Nine protesters stopped access to an Elbit Systems factory in Staffordshire by locking themselves to objects at the site. They want to stop the company from supplying military equipment to Israel.
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Nine protesters took part in the action at the Elbit Systems factory.
They used five “lock-ons,” a method to attach themselves and block entry.
The protest was organized by a group called Silence Elbit Drones.
The group wants to disrupt Elbit Systems’ work.
Their concern is about Elbit supplying weapons to Israel.
The factory is located in Staffordshire, England.
The protest was covered by Al Jazeera news.
The spokesperson for the group is Audrey Corno.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) says it is ready to launch a counterattack if the U.S. attacks again, using new weapons and military methods. The Strait of Hormuz remains a tense area, with recent attacks on shipping and stalled peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.
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President Donald Trump announced major U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran in February 2026, targeting military and government sites.
Peace talks between the U.S. and Iran, which began in June 2026, have failed as fighting continues.
The IRGC spokesperson said Iran is prepared for a long-term war and will change its tactics and weapons.
Iran threatens not to reopen the Strait of Hormuz until its conditions are met.
A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz, injuring two crew members.
Iran claims the U.S. has already suffered a "historic and disgraceful defeat" in the conflict.
Iranian parliament speaker stresses the need to both fight and negotiate with the U.S. and others.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key strategic waterway, often a hotspot in tensions between Iran and other countries.
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Presley Gerber, the 27-year-old son of supermodel Cindy Crawford, died on Sunday at a rehabilitation center. Authorities are investigating his death as a possible overdose.
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Presley Gerber was 27 years old.
He was the son of Cindy Crawford, a well-known supermodel.
He died on a Sunday.
His death occurred at a rehabilitation facility.
Police are looking into the cause of death as a suspected drug overdose.
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Police in Santa Monica, California, are investigating the death of 27-year-old model Presley Gerber as a possible overdose. Presley Gerber is the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford.
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Presley Gerber was 27 years old.
He was a professional model.
Presley Gerber is the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber.
Police are treating his death as a suspected overdose.
The investigation is ongoing.
The incident took place in Santa Monica, California.
No further details about the cause of death have been released yet.
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The El Niño weather event in the Pacific Ocean has become the strongest on record in over 170 years and is expected to get even stronger over the next few months. El Niño causes changes in ocean temperatures that affect weather worldwide, including the United States, especially during fall and winter.
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The 2026 El Niño set a new record with sea surface temperatures 3.05°C above average.
This breaks the previous record of 3.02°C set in 2015.
El Niño happens about every 3 to 5 years when Pacific Ocean temperatures rise above normal for several months.
NOAA and meteorologists expect this event to strengthen through November and December.
El Niño affects weather globally, causing wetter, cooler weather in the southern U.S. and warmer, drier weather in the northern U.S. in winter.
The strongest effects in the U.S. are usually seen between December and March.
Each El Niño event is unique and changes weather in different ways.
A typical El Niño lasts 9 to 12 months, sometimes longer.
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A shooting happened outside a Jewish synagogue in Belleville, Ontario, on Yom Kippur night. A police officer was critically hurt, and the suspect is in life-threatening condition after a gunfight. Canadian leaders have strongly condemned the violence and increased security around places of worship.
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The shooting occurred outside the Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Belleville, Ontario.
It happened on Sunday night during Yom Kippur, an important Jewish holiday.
A suspect armed with a shotgun fired about 20 to 30 shots at police officers.
One police officer was critically injured but stable; the suspect was seriously hurt after officers returned fire.
Authorities are investigating the incident, including Ontario’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU).
Police suspect the shooting might be a terrorist attack based on common sense.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the attack.
Police have increased patrols near synagogues and places of worship in the region and in Toronto as a safety measure.
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Hundreds of thousands of children in Gaza returned to in-person classes for the first time in nearly three years. Many schools are damaged or destroyed, so classes are held in tents and makeshift classrooms, with shortages of basic supplies.
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About 98% of schools in Gaza are damaged or destroyed from recent conflicts.
Around 660,000 students in Gaza missed regular in-person schooling during the past three years.
Many classrooms are set up in temporary shelters like tarps, sheet metal, and tents.
Over 22,000 students and 770 education workers have died in the violence.
Students often lack basic school supplies because prices have increased sharply.
Some classrooms double as shelters for displaced families.
The Gaza Ministry of Education and aid groups helped create temporary schools.
Israeli forces still control over 60% of Gaza despite a ceasefire starting in October 2025.
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Don McCullin, a British war photographer, is publishing his final book featuring photos from the Vietnam War, including many from the 1968 Battle of Hue. His images show the harsh realities of war, capturing both the suffering of civilians and the experiences of U.S. Marines.
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Don McCullin is a British war photographer with over 50 years of experience covering conflicts worldwide.
His new book focuses on the Vietnam War, particularly the Battle of Hue in 1968 during the Tet Offensive.
McCullin’s photos include famous images like the “Shell-shocked US Marine,” showing a soldier in shock and exhaustion.
Some photos in the book have never been seen before by the public.
McCullin sometimes helped wounded soldiers, such as carrying a wounded Marine to safety during the Battle of Hue.
He says his photos aim to make viewers feel the discomfort and pain he experienced during war.
The Vietnam War images deeply affect McCullin, and he still lives with the memories of those battles.
McCullin believes war photos should challenge viewers and not allow them to feel comfortable or indifferent.
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President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are set to meet as the U.S. and China compete to lead in artificial intelligence (AI). Both countries share concerns about the risks AI could pose but face challenges in cooperating due to their rivalry. They have discussed setting up a system to warn each other of AI threats that could affect national security.
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The U.S. and China are competing to become the leader in AI technology.
Both countries worry AI could be misused, causing harm like cyberattacks or loss of human control.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng talked about creating a way to notify each other of serious AI incidents.
AI risks include attacks on finance, electricity, telecommunications, and transportation systems.
Chinese experts show interest in sharing information on AI and cyber incidents with the U.S.
The U.S. has restrictions on exporting advanced AI-related technology to China to keep a technological edge.
President Trump believes that winning the AI race is crucial for national success.
The meeting may not lead to easing U.S. export controls on AI technology.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he will remain in office after his center-right party, the Christian Democratic Union (CDU), suffered losses in recent regional elections. The CDU failed to meet the vote threshold to keep seats in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and dropped to second place in Berlin, while the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) gained strength.
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Merz pledged to stay as both Germany’s Chancellor and CDU leader despite election setbacks.
The CDU lost more than half its vote share in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, falling below the 5% needed to keep seats.
The far-right AfD became the strongest party in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania.
In Berlin, the CDU came second to the left-leaning Left Party, which may lead the next city government.
There were no public calls to remove Merz or challenges to his leadership after the elections.
The Social Democrats, CDU’s coalition partner, performed well and aim to keep the governing coalition.
Merz acknowledged the CDU needs to update its policies and appeal better to voters.
The federal government’s reform plans, including pension and healthcare changes, face criticism and calls for adjustments.
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The Jamaat-e-Islami party in Pakistan is leading a protest march toward Islamabad because fuel prices have gone up a lot. They want the government to remove the extra tax on fuel called the petroleum levy. At the same time, the government has increased security due to another planned protest demanding the release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.
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The protest is organized by the Jamaat-e-Islami party.
Protesters are marching toward Islamabad, Pakistan's capital.
The main issue is the high and rising fuel prices.
Protesters want the government to cancel the petroleum levy, which is an added tax on fuel.
The government has increased security measures in the capital.
There is also a separate planned protest by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party.
The PTI protest calls for the release of Imran Khan, the former Prime Minister.
Tensions are high in the area due to these simultaneous protests.
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In Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina, two sons of former President Jair Bolsonaro, Carlos and Jair Renan, are running for political office, including the Senate and legislative seats. Their family name remains strong in this conservative region, helping their campaigns as they follow the example of their eldest brother Flavio, who is running for president.
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Carlos Bolsonaro is running for the Senate in Santa Catarina, a state very supportive of his family.
Jair Renan Bolsonaro is also campaigning for a legislative position in the same state.
Flavio Bolsonaro, their eldest brother, is the Liberal Party’s candidate in the Brazilian presidential election.
The Bolsonaro family remains popular in Santa Catarina, known for its conservative values.
Carlos moved recently from Rio de Janeiro to Santa Catarina to run for office.
Former President Bolsonaro was sentenced to 27 years in prison and cannot participate in the campaign.
Bolsonaro supporters see the family name as a symbol of their political values.
The family’s campaign schedules are kept secret for security reasons.
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Don McCullin is a famous war photographer who has spent over 50 years taking pictures in battle zones around the world. At age 90, he looks back on his work during the Vietnam War, which deeply affected him personally and professionally.
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Don McCullin is a well-known photographer who specializes in war and conflict zones.
He has been documenting wars for more than 50 years.
McCullin took many important photos during the Vietnam War.
He describes his photos as meant to emotionally impact the viewer.
His Vietnam War photos are featured in a book published by GOST Books.
At 90 years old, he reflects on how this work shaped his life.
The images show the harsh realities and human suffering caused by war.
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Britain’s Prime Minister Andy Burnham is meeting U.S. President Donald Trump for the first time at the United Nations in New York. Their talks will focus on supporting Ukraine, the conflict in the Middle East, and reopening the Strait of Hormuz to improve global oil trade.
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Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister in July and has only made one foreign trip before the UN meeting, which was to Kyiv, Ukraine.
Burnham plans to ask President Trump to send interceptor missiles to help Ukraine defend against air attacks.
The meeting will also address reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been blocked since the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran started in February.
The closure of this key shipping route has caused oil prices to rise, affecting Britain's economy and cost of living.
Burnham was once critical of Trump and had previously said he would refuse to meet him. Now he aims to find common ground.
Trump has supported Irish unification and discussed the future of the Falkland Islands, which may cause tensions with the UK.
British officials expect discussions about UK policies on Israeli settlements and regulation of large American tech companies.
Burnham faces the challenge of balancing cooperation with the U.S. while maintaining UK positions on different global issues.
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A man living in the UK has been charged for crimes linked to the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. This is the first case in the UK related to those events, and the man will face court for serious crimes including murder as a crime against humanity.
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Dr. Vincent Brown, previously known as Dr. Vincent Bajinya, is 65 years old and lives in north London.
He is charged with seven offences tied to the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
Charges include one related to genocide and six related to murder as crimes against humanity.
The investigation began in 2019 after the Rwandan government asked UK police to look into these crimes.
The UK’s Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) decided to charge him after reviewing police evidence.
Authorities said the charges mean the UK is serious about holding people accused of international crimes accountable.
Other investigations are ongoing in the UK involving people connected to the Rwandan genocide.
The defendant has the right to a fair trial, and authorities ask the public to avoid spreading information that could affect the court process.
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Thousands of people in France protested against a new law that they believe allows police officers to use force without enough oversight. The law states that police are assumed to have acted legally when they use their weapons.
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The protests took place across France with thousands of participants.
The law in question involves the police’s use of force.
It assumes police act legally when they use weapons.
Critics say the law could encourage excessive force by police.
Supporters argue it protects police officers who act within their duty.
The protests reflect public concern about police accountability.
The issue has attracted international media attention.
The debate focuses on balancing police safety and citizens’ rights.
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A plane made a difficult but safe landing in Tokyo during Typhoon Dujuan, which hit eastern Japan hard. The storm caused at least one death, power outages, landslides, evacuations, and many flight cancellations.
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Typhoon Dujuan struck eastern Japan.
The storm caused one confirmed death.
It triggered landslides and forced people to evacuate their homes.
Many areas lost electricity due to the storm.
Hundreds of flights were delayed or canceled.
A plane landed safely in Tokyo despite the severe weather.
Passengers on the plane applauded the landing and described it as a "miracle."
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Israeli far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir has demanded the death penalty for a Palestinian who killed an Israeli settler in the West Bank. At the same time, Israeli forces searched a hospital in Ramallah to find the suspected attacker.
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A Palestinian gunman killed an Israeli settler in the occupied West Bank.
Itamar Ben-Gvir, an Israeli minister known for far-right views, called for the death penalty for the attacker.
Israeli forces conducted a raid in a hospital in Ramallah during the search.
The manhunt targets the suspected Palestinian shooter.
The event happened amid ongoing tension between Israelis and Palestinians in the West Bank.
The West Bank is an area controlled partially by Israel and Palestine, with frequent conflicts.
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Colombian officials declared a public calamity as a wildfire burned near the popular tourist town of Villa de Leyva, affecting nearly 290 hectares and forcing evacuations. About 20 wildfires are active nationwide, worsened by dry weather linked to the El Niño weather pattern.
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The wildfire began on a mountain near Villa de Leyva and spread to about 290 hectares (around 400 soccer fields).
Strong winds slowed firefighting efforts, but the fire was about 50% controlled within a day.
More than 400 firefighters, volunteers, and emergency workers fought the fire, using four helicopters to drop water.
Authorities suspect the Villa de Leyva fire may have been started deliberately and are investigating.
Colombia is currently managing 27 forest fires, with 19 still active across various regions.
The government has issued wildfire warnings for 279 municipalities, with 36 under the highest alert level.
Neighboring Ecuador is also battling 12 active wildfires, which have burned over 21,800 hectares this year.
The El Niño weather phenomenon is expected to increase wildfire risks and water shortages from October to April.
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Europe is experiencing many types of attacks, including drone explosions, sabotage, political interference, and cyberattacks. These actions are linked to Russia, which denies involvement, as the conflict with Ukraine continues. Countries in Europe are trying to find ways to respond to this “hybrid war,” which is different from traditional military fighting.
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Europe is facing attacks on several fronts at the same time.
These attacks include drones filled with explosives, sabotage, political interference, and cyberattacks.
Europe blames Russia for these attacks, but Russia denies it.
The conflict relates to the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine.
The attacks are called a "hybrid war," meaning a mix of military and non-military tactics.
Experts discuss how a hybrid war differs from traditional war.
European countries are looking for ways to defend themselves against these mixed threats.
The article includes views from security and defense specialists from different countries.
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