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Security Council to vote on Gaza plan

The Security Council will have to decide on the peace plan for the Gaza war that the United States has brokered. In a vote late Monday evening Swedish time, it could give the green light for an international peacekeeping force.

Israeli concerns ahead of UN vote on peace plan

There is Israeli concern ahead of the UN vote on the resolution on a peace plan for Gaza – where the latest version mentions the possibility of forming a Palestinian state, reports Israeli I24. At the same time, the US is urging member states to quickly adopt the peace plan.

Britain limits protection for asylum seekers

The UK is limiting protection for asylum seekers and will end automatic payments to the group, the government has announced.

UN Security Council to vote on Trump's peace plan

The UN Security Council will vote on Monday on a resolution to support the US peace plan for the war in Gaza, diplomats with insight told AFP.

Russian economy shows signs of weakness

The Russian economy is showing signs of weakness, according to official statistics.

Ronaldo's message: The next World Cup will be my last

Next summer's World Cup will be Cristiano Ronaldo's last, the Portuguese star has announced ahead of the upcoming qualifiers.

Taliban accused of deadly bomb attack in court

A car bomb has exploded at a busy courthouse in Islamabad. The Pakistani government is describing it as a suicide bombing that killed more than ten people, signaling that neighboring Afghanistan is responsible.

Sources: Around 200 dead in fighting in Nigeria

Around 200 people have been killed in clashes between rival jihadist groups in the troubled northeast of Nigeria, intelligence sources, militias and jihadist groups told AFP.

Concern among Christians after bomb attacks on churches

Fear and anxiety characterize the Christian minority in Bangladesh after several bomb attacks were targeted at churches and a Catholic school.

More signs of new offensive in war-torn Sudan

Sudan's national army has thwarted a drone attack on the town of al-Ubayyid, a military source told AFP. There is growing evidence that the RSF militia is preparing an offensive against the strategically important region.

Explosions reported around Sudan's capital

People in and around Sudan's capital Khartoum are reporting explosions and escalation, AFP reports. Armed forces fighting the army have launched more attacks on areas east of war-torn Darfur in recent days.

Japan deploys military – against bears

Japan has had enough. After a spate of bear attacks, the animals are now being fought off – with the help of the army. Since April, bears have injured more than 100 people and killed at least 13, according to the Ministry of the Environment in Tokyo.

Afghanistan and Pakistan resume negotiations

Negotiations between Afghanistan and Pakistan in Turkey will resume on Thursday.

Major crackdown on gang criminals in Spain

Spanish police have carried out extensive raids against at least seven criminal gangs in the Costa del Sol in the southern part of the country.

Maradona trial to be re-run – date set

The trial of the medical staff of deceased football icon Diego Maradona is to be re-opened. An Argentine court has now decided when the hearings will begin.

Erdogan: Hamas will keep the agreement

Hamas will stick to the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, claims Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Today his country is hosting talks on the future of the Gaza Strip.

32-year-old charged over knife attack north of London

Suspected terrorist arrested in Berlin

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Berlin on suspicion of planning a "jihadist-motivated" attack, the prosecutor's office told AFP.

Nigeria: Welcomes American aid

Nigeria welcomes US help to combat Islamist extremists in the country, the presidential spokesman told Reuters. A meeting between the presidents of the two countries may also be in the works.

Two more suspects in the jewel heist are indicted

Three people arrested on suspicion of the jewel heist at the Louvre in Paris have been released, several sources told AFP, while two other people are being charged.

Attack on Russian oil pipeline – “Remarkable”

Ukraine's military intelligence has carried out an attack on a key oil pipeline in the Moscow region, Ukrainian officials say, according to the Kyiv Post. Military expert Joakim Paasikivi calls the attack "remarkable." Russia has failed to protect the country from Ukrainian special forces.

One year later: New wave of protests in divided Serbia

A deadly roof collapse sparked massive anti-government protests. A year later, young crowds are taking to the streets again, demanding change in a deeply divided Serbia.

Jetten: Positivity wins over populism

The left-liberal D66, led by Rob Jetten, won the extremely close election in the Netherlands, reports the ANP news agency. He credits “a positive message” for the victory.

Trump on nuclear weapons words: "Testing if others do it"

Donald Trump is now clarifying his statement that the United States will resume nuclear weapons testing. The tests will be carried out "if other countries do it". If they do it, we will do it too, he tells reporters aboard Air Force One.