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Saudi Arabia vows resilience after Houthi missile attack on Riyadh airportWorld

The Houthi missile attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport has renewed regional security concerns. Injured civilians are receiving treatment, and several airlines have suspended flights. Riyadh Governor Prince Faisal bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz visited the injured and praised their resilience. The funeral of Jordanian victim Mahmoud Al Barqawi was held in Amman as regional air travel remained disrupted.

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UK PM Burnham calls for closer EU ties 10 years after Brexit votePolitics2:00

A decade after the Brexit referendum, the UK’s relationship with the EU remains a major issue in British politics. Prime Minister Andy Burnham has urged closer ties with the bloc, renewing debate over the legitimacy and future direction of the partnership.

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Ukrainian drone strike hits Yandex data centre in Russia’s Vladimir regionWorld

A Ukrainian drone struck a Yandex data centre in Russia’s Vladimir region, the third facility of its kind targeted in a matter of days after attacks near Moscow and in Ryazan. Yandex said no one was hurt. The site reportedly contains key supercomputers for AI development, and the strikes have disrupted services used by millions of Russians, including ride-hailing, food delivery, cloud computing and navigation.

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What we know about Houthi attacks on Saudi airportsWorld

Saudi Arabia’s energy minister has threatened a “serious” response after deadly Houthi attacks on Riyadh’s international airport. Flights remain suspended and are expected to stay grounded for days. The Houthis say the attacks retaliate for what they call “brutal Saudi aggression” in areas they control in western Yemen. BBC security correspondent Frank Gardner examines why Saudi Arabia has been unable to stop them.

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Paris Motor Show opens as China-EU rivalry intensifiesEconomy5:34

The biennial Paris Motor Show has opened with a record number of Chinese brands arriving in the French capital. European automakers are countering with new models, while the EU has announced a deal with China to limit hybrid imports.

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No, these images do not show Houthi attacks on Riyadh airportWorld

Saudi Arabia’s King Khalid International Airport has faced a series of deadly attacks claimed by the Houthis. Social media has circulated numerous AI-generated or decontextualised videos and photos falsely presented as showing strikes from the past few days.

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‘It’s clear that Moscow is just playing with Washington,’ analyst saysWorld

President Donald Trump’s envoys told Ukrainian officials on Friday that a deal allowing Russian diesel exports is intended to bring Moscow back to negotiations, after earlier efforts to start sustained talks to end the war failed. Chatham House’s Grégoire Roos told FRANCE 24 that Moscow is just playing with Washington.

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Salvation Army deploys disaster teams after Isaias damageSociety

Bobbi Geery, a disaster operations and deployment manager for the Salvation Army, describes how the organization is sending teams across the South to address needs in communities affected by Hurricane Isaias.

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John Simpson on the pivotal moments that shaped today’s worldCulture

Politicians and commentators often say we are living through unprecedented times. After 60 years reporting for the BBC, John Simpson has witnessed major moments including Ayatollah Khomeini’s return to Iran in 1979, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the Tiananmen Square protests in Beijing. He reflects on how those experiences shaped his view of the world.

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US Midterms 2026: Can Republicans hold on to North Carolina?Politics

North Carolina is becoming a key battleground in the US midterms, as Democrats seek to flip a Republican-held Senate seat. Polls show former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper ahead of Republican Michael Whatley, while rising living costs, Donald Trump’s policies and voter dissatisfaction shape the contest.

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Cyberattack hits hundreds of French supermarkets as analyst warns of wider risksTech5:20

A cyberattack disrupted hundreds of supermarkets in France, reportedly pushing refrigeration temperatures to 50 degrees Celsius, sparking fires in several stores and spoiling large quantities of food. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said the incident is being investigated, with authorities coordinating with European counterparts amid warnings that other countries could be affected.

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Ethiopian government forces enter key Tigray town near Eritrean borderWorld12:39

Ethiopian forces advanced into the key town of Adwa after rebels withdrew, tightening their grip on Tigray. The programme also reports that police arrested 30 people amid violence in South Africa and features ancient Sufi chants blended with electronic beats in Tunisia.

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‘We feel like pawns’: Union local president responds to Stelco layoffs in HamiltonEconomy

Layoffs are underway at Stelco’s steel production facility in Hamilton, Ontario. Ottawa says the cuts breach a promise made when the company was sold to a U.S. steelmaker in 2024. Ron Wells, president of United Steelworkers Local 1005, confirms how many workers have been laid off so far and discusses what may happen in the coming weeks.

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Meta Rallies as New Muse Wonder Model Heats Up AI RaceEconomy

Bloomberg Television’s Closing Bell provides cross-platform coverage of the US market close, focusing on Meta’s rally and a new Muse Wonder model intensifying the AI race.

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Trump announces Russia-Ukraine ‘energy ceasefire’ dealWorld

VOA’s daily news roundup reports that President Trump announced an immediately effective “energy ceasefire” agreement between Russia and Ukraine and defended buying diesel from Russia. Other items include Chinese live-fire drills in five sea areas, two economists winning the Nobel Prize, and objects held by the Cold War Museum.

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French presidential hopeful Glucksmann says ‘battle begins’ to revive divided leftPolitics

Raphaël Glucksmann launched his presidential bid on Monday, saying the “battle begins” as he seeks to unite a fragmented left ahead of next year’s election. Political scientist Damien Lecomte said Glucksmann must avoid being seen as “the new Macron,” which would not be a winning card.

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