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Fourteen killed in Ecuador's Machala prison as rival gangs clash

Fourteen killed in Ecuador’s Machala prison as rival gangs clash

Clashes between rival gangs at a prison in Machala, Ecuador, have resulted in the deaths of 13 inmates and one prison guard. An additional 14 individuals, including two police officers, sustained injuries during the altercations. Reports indicate that residents in the area heard explosions and gunfire early on Monday morning. According to Police Chief William […]

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France to recognise Palestinian state but Germany and Italy say not yet

France to recognise Palestinian state but Germany and Italy say not yet

On Monday, President Emmanuel Macron of France is set to formally recognize a Palestinian state in New York, an action supported by several other European nations, which Macron describes as necessary. This announcement follows similar decisions by the UK, Canada, and Australia, with Macron indicating that this could mark the commencement of a political process

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Botswana declares public holiday for 'historic' World Athletics Championships men's relay victory

Botswana declares public holiday for ‘historic’ World Athletics Championships men’s relay victory

Botswana has officially declared a public holiday to honor the country’s victory in the men’s 4×400 meters at the World Athletics Championships held in Tokyo. This event marked a significant achievement as Botswana became the first African nation to win this particular relay race. President Duma Boko recognized the gold medal as a notable accomplishment

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UK warns Israel not to retaliate against Palestinian statehood push

UK warns Israel not to retaliate against Palestinian statehood push

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has cautioned Israel against annexing territories in the West Bank following the UK’s recent recognition of Palestinian statehood. This statement was made prior to a conference at the United Nations in New York, which is expected to see similar announcements from France and other European states. The UK’s recognition marks a

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South Korea would accept a Trump-Kim deal to freeze nuclear programme as 'emergency measure'

South Korea would accept a Trump-Kim deal to freeze nuclear programme as ’emergency measure’

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has expressed a willingness to accept a deal between former U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, which would involve a freeze on North Korea’s nuclear weapons production instead of complete denuclearization. In an interview with the BBC, Lee noted that North Korea has been

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Anger in Australia after telecom outage linked to deaths

Anger in Australia after telecom outage linked to deaths

Australian officials have indicated that telecommunications provider Optus will likely face serious repercussions following a recent systems outage associated with multiple fatalities. The incident, which occurred last week, rendered hundreds of individuals unable to access emergency services for a duration of 13 hours, affecting areas including South Australia, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory, as

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Trump hails Charlie Kirk as 'American hero' as thousands fill memorial service

Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘American hero’ as thousands fill memorial service

During a memorial service in Arizona, U.S. President Donald Trump referred to the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and a “martyr.” The event drew tens of thousands of mourners, including key figures from the Trump administration, such as Vice-President JD Vance, who praised Kirk’s political legacy following his assassination on

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