Afghanistan's Taliban regime is waging 'war on all forms of secular education'
• Sep 15, 2025, 10:40 AM
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PRESS REVIEW – Monday, September 15: While the US and the Taliban are developping "bilateral relations", papers report on the regime's "war" on secular education. Also: after pro-Palestinian protests cut the Vuelta cycling race short, an opinion piece says it's a "bad idea" to separate sports and politics. Finally, we look at some politically charged statements at the Emmys and breakthrough actor Owen Cooper's record win.
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US, China reach framework deal on TikTok
• 9:27 AM
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The United States and China have reached a framework deal for the ownership of TikTok, following the latest round of trade talks held in Madrid. It's unclear what the final deal will look like, but US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says it involves swi
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Twelve activists on trial as France debates right-to-die bill
• 9:25 AM
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Twelve activists accused of helping people in France to illegally obtain a euthanasia drug went on trial in Paris on Monday, as the country debates a right-to-die bill.
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Israel has started main part of Gaza City ground operation, military says
• 9:13 AM
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Israel has started the main part of a ground operation to take control of Gaza City, an Israeli military official said on Tuesday, hours after top U.S. diplomat Marco Rubio met with Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, telling him that Washington stood with
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Israel is committing 'genocide' in Gaza, UN investigators say
• 8:56 AM
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A UN commission on Tuesday accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, citing actions and statements by top officials including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel rejected the report as “distorted and false”, while the commission warned that co
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Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vault world record – once again
• 8:30 AM
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Sweden's Armand Duplantis became world pole vault champion on Monday by setting a new world record at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.
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Ebola vaccinations underway in DR Congo as deadly outbreak spreads
• 8:17 AM
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The World Health Organization has begun vaccinating health workers and exposed individuals in DR Congo’s Kasai province, following an Ebola outbreak that has killed at least 16. With limited doses and funding delays, officials warn the response remains s
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US Senate approves Trump's pick for Federal Reserve board as politics weigh on rate meeting
• 6:51 AM
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The US Senate on Monday confirmed Trump nominee Stephen Miran to the board of the Federal Reserve, while a federal appeals court ruled the Fed Governor Lisa Cook can remain in office as she fights her dismissal by the administration. The developments com
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Live: Ground operation under way in Gaza City, Israeli military says
• 5:33 AM
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The Israeli army said Tuesday it had launched a ground assault on Gaza City overnight, with troops advancing toward the centre of the Strip’s largest urban area. The operation comes as a UN probe accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza – an allegat
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Milei changes course: Argentina will boost social spending after austerity years
• 3:51 AM
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Argentine President Javier Milei has proposed sizeable hikes in pensions, health, education and disability aid for 2026, signalling a policy reversal even as he faces backlash following his party's poor showing in recent Buenos Aires province elections.
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US decertifies Colombia in drug war for first time in nearly 30 years
• 3:00 AM
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The United States has dropped Colombia from its list of reliable partners in the fight against narcotics, citing soaring cocaine production and political rifts with President Gustavo Petro.
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Malawi heads to the polls in tight presidential rematch amid economic turmoil
• 2:39 AM
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Malawians voted Tuesday in a tense presidential race between incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera and former leader Peter Mutharika as the nation battles economic crisis, inflation and deep voter frustration. Though 17 candidates are running, the contest
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'Progress is possible': Ozone layer healing thanks to international action, UN says
• 12:29 AM
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The Earth's protective ozone layer is on track to fully recover by mid-century, according to a report from the UN's World Meteorological Organization released Tuesday. The bulletin hailed the success of international agreements like the Montreal Protocol
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