Uganda’s Tooro Kingdom has crowned Prince Edward Rukidi Nyabongo, a former broadcaster and editor, after the death of King Oyo Nyimba in August sparked grief and a succession dispute. Nyabongo promised to unite the kingdom, but the queen mother disputes the choice, saying Oyo may have left a young son whose identity will be disclosed later.

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The last British and American troops have left Iraq, ending the coalition’s military mission against Islamic State that began in 2014. Iraqi security forces now take full responsibility for national security, while the government still faces threats from IS remnants and Iran-aligned militias.

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The US military said Wednesday that it had completed the withdrawal of all American troops from Iraq, bringing a 12-year mission against the Islamic State group to an end. Under an agreement between Baghdad and Washington, the final troops departed an air base in northern Iraq.

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Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zeidi announced that the US-led international coalition’s mission in Iraq had ended, calling it the start of a new stage for a sovereign Iraq. He said the withdrawal did not end the fight against terrorism, but transferred responsibility for security and stability to Baghdad, while cooperation with coalition members would continue.

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The US military says it has completed withdrawing its troops from Iraq, ending a 12-year mission to fight the Islamic State group.

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A US-led coalition deployed in Iraq more than a decade ago to fight jihadists ended its mission on Wednesday. Iraqi leaders welcomed the move, but some fear it could embolden pro-Iran armed factions. France 24 examines Iraq’s security challenges and why Washington chose this moment to withdraw its troops.

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The UK Maritime Trade Operations office said three tankers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on September 29. All were hit by unknown projectiles; one sustained a port-side strike and another was attacked while entering the strait. No casualties have been reported.

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A Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv was diverted after a pilot was attacked on board. The plane sent emergency signals and rapidly lost altitude before landing safely in Saudi Arabia, while dramatic video showed the aftermath.

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A flight bound for Tel Aviv made an emergency landing in Tabuk, Saudi Arabia, after a physical fight between its pilot and co-pilot triggered fears of a hijacking. Israeli media reported that authorities were investigating whether one pilot deliberately tried to crash the plane. Ministers Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich called for tougher regional military action. Both pilots were injured, while all passengers were safe and accounted for.

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The Israeli government believes that a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel, which diverted to Saudi Arabia after sending emergency signals on Wednesday, may have been the scene of an attempted “terror attack” by one of its pilots. Details of the incident are still emerging.

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Backpack, officially known as Bear 89, has won Alaska’s Fat Bear Week after receiving more than 100,000 votes. The gentle male defeated Bear 910 in the online tournament, which highlights brown bears fattening on salmon before winter hibernation at Katmai National Park and Preserve.

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Brown bear 89 Backpack narrowly beat bear 910 in the Fat Bear Week final at Alaska’s Katmai National Park, winning 103,344 votes to 98,253. Backpack will soon hibernate, after months of feeding to build fat reserves for winter.

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The Premier League has ruled Manchester City guilty of almost all charges over financial breaches from 2009 to 2018, alleging sham commercial deals concealed more than $1.1bn from its Abu Dhabi-based owners. City denies wrongdoing and will appeal. Possible sanctions include a fine, points deduction, title stripping or expulsion.

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Russian drone and missile attacks on Kyiv and nearby areas killed four people, including a child, and damaged energy infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said Wednesday. Smoke covered the capital after the strikes.

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Deadly Russian attacks on Ukraine killed at least four people and affected Kyiv’s power supply. Securing energy supplies is critical as winter approaches; Russian strikes on the sector last year caused power and heating outages when temperatures fell as low as -20C.

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Russia attacked Kyiv overnight on Sept. 30, with more than a dozen explosions and ballistic missile strikes disrupting power in parts of the Ukrainian capital. A fire was reported in a residential area, while air defenses responded; the full extent of the damage remained unclear. The strikes followed several days of intensified Russian attacks.

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