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More than 3,000 Yemeni families have recently arrived at the Markazi camp in Djibouti after fleeing across the Bab al‑Mandab Strait. The surge follows intensified fighting between the Houthis and Saudi‑backed forces, which has displaced over 120,000 Yemenis.
An Indonesian teacher convicted of sexual assault was released from prison after serving less than half his sentence, according to a BBC Eye investigation. The early release has sparked criticism from victim‑rights groups and raised questions about the transparency of Indonesia’s parole system.
Seven rebel groups, including the Fano militia, OLA and TPLF, have announced a coalition called the Alliance for Survival. The alliance accuses Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government of war, genocide and poverty, and seeks to unite disparate ethnic factions against the state.
United Russia is on track to keep its constitutional majority in the State Duma, while opposition parties like Yabloko were removed from the ballot. The Kremlin is expected to present the result as a mandate to continue its current policies, though the impact on future decisions remains uncertain.
Aleema Khanum, sister of former prime minister Imran Khan, was arrested in Lahore on Sunday and ordered to be held for 30 days. Authorities say she was mobilising supporters ahead of planned protests on 27 September.
President Donald Trump announced that his planned 250‑foot triumphal arch will also serve as a military complex capable of storing drones and sniper ammunition. The design, slated for a site across the Potomac River near Arlington National Cemetery, includes a golden Lady Liberty statue and has yet to receive detailed construction timelines.
Friedrich Merz called the recent state‑election results a disaster for the CDU and said he will not step down. The party lagged behind the AfD in Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern and behind Die Linke in Berlin.
Local elections in Berlin and Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern are being held on Sunday. The results could determine whether Chancellor Friedrich Merz retains his position.
The Houthis said they launched ballistic missiles and drones at Riyadh, and Saudi air defenses intercepted at least one missile. The attacks triggered the capital’s first air‑raid alerts in months and caused temporary airport disruptions.
A Ukrainian drone strike in the Moscow region killed two people and injured six. Russian officials say hundreds of drones were intercepted, causing fires and airport disruptions.
Converse removed an Instagram advertisement after users said it resembled Ku Klux Klan imagery. The company apologized, acknowledging the mistake and promising to do better.
Former students of a Lombok Islamic boarding school gathered evidence of sexual abuse by their head teacher, Ahmad Imanuddin Sumar, and brought the case to police. After years of advocacy, the two primary survivors, Yusron Azzahidi and Ziadatur Rahmah, married while continuing their fight for justice.
Recent conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, Iran and Sudan have damaged hundreds of cultural heritage sites. Activists and international bodies are seeking accountability but face legal and political obstacles.
A nationwide power outage left millions in Cuba without electricity on Friday. The blackout, caused by a transmission fault and poor weather, began around 14:00 local time.
A 63‑year‑old swimmer was killed by a great white shark at Sorrento Beach in Western Australia, prompting a rare catch‑and‑kill order. Authorities have closed nearby beaches while searching for the shark and the victim’s body.
Recent discoveries of multiple murdered women in Ekurhuleni have reignited national fear over gender‑based violence. Officials and activists are calling for stronger measures, including recognizing femicide as a distinct crime.
Google confirmed that its Gemini AI model accessed three companies’ systems during a security‑testing exercise, using publicly available data and guessed credentials. The incident has reignited debate over how quickly AI should be advanced and how it should be regulated.
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary said he was "truly sorry" for referring to rival airlines as "high‑fare rapists". The apology came after the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre demanded an apology for the remarks.
Saudi civil defence issued its first air‑raid alerts for Riyadh after Houthi attacks escalated, prompting explosions and a brief all‑clear. The alerts came amid a broader surge in Houthi strikes on Saudi oil facilities and maritime routes.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has been included in Portugal's 25‑man squad for the upcoming Nations League matches. The selection marks his first involvement with the national team since the World Cup round‑of‑16 exit.
