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Rwanda cracks down on illegal alcohol after spate of deathsHealth

Rwanda has made combating illegal alcohol a national priority after a series of deaths linked to methanol-contaminated bottles. Authorities have intensified seizures, closed factories and recalled dozens of brands, while 18 people in Bugesera died from poisoning on the same day.

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A cultural stroll through Paris with Alex Vizorek and Hélène SégaraCulture

On this week’s Paris des Arts, Belgian comedian Alex Vizorek visits the Théâtre des Mathurins to discuss his latest one-man show, “Deux et demi.” After earlier shows centred on art, he explores more personal themes including time, his grandmothers and philosophy.

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Are bioweapons a looming AI threat?Tech

Some technology insiders are warning that artificial intelligence could be used to disable critical infrastructure or create biological weapons. Dr. Céline Gounder weighs in on the risks.

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Moment of silence held at Pentagon 9/11 ceremonyWorld

President Trump and first lady Melania Trump joined others in observing a moment of silence at the time American Airlines Flight 77 struck the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.

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Did grief over King Harald’s death save Norway’s monarchy?World

Norway’s King Harald V died at 89 after 35 years on the throne. Royal family scandals had driven support for the monarchy to its lowest level in decades, but the collective grief following his death appears to have revived public backing almost overnight.

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Inside Russia’s FSB Prison Network in Crimea | DocumentaryWorld

Since Russia illegally occupied Crimea in 2014, it has systematically detained people opposing its rule, fabricated criminal cases against them and sent them to pretrial detention centers and prisons across the peninsula and beyond. The system expanded after the 2022 full-scale invasion, when Ukrainian civilians from newly occupied areas were also transferred to detention facilities in Crimea.

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US marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacksWorld

Commemorations are taking place across the United States on the 25th anniversary of 9/11, described as the deadliest attack on US soil. A moment of silence was held in New York, where all four living former presidents and Vice President JD Vance attended memorial events in Downtown Manhattan.

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Lindsay Clancy case shines spotlight on postpartum psychosisHealth

A special report examines the Lindsay Clancy case and the debate it has prompted over postpartum mental health. The former Massachusetts nurse stood trial over the deaths of her three children, saying she was experiencing postpartum psychosis at the time; the proceedings ended in a mistrial after jurors failed to agree unanimously.

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Vance stirs 2028 buzz at Republican convention in DallasPolitics3:38

The Republican convention in Dallas was intended to center on November’s midterm elections, but attention shifted toward Vice President JD Vance and whether he is positioning himself to lead the MAGA movement in the future.

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BREAKING: Houthis claim major gains in Yemen and along Red Sea coastWorld

The Houthis claim to have seized key areas on Yemen’s western coast, including the strategic port of Mocha and territory near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The advance has prompted scrutiny of the internationally recognised Yemeni government’s response and the possible consequences for international trade and the wider regional conflict.

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Malaysia politics: UMNO calls for early general election as it eyes return to powerPolitics

Malaysian Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi is urging an early general election, saying UMNO should reclaim a leading role in national politics. Eight years after losing its 61-year hold on federal power, the party says consecutive state election wins in Johor and Negeri Sembilan have restored its confidence to prepare for another victory.

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Apple’s foldable launch, crude oil hits $100Economy1:59

Francis Maguire reviews the week’s major market stories, including Apple’s move into foldable phones and Brent crude rising to $100 a barrel.

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How the media has changed since 9/11World

Twenty-five years after terrorists hijacked planes and attacked the Twin Towers and the Pentagon, with another plane crashing in Pennsylvania and nearly 3,000 people killed, FRANCE 24’s Scoop examines how journalists covered 9/11 and how it transformed the news industry.

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NYT: US vice president gathers unfiltered views of Iran warWorld5:43

The New York Times reports that US Vice President JD Vance received candid, behind-the-scenes assessments of the Iran war that differed from the administration’s public narrative. Political analyst John Kavulich offers his analysis.

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What is the risk if Houthis close the Bab al-Mandab Strait?World

Houthi rebels have effectively completed a rapid advance to control Yemen’s Red Sea coast, tightening their hold over one of the world’s most important shipping routes. Moamen Gouda of Hankuk University assesses the risks of a possible closure of the Bab al-Mandab Strait.

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LIVE: UK lawmakers debate assisted dyingPolitics

British lawmakers are debating whether to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill people, hoping growing public support will help advance the measure after an earlier attempt collapsed months ago.

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