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UN-Commissioned Experts Say Gaza Ceasefire Has Not Ended Alleged Genocide
UN-commissioned experts say the Gaza ceasefire has not ended what they describe as genocide in the territory and accuse Israeli forces of crimes against humanity in the West Bank. Israel denies the allegations.
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Macron Warns France’s October 31 Protests Could Turn Risky Amid Unrest
Emmanuel Macron has warned that France’s October 31 protests could become risky after authorities underestimated the scale of recent demonstrations. Officials plan to keep protest routes outside city centres.
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UK PM Andy Burnham Backs ‘Earned Settlement’ Plan: What It Means for Indian Migrants
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has backed the principle of earned settlement, under which migrants’ eligibility for permanent residence could depend on factors such as income and immigration compliance. Indian nationals may be affected by any final changes.
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Xi Jinping Opens Key Communist Party Meeting as China’s Future Direction Comes Into Focus
Xi Jinping has opened a key Communist Party meeting in Beijing, where around 300 Central Committee members are discussing governance and party discipline. The closed-door talks run until October 29.
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Pakistan Extends Detention of Imran Khan’s Three Sisters by 30 Days
Pakistan’s Punjab government has extended the detention of Imran Khan’s three sisters for 30 days under a public safety law. PTI leader Moonis Elahi called the detention politically motivated.
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Six Injured in Russian Strikes on Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia and Chernihiv
Russian strikes injured six people in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia and Chernihiv regions, while Moscow reported attacks on power stations and port infrastructure amid rising tensions over energy targets.
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Marine Le Pen Launches French Presidential Campaign, Vows to Restore Law and Order
Marine Le Pen has launched her French presidential campaign, promising to restore the rule of law and redefine French nationality amid social unrest and cost-of-living protests.
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Israeli Strikes in Gaza Kill Five, Including Young Girl, Civil Defence Says
Five Palestinians, including a young girl, were killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza on Monday, according to medical sources. Civil Defence spokesman Mahmoud Bassal said 13 people were killed and around 60 wounded across Gaza in the previous 24 hours.
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Ukraine Says Starlink Services Return to Normal After Week of Restrictions
Ukraine says Starlink and military-focused Starshield services have returned to normal speeds after more than a week of restrictions that reportedly disrupted military operations. Responsibility for the restrictions remains publicly unacknowledged.
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Kim Jong Un Reportedly Visits Chinese Border City in Surprise Move
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reportedly arrived in China’s border city of Dandong after crossing a newly opened bridge, according to South Korean media citing an unidentified government source. The purpose of the visit remains unclear.