US urges Netanyahu to condemn settlers besieging Palestinians in West Bank
• Aug 15, 2026, 8:52 AM
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The United States is urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly condemn Israeli settlers who have besieged Palestinian homes in Qusra, while France is calling for their arrest and prosecution. As residents remain cut off from food and other supplies, settler violence is putting further political pressure on Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s election.
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Saudi Arabia asserts its dominance over Esports as MBS arrives in Paris for 'World Cup'
• 10:09 AM
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Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in France for a two-day visit this Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the crown prince for the closing ceremony of the so-called Esports World Cup in Paris… which is organised and financed by the S
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Hundreds of Gaza children join a mass swimming lesson to cope with trauma
• 9:46 AM
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In Gaza, the war has upended the lives of an entire generation of children. In an effort to help them cope with the trauma of the conflict, an NGO has launched a project in Khan Younis: a huge swimming lesson that could even set a world record. Hundreds
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Why Saudi Arabia is spending billions to become a global Esports power?
• 9:44 AM
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Saudi Arabia is betting big on the global gaming industry. It's already gobbled up Electronic Arts in a $55 billion deal and the flagship Esports World Cup is now being held outside the country -- in Paris -- for the first time. This is part of efforts t
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Middle East live: Iran's president says country facing 'many problems' as US sanctions loom
• 9:23 AM
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday said that his country was facing "many problems" and that authorities were striving "to overcome inflation, livelihood problems, unemployment, and to secure the future of the people". His comments came after
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Iran escalates threats as US pushes economic isolation
• 9:02 AM
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Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate. Tehran is threatening to regard as enemies any countries that join the US sanctions, in response to Washington’s calls to isolate its economy. A press conference is scheduled for Monday to
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