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EU's Josep Borrell condemns Israeli army's attack on UNIFIL in Lebanon

Foreign ministers of 43 Union for Mediterranean states met in Barcelona to address regional challenges. Josep Borrell condemned Israeli attacks on UNIFIL and called for sanctions.

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Hello Kitty fans in Mexico City celebrate 50th anniversary

The fans took part in a "Fun Run" to mark the occasion.

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Mapuche clash with police during annual Santiago rally

Hundreds of Mapuche Indigenous people and supporters marched in Santiago, Chile, to mark 532 years since Columbus arrived in the Americas.

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Airstrike near Gaza's Al-Aqsa Hospital kills 3, injures 50

The airstrike follows another on Sunday which hit a school in Nuseirat, killing 20 people, including children.

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EU looks to sanction Russia for election interference, disinformation

A new sanctions framework unveiled by the European Council focuses on individuals and entities who "undermine the EU's values, security, and the integrity of its member states".

Sport

Junior Judo World Championship: Teams put on a show on day 5

On the final day of the Judo Junior World Mixed Team Championship in Dushanbe, Japan defended their title with a 4-2 victory over France. Korea claimed bronze after defeating Mongolia 4-0, while Uzbekistan took the other bronze with a win over Azerbaijan.

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World Junior Judo Championships in Dushanbe: Day of the heavyweights

First victories for Uzbekistan, Colombia and South Korea in the championship.

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Airstrikes in Gaza kill nine people as Israel issues evacuation notice

Meanwhile, Israel's military gave its first evacuation warning in weeks, telling civilians in areas of central Gaza to leave ahead of strikes targeting Hamas fighters.

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Israel claims it killed three Hamas commanders in airstrike months ago

The IDF reported that it killed Rawhi Mushtaha, the purported right-hand man of the Hamas leader in Gaza, Yahya Sinwar.

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Greek Coast Guard reaches Turkish mainland pursuing migrant boat

Turkish news outlets have released videos allegedly showing Greek vessels chasing migrant boats all the way to the Turkish coast of Mugla city.

Israel

Hezbollah retaliates, firing around 150 rockets at northern Israel

Hours earlier Israeli fighter jets southern Lebanon's ravaged border area. Israel said it hit rocket launchers and military infrastructure.

Georgia

Georgia passes Russian-style anti-LGBTQ+ law ahead of crucial election

Many critics of the Georgian Dream-led government say the legislation flies in the face of the country's EU accession process.

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Brussels puzzled over migration nomination for Magnus Brunner

Austria's Magnus Brunner, a finance minister, has been placed to deal with migration in a move that has left some in Brussels scratching their heads.

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EU ministers meet informally in Budapest to discuss green politics

Despite boycotts, Hungarian Finance Minister Mihály Varga called the meeting a success and addressed concerns by emphasising their commitment to advancing climate action while remaining competitive.

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Spain hosts meeting on Palestine-Israel two-state solution

Hosted in Madrid, Arab, Turkish, and European officials discussed a two-state solution for Israel-Palestine and urgent humanitarian aid for Gaza.

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Steel bridge collapses in Vietnam after Typhoon Yagi; 3 rescued

A steel bridge over the Red River in northern Vietnam collapsed after Typhoon Yagi's heavy rain and winds. Three people were rescued with no reported casualties. The typhoon has killed at least 59 and injured 299 people.

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Five convicts escape from Portuguese high-security prison

The quintet, who broke out of Portugal's high-security Alcoentre prison, had help from outside to scale a 6-metre wall.

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Global warming may melt some glaciers in Austria in 10-15 years

Glaciologist Bernhard Zagel warns some glaciers around Salzburg have already lost half their ice in just 25 years.

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Mitsotakis announces pension boosts and wage hike in 2024

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis outlined his economic agenda at the Thessaloniki International Fair, focusing on wage growth, employment, and climate challenges.

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Meloni: We must not give up on Ukraine

Zelenskyy and Meloni discussed Ukraine's immediate needs before winter, with Meloni emphasizing continued support as vital for Italy's national interest and global stability.

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