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Israel’s death penalty law is not about executing Palestinians

Palestinian American writer based in Ramallah. On Monday, Israel passed a death penalty law allowing it to hang those convicted of “terror offences” within an accelerated 90-day period. The law is no surprise for Palestinians; it is only another step in a longstanding strategy…

Al Jazeera 6 months ago

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The remarkable rise of the only English coach in Tuchel's team

Ten years after playing for Accrington, Anthony Barry is hoping to help Thomas Tuchel win the World Cup for England.

BBC Sport 6 months ago

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Chinese scientists unveil glowing Avatar-like plants that could light cities without electricity

Using genes from fireflies and luminous fungi, scientists have created plants that glow in the dark.

Euronews 6 months ago

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Debunking claims Israeli Jews are 'stealing land' in Morocco

Internet users have been sharing a video online claiming to ‘prove’ that Israeli Jews are "stealing land" in Morocco, taking back land from before they emigrated. The video shows clashes breaking out in a crowd, though it's difficult to decipher...

France 24 6 months ago

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Crete turns orange as Saharan dust sweeps in

Crete turns orange as Saharan dust sweeps in Saharan dust from North Africa engulfed skies over Crete in an orange haze as it drifted across the Mediterranean, disrupting visibility and affecting flights to the island.

Al Jazeera 6 months ago

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Foden not guaranteed World Cup squad spot - Tuchel

Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden's is not guaranteed a place in England's squad for the 2026 World Cup, says manager Thomas Tuchel.

BBC Sport 6 months ago

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Trump claims Iran wants a ceasefire, Iran says remarks are ‘false and baseless’

Donald Trump has claimed that Iran has asked the United States for a ceasefire -- adding that Washington would only consider it when the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Tehran, though, has denied this -- the Foreign Ministry calling Trump's remarks...

France 24 6 months ago

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When the oil runs dry: What next for globalization as Asia bears brunt of Iran war?

Are we staring at globalization's biggest turning point since the end of the Cold War? With Asia feeling the pain of Donald Trump's war against Iran, with steadfast US allies like the Philippines forced to declare an energy emergency, there's the...

France 24 6 months ago

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Iraq coach says World Cup can help ‘change perception’ of country

Over those past four decades, Iraq has faced a number of crises, including wars and separatist movements.

Al Jazeera 6 months ago

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History’s biggest census: Why India’s new population count is controversial

The population count, which was delayed by five years, will include caste enumeration for the first time in a century.

Al Jazeera 6 months ago

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Paris catacombs to reopen in 2026 after major safety renovation

The Paris Catacombs will reopen in spring 2026 after major structural and visual upgrades aimed at protecting visitors and centuries-old human remains.

Euronews 6 months ago

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Russia says will continue helping Cuba after first oil shipment arrives

Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova also called on the US to lift its energy blockade on the island nation.

Al Jazeera 6 months ago

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Germany: Hope fades for stranded humpback whale's survival

Local authorities have announced that they will cease efforts to guide a young humpback whale to its home waters. Now a restricted area has been established to allow it to "die in peace."

DW News 6 months ago

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Ali Zafar wins defamation case against Meesha Shafi: Why it matters

Shafi’s 2018 sexual harassment allegations against Zafar are widely seen as Pakistan’s highest‑profile #MeToo case.

Al Jazeera 6 months ago

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Congratulations! Amsterdam celebrates 25 years since the world's first same-sex weddings

Amsterdam anniversary bells have been ringing throughout the city as the Dutch capital has been marking the 25th anniversary of the world's first gay marriages.

Euronews 6 months ago

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Dozens killed in separate migrant boat shipwrecks off Italian and Turkish coasts

So far this year, 624 migrants have died or gone missing in central Mediterranean, according to the UN's International Organisation for Migration (IOM).

Euronews 6 months ago

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Brussels urges EU states to 'coordinate' in face of oil price hike

The European Commission on Tuesday urged EU member states to make "timely and coordinated preparations" to secure oil supplies in the face of surging energy prices caused by the Middle East war. US-Israeli attacks on Iran and Tehran's retaliatory...

France 24 6 months ago

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Lebanon faces growing displacement crisis

The UN warns Lebanon is facing a cycle of ‘coercive displacement’ as more than one million people flee Israeli attacks.

Al Jazeera 6 months ago

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BBC knew about Scott Mills sexual offences investigation in 2017

The corporation also says it is "doing more work to understand the detail of what was known by the BBC".

BBC News 6 months ago

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Germany's Merz sees backlash over Syrian refugee comment

According to Chancellor Friedrich Merz, 80% of Syrians living in Germany are to return to their home country within the next three years. This remark drew fierce criticism, followed by back-pedaling.

DW News 6 months ago