Saied’s low turnout win in Tunisia election sparks repression concerns

Preliminary results show Saied winning 90.7 percent of the vote with 28.8 percent turnout, revealing deep divisions.

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Fact-checking Donald Trump’s claims at Butler rally

Trump spoke of surviving his first assassination attempt, and of election opponent Kamala Harris. We verify his claims.

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Kais Saied set to win Tunisia presidential election: Exits poll

The incumbent in the lead with 89.2 percent of votes as voter turnout was 28 percent in Sunday's election.

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Hurricane Milton strengthens as it heads towards storm-ravaged Florida

Florida governor warns residents of 'major impacts' as storm could make landfall in southeastern US state by midweek.

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The stories of Gaza’s victims from Israel’s year of killing

These are some of the victims of Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

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‘Living to death’: Poet Mosab Abu Toha on Gaza’s trauma, one year on

On the first anniversary of the current war on Gaza, poet Mosab Abu Toha wants the world to understand Palestinian pain.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 954

As the war enters its 954th day, these are the main developments.

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Locked out: Palestinians in Jordan still waiting to return to stolen homes

Keys belonging to Palestinians forced from their homes have become symbols for their right to return.

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Water levels in major Amazon tributary tumble to record lows amid drought

Climate change and below-average rainfall have left the Rio Negro and other rivers at their shallowest levels ever.

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Social media site X attempts to pay fine in bid to resume service in Brazil

Brazil, home to more than 21 million users, suspended X after it failed to comply with court orders and pay fines.

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Biden unsure if Netanyahu holding up Gaza deal to influence US election

White House has for months said Israel is not the main stumbling block in elusive ceasefire talks.

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Mexican president calls for investigation of deadly migrant shooting

Claudia Sheinbaum, the newly inaugurated president, called for the soldiers involved to be 'investigated and punished'.

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Is Hezbollah still able to fight Israel after its leadership has weakened?

Armed group says fighters have inflicted damage to Israeli troops in southern Lebanon.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/10/3/is-hezbollah-still-able-to-fight-israel-after-its-leadership-has-weakened?traffic_source=rss

US prosecutors detail new evidence in Trump election subversion case

Special Counsel Jack Smith says Mike Pence was among those who told former president to accept the 2020 election result.

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US dockworkers press on with second day of strike, with no deal in sight

US President Biden urged for a quick deal to end the standoff, which threatens to drain billions from the US economy.

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Can Israel root out Hezbollah?

Israeli military says it is carrying out a ground operation inside Lebanon.

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Iran’s missile attack against Israel: What we know and what comes next

Israel vows to retaliate after barrage of Iranian missiles fired in response to killings of Hamas, Hezbollah leaders.

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Israeli strike kills three civilians in Syria’s Damascus, state TV says

State-run Syrian Arab News Agency says anchor killed in Israeli attack on Syrian capital.

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Israel says has started ‘targeted ground raids’ in Lebanon

Military describes attacks as 'limited, localised and targeted' and supported by air force and artillery.

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Israel launches ground offensive into southern Lebanon

The Israeli military has launched a ground offensive into several Lebanese villages near the border.

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Raging wildfires in central Greece leave two people dead

Two people died overnight in a large wildfire burning through forestland above a seaside resort in southern Greece.

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