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Brussels Education Unions Schedule Major November Protest Over Funding and Reforms

Education unions in Brussels are preparing for a significant demonstration on November 17, 2026, targeting government austerity measures and controversial labor reforms. The mobilization, supported by the Christian trade union CSC and student organizations, aims to demand increased investment in French-speaking schools and halt policies that unions argue worsen teacher workloads and educational inequality.

Dana White Confirms Flight to Washington for Trump Meeting on Press Secretary Role

UFC President Dana White confirmed he is traveling to Washington D.C. to meet with President Donald Trump on Monday, following reports that Trump offered him the position of White House Press Secretary. The meeting will take place in the Oval Office after White completes his current obligations in London.

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Kremlin dismisses mass burial discoveries as 'lies'

The Kremlin on Monday denied its forces were responsible for large-scale killings in east Ukraine and accused Kyiv of fabricating its discoveries of mass graves in recaptured territory.

Taliban say US national freed in exchange for key ally

An American navy veteran detained in Afghanistan since 2020 was released by the Taliban on Monday in exchange for an ally who spent 17 years in a US jail for heroin smuggling, Afghanistan's foreign minister said.

Britain and the world bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II

Britain said farewell to Queen Elizabeth II on Monday at a state funeral attended by world leaders, before a historic last ceremonial journey through the streets of London packed with sorrowful mourners.

China says Biden's Taiwan remarks 'severely violate' US policy over island

Beijing on Monday said President Joe Biden's latest comments that the United States would defend Taiwan against a Chinese invasion "severely violate" Washington's policy towards the island.

Kyiv accuses Russia of strike on southern nuclear plant

Kyiv accused Russia on Monday of attacking Ukraine's second-largest nuclear plant in the south of the war-scarred country, the latest burst of fighting around atomic facilities that has raised fears of a radiation emergency.

US and Afghanistan carry out prisoner exchange: Taliban

An American navy veteran detained in Afghanistan since 2020 was released by the Taliban on Monday in exchange for an ally who had spent 17 years in a US jail for heroin smuggling, Afghanistan's foreign minister said.

Tears of relief as Ukraine frontline families reunite

Olga Valkova had often cried since invading Russian forces seized the Ukrainian village of Troitske, cutting her off from her family and her country cottage.

Markets drop again as traders brace for another big Fed hike

Markets fell Monday as traders extended last week's rout across risk assets, with expectations high that the Federal Reserve will this week announce another outsized interest rate hike.

Iran president demands US 'guarantees' on nuclear deal

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi demanded US "guarantees" it will not withdraw again from a nuclear deal if it is revived ahead of his debut visit to the United Nations.

Anti-immigrant rhetoric belies Italy's foreign labour dependence

Italy's far-right has put anti-immigrant rhetoric at the heart of its campaign for the September 25 election, despite the fact the eurozone's third largest economy would freeze up without overseas labour.

Russian torture claims haunt recaptured east Ukraine

"On the second day, they broke my arm," said Mykhailo Chindey, recalling his interrogation by Russian soldiers.

Bolsonaro sign-language interpreter launches own campaign

Few people know his name, but as President Jair Bolsonaro's ever-present sign-language interpreter, Fabiano Guimaraes is a familiar face to millions of Brazilians -- fame he now hopes will help him win a seat in Congress.

Biden hedges on seeking reelection

President Joe Biden issued forceful warnings to China and Russia on Sunday and expressed optimism over the US economic rebound, but surprised many by hedging on whether he'll seek reelection.

Pelosi condemns 'illegal' Azerbaijan attack on Armenia

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday condemned what she described as an "illegal" attack by Azerbaijan on Armenia that sparked the worst fighting since their 2020 war.

Italy's Salvini fires up base in northern fiefdom

Italy's anti-immigration leader Matteo Salvini, who is trailing the far-right's Giorgia Meloni in the polls ahead of next week's general election, sought on Sunday to galvanise his hard-right, populist, eurosceptic base.

Five things to know about the queen's coffin procession

The ceremonial processions taking Queen Elizabeth II's coffin to London's Westminster Abbey and then towards her burial place at Windsor reflect the ancient traditions of the British monarchy.

More than 90 dead in Tajik-Kyrgyz border clashes

At least 94 people were killed in clashes between Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan this week, in the worst violence the countries have seen in years, while the international community called for calm.

High-flying French leftwinger quits over domestic violence

One of the most prominent young figures and potential future leader of France's far-left on Sunday quit his party post after admitting violent behaviour towards his wife.

With Russia in crosshairs, US suddenly talks up UN reform

Few issues have been as constant at the United Nations as grievances about the structure of the world body itself, with both friends and foes of the United States pleading for reform of the powerful Security Council.

Election warm-up could open way to Mexico's first woman president

Contenders are warming up for the race to succeed Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador, with Mexico City Mayor Claudia Sheinbaum in the running to become the country's first woman head of state.

In flooded Kryvyi Rih, residents defiant against Russia

The basement of Ukrainian grandma Lyubov Adamenko is full of mud and sludge from the flood that hit her house after Russians blew up a nearby dam.

EU calls for war crime tribunal over mass graves in Ukraine

The EU presidency on Saturday called for the establishment of an international tribunal for war crimes after new mass graves were found in Ukraine.

Biden en route to London to attend funeral of Elizabeth II

US President Joe Biden on Saturday headed to London to attend the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.

Camilla wins praise for first week in Queen Consort role

Camilla has taken on the role of Queen Consort to her husband King Charles III with a minimum of fuss after gradually overcoming public opposition.

India welcomes back cheetahs, 70 years after local extinction

Eight Namibian cheetahs arrived in India Saturday, decades after their local extinction, in an ambitious project to reintroduce the spotted big cats that has divided experts on its prospects.

Climate takes backseat in Italy vote despite extreme events

From parched rivers to a glacier collapse and this week's deadly storms, Italy has suffered numerous climate events this year -- but many politicians pay the subject little more than lip service.

Biden meets relatives of Americans jailed in Russia

President Joe Biden met Friday with relatives of basketball star Brittney Griner and fellow US citizen Paul Whelan, who are both imprisoned in Russia, as the US works to bring them home, the White House said.

S.Africa leader vows cooperation with Biden but firm on Russia ties

South Africa's leader on Friday agreed to cooperate closely with US President Joe Biden on health, security and climate but warned against punishing African nations for maintaining ties with Russia.

UN summit returns in person to world of divisions

The UN General Assembly is back in person after the pandemic disruption but in a world as full of crises as ever, with the war in Ukraine set to pit the West against Russia.

Outrage as Ukraine finds mass grave near liberated Izyum

Western leaders voiced revulsion and outrage Thursday after Ukraine found a mass grave outside the formerly Russian-occupied city of Izyum and said that almost all of the exhumed bodies showed signs of torture.

Namibian cheetahs head for India, 70 years after local extinction

Eight Namibian cheetahs were on Friday airlifted to India, part of an ambitious project to reintroduce the big cats after they were driven to extinction there decades ago, officials and vets said.

Anger as Iran woman dies after morality police arrest

A young Iranian woman who fell into a coma after being arrested in Tehran by the notorious morality police died on Friday, state media and her family said, with activists urging those responsible for her "suspicious" death be brought to justice.

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