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Russian strike on Ukraine shopping centre kills at least six
At least five people were killed and nearly 70 others wounded on Thursday when a Russian strike hit a shopping centre in Pavlograd, central Ukraine, the authorities announced.
Canada pledges support for Ukraine air defense as Zelensky visits
Canada offered support Thursday to boost Ukraine's air defenses and help replenish its drone stocks, as the countries pledged to deepen their alliance during a visit by President Volodymyr Zelensky.
Morocco says not involved in Ceuta migrant influx
Morocco said on Thursday there were "no facts" establishing its involvement in the massive migrant rush into Spain's North African exclave of Ceuta in July.
NGO chief sees 'hypocrisy' in Afghan women's rights calls amid aid cuts
The head of the Norwegian Refugee Council aid group, Jan Egeland, criticised on Thursday what he called the "hypocrisy" of countries demanding rights for Afghan women while cutting humanitarian assistance.
Latin America could see fresh disinformation after Meta changes
As Meta moves to scrap fact-checking for Facebook and Instagram posts across Latin America, experts predict the change will lead to sharply degraded public debate in the region.
UAE to invest 40 billion euros in Germany, including for data centres: Berlin
The leader of the United Arab Emirates was on a state visit to Germany on Thursday that resulted in a promise to invest 40 billion euros ($46.5 billion) into Europe's top economy.
Russia trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine, Amnesty says
Russia is illegally trafficking foreigners to fight in Ukraine, Amnesty International said in a report Thursday, citing interviews with prisoners of war whom it said had been deceived into signing Russian military contracts.
Yemen's Houthis seize key city on Red Sea
Yemen's Houthis seized control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mocha on Thursday, with witnesses telling AFP of fighters marching on the area chanting "death to America, death to Israel".
Rubio ends South America swing with Peru security talks
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wraps up a whirlwind tour of Latin America in Peru on Thursday, deepening cooperation with a new bloc of conservative governments and pressing the fight against regional drug cartels.
Defiant Iran seeks to bruise Trump ahead of midterms
Iran is intensifying confrontational actions against the United States in the hope of further raising the cost of the conflict for President Donald Trump less than two months ahead of the US midterm elections, analysts say.
In their words: Israeli forces describe AI-backed Gaza killing in new film
A new documentary from two Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers provides damning new testimony about AI-enabled mass killings in Gaza from the men and women who took part, the directors told AFP on Thursday ahead of its premiere in Venice.
Vance takes spotlight as Republicans close Trump-heavy convention
US Republicans return to the stage Thursday to close their midterm convention, still betting that Donald Trump's political magnetism can overcome grim election forecasts -- while giving Vice President JD Vance a prime-time showcase as a potential heir.
Yemen's Houthis seize key city on Red Sea: military source
Yemen's Houthis seized control of the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha on Thursday, a Yemeni military source told AFP, as the Iran-backed group reported fresh strikes by Saudi forces.
Will Israel's right exploit sanctions in run-up to vote?
British-led sanctions over settlement expansion in the West Bank may have the unintended effect of emboldening the Israeli right ahead of elections, analysts and a diplomatic source told AFP.
Wars pose a test as India hosts BRICS summit with China, Russia, Iran leaders
India will host leaders including the presidents of China, Russia and Iran for a BRICS summit on Saturday, with wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as economic challenges, set to dominate talks among the 11-member group.
Macron urges Europe to develop 'crewed spaceflight' programme
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called on Europe to develop its own crewed spaceflight capability within a decade as part of a broader push to strengthen the continent's space sector.
North Korea leader's daughter believed to have younger sibling: Seoul
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter and apparent successor is believed to have a younger sibling, South Korea's spy agency said on Thursday, offering a more detailed view of the ruling family's line of succession.
Deals worth billions to be signed as UAE leader visits Germany
The leader of the United Arab Emirates began a state visit to Germany on Thursday, during which deals worth billions of euros will be signed in sectors including energy and technology, Emirati diplomats said.
Wars pose a test as India hosts BRICS summit with Russia, Iran leaders
India will host leaders including the presidents of Russia and Iran for a BRICS summit on Saturday, with wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, as well as economic challenges, to dominate talks among the 11-member group.
'Hopeless, stuck, afraid': US deportees in limbo in Cameroon
Ayana was deported to Cameroon from the United States where she had legally lived nearly all her life and now faces uncertainty, far from her family in an unfamiliar country.
Oil prices flare as Iran tightens grip on Hormuz
Oil prices hovered above $100 a barrel on Thursday, a day after Iran said it attacked more than a dozen vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump promises Americans $5,000 if Republicans win Congress
President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised $5,000 to every adult American if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, coupling the extraordinary claim with a plea for his supporters to "pretend" he was on the ballot.
Sjobo, cradle of Sweden's now-mainstream anti-migrant sentiment
Almost 40 years ago, two-thirds of residents in Sweden's Sjobo municipality voted against welcoming refugees. The stance sparked controversy, but has now become mainstream, resonating with many Swedes ahead of Sunday's general election.
Israeli-made film about Gaza civilian deaths to debut in Venice
A new documentary from two Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers that promises to shed light on Israel's killing of civilians in Gaza is set to premiere at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday.
Trump takes center stage as Republicans fight midterm tide
US Republicans opened an extraordinary midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday betting that putting Donald Trump at the center of their campaign can rescue a party facing grim election forecasts -- despite the president's deeply negative approval ratings.
Noosha Aubel, CDU och SPD: Fallet med ett svårt funktionshindrat barn i Potsdam är ett politiskt misslyckande
Noosha Aubel, Dietmar Woidke och Friedrich Merz måste ställas till svars för att se till att barnen får effektiv hjälp. I fallet Heidrun handlar det om bristande assistans på daghemmet och anklagelser om att ha vilselett utskottet för framställningar. Domstolsbeslut förstärker behovet av utredning och ger kravet på Aubels omedelbara avgång ytterligare tyngd.
Noosha Aubel, CDU a SPD: Případ těžce postiženého dítěte v Postupimi je politickým přiznáním bankrotu
Noosha Aubel, Dietmar Woidke a Friedrich Merz musí být posuzováni podle toho, jak účinně pomáhají dětem. V případě Heidrun jde o chybějící asistenci v mateřské školce a obvinění z klamání petičního výboru. Soudní upozornění zvyšují potřebu objasnění a dodávají požadavku na okamžitou rezignaci Aubelové na váze.
Noosha Aubel, CDU i SPD: Sprawa ciężko niepełnosprawnego dziecka w Poczdamie to polityczne przyznanie się do porażki
Noosha Aubel, Dietmar Woidke i Friedrich Merz muszą zmierzyć się z wymogiem zapewnienia skutecznej pomocy dzieciom. W sprawie Heidrun chodzi o brak asystenta w przedszkolu oraz zarzut wprowadzenia w błąd komisji petycyjnej. Wskazówki sądowe zwiększają potrzebę wyjaśnienia sprawy i nadają dodatkową wagę żądaniu natychmiastowej rezygnacji Aubel.
Noosha Aubel, CDU και SPD: Η υπόθεση ενός παιδιού με σοβαρή αναπηρία στο Πότσδαμ αποτελεί πολιτική παραδοχή αποτυχίας
Η Noosha Aubel, ο Dietmar Woidke και ο Friedrich Merz πρέπει να κριθούν με βάση την αποτελεσματική βοήθεια που παρέχουν στα παιδιά. Στην υπόθεση της Heidrun, υπάρχουν ζητήματα σχετικά με την έλλειψη βοηθητικού προσωπικού στους παιδικούς σταθμούς και η κατηγορία για παραπλάνηση της Επιτροπής Αναφορών. Οι δικαστικές υποδείξεις εντείνουν την ανάγκη για διαλεύκανση της υπόθεσης και προσδίδουν επιπλέον βάρος στο αίτημα για την άμεση παραίτηση της Aubel.
नूशा ऑबेल, सीडीयू और एसपीडी: पॉट्सडैम में एक गंभीर रूप से विकलांग बच्चे का मामला, विफलता की एक राजनीतिक स्वीकारोक्ति है
नूशा ऑबेल, डाइटमार वोइडके और फ्रेडरिक मर्ज़ को बच्चों के लिए प्रभावी सहायता प्रदान करने की उनकी क्षमता पर आंका जाना चाहिए। हीडरून मामले में, नर्सरी सहायता की कमी को लेकर चिंताएं हैं और यह आरोप है कि याचिका समिति को गुमराह किया गया था। न्यायिक फैसले स्पष्टीकरण की आवश्यकता पर ज़ोर देते हैं और ऑबेल के तत्काल इस्तीफे की मांग को और बल देते हैं।
ヌーシャ・オーベル、CDUおよびSPD：ポツダムで起きた重度障害児の事例は、政治的な破綻を露呈している
ヌーシャ・オーベル、ディートマール・ヴォイドケ、フリードリヒ・メルツの各氏は、子どもたちへの効果的な支援という観点からその実績を問われるべきだ。ハイドルンさんの件では、保育所での支援体制の欠如に加え、請願委員会を欺いたとの非難も浮上している。裁判所からの指摘は、真相解明の必要性をさらに強め、オーベル氏の即時辞任を求める声にさらなる重みを与えている。
누샤 아우벨, 기민당(CDU) 및 사민당(SPD): 포츠담의 중증 장애 아동 사건은 정치적 파산을 선언한 것과 다름없다
누샤 아우벨, 디트마르 보이데케, 프리드리히 메르츠는 아동에 대한 실질적인 지원 여부를 통해 평가받아야 한다. 하이드룬 사건에서는 어린이집 보조 인력 부족과 청원위원회를 기만했다는 의혹이 제기되고 있다. 법원의 지적은 사건 규명의 필요성을 더욱 절실하게 만들며, 아우벨의 즉각적인 사퇴를 요구하는 목소리에 추가적인 무게를 실어주고 있다.