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Youssef Mansour
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Hanoi Embarks on Accelerated Urban Planning to Become a Global Metropolis
Vietnam's capital Hanoi has unveiled a century-long master urban plan aiming to become a global metropolis. The ambitious project supports double-digit economic growth with major infrastructure but also triggers social and urban upheavals.
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Former Shin Bet Chief Sues Benjamin Netanyahu for Defamation Over October 7
Two weeks ahead of Israel's elections, the former Shin Bet chief sues Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for defamation, accusing him of lying about their respective responsibilities regarding alerts before October 7.
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Over 9,000 Confirmed Ebola Cases in Eastern DRC as Outbreak Persists
The Ebola outbreak in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the deadliest ever recorded in the country, continues to spread five months after its official declaration. Over 9,000 cases and 4,300 deaths have been reported amid challenges including late detection, insecurity, and lack of an effective vaccine.
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Mars Observed Near the Beehive Cluster Under an Aurora in Sweden
On October 14, 2026, a photo taken near Lansjärv, Sweden, shows Mars close to the center of the Beehive Cluster (M44) beneath a northern lights display. This aurora resulted from a solar eruption on October 10 that disturbed Earth's magnetic field. The Beehive Cluster is a group of young stars, and the scene is observed within the cultural context of the indigenous Sámi people.
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Sexual Violence: Comprehensive Law Adopted to Strengthen Support for Victims
On October 13, the French National Assembly unanimously passed a comprehensive law establishing a specialized judicial chain to better support victims of sexist and sexual violence, according to general rapporteur Céline Thiébault-Martinez.
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Ukraine Questions SpaceX, US, and NATO Over Starlink Network Restrictions
Ukraine seeks clarification from the US, SpaceX, and NATO regarding Starlink service limitations, including high-speed connection cuts disrupting drone operations.
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Emmanuel Macron Accuses Political Forces of Exploiting Student Strikes
French President Emmanuel Macron claims student protests are being exploited by political forces months before the presidential election. Jean-Luc Mélenchon joined a Paris protest, while Marine Le Pen supports the police.
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Duane Davis Sentenced to 40 Years for Tupac Murder
Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, former Los Angeles gang leader, sentenced to a minimum of 40 years in prison for the murder of rapper Tupac Shakur, three decades after the crime.
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Tigray Conflict: Information Warfare Intensifies in Ethiopia
The resumption of fighting in Tigray is accompanied by an information battle on social media, where manipulated videos, old images, and AI-generated content fuel propaganda, making it hard to distinguish facts from manipulation.
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European Commission Launches Transregional Dialogue on Disaster Risk Management Using Space Technologies
On October 14, 2026, the European Commission launched the first transregional dialogue to strengthen international cooperation on natural disaster risk management using space technologies.
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Exceptional El Niño Causes Partial Submersion of California Coasts by Storm Rachel
Storm Rachel caused partial submersion of California's coasts, a rare event linked to this year's exceptional El Niño, which raised water levels by about 30 cm and damaged coastal structures.