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Fifth foreign firm withdraws from Jerusalem cable car project

The project, which costs half a billion shekels, would pass 4 metres above rooftops and threatens 54 Palestinian homes in the Silwan neighbourhood.

Electric Feel Publishing signs songwriter Naila to UK roster

The London-based artist joins the company alongside a global publishing deal for Elizabeth Nichols and a leadership transition at BMI.

Trump administration launches $25 million bounty for fraud whistleblowers in United States

The new incentive program targets fraud in childcare and healthcare, offering significant rewards for tips leading to federal convictions.

Zelensky and Witkoff hold Oslo talks as Trump waives Russian sanctions

The meeting follows a shift in US policy where President Trump eased restrictions on Moscow while Ukraine faces ongoing drone strikes.

Thousands flee Yemen by boat as conflict intensifies near Mocha

The exodus follows a surge in violence and a Houthi offensive along the Red Sea coast, pushing more than 250,000 people from their homes since August.

King Mohammed VI appoints Morocco's first female prime minister Fatima Zahra El Mansouri

The appointment follows a September election with a 38% voter turnout where the winning coalition holds 207 of the 395 parliamentary seats.

Brazilian court orders Meta to prove AI neutrality before presidential runoff

The ruling follows allegations that the social media giant suppressed content from the incumbent president while promoting rival accounts.

Israeli police detain 10 people following West Bank settler violence

The raid follows an assault on European diplomats and a Palestinian man that left one woman with four broken vertebrae requiring surgery.

Ukraine reports intelligence sharing interruption as Starlink restrictions continue

Ukraine officials say American intelligence remains incomplete and inconsistent while Starshield mobile unit speeds were restricted to 100 mph.

University of British Columbia opens PhD and Master applications for 2027 intake

Eligible doctoral students can receive a minimum of CAD 160,000 in funding support over the first four years of their studies.

US charges former OpenAI employee for planting recording device in meeting room

Prosecutors say Alfozan had support from the Saudi government and faces up to five years in prison for actions that could threaten national security.

Four Canadian military members die in Alberta base fire

The fire broke out during high-intensity combat training with live munitions and left at least 19 people in critical condition.

Internal power struggle over mining wealth fuels unrest in northern Afghanistan

The conflict stems from a domestic rivalry between the Kandahari leadership and the Haqqani Network over control of the country's vast mineral wealth.

Australian politician Helen Haines critically ill after car strike in Victoria

Donald Trump delays signing new sanctions and tariffs against Russia

The president argues that immediate punitive measures could jeopardize ongoing efforts to broker a peace deal in Ukraine.

US issues security alert for Americans in Middle East amid Houthi attacks

The alert warns of potential flight cancellations and travel disruptions as Egypt prepares to provide military support to Saudi Arabia.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to visit Tehran on Monday

World Food Programme to cut Gaza aid as funding falls short

The cuts will reduce daily hot meals from 250,000 to 150,000 and leave families near the Yellow Line with food every other day instead of daily.

Sébastien Lecornu convenes crisis cabinet meeting following violent protests in France

The meeting follows a weekend where 1,000 police officers were injured and an estimated 1,500 shops and businesses were looted and destroyed.

Austrian Airlines flight from Israel diverts to Bulgaria over bomb threat

The Bulgarian air force scrambled a MiG-29 fighter jet to escort the plane, which carried 51 passengers and suffered no reported injuries.

Luxury vessel with swimming pool spotted off North Korea coast

Brazil deforestation rates hit record lows in Amazon and savanna regions

The Cerrado savanna saw a 23.8% drop in deforestation as President Lula works toward a goal of zero illegal deforestation by 2030.

Pope Leo greets crowds in Vatican after lung cancer surgery

The first US pope plans to visit South America in November after surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung.

Sudan airstrike on gold mine kills 114 people near Egyptian border

Egypt reportedly struck the same site in June, killing 15 people, and receives an estimated 60% of the gold smuggled from this border region.