Student protesters attack government buildings in Albania
Buildings were set alight on the second day of demonstrations from thousands of students who want better university conditions and job prospects.
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Mexico to force Meta, TikTok, and X to better protect minors on platform
Mexico will require the digital platforms to protect minors from violent and sexual content.
Infantino faces FIFA rebels in Zurich after failed World Cup stake sale
Gianni Infantino faces FIFA rebels after failed World Cup sale, while members to be offered $6.35bn development fund.
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Also reported by SABC News
Houthi attacks disrupt travel plans for Mecca pilgrims
Muslim pilgrims headed to Mecca for Umrah are facing travel disruptions as Houthi attacks hit Saudi Arabia.
China, Togo elevate relations to community with shared future for new era
President Xi Jinping said China and Togo share compatible visions for friendship and cooperation and enjoy broad prospects ahead.
China, Botswana elevate ties to comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership
During their talks, Xi Jinping called for stronger cooperation in trade, the digital economy, agriculture and education.
China warns Philippines to cease provocations, false claims
The China Coast Guard said a Philippine Coast Guard vessel went to waters near Ren'ai Jiao to transport one injured person from the vessel illegally grounded there.
China sees service consumption growth during National Day holiday
Tourism remained a major driver of holiday spending, with sales revenue from sightseeing and entertainment services rising 23.6% year on year.
Poll puts Democrats 8 points ahead among registered voters
With early voting already underway in several US states including Georgia.
Mashatile urges workers to be patient amid cost-of-living crisis
Mashatile delivered a keynote address at the 8th FEDUSA Congress.
Zelenskyy says regrets difficulties over Starlink
Zelenskiy was speaking in London alongside British Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
CPI: A tale of two economic giants
David Shapiro of Otto1890 unpacks the latest CPI figures from China and the US, interest rate outlooks, mixed global market performance, contrasting bank and AI earnings, and stubbornly high oil prices.
Sally Rooney books withdrawn in UK over Palestine Action support
The Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.
Read at BBC News, World (opens in a new tab)
Also reported by Al Jazeera
Netflix to lay off 1,000 staff in steepest cuts since 2022
The cuts equate to around 6% of the streaming giant's total workforce worldwide.
AI in politics: Is Albania the EU’s testing ground?
Albania is experimenting with artificial intelligence in politics.
Tehran municipality accused of ‘overstep’ after launching welfare projects
Tehran's new municipal welfare projects face intense criticism over funding sources, transparency, and inflation claims.
Fire erupts at Albania’s Education Ministry as protests enter third day
At least 16 additional protesters have been arrested after clashing with riot police.
At least two security officials killed near Iran’s critical Chabahar port
Iran says 'terrorist groups' supported from outside the country are targeting security forces.