Eiffel Tower reopens after row over removing women staff
Trump sparks fury with post of map with Canada, Iceland as part of US
Israel army says Gaza City now ‘a dangerous combat zone’
US tells UN it will snub regular rights review
South Korea to ban mobile phones in school classrooms
No ‘silver bullet’ to tackle irregular migration – UK minister
Trump to chair ‘large meeting’ on post-war Gaza: US envoy
One in four people lack access to safe drinking water — UN
Rapper Lil Nas X charged after naked nighttime stroll in LA
Israel’s security cabinet to meet Tuesday to discuss Gaza
Trump suggests Americans ‘like a dictator’
Burkina Faso,, Mali skip Nigeria-hosted African defence talks
Israeli strike kills Al Jazeera journalist in Gaza
Iran says killed six ‘terrorists’ linked to Israel

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Easyjet flight does U-turn after passenger tries to enter cockpit
A passenger suffering from delirium tried to break into the cockpit of an Easyjet flight from France to Portugal, forcing the jet to return to Lyon airport, police and the company said Saturday.
Guinea’s junta suspends three main political parties
Guinea’s junta has suspended three main political parties — including that of former president Alpha Conde — for three months, ahead of an electoral campaign for a rewrite of the constitution, according to an order seen by AFP on Saturday.
North Korea says South Korea troops fired warning shots near border
North Korea on Saturday accused the South of firing warning shots at its troops near the border, saying it risked raising tensions to “uncontrollable” levels. The confrontation happened on Tuesday as North Korean soldiers were working to permanently seal the heavily fortified border that divides the peninsula, state media outlet KCNA said, citing a statement […]
Russia says ‘no meeting planned’ with Zelensky
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Friday there was “no meeting planned” between the Russian and Ukrainian presidents, despite US attempts to organise the summit.
Danish students to be allowed to use AI for English exams
“With students growing up in both analogue and digital worlds, we need to ready them in the best way possible for the reality they will encounter after their schooling.”
Israel rejects IPC report, says ‘no famine in Gaza’
The Israeli defence ministry body which oversees civil affairs in the Palestinian territories, known as COGAT, also lambasted the report.
Niger army claims killing of Boko Haram leader in Lake Chad
The Niger army said in its statement that Bakura was targeted by a fighter jet early on August 15, calling him a “feared leader” of the group.
Israel vows to destroy Gaza City if Hamas doesn’t disarm, free hostages
“If they do not agree, Gaza, the capital of Hamas, will become Rafah and Beit Hanoun,” he added, referring to two cities in Gaza largely razed during previous Israeli operations.
Trump gives two weeks to assess Russia-Ukraine peace prospects
“I would say within two weeks we’re going to know one way or the other,” he said in a telephone interview when asked about the chances of a peace agreement.
US says all 55 million visa holders ‘subjected to continuous review’
“We’re reviewing all student visas,” the official said, saying the State Department was “constantly monitoring what people have said” on social media, which visa applicants are now required to show.
World’s oldest person celebrates 116th birthday in UK
Caterham was due to mark the occasion quietly with her family, taking the day “at her own pace”, the care home where she lives said.
Israel pounds Gaza City after offensive gets green light
Ahead of the offensive, the Israeli military said the call-up of the reservists would begin in early September.
Africa could become ‘renewable superpower’, says UN
“Green power in Africa lowers energy costs, diversifies supply chains and accelerates decarbonisation for everyone.”
UK bans Sanex advert for calling black skin ‘problematic’, white skin ‘superior’
“We considered that could be interpreted as suggesting that white skin was superior to black skin,” ASA said in a statement.
Israel defence minister approves plan to conquer Gaza City
Katz’s move piled pressure on Hamas as mediators pushing for a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war in Gaza awaited an official Israeli response on their latest proposal.

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