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Spain aims to ban evictions until 2030 amid housing protests
Settler attack on West Bank village injures Israeli forces, drawing rare rebuke
Settler attack on West Bank village injures Israeli forces, drawing rare rebuke

More than 100 Israeli settlers attacked a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank early Tuesday, drawing rare Israeli government condemnation after they injured three members of the security forces.

September 29, 2026

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French far right says antisemitism claims part of 'total war' to derail presidency bid
French far right says antisemitism claims part of 'total war' to derail presidency bid

Jordan Bardella, a key ally of French far-right presidential frontrunner Marine Le Pen, on Tuesday said allegations he made antisemitic comments in 2013 marked part of a "total war" against their party ahead of the 2027 polls.

September 29, 2026

Mystery over UK airbase scare after reports no explosives found
Mystery over UK airbase scare after reports no explosives found

A UK probe into a suspected bomb plot at an airbase used by the United States was mired in confusion on Tuesday, after media reported no explosives were detected in vehicles seized nearby.

September 29, 2026

'Gift from God': Rain brings relief from Indonesia toxic haze
'Gift from God': Rain brings relief from Indonesia toxic haze

Welcome rain has brought relief to residents of Indonesia's Pontianak city after weeks of exposure to a cloying, toxic haze given off by rampant wildfires on Borneo island.

September 29, 2026

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Slovenia sees surge in '.si' sites after Trump hypes 'super intelligence'
Slovenia sees surge in '.si' sites after Trump hypes 'super intelligence'

US President Donald Trump's push to rebrand artificial intelligence (AI) as "super intelligence" (SI) has sparked a flurry of requests for internet domains ending in ".si", to Slovenia's surprise.

September 29, 2026

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STARTRADER Raises Lloyd's of London Client Fund Insurance to USD 30 Million in Aggregate
STARTRADER Raises Lloyd's of London Client Fund Insurance to USD 30 Million in Aggregate

The aggregate cover increases thirtyfold from USD 1 million, applies to available balances and open positions in the event of insolvency, and remains free to clients.

September 29, 2026