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Deadly protests in Pakistan-administered Kashmir over living costs
Several people have been killed after protests turned violent in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
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US releases video of another strike on a boat near Venezuela
The US has released video it says shows its military striking a boat near the coast of Venezuela, killing four.
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Pressure mounts on Meloni’s gov’t as Gaza protests paralyse Italy
Union says more than two million took to the streets Friday, with massive turnout expected Saturday for Rome protests.
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Why did the US government shut down?
As the US federal government shuts down, will President Trump use it to amass even more executive power?
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UK police want to stop Palestine protest after deadly synagogue attack
UK police are urging organisers to cancel a pro-Palestine protest in London on Saturday after a deadly synagogue attack.
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Apple pulls ICEBlock from App Store following US government pressure
Developpers deny the Trump administration's accusations that the app put ICE agents at risk, pledging to 'resist'.
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UN report finds over 40,000 in Gaza may have life-changing injuries
The UN says more than 40,000 Palestinians in Gaza have suffered potentially life-changing injuries.
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Israel’s Ben Gvir filmed taunting captured flotilla activists
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir filmed himself taunting activists from the Gaza flotilla.
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Lack of data on government shutdown blurs US economy insights
Data interruption comes at a particularly uncertain time as policymakers need more data now than less.
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Pro-Palestine protesters target Italy training for Israel World Cup tie
Italy are due to play Israel in a FIFA World Cup qualifier in Udine but there have been calls for a boycott.
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Church of England names first female archbishop of Canterbury
Announcement draws criticism from Anglican churches that oppose female bishops.
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Chelsea vs Liverpool: Premier League – teams, start, lineups
Premier League holders Liverpool had lost their last two games visit Chelsea, who have lost their last two league games.
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On the Future of the U.S. Economy
In September 2025, the U.S. Federal Reserve approved a quarter-point interest rate cut. The move came amid a softening labor market, above-target inflation, heightened uncertainty about Trump’s trade and tariff policy, and other conditions that present significant challenges to monetary policymakers. Against this backdrop, Susan M. Collins, the president and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, discusses the United States’ current economic outlook.Â
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- This backgrounder unpacks the role of the U.S. Federal Reserve, and its ongoing struggles with inflation and political scrutiny.
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Host: Seema Mody, Technology and Global Markets Correspondent, CNBC
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Guest: Susan M. Collins, President and Chief Executive Officer, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
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Categories: Defense Policy
US conducts fourth air strike on boat in Caribbean Sea, killing four people
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth accused the boat of 'trafficking narcotics' and pledged to continue the air strikes.
Categories: South Asia
What if … the world took action to end Israel’s war on Gaza next week?
Experts tell Al Jazeera what could happen if countries decided to unite against Israel's genocide.
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Injured Yamal out of Spain’s World Cup 2026 qualifiers, could miss Clasico
Yamal will miss the games against Georgia and Bulgaria, and may also be out of the El Clasico against Real Madrid.
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Man Utd manager Amorim can’t run away from results’
Manchester United are currently in the bottom half of the Premier League, where they also finished last season.
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Nepal’s leaderless Gen-Z revolution has changed the rules of power
Rising without a leader, Nepal’s youth broke a cycle of betrayal and showed where power truly lies.
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Trump issues Sunday ultimatum for Hamas to accept Gaza plan
US president has pushed a 20-point plan to 'redevelop' Gaza that critics say fails to support Palestinian sovereignty.
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What Israeli settler encroachment, intimidation look like in the West Bank
After an Israeli settler shot an activist in Umm al-Khair, he has returned with impunity, harassing the villagers.
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