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Politics — Middle East

Katie Zacharia leaving her White House role less than five days on the job
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Katie Zacharia leaving her White House role less than five days on the job

Her public debut as White House press secretary on Tuesday ended with a flurry of media criticism about her credentials and preparedness.

Meta employees say Lula’s accounts restricted in Brazil election: Report
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Meta employees say Lula’s accounts restricted in Brazil election: Report

The messages, reported by a Brazilian daily, say the platform recommended Bolsonaro's profile and his WhatsApp channel.

Yemen’s government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport
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Yemen’s government says Houthis fired two missiles at Aden airport

Attack comes as Yemeni gov't forces claim advances in Marib and say they 'neutralised' 430 Houthi fighters in 24 hours.

Families demand justice after Pakistan school collapse
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Families demand justice after Pakistan school collapse

Parents are demanding accountability after a school roof collapse in Pakistan's Peshawar killed 34 children.

Italy probes Israel’s Katz over abuse, sexual assault of flotilla activists
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Italy probes Israel’s Katz over abuse, sexual assault of flotilla activists

Rome prosecutors also name 12 senior military, police and prison officials over alleged abuse of detained activists.

Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal
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Trial of German steakhouse heiress that sparked a huge spy scandal

For 15 months, a high-security courtroom in Hamburg has been hearing the case of Christina Block, accused of ordering the abduction of her children.

Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'
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Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect 'multiple times'

The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say.

Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis
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Pope pictured for first time since surgery and cancer diagnosis

The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer after having surgery at Rome's Gemelli Hospital on Tuesday.

Albanian PM blames ‘foreign hands’ for unrest as student protests intensify
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Albanian PM blames ‘foreign hands’ for unrest as student protests intensify

Riot police clash with protesters for fourth day, as young Albanians protest corruption and poor university conditions

Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC
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Trump 'completely wrong' to restrict support for Ukraine, Italian minister tells BBC

Defence Minister Guido Crosetto tells the BBC the US risks prolonging Russia's full-scale invasion rather than helping to end it.

Trump mocks Middle Eastern names with ‘Mohammed’ joke
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Trump mocks Middle Eastern names with ‘Mohammed’ joke

“If you’re in doubt about somebody’s name from the Middle East, just say ‘Mohammed,’” says US President Donald Trump.

Iran war live: Trump claims US Navy blockade stops Iranian ships in Hormuz
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Iran war live: Trump claims US Navy blockade stops Iranian ships in Hormuz

Trump says the US Navy blockade has stopped all Iranian ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz.

Israeli ‘ad’ firm helped infect spyware into Al Jazeera devices
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Israeli ‘ad’ firm helped infect spyware into Al Jazeera devices

An Israeli spyware disguised as a digital advertisement firm has targeted journalists’ devices at Al Jazeera.

Several people dead or missing after Istanbul floods
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Several people dead or missing after Istanbul floods

Three people have died and several are reported missing after torrential rain triggered severe flooding across Istanbul

Trump administration sues California over noncitizens on voter rolls
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Trump administration sues California over noncitizens on voter rolls

Lawsuit comes weeks before midterm elections and follows debunked claims of noncitizens voting in various states.

Israel halts commercial goods from entering Gaza; Hamas denies tax claims
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Israel halts commercial goods from entering Gaza; Hamas denies tax claims

The halt to commercial shipments, including fruit and winter clothing, cuts off a key source of critical supplies.

Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured
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Bus hits train stopped on French side of Channel Tunnel, with 19 injured

Two people were airlifted to hospital but no-one's life appeared to be in danger, officials said.

Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US senators and election offices
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Letters with 'suspicious substances' sent to US senators and election offices

A number of states have confirmed they were targeted by the mailings, including Oklahoma, Ohio and Louisiana.

Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election?
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Are student protests being manipulated ahead of France's presidential election?

France's prime minister has suggested that student anger is being weaponised, as the unions and other protesters prepare to take to the streets too.

Tip-off foiled US teen suspect's plot to attack Hindu temple, police say
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Tip-off foiled US teen suspect's plot to attack Hindu temple, police say

The alleged plot only failed because the 19-year-old suspect's gun jammed outside the place of worship, say police.

Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills five, minister says
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Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills five, minister says

Yemen's information minister says the prime minister and other ministers were unhurt when ballistic missiles hit al-Maashiq Palace.

Iran war live: Saudi blasts Houthi ‘war crimes’; US warns on Saudi airports
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Iran war live: Saudi blasts Houthi ‘war crimes’; US warns on Saudi airports

Saudi Arabia calls Houthi attacks 'full-fledged war crimes' while the US warns of possible attacks on Saudi airports.

Families of Trinidadian men killed in US boat strike demand accountability
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Families of Trinidadian men killed in US boat strike demand accountability

The Trump administration has killed at least 239 people in boat strikes denounced as extrajudicial killings.

Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds
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Musk says US government may be behind slowdown of Ukraine drone speeds

Ukraine says Starlink access has improved but it is still facing speed limits which are disrupting its battlefield "missions".