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Why violence is escalating again in northern EthiopiaWorld

Fighting has broken out again in northern Ethiopia, putting at risk the peace agreement that ended the devastating Tigray war in 2022. The Ethiopian government and Tigray’s leaders blame each other for the latest violence, prompting fears that the conflict could spread across the region.

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Israel bars Arab parties and candidates from election; Ofer Cassif calls ban unlawfulPolitics6:40

Israel’s Central Elections Committee voted to disqualify the United Arab List and Joint List from next month’s election and bar Sami Abu Shehadeh and Ofer Cassif. They were accused of supporting terrorism and denying Israel as a Jewish state. The Joint List said Benjamin Netanyahu and Itamar Ben-Gvir were trying to deter 1.2 million Palestinian citizens of Israel from voting. The decisions still require final approval by Israel’s Supreme Court.

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Which expired foods can still be eaten? Reporter explains what to watch forSociety

What is the difference between a best-before date and a use-by or expiry date, and what should people consider before eating food past its best-before date? Singapore discards about 800,000 tonnes of food waste annually, while the government is expected to announce more details next year on donating food past its best-before date.

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Don’t throw out expired food just yet: Five ways to tell what may still be safe to eatSociety

The article explains the difference between “best before” and “use by/expiry” dates, and what to check before eating food past its stated date. Singapore discards about 800,000 tonnes of food waste annually, while the government is expected to announce more details next year on donating food past its best-before date.

LLianhe Zaobao
President Trump and China’s President Deliver RemarksPolitics

President Trump and the First Lady took part in an arrival ceremony for China’s president and Madame Peng. President Trump and the Chinese president then delivered remarks.

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Judge overturns Trump’s White House press banPolitics

Federal Judge Timothy Kelly ordered the Trump administration to temporarily restore CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s access to the White House. The outlets had been barred by President Donald Trump, and Kelly ruled that revoking the reporters’ press badges lacked “constitutionally adequate due process.”

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Israeli ambassador teases ‘SURPRISES’ during Netanyahu’s UN addressWorld

Israeli Ambassador to the U.N. Danny Danon discusses Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s upcoming address to the U.N. General Assembly and responds to a proposed Gaza recovery plan, while hinting that “surprises” are in store during the speech.

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Start Here Sept. 24 | Is Trump Losing His Grip on the GOP?Politics

New polling shows deep American skepticism about the conflict in Iran, while an increasing number of Republican candidates distance themselves from President Trump. The FBI is investigating a potential hack, and Six Flags faces mounting lawsuits over alleged brain injuries suffered by roller-coaster riders.

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What can Meta's camera-free glasses do?Tech

Meta has introduced the Ray-Ban Meta Audio, its first smart glasses without cameras, in an effort to tackle privacy concerns associated with earlier models. Yet removing the cameras has not put those concerns to rest. Aditya Soni examines the glasses more closely.

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LIVE – Pope Leo XIV rides through Paris in the PopemobileWorld1:15:27

Watch live as Pope Leo XIV travels through central Paris in the Popemobile on Friday, September 25, beginning at 4 p.m. Paris time. His route runs from Notre-Dame-des-Champs to Place Saint-Michel, where he will meet faithful gathered to welcome him.

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Police clash with protesters in Madrid after forced eviction of 'Maricarmen'Society

Police clashed with protesters in Madrid after María del Carmen Abascal, known as “Maricarmen,” was forcibly evicted from the flat where she had lived on Sainz de Baranda Street since 1956. The Madrid Tenants' Union and the UN had opposed the eviction.

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Blood test for cancer nears approvalHealth

An FDA advisory panel has backed a blood test designed to screen for dozens of cancers, bringing the test closer to possible FDA approval.

AABC News
US-China AI race: Will the world become more dangerous or safer?Tech

Warnings about AI’s rapid progress include a senior Anthropic safety researcher’s estimate that it could carry a 10% chance of causing human extinction within a decade. Calls for coordinated US action and slower development contrast with Donald Trump’s concern that restraint would surrender American leadership. China’s industry is accelerating too, sharpening disagreements over AI regulation and development.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping visits the USPolitics

US President Donald Trump opened Xi Jinping’s three-day Washington summit with a military flypast and a 100ft (30m) red carpet. In an unusual gesture, Trump met the Chinese president’s entourage at the airport before he and Melania Trump welcomed Xi and Peng Liyuan at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.

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Trump, Xi to Meet in Washington; Meta Unveils Muse AI DevicePolitics

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US and China had agreed to extend their trade truce by two months as Xi Jinping arrived in the US for his first state visit in 11 years. Meta introduced a palm-sized device dedicated to its Muse AI assistant, expanding its push into AI hardware.

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Ex-mistress testifies in murder trial of former ‘American Idol’ contestantOther

The former mistress of Caleb Flynn testified that she believes he killed his wife, Ashley Flynn. Prosecutors accuse the former pastor and fourth-season “American Idol” contestant of fatally shooting her in their bedroom and staging the scene to suggest an intruder was responsible. Flynn, 40, is on trial in Miami County, Ohio.

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