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Palestinians inspect a family home destroyed by the Israel army following a military operation in the Israel-occupied West Bank village of Aqraba, south of the city of Nablus on September 8, 2026.(AFP)

Western countries restrict trade linked to Israeli settlements in West Bank

The governments cited Israel’s planned E1 settlement project east of Jerusalem and rising Israeli settler violence, saying the expansion could divide the West Bank and undermine a future Palestinian state.

2 DAYS AGO

Trump hails ‘really big night’ after far-right win in Germany

Trump hails ‘really big night’ after far-right win in Germany

Trump supporters have cheered on AfD, with former US ambassador to Germany celebrating results as "a new day in Germany," tech billionaire Musk rushing to be among the first to celebrate AfD's victory with a resounding "Well done!"

2 DAYS AGO

Series of explosions heard in Kyiv as Russia resumes strikes

Series of explosions heard in Kyiv as Russia resumes strikes

Russian President Putin has ordered as ceasefire as US President Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner visit Russian, Ukrainian capitals over the weekend.

3 DAYS AGO

'Not acceptable': Paris mayor slams women removed from Eiffel Tower for Hindu group

'Not acceptable': Paris mayor slams women removed from Eiffel Tower for Hindu group

The Eiffel Tower was closed on Monday because of a strike by staff over the removal during the visit by the religious group.

3 DAYS AGO

Sweden buys US rocket artillery for $730M

Sweden buys US rocket artillery for $730M

Sweden is spending seven billion kronor ($730 million) on US-made HIMARS rocket artillery, with deliveries starting in 2027. The purchase aims to expand long-range capabilities, while Sweden and Finland deepen cooperation on rocket artillery systems.

4 DAYS AGO

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Austria’s headscarf ban reopens Europe’s debate over Muslim religious freedom

Austria enforces a new ban on Muslim headscarves for girls under 14, reigniting Europe’s wider debate over religious freedom, secularism and restrictions disproportionately affecting Muslims.

4 DAYS AGO

Ulrich Siegmund (L), far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD)'s main candidate in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, addresses supporters next AfD co-leaders Tino Chrupalla and Alice Weidel (R) at the AfD's election party following Saxony-Anhalt's state ele

Far-right win in German state poll a ‘serious moment’: French minister

AfD wins a landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt, prompting France to call for humility in addressing voters’ concerns while rejecting nationalism and xenophobia.

4 DAYS AGO

US envoys have 'more effective proposals': Ukraine official

US envoys have 'more effective proposals': Ukraine official

While Zelensky, the US envoys gave upbeat assessments of the talks, neither announced any breakthroughs on ending the conflict.

4 DAYS AGO

US Special Envoys for Peace Jared Kushner (R) and Steve Witkoff (C,L) arrive at a railway station in Kyiv on September 6, 2026, on their first visit to the Ukrainian capital. (AFP)

US envoys Witkoff and Kushner arrive in Kyiv by train

The envoys' visit coincides with a limited three-day truce suspending strikes on Moscow and Kyiv as both sides face pressure to negotiate after years of devastating war that has displaced millions.

5 DAYS AGO

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