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Israel policies threaten 'life and existence' of Palestinians, Abbas says
Israel policies threaten 'life and existence' of Palestinians, Abbas says

Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas said at the UN on Thursday that Israeli policies no longer just jeopardized a two-state solution but were now threatening the "very life and existence" of his people.

September 24, 2026

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Starbucks to close 250 more cafes in North America
Starbucks to close 250 more cafes in North America

Starbucks will close 250 more cafes in North America in its latest drive to improve financial returns, the coffee company announced Thursday.

September 24, 2026

Paolini steers Italy past China in BJK
Paolini steers Italy past China in BJK

Jasmine Paolini rescued Italy’s Billie Jean King Cup title defence campaign by triumphing in singles and doubles to secure a 2-1 victory for her team over hosts China in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

September 24, 2026

French actress Marina Vlady dies at 88
French actress Marina Vlady dies at 88

French actress Marina Vlady, who appeared in more than 80 films and picked up a prize at the Cannes Film Festival in 1963, died on Thursday at the age of 88, her family told AFP.

September 24, 2026

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Zelensky broke confidentiality with North Korea POWs disclosure: South's president
Zelensky broke confidentiality with North Korea POWs disclosure: South's president

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky broke a confidentiality agreement by disclosing that Ukraine had sent North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, Seoul's president said on Thursday.

September 24, 2026

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Dominican Republic calls for Haiti force to be strengthened
Dominican Republic calls for Haiti force to be strengthened

The Dominican Republic called Thursday for the UN-backed armed force combatting gangs in neighboring Haiti to be strengthened, warning that limited progress in protecting the Haitian people was at risk.

September 24, 2026