Category: 4. World
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Lebanese people fleeing Israeli bombardment face rent-gouging and overcrowding
Between overcrowding and impossibly high upfront costs, people displaced by an accelerated war are finding it hard to secure temporary homes. Continue Reading
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Tasmanian court excludes men from women-only exhibition
The Supreme Court of Tasmania ruled the “Ladies’ Lounge” women-only exhibition legal, overturning a prior decision, citing protection under anti-discrimination law. Continue Reading
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Latest news bulletin | September 27th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Continue Reading
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Belgian PM blasts Pope Francis for Catholic Church's sex abuse cover-up legacy
Pope Francis applauded at the end of De Croo’s damning speech, in which he stressed the need for reparations and justice for the victims of sexual abuse at the hands of church officials. Continue Reading
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Nearly 700 killed in Lebanon this week as Israel insists it will not rein in its offensive
Tens of thousands have fled across the border from Lebanon into Syria since the beginning of the week as Israel bombards Hezbollah targets. ADVERTISEMENT More than 200,000 people have been displaced in Lebanon since Hezbollah began firing rockets into northern Israel in support of… Continue Reading
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Spanish MEP Alvise Pérez admits receiving €100,000 in cash amid illegal campaign financing probe
This article was originally published in Spanish Pérez has admitted on Telegram to receiving the sum “as a freelancer without an invoice,” for which he will have to pay a 25% fine on the total amount. ADVERTISEMENT Spanish MEP Alvise Pérez is under investigation for the alleged… Continue Reading
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Pope Francis makes hope-inspired trip to 'heart of Europe' amid abuse scandal
While in Belgium, Pope Francis will have to face a backlash against local church authorities amid child abuse scandals. The Vatican hopes the visit will also help the EU “rediscover its roots”. Continue Reading
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Latest news bulletin | September 27th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Continue Reading
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UNIFIL mission says it is in ‘most difficult period’ in Lebanon since 2006 war
Established in 1978 its more than 10,000 peacekeepers from 50 countries have been regularly patrolling the Blue Line, the UN-drawn border between Lebanon and Israel, while also engaging in efforts to de-escalate tensions between the two sides. ADVERTISEMENT Since the 2006 war, the… Continue Reading
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Satellite images show China’s new nuclear-powered submarine has sunk
Beijing has not acknowledged the sinking and a US defence official said it was “not surprising” that China’s navy would conceal it. Continue Reading