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Iranian director Jafar Panahi defies censors again with new film
Iranian director Jafar Panahi defies censors again with new film

Iranian director Jafar Panahi, whose latest film won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival, told AFP he would continue to defy his country's censors and ignore the risk of returning to prison.

September 30, 2025

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Taliban impose communications blackout across Afghanistan
Taliban impose communications blackout across Afghanistan

Afghanistan faced a second day without internet and mobile phone service on Tuesday, after Taliban authorities cut the fibre optic network.

September 30, 2025

Barca's Yamal eyes up PSG after Ballon d'Or miss
Barca's Yamal eyes up PSG after Ballon d'Or miss

Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal almost became the youngest ever Ballon d'Or winner last week at 18, and Wednesday's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain offers the ideal opportunity to begin stating his case for next year.

September 30, 2025

PSG facing injury crisis as Barcelona present first big test
PSG facing injury crisis as Barcelona present first big test

Paris Saint-Germain face their biggest test of the season so far when the Champions League title-holders visit Barcelona this week, but Luis Enrique's side come into the game in the midst of an injury crisis affecting several of their biggest stars.

September 30, 2025

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Colombia manufactures its first rifles to replace Israeli weapons
Colombia manufactures its first rifles to replace Israeli weapons

Colombian officials said Monday the country has produced its first combat rifle, a cheaper, lighter weapon aimed at replacing the arms that were once supplied its former military ally Israel.

September 30, 2025

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UN Security Council to vote on future of foreign Haiti force
UN Security Council to vote on future of foreign Haiti force

The United Nations Security Council will vote on Tuesday on whether to beef up a UN-backed security mission in gang-dominated Haiti into a full-fledged force with troops.

September 30, 2025