Pro-Palestine protesters marched at the Labour Party’s conference in Liverpool to demand that the UK stop selling weapons to Israel and impose stricter punishments, called sanctions. They say the current Labour actions against Israeli settlements are not enough.
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The protest took place during Labour’s annual conference in Liverpool.
Demonstrators support Palestine and want the UK to stop arms sales to Israel.
Protesters also want the UK government to impose sanctions, which are penalties or restrictions.
Labour has already announced sanctions on Israeli settlements but protesters want stronger measures.
The protest was organized to influence Labour’s policies towards the Israel-Palestine conflict.
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Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez criticized the U.S. oil blockade against Cuba at the United Nations, calling it collective punishment causing a humanitarian crisis. President Donald Trump said he expects a deal with Cuba soon and does not foresee the need for military action.
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Cuba faces an oil blockade from the U.S. causing fuel shortages and blackouts.
Cuban Foreign Minister wants talks with the U.S. on equal terms and without preconditions.
President Trump said Cuba is failing and he hopes to help without military conflict.
Cuba’s delegation walked out during Trump’s UN speech where he called Cuba a "failed state."
The U.S. has kept an economic embargo on Cuba for over 60 years.
Other countries like Brazil, Mexico, and Pakistan oppose the U.S. embargo and blockade on Cuba.
Since 1992, the UN has passed resolutions urging the U.S. to end its embargo on Cuba.
Cuban officials blame the blockade for causing shortages of food and essential goods.
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Three hurricanes—Polo, Odalys, and Nolo—are active in the Pacific Ocean. These storms are expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and dangerous weather conditions to parts of the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Hawaii over the coming days.
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Hurricane Polo is a Category 4 storm with winds of 155 mph, expected to hit Baja California Sur, Mexico, early next week, causing flooding and mudslides.
Hurricane Odalys has winds of 105 mph and is moving north, expected to bring swells and rain to the U.S. Southwest alongside Polo.
Hurricane Nolo, also with 105 mph winds, is south of Hawaii, causing tropical storm conditions and heavy rain that could lead to flooding and mudslides.
The Pacific has seen more hurricanes this year due to El Niño, which warms ocean waters and helps storms form.
The National Weather Service predicts heavy rainfall and flash flooding risks in Arizona, New Mexico, northern Texas, Oklahoma, Colorado, and Kansas.
A strong Nor’easter storm is expected to hit the U.S. East Coast with high winds, coastal flooding, and potential power outages from the Mid-Atlantic to New England.
The Nor’easter may cause major flooding in low-lying coastal areas during high tides through the weekend.
Weather agencies warn residents to prepare for significant storm impacts on both coasts of the U.S. in the coming days.
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Fighters from Ethiopia’s Fano movement say they captured over 10 military trucks loaded with weapons in the Amhara region. This comes as fighting has increased after seven armed groups joined together to try to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government.
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The Fano movement is an armed group in Ethiopia.
They claim to have taken more than 10 military trucks.
The trucks contained ammunition, machine guns, and mortar shells.
These events happened in the Amhara region of Ethiopia.
Fighting has grown worse recently in the country.
Seven different armed groups formed an alliance.
The alliance aims to overthrow the current government led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a new plan called "Your First Home" to help young people in England buy their first home. The scheme offers loans covering 20% of the cost of new homes, with buyers needing only a 2.5% deposit.
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The scheme targets first-time buyers in England.
Buyers need to put down a deposit of 2.5%.
The government will provide an equity loan worth 20% of the property's value.
The equity loan will be interest-free initially.
The scheme aims to assist those without family financial support.
Funding will come from existing budgets and contributions from housing developers.
Details like age limits or property price caps are not yet confirmed.
The policy is similar to past government schemes like Help To Buy.
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Pope Leo XIV held an open-air Mass in central Paris, drawing around 800,000 people to the Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde. His visit showed that the Catholic Church remains influential in France despite fewer regular churchgoers and the country’s secular nature.
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About 800,000 people attended the open-air Mass, exceeding the 600,000 who registered beforehand.
The pope traveled 2 kilometers along the Champs-Élysées in his popemobile before the Mass at Place de la Concorde.
Pope Leo encouraged people to share their faith and prayed for spiritual renewal in France.
The event attracted people of different ages, backgrounds, and faiths, including non-Catholics.
Adult baptisms in France have tripled since 2016, reaching 13,000 in 2024, but overall baptisms have declined since 1980.
The pope visited Notre Dame cathedral and Lourdes during his four-day trip to France.
The Mass had a festive and diverse atmosphere, similar to major national celebrations in France.
Several attendees said the pope’s message addressed social justice and common human values beyond religion.
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Pope Leo XIV held a large outdoor Mass in Paris, where he spoke directly to young Catholics, calling them the "Church of today." During his visit, he also met with youth at a vigil and engaged with issues like migration and abuse survivors.
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The Mass took place at Place de la Concorde in Paris.
Around 600,000 people attended the outdoor Mass.
Pope Leo XIV addressed youth, calling them important for the future of the Church.
He held a youth vigil the day before at Stade de France.
The Pope met with French survivors of sexual abuse during his visit.
He called for protection of migrants while in France.
Large crowds also gathered along the Champs-Élysées to see his popemobile parade.
The visit coincides with a rise in young people seeking a Catholic community in France.
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Thousands of people marched in Madrid to protest the eviction of an 87-year-old woman, Maricarmen Abascal, from her home after her rent was raised sharply. The protests highlight Spain’s housing crisis and pressure Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government to approve new laws to protect tenants and reduce evictions.
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Maricarmen Abascal was evicted after a real estate firm increased her rent by 275 percent to 2,650 euros ($3,000).
She had lived in her apartment for 70 years before being forced out and was taken from her home on a stretcher.
Around 25,000 to 300,000 people joined protests in Madrid calling for stronger tenant protections.
The government plans to introduce the "Maricarmen decree" to automatically renew rental contracts and make evictions harder.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s government does not have a majority in parliament, so the new measures may face challenges to become law.
Spain has a housing shortage estimated at 550,000 homes, particularly in cities like Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia.
Public rental housing is less than 2 percent in Spain, much lower than the European Union average of 8 percent.
Rising housing costs are connected to short-term rentals like Airbnb and investment funds reducing long-term home availability.
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A two-storey apartment building in the Plaka district of Athens collapsed after an explosion, killing six people, including four American tourists and a British couple. Greek authorities are investigating the cause of the blast, which happened early Saturday morning, and rescue teams searched for survivors amid rubble.
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The building collapsed within seconds after an explosion in central Athens.
Six people died: four Americans, a British man, and his Greek wife.
The explosion occurred in the historic tourist area of Plaka, near the Acropolis.
Police used thermal cameras, geophones (devices to detect vibrations), machines, and dogs to search for survivors.
The American victims were staying in a short-term rental on the first floor and were reported missing after they missed a flight.
The British man was partially disabled and lived on the second floor with his wife.
At least three people were injured by flying debris from the blast.
Authorities suspect a gas leak might have caused the explosion but are still investigating various possibilities.
The Greek government has been trying to regulate short-term rentals in Plaka due to housing issues.
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Pope Leo XIV held a large outdoor Mass on September 26, 2026, on the Champs-Élysées in Paris. Around 600,000 people attended the event to see the Pope and participate in the religious celebration.
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The Mass took place on the Champs-Élysées, a famous avenue in Paris, France.
Approximately 600,000 people gathered for the open-air Mass.
The event occurred on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
Pope Leo XIV led the Mass and engaged with the crowd, including blessing babies.
The visit included the Pope addressing social issues like the protection of migrants.
The Pope also planned to meet sexual abuse survivors during his visit.
The event attracted large crowds who also cheered the Pope during his parade on the popemobile.
This Mass is considered one of the largest outdoor religious gatherings in the world.
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Venezuela’s interim government and political opposition have agreed to work on reforming the country’s highest court. They set up a panel to review how court candidates are chosen and plan to keep discussing changes to the judicial system.
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Venezuela’s interim government and opposition completed a second round of talks focused on judicial reform.
Both sides agreed to create a seven-member panel to review the court candidate selection process.
The talks aim to transform Venezuela’s judicial system through changes in laws.
The government side was led by National Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez; opposition was represented by Dinorah Figuera.
The interim government came into power after the US military abducted former President Nicolas Maduro in January.
President Donald Trump met with interim President Delcy Rodriguez at the United Nations recently.
Discussions included restructuring Venezuela’s sovereign debt and holding promised elections, but no election date was given.
Previous talks in August had agreed on judicial overhaul and recovering Venezuelan assets frozen abroad.
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Police in South Africa found the body of a tenth woman near Johannesburg, increasing concerns about a possible serial killer. They are investigating multiple killings of women in their 20s and 30s, but have not confirmed if the cases are linked.
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Ten women's bodies have been found near Johannesburg, South Africa, in a series of killings.
The bodies were discovered within a close area in Ekurhuleni municipality.
Some bodies were found naked or partially clothed in open areas near main roads.
Two women were arrested and charged for the ninth victim's murder, but police do not believe they are linked to other cases.
Police see similarities in some killings but have no conclusive proof one person or group is responsible.
Specialists in serial violent crimes are helping with the investigation.
South Africa has a high rate of violent crime and violence against women, with three women killed daily by partners in recent years.
The killings have caused widespread concern about women’s safety in the country.
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In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, ongoing war and widespread sexual violence have led some women to join the pro-government Wazalendo fighters to protect their communities. However, this armed group has also been accused of committing serious human rights abuses, including gang rape.
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Eastern DRC is experiencing armed conflict and high levels of sexual violence.
Some women have taken up arms by joining the Wazalendo fighters to defend themselves.
The Wazalendo group supports the government.
Despite their role in defense, the Wazalendo fighters face accusations of human rights violations.
These accusations include gang rape committed by members of the group.
The situation highlights the complexity of violence affecting civilians in the region.
Women’s involvement in armed defense reflects both the severity of the threat and the lack of protection.
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About 700,000 people gathered in central Paris to attend an open-air Mass led by Pope Leo XIV during his first official visit to France. The event brought together various groups, including families, nuns, and volunteers, who shared reasons for attending, from religious faith to curiosity.
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Pope Leo XIV held a large open-air Mass in Paris on Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde.
This was the main event of his four-day visit to France, his first official papal trip there.
Around 700,000 people attended the Mass.
Pope Leo XIV traveled along the avenue in his open-top "popemobile," greeting and blessing people.
The Pope encouraged people to find happiness through faith rather than material things.
Many volunteers wearing yellow shirts helped guide the large crowd and distribute flags.
Nuns and other attendees said the Mass was a way to show that Christians are present in modern, individual-focused society.
The event included music and prayers and was seen as a gathering that could bring people together.
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Fighting continues between Russia and Ukraine, resulting in at least 10 deaths over recent attacks by both sides. The United States is working to organize talks to find a peaceful solution to the conflict.
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Russian attacks killed four people in Ukraine, including two women in Zaporizhzhia and two others in Sumy.
Ukrainian strikes killed six people in Russia and Russian-occupied areas, including three in Russia’s Krasnodar region.
Ukrainian forces targeted Russian oil refineries and industrial sites, temporarily halting operations at some locations.
Russian forces attacked a cargo ship with military supplies and a logistics hub near Ukraine’s Black Sea port of Odesa.
Recent Russian strikes on Kyiv killed seven people and injured 58, also damaging Ukraine’s largest steelmaker’s production.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the US suggested holding peace talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the US in the United Arab Emirates.
Russian President Putin said Russia is open to talks but is weighing what benefits its interests.
Russia’s Foreign Minister Lavrov accused Europe of blocking peace talks that the US government supports.
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Pope Leo XIV visited France and urged people to protect migrants during his official trip. Around 600,000 people attended a large outdoor Mass in central Paris, where the Pope also blessed babies and met survivors of sexual abuse.
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Pope Leo XIV made an official visit to France.
He spoke about the importance of protecting migrants.
About 600,000 people attended a Mass on the Champs-Élysées in Paris.
The Pope blessed babies on his way to the Mass.
He met with survivors of sexual abuse during his visit.
Large crowds cheered and took part in events throughout his visit.
His visit brought attention to current social and religious issues in France.
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The stepson of explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has started a fundraiser to get legal help to find and protect Fiennes, who has not been seen in public for over two years. There are concerns about Fiennes’ welfare and his living situation in care homes arranged by his wife, who has legal control over his care.
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Alexander Millington-Cotes, Fiennes’ stepson, is raising £55,000 for legal advice to locate and protect the explorer.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes, aged 82 and living with Parkinson’s disease, has not been seen publicly for more than two years.
Louise, Fiennes’ second wife, holds lasting power of attorney, meaning she controls his care decisions.
Fiennes has been placed in several care homes where visitors were restricted or asked to sign confidentiality agreements.
A watchdog found that Fiennes’ living conditions may legally count as deprivation of liberty due to lack of proper safeguards.
Friends and family members fear for Fiennes’ health and well-being because of his isolation and restricted access.
Millington-Cotes and Louise are estranged, and he wants her legal control over Fiennes’ care to end.
Fiennes was unable to attend an event in his honor two years ago, citing illness, and has since only sent prerecorded messages.
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The UN General Assembly is in its fifth day, and world leaders are speaking out against violence by Israel toward Palestinians. Meanwhile, Israeli forces and settlers keep carrying out attacks in Gaza and the occupied West Bank.
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The UN General Assembly has been meeting for five days.
Many world leaders are criticizing Israeli actions against Palestinians.
Israeli forces are conducting operations in Gaza.
Settlers are also involved in attacks in the occupied West Bank.
Violence continues despite international attention.
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US forces destroyed several Ecuadorian fishing boats in the eastern Pacific after intercepting them near Ecuador, suspecting the boats were used to support drug trafficking. Ecuador’s president, Daniel Noboa, supports these joint operations with the US and has taken strong measures against drug gangs. Ten crew members were rescued by the Ecuadorian navy after their boat was destroyed.
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On September 8, a US patrol vessel intercepted the Ecuadorian fishing boat Don Rufo in international waters near Ecuador.
The US forces detained the crew, loaded explosives on the fishing boat, and blew it up after removing some crew members.
Ten other crew members on a smaller boat were left adrift and were rescued by the Ecuadorian navy two days later.
The US Southern Command says intelligence showed the fishing boats were being used as floating refueling stations for speedboats carrying drugs.
Ecuador’s president, Daniel Noboa, supports these US-Ecuador joint operations against drug trafficking.
President Donald Trump compared the drug gangs to ISIS, saying they should be treated as enemy combatants without release.
Ecuador, while not a cocaine producer, has become a trafficking hub due to its Pacific coast location.
Noboa has declared states of emergency and expanded military roles to fight drug gangs with an “iron-fist” policy.
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The article says the idea of "America First" should make sure that innocent people around the world know that the United States is not their enemy. It points out civilians in many countries, such as Iran, Israel, China, Russia, Ukraine, Venezuela, Cuba, and Canada, should understand this message.
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"America First" is a policy focus mentioned in the article.
The article emphasizes protecting innocent civilians worldwide.
It includes countries from different regions: Iran, Israel, China, Russia, Ukraine, Venezuela, Cuba, and Canada.
The article suggests that these civilians are powerless and not the enemies of the U.S.
It calls for considering the true cost of wars and who suffers the most.
The message aims to separate U.S. government actions from how civilians see the U.S.
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