20 people who may be missing after flash floods tore through Arizona’s Grand Canyon.

Dozens evacuated and about 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood
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Dozens evacuated and about 15 missing after Grand Canyon flash flood

More than 60 people have been evacuated after flooding swept large boulders and other debris into the Colorado River.

Ontario’s Doug Ford prods Trump with sign rejecting ‘Lake America’ name
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Ontario’s Doug Ford prods Trump with sign rejecting ‘Lake America’ name

The 'Lake Ontario' sign comes in response to the US president's efforts to rename the body of water 'Lake America'.

Ukrainian nuclear power plant without external power for over a week
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Ukrainian nuclear power plant without external power for over a week

This is the 27th time since Russia invaded Ukraine that Zaporizhzhia plant has had to rely on emergency diesel supplies.

Voting closes in Iceland’s knife-edge EU referendum
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Voting closes in Iceland’s knife-edge EU referendum

Iceland's leadership has promised to honour whatever the country's people decide.

Spectacular fireworks over Damascus as ‘Syria Shines Again’
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Spectacular fireworks over Damascus as ‘Syria Shines Again’

Footage shows fireworks lighting up Damascus as the Syrian capital hosts the Damascus International Fair.

Israeli settlers attack international news team in occupied West Bank
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Israeli settlers attack international news team in occupied West Bank

A news team, working for the US network NBC and a Palestinian woman were injured in an attack by masked Israeli settler

Iran war live: Tehran in no rush to reopen Hormuz; settlers besiege Qusra
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Iran war live: Tehran in no rush to reopen Hormuz; settlers besiege Qusra

Deputy foreign minister says Iranian forces have 'full oversight' of movements in the strait.

Online anti-Muslim backlash collides with different reality in South Africa
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Online anti-Muslim backlash collides with different reality in South Africa

Online anti-Muslim rhetoric is growing, but life on the ground tells a more complicated story.

Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit
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Walmart settles US government’s opioid lawsuit

The Justice Department and Walmart confirmed the settlement without disclosing terms.

Far-right UK provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE in US
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Far-right UK provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE in US

A Trump administration official says the controversial commentator overstayed his visit in the US and will be removed.

Spain asks EU for help to process 5,000 Ceuta migrants amid local unrest
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Spain asks EU for help to process 5,000 Ceuta migrants amid local unrest

Thousands of migrants remain in the Spanish enclave, triggering anger among Ceuta residents.

Cambodia’s claim to have ended scam compounds met with scepticism
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Cambodia’s claim to have ended scam compounds met with scepticism

Cambodia's claim of eradicating its scam compounds met with scepticism from Amnesty International and industry experts.

Iran war live: IRGC asserts strait control, US enforces blockade
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Iran war live: IRGC asserts strait control, US enforces blockade

Iran's IRGC claims decisive control over the Strait of Hormuz as the US maintains its naval blockade.

US judge rejects Trump’s bid to switch hush-money case to federal court
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US judge rejects Trump’s bid to switch hush-money case to federal court

The US president has sought to overturn his criminal conviction for falsifying business records, citing immunity.

Board of Peace’s Mladenov warns Gaza could be ‘gone for good’
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Board of Peace’s Mladenov warns Gaza could be ‘gone for good’

Top envoy for the US-led Board of Peace says Gaza is at risk of being ‘gone for good’ without reconstruction.

Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic has died
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Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic has died

Bosnian Serb General Ratko Mladic, who was serving a life sentence for genocide and crimes against humanity.

Haiti police confront public frustration after deadly gang attack kills 47
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Haiti police confront public frustration after deadly gang attack kills 47

The attack in Kenscoff, a community where crime had been declining, has raised questions about Haiti's security.

Syria’s president appoints ex-commander of Kurdish-led SDF as advisor
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Syria’s president appoints ex-commander of Kurdish-led SDF as advisor

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa appoints Mazloum Abdi as presidential advisor, three days after dissolution of SDF.

US judge questions the push to add Trump’s name back to the Kennedy Center
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US judge questions the push to add Trump’s name back to the Kennedy Center

Venue's board of directors, stacked with supporters of the president, voted to add his name again despite past ruling.