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European Parliament calls for Yemen's Houthis to join EU terrorist list

23 October 2026 at 02:39
The European Parliament has called for Yemen's Houthi movement to be added to the European Union's terrorist list. The non-binding resolution urges a freeze on the group's funds as the EU struggles to counter the threat to civilian shipping in the Red Sea.

UN warns after satellite detects methane plumes over Chevron's Gorgon plant

23 October 2026 at 02:39
Satellite monitoring has detected large methane plumes above one of Australia's biggest gas complexes. The finding triggered a United Nations alert and prompted state authorities to open an inquiry into the leak.

EU Weighs Lifting Sanctions on Chinese Textile Maker Tied to Russia

23 October 2026 at 02:38
European Union diplomats are debating whether to lift sanctions on Yusha Group, a Chinese textile manufacturer accused of selling sensitive European technology to buyers tied to Russia's military. In exchange, Beijing has reportedly pledged the company will halt banned shipments and remove a German supplier from its own export blacklist. The proposed swap highlights the delicate balance major economies strike between enforcing sanctions and preserving trade ties with China.

Gambia receives $2.5m from sale of Jammeh's seized US mansion

23 October 2026 at 02:38
The Gambia has confirmed receiving $2.5m from the sale of former president Yahya Jammeh's seized mansion in Maryland, intended to compensate victims of his 22-year rule. The payout is among the largest asset-recovery transfers linked to Jammeh since he was ousted in 2017. Officials say the funds will be channelled through a reparations program for victims of torture and killings documented by a truth commission.

Ethiopia drone strikes kill schoolchildren amid Amhara, Tigray fighting

23 October 2026 at 02:38
Drone strikes in Ethiopia's Amhara and Tigray regions killed schoolchildren and other civilians on Tuesday, according to witnesses cited by Addis Standard. The attacks add to mounting civilian casualties as fighting has resumed this year between federal forces and armed opponents. The violence underscores how Ethiopia's multi-front conflicts have shown no sign of easing despite repeated ceasefire efforts.

International Criminal Court wins EU's top Sakharov rights prize

23 October 2026 at 02:38
The European Parliament has awarded its Sakharov human rights prize to the International Criminal Court, days after the court came under US sanctions pressure. Parliament President Roberta Metsola said the award honours the court's work upholding international law.

Iran faces fresh claims of US, Israel attack preparations

22 October 2026 at 18:30
Claims that Washington and Tel Aviv are preparing a large-scale new military strike on Iran have raised regional tension, just days before Israel's October 27 parliamentary election and the United States' November 3 midterm vote. Neither government has confirmed the reports.

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