Overview
- HRW says US deportations to African states violate rights
Human Rights Watch says the US has sent more than 500 migrants to African countries where they are not citizens since 2025, citing US data and accounts of detention, abuse and forced returns. The group says secret transf
· bbc.co.uk - CAS promises quick ruling on Senegal AFCON title appeal
The Court of Arbitration for Sport said it will rule within days on Senegal’s appeal against CAF’s decision to award Morocco the AFCON title after Senegal briefly walked off during the final. The case now hinges on proce
· aljazeera.com - US prosecutors charge Nicolás Maduro with torture conspiracy
US prosecutors unsealed new charges accusing former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores of conspiracy to commit torture against detainees, including US citizens. The allegations expand an existing
· bbc.co.uk - Russian strike kills dozens on civilian buses in eastern Ukraine
Ukrainian authorities said at least 33 people were killed after a Russian strike hit two civilian buses in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine. Officials called it the deadliest strike of the year, highlighting the con
· aljazeera.com - AI influencer Jean Phil drives crypto trading boom
AI character Jean Phil gained millions of views on TikTok and Instagram while promoting the $JEANPHIL cryptocurrency, whose creator reportedly earned about $250,000 from trading fees. The article focuses on how fast AI t
· nos.nl - AfD state parliament win deepens CDU split in Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt lawmakers elected AfD politician Tobias Rausch as state parliament speaker, the party’s first such post in Germany, with more support than expected. The result triggered a crisis inside the CDU’s regional b
· yle.fi - Taal Volcano eruption sends ash plume over Philippines
Taal Volcano near Manila briefly erupted and sent a dark grey ash plume about 4,000 metres above its crater, with volcanic lightning visible. The eruption drew attention because Taal sits close to the Philippine capital
· aljazeera.com - Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 after cardiac arrest
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar died at 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Goa, doctors said, prompting tributes from political and film figures across India. Patekar built a long career playing intense
· bbc.co.uk - UEFA sets criteria for challenger to FIFA president Infantino
UEFA said FIFA needs a “respected and unifying” leader as European federations prepared to back a challenger against Gianni Infantino before March’s presidential election. The move sharpens UEFA’s criticism of Infantino’
· aljazeera.com - Israel plans to bar activists protecting West Bank olive harvesters
Israeli media said Defense Minister Israel Katz ordered plans to ban or deport activists protecting Palestinian olive harvesters from settler attacks in the occupied West Bank. The reported move comes as the olive harves
· trthaber.com - US prosecutors charge Maduro and wife with torture conspiracy
US prosecutors charged Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife with conspiracy to commit torture, alleging a campaign against political opponents and dissent. Prosecutors said the alleged actions aimed to protec
· tass.com - Houthis report new strikes on Saudi airports and air base
Yemen’s Ansar Allah movement said it attacked King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh again and also struck Najran Airport and an air base in Khamis Mushait. The report points to continuing cross-border attacks on Sa
· tass.com - Trump says US holds constructive talks with Iran
US President Donald Trump said Washington is holding constructive talks with Iran, according to his latest public remarks. The statement signals a softer diplomatic tone after earlier mixed messaging, but no details abou
· irna.ir - CIS and Iran leaders to attend food festival in Turkmenistan
Russia’s president arrived in Turkmenistan, where a festival of national foods from CIS member states and Iran is scheduled for Thursday evening with leaders attending, TASS reported. The event highlights cultural diplom
· irna.ir - Ukraine says Russian strike on Kramatorsk buses killed at least 30
Ukrainian officials said Russian glide bombs hit two crowded civilian buses in Kramatorsk, killing at least 30 people as attacks intensified across eastern Ukraine. Kyiv says Russia is deliberately targeting civilians wh
· bbc.co.uk - Gaza war protests deepen divisions across Britain
Protests linked to the Gaza war have spread across Britain, with thousands arrested after the government tightened measures against some pro-Palestinian activism. The article argues the conflict has become a wider test o
· yle.fi - UK police arrest two Latvians at RAF Molesworth base
British military police arrested two Latvian men after they entered RAF Molesworth through a hole in a fence, and counterterrorism police took over the case. Police said they currently see no link to last week's arrests
· nos.nl - France bans police stun grenades after student protest injuries
France's interior minister suspended police use of stun grenades after a 15-year-old student lost a hand during protests over school conditions in Paris. Human rights groups and many protesters say the case reflects a wi
· dr.dk - South Korea recalls Ukraine envoy over North Korean POW dispute
South Korea said it will recall its ambassador to Ukraine after a dispute over Kyiv publicly revealing the transfer of two captured North Korean soldiers to Seoul. Seoul says Ukraine broke a confidentiality understanding
· bbc.co.uk - Trump says US will not attack Iran before midterms
US President Donald Trump said the United States will not launch any attack on Iran before the congressional midterm elections on 3 November. The statement centers attention on the election period and signals that Washin
· trthaber.com - Haaland urges Manchester City unity after guilty verdict
Erling Haaland urged Manchester City to stay positive after an independent commission found the club guilty on more than 100 Premier League financial charges, a verdict the club is appealing. The case now hangs over City
· aljazeera.com - French student protesters disrupt remote classes with cyber blockade
Hundreds of French high schools shifted to remote learning after student blockades over education conditions, while protesters organized online to disrupt virtual classes. Prosecutors in Nice opened an investigation afte
· trthaber.com - EU pulls backing from Lithuania disinformation conference over panel framing
The EU, Canada and Lithuania withdrew support from the Disinfo2026 conference in Vilnius after objections to how some sessions were framed, EU officials said. The EU did not deny reports of US pressure but said the event
· dw.com - Irkutsk ends quarantine as Russia rejects disease alarm
Local officials in Irkutsk, Siberia, announced the end of quarantine measures linked to a high-profile disease outbreak in Russia. The report frames the move against criticism of US officials’ comments on the outbreak, w
· irna.ir - Houthi escalation near Bab el-Mandeb strains African trade and security
Houthi forces seized Yemen’s Perim Island near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, pushing Djibouti and nearby African economies deeper into shipping and refugee pressure. Officials and analysts warn that higher shipping costs, re
· dw.com - Ukraine says it struck Russia’s Omsk oil refinery
Ukraine’s military said it attacked the Omsk oil refinery in Russia’s Omsk region, about 2,500 kilometers from Ukraine. The military said the refinery supports Russian forces and noted it had also targeted the site in Ju
· trthaber.com - Iran atomic chief says US-hit nuclear sites cannot be inspected
Iranian atomic energy chief Mohammad Eslami said inspections at nuclear facilities attacked by the United States are impossible and added that cooperation with the IAEA is banned under Iranian law. The remarks point to d
· tass.com - UK court quashes Prince Andrew search warrants over police error
A UK judge said police search warrants used against Prince Andrew were unlawful after Thames Valley Police admitted a legal error. The judge said the ruling does not end the investigation, while courts still must decide
· aljazeera.com - Video said to show Mali army back in Kidal
A newly published video is said to show Mali’s armed forces inside Kidal after the military government announced it had retaken the northern city from Tuareg separatists. The footage has not been independently verified,
· aljazeera.com - Greece approves up to $4 billion US arms deal
Reuters, citing two informed sources, said Greece agreed to spend up to $4 billion to upgrade more F-16 fighter jets and buy advanced US missiles. The reported deal came one day after US Secretary of State Marco Rubio vi
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