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US military attacks cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman
The US military says it has fired on and disabled a St. Kitts-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Oman.
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Neo-Nazi NSU attacks exposed 15 years ago
Many questions still surround the National Socialist Underground whose existence was revealed by neo-Nazi terrorist Beate Zschäpe on November 4, 2011. How has German society reacted to NSU crimes? Has justice been done?
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Global food security is under threat
Attacks on grain shipments from Russia and Ukraine may drive up food prices, hitting import-dependent countries hardest.
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Despite attacks, Saudi Aramco posts 34% rise in net profits in latest quarter
Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil giant saw its profits rise to $36.25 billion in the third quarter, despite seeing its infrastructure and even headquarters targeted by Houthi rebels. Elevated oil prices have offset the supply disruption caused by the Iran war. Also in this edition: North Korea denies any involvement in the largest-ever crypto heist and we take a look at how Russia's strikes against Ukraine are destroying what's left of its economy.
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Deadly RSF drone attacks reveal deep divisions between Sudan and Ethiopia
Sudan demands UN accountability after devastating drone attacks expose a complex regional crisis.
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Asian Cup postponed in wake of attacks on Saudi Arabia
The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia is postponed because of a series of deadly attacks on the host country.
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CPJ: 'Attacks on journalists almost always precede attacks on other rights to broader population'
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Jodie Ginsberg, Chief Executive Officer of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). The killing of journalists is not simply an assault on those who report the news, explains Ginsberg. It is an attack on the public's right to know, on institutional accountability and, ultimately, on the democratic foundations of society. As the global death toll among media workers continues to rise, a deeper crisis is emerging: the normalization of harassment, intimidation and violence against journalists and the persistent failure to hold perpetrators accountable. “If k
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EU says fridge attacks 'deliberate attempt to disrupt' bloc's food supply
Grocery stores from Sweden to Portugal were hit Monday by a suspected cyberattack on their freezer systems, in what the EU denounced as a deliberate attempt to disrupt the bloc's food chain. Supermarkets in Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Ireland, Luxembourg and the Netherlands were among at least eight countries affected in the incident, which came three weeks after a cyberattack caused mass disruption in French grocery stores. Food retailers were forced to throw out produce that had spoiled or was at risk of spoiling after refrigerator temperatures soared overnight. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating repor
Politics
Drone attacks extend campaign targeting Sudan’s power system
Attacks the latest to disrupt electricity supplies; army reports new defections from paramilitary RSF.
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Ukraine, Russia report hacking attacks on emergency alert apps
Ukraine and Russia have both reported cyberattacks targeting applications used to send emergency alerts to the public. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy said Ukraine will stop refinery strikes if the US sends Patriot missiles.
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Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least nine people
Israeli attacks on Gaza City and Khan Younis killed at least nine people on Sunday.
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Netanyahu attacks Israel’s Arab parties as he falls short of majority
Israel’s Prime Minister accused Palestinian-Israeli parties of election fraud.
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Houthi forces claim six attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities
The announcement comes despite talks between Iran and the Mecca pact countries in Tehran earlier this week.
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Netanyahu attacks Palestinian-Israeli parties as he falls short of majority
With all votes now counted, opposition parties could join forces with Palestinian-Israeli parties to unseat Netanyahu.
Business
Oil prices rise as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian refinery raise supply worries
Oil prices climbed Wednesday as investors weighed the prospect of a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
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Jordan attacks Syria in response to Karak church attack
Jordan’s air force has carried out several strikes in southern Syria in response to Friday’s church attack.
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Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure a war crime: UN
UN commission notes Russian weaponisation of cold in nearly five years of attacks on heating plants and power lines.
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Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm elections
Obama said the election was "the last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration".
Health
Dead and injured following attacks on Ebola responders in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Two attacks in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo have killed 4 workers responding to the Ebola outbreak and injured 5 others.