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Spain Closes Window for Mass Migrant Regularisation as Deadline Passes

Spain has closed the door on one of its most significant efforts in recent years to bring undocumented migrants into the formal system, as the deadline for a special mass regularisation programme expired. Migrants across the country spent the final hours before the cutoff racing to submit paperwork, with many queuing outside immigration offices and […]

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Southern Italy heatwave exposes hardship of migrant farmworkers near Foggia

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A prolonged heatwave sweeping across southern Italy has pushed thousands of migrant agricultural workers in informal settlements near the city of Foggia to the brink, highlighting the precarious conditions in which much of the country’s seasonal food production is carried out. As temperatures have repeatedly climbed well above 40 degrees Celsius, workers living in makeshift

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Rome Zoo Turns to Frozen Treats and Cool Pools as Heatwave Sweeps Italy

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Rome’s Bioparco zoo has rolled out a series of cooling measures for its residents as a severe heatwave continues to grip Italy, leaving the capital under a red alert for extreme temperatures. Keepers are preparing frozen fruit and meat “popsicles,” refreshing chilled swimming pools and offering shaded, climate-controlled indoor spaces so that species ranging from

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WHO chief says global Ebola risk remains low after France identifies first case

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The head of the World Health Organization said on Wednesday that the global risk stemming from the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo remains low, even as France reported its first case linked to the flare-up. The statement comes amid heightened international attention to cross-border disease surveillance and the capacity of

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UN agencies raise alarm over Ebola outbreak in Africa and El Niño-linked food crisis

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Senior officials from the United Nations and international humanitarian organisations convened in Geneva on Monday to draw attention to a cluster of escalating crises, including a deteriorating Ebola outbreak in Africa and a looming food emergency driven in part by El Niño weather patterns. The discussions highlighted the growing strain on global humanitarian response systems

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Egyptian Diplomat Nabil Fahmy Confirmed as Arab League Secretary General

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The Arab League has formally confirmed veteran Egyptian diplomat Nabil Fahmy as its next secretary general, following a meeting of foreign ministers held in the Jordanian capital, Amman. The appointment was announced in an official statement released at the conclusion of the gathering. Fahmy, a career diplomat with decades of experience in regional and international

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Trump unveils new Air Force One in navy and red, says oil ‘pouring through’ Strait of Hormuz

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The US president has unveiled a new flagship aircraft, a wide-body jet previously operated by the Qatari royal family, in a presentation that combined a striking departure in livery with notable geopolitical undertones. The new plane features a navy blue and red exterior, replacing the soft robin’s egg blue that has long identified the American

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Israel and Somaliland deepen ties six months after recognition, eyeing Red Sea foothold

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Israel has rolled out a formal welcome for the leader of Somaliland, marking what both sides describe as a transition from the symbolism of diplomatic recognition to a more concrete phase of bilateral cooperation. The visit comes roughly six months after Israel became one of the few countries in the world to officially recognise the

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Malaysia hosts third international summit of religious leaders with focus on youth empowerment

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Religious leaders, scholars and students convened in Kuala Lumpur for the Third International Summit of Religious Leaders, a gathering aimed at examining how faith communities can support young people navigating an era of rapid technological and social transformation. The summit, hosted in the Malaysian capital, brought together participants from multiple countries and traditions to discuss

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Obama Presidential Center Opens in Chicago with Gathering of Former US Presidents

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Former President Barack Obama was joined by three of his predecessors on Thursday for the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago, an event that brought together a remarkable cross-section of American political, cultural, and sporting figures. The gathering marked one of the largest reunions of former US presidents in recent memory and signalled the

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Brussels rally urges EU to restrict trade with Israeli settlements ahead of summit

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Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in central Brussels this week ahead of a European Union summit, urging member states to impose sanctions on Israel and to prohibit the import of goods produced in Israeli settlements. The protest, held on 17 June, reflected mounting European public pressure on EU leaders to take a firmer stance over settlement

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Activist Commends Algeria’s Humanitarian Support for Gaza Orphans After World Cup Exit

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An activist has publicly commended Algeria for its continued humanitarian support of orphans in Gaza, drawing attention to the country’s solidarity with Palestinians at a time when Algeria’s national football team has been eliminated from the World Cup. The remarks highlight how Algeria’s relationship with the Palestinian cause extends well beyond the sporting arena, rooted

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