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When do arms exports violate international law?World

The International Court of Justice is considering whether Nicaragua’s case against Germany can proceed over Berlin’s support for Israel during the war in Gaza. Nicaragua alleges Germany violated its duties under the 1948 Genocide Convention, while Germany contests the court’s jurisdiction. Law professor Mary Ellen explains the legal responsibility of supplying arms to an ally.

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Is this the biggest diplomatic row the UK and Israel have ever had?World

The programme examines Israel’s response to UK sanctions targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Foreign Minister Gideon Saar announced retaliatory steps, including closing the British Consulate in Jerusalem, while UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband disagreed with Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis’s warning that the move put British Jews in greater danger.

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Serbia’s President Vucic dissolves parliament, calls snap electionsPolitics

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has dissolved parliament and called snap elections for October 25. Vucic has served as president and prime minister since 2014, and his ruling Serbian Progressive Party has nominated him for prime minister.

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Iran’s hardliners tighten grip amid escalating US conflictWorld

Hardliners continue to rise in Iran as new Supreme Leader Mujtaba Khamenei appoints officials known for rejecting negotiations to key military and security posts. The ongoing conflict with the United States has further emboldened them, according to analysis from Mustafa Caner of Sakarya University.

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Anti-scam Bill passed to target online account mules amid recourse concernsSociety

Singapore’s Parliament passed an anti-scam Bill allowing police to order the disabling of accounts suspected of being used for scams. MPs warned innocent users could struggle to regain access to frozen accounts, while the government pledged fair, swift reviews and access to funds for essential expenses. The measure targets people supplying accounts to criminals on platforms including Carousell, TikTok and Telegram.

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How significant are Europe’s latest sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements?World

The UK, several European countries and Canada have banned trade in goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, worth billions of dollars. They say Israel’s actions undermine the prospect of a two-state solution and have condemned a sharp rise in settler violence. Israel has responded quickly.

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Palestinian ambassador discusses UK ban on imports from illegal settlementsWorld

Palestinian Ambassador to the UK Husam Said Zomlot speaks to TRT World about Britain’s decision to ban imports produced in illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. In response to the sanctions, Israel has given Britain 30 days to close its consulate in East Jerusalem.

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Oil Tops $100 on Supply Fears as Apple Faces a Big TestEconomy

Brent crude rises above $100 as fresh attacks in the Middle East fuel fears about supply. Apple faces exceptionally high expectations ahead of its biggest event in years, while the program also covers the yen, Treasuries, resilient iron ore demand and a warning about AI risk.

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CNN fact-checks Trump’s claim that firefighters carried him away on 9/11Politics8:40

Donald Trump has repeatedly told false or unverified stories about what he saw and did during and after 9/11. As the attack’s 25th anniversary nears, he claimed he was carried away by firefighters because a building was feared to be close to collapsing. CNN reporter Daniel Dale examined the latest account.

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Dems Need High Turnout in Texas, Says Wendy DavisPolitics

Former Texas Democratic state senator Wendy Davis says holding the RNC convention in Dallas could help Democrats by linking Republicans to the increasingly unpopular Trump administration. She also says redistricting in Texas could hurt the GOP.

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Singapore government strengthens measures to protect youths online and offlineSociety

Singapore is considering extending online-safety measures to gaming platforms and AI-powered chatbots. MPs want stronger protections for youths and questioned whether services such as Roblox and Minecraft could be designated, citing risks of grooming and unsolicited contact beyond currently covered social-media platforms and app stores.

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9/11 attacks 25 years later: Remembering the heroes of Flight 93Society2:17

At the Flight 93 memorial, a granite walkway ends at a platform overlooking the crash site. Superintendent Stephen Clark said the site honors the 33 passengers, five flight attendants and two pilots who gave their lives to save countless others.

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UK police open criminal probe into Reform UK foreign-funding rulesPolitics1:02

UK police have opened a criminal investigation into whether Reform UK breached foreign-funding rules. It follows a Channel 4 undercover report in which two senior officials appeared to discuss routing money from an American financier through his UK-based son to bypass restrictions.

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Supporting local farms: MPs suggest fertiliser stockpiles and tax reliefSociety

Singapore lawmakers have proposed stockpiling fertiliser and offering tax relief for local produce as part of treating food security as a national defence issue. The number of licensed farms fell below 200 in August, a record low. Sustainability and Environment Minister Grace Fu said availability, assurance and affordability must be balanced.

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Beating the heat: Tackling Qatar’s summer monthsScience

With temperatures climbing above 50°C, Qatar is using advanced engineering and cooling technology to keep its cities productive. District cooling networks and climate-conscious architecture are among the approaches reshaping life, work and growth in extreme heat.

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Singapore Parliament passes motion calling on government to secure food futurePolitics

Singapore’s Parliament has passed a motion urging the government to strengthen food resilience, find better ways to reduce food waste and keep food affordable. MPs also proposed more funding and logistical support for food charity groups amid geopolitical uncertainty and climate-related risks.

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Anthropic researcher says AI could kill all humansTech

Anthropic safety researcher Evan Hubinger says AI is advancing so rapidly that he believes there is a greater than 10% chance it could kill all humans within the next decade. He made the warning on X while responding to former colleague Jacob Coxon, who said no other human activity poses such danger.

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Stocks Waver as Week of Key Inflation Data BeginsEconomy

Stocks fluctuate at the start of a week packed with important inflation data. The discussion covers oil near $100, an AI backlash, tighter financial conditions and US attention on the Strait of Hormuz, with Seema Shah of Principal Asset Management among the guests.

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