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Children forced to give up school for work as fighting upends daily life in Yemen

Renewed fighting between Iran-aligned Houthis and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces has shattered four years of relative calmIn the mornings, 13-year-old Muneer Farie went to school, and in the afternoons he helped his father feed the livestock. He took his studies seriously, dreaming of becoming the first teacher in his family of farmers.As fighting approached his village in al-Wazeyah district in Taiz, Yemen, two weeks ago, Muneer’s focus started to drift from his lessons. The classroom echoed with t…

Death toll in South Africa bar shooting rises to 18, police say

South Africa is awash with legal and illegal firearms, and shootings are common, often fuelled by gang rivalry, extortion and competition between informal businesses.

One Nation senator pays back more than $3,300 in taxi expenses; Cleary tells fans ‘I’ll be back’ – as it happened

This blog is now closedGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastRBA expected to hike cash rate to 4.6%, its highest level since 2011Australia’s key interest rate is expected to hit its highest level since 2011, drag down house prices and add more than $100 to typical monthly mortgage repayments.

Why is the EU looking for associate members? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The EU Commission opened the door for Canada to become its first-ever “associate member” as both parties want to reduce dependence on the US. But what's behind the proposal? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

Does Europe need new global partners? Take our poll

Could Canada become a test case for a wider EU partnership model? Relations reached a historic turning point when European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen suggested making Canada the EU’s first-ever "associate member”.

Victoria police apologise over death of injured man taken to cells instead of hospital

Inquest into 2023 death shown footage of John Makai struggling to stand after suffering serious head injury from being punched in head by sonFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastVictorian police have apologised to the family of a man who died after being held for five hours in a police cell without medical treatment for a significant head injury.John Makai, a 58-year-old father of 10, died in 2023 from serious head traum…

Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 28 dead

The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.

Ukraine funding gap looms over Brussels defence talks

Good morning. This is Mared Gwyn with your Monday newsletter from Brussels. Today: the question of Ukraine's funding gap looms over EU defence talks, and the bloc's energy chief cautions over low energy storage. Let’s dive in.

Ukraine says Russian drones kill 14, hit Kyiv and Odesa infrastructure

Ukraine reports 14 dead and 57 injured after a massive Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Odesa on 27 September, damaging schools, hospitals and key infrastructure.

Venezuelans demand opposition leader Machado's return

Hundreds of people held rallies in Venezuela demanding the safe return of Maria Corina Machado, and fair elections.

France's far-right National Rally gains ground in Senate and forms group for first time

RN presidential candidate Marine Le Pen hailed a "historic victory" after the results were announced.

Beau Lamarre-Condon told friend if he killed anyone he’d dump belongings in bin and take bodies to bushland, court hears

Former police officer has pleaded not guilty to murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies in early 2024 – nine months after discussion with friend Georgia CookFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our new political email, free app or daily news podcastA Sydney police officer told a friend he would hide the bodies of anyone he killed in bushland and put their belongings in a dumpster, months before allegedly murdering Jesse Baird and Luke Davies, a court has heard.Beau Lamarre-Con…

US, China list goods recommended for tariff cuts following Trump-Xi summit

Washington and Beijing announce details of agreement to reduce tariffs on $60bn of trade.

Serbia’s snap election: Can Vucic outmanoeuvre the student revolt?

The country's early parliamentary elections won’t end its crisis or defuse Vucic’s troubles, analysts say.

Watch: Madonna and Taylor Swift win big at the MTV VMAs

Taylor Swift, Madonna, and LISA were among the big winners at the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) on Sunday evening in downtown Los Angeles.

Germany news: Berlin's Left files complaint against Dobrindt

Interior Minister Dobrindt could be in legal trouble after he seemed to accuse the Left's Elif Eralp of antisemitism. Domestic intelligence has warned on research cooperation with China. DW has more.

What would Francis of Assisi make of his fame today?

The Catholic saint renounced wealth and fame to become a mendicant friar. Yet over history, his teachings and life have inspired popes, Dante, and even Mussolini.

Counter-terror police investigate Iran link over suspected bomb plot at RAF base used by US

Five men arrested on terrorism charges after explosives found near RAF Fairford in GloucestershireCounter-terrorism police are investigating whether Iran is behind a suspected bomb plot after armed officers found explosives on three vans parked minutes from an RAF base used by the US military.The Guardian understands that after five men were arrested on terrorism charges, investigators were examining materials found in the vans, with an initial view being they were consistent with improvised exp…

Where are salaries and job opportunities highest in Portugal?

Information technology remains one of the most attractive fields in the Portuguese job market, offering high average salaries and strong job creation, according to Randstad's latest Salary Trends Study.

Europe Today: EU ministers meet on Ukraine aid as Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz deal

EU defence ministers meet in Brussels on Ukraine aid and Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet," as Moscow escalates missile and drone strikes. Elsewhere,Trump rejects Iran's Hormuz offer, claiming the US is "winning tremendously," and Pope Leo XIV heads to Metz for his final day in France.