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Opportunities and risks for energy re/insurers in North Africa

As more energy projects are commissioned in the coming years, market participants should also carefully consider how best to effectively mitigate the various specific legal and commercial risks which arise in the region

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UK PM says ‘strong indications’ Iran involved in bomb scare at US-run airbase
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UK PM says ‘strong indications’ Iran involved in bomb scare at US-run airbase

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday said there were “strong indications” that Iran was involved in suspicious activity at a UK airbase that triggered a major security incident this weekend. “There are strong indications that Iran played a part in

South China Morning Post · Sep 30, 12:51 PM
Teens who died in car that entered river named
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Teens who died in car that entered river named

Jackson Duke, Luke Etheridge and Zara Shaw died when the car they were in ended up in the Wear.

BBC News · Sep 30, 12:51 PM
US appeals court halts Tennessee execution of Christa Pike
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US appeals court halts Tennessee execution of Christa Pike

Christa Pike was set to become the first woman executed by Tennessee in more than 200 years.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 12:44 PM
Swiss Football Association withdraws support for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino
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Swiss Football Association withdraws support for FIFA boss Gianni Infantino

Executive committee reverses its support ‌for the ​Swiss football administrator after endorsing his candidacy in June.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 12:38 PM
Jerusalem Daily: Flight carrying Israelis diverted after stabbing
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Jerusalem Daily: Flight carrying Israelis diverted after stabbing

A Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv was diverted after a stabbing, with Israeli officials calling it 'an act of terror'.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 12:36 PM
Pentagon says US troop withdrawal from Iraq is complete
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Pentagon says US troop withdrawal from Iraq is complete

The withdrawal ends two decades of foreign intervention in Iraq as part of 'global war on terror' and anti-ISIL fight.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 12:33 PM
Romania’s political crisis intensifies as Parliament rejects pro-EU PM
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Romania’s political crisis intensifies as Parliament rejects pro-EU PM

Siegfried Muresan's loss of the confidence motion increases the prospect for snap elections.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 12:18 PM
Grooming gangs inquiry expanded to Birmingham and Wales
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Grooming gangs inquiry expanded to Birmingham and Wales

Targeted investigations will be carried out as part of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse.

BBC News · Sep 30, 12:16 PM
Shubman Gill reaches 200, becomes second batter after Rohit with multiple double centuries
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Shubman Gill reaches 200, becomes second batter after Rohit with multiple double centuries

Gill reached the milestone during India's mammoth chase of 406 runs in the second ODI against West Indies in Guwahati.

Times of India · Sep 30, 12:15 PM
We fear for our lives after being told our abusive exes will be freed from jail early
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We fear for our lives after being told our abusive exes will be freed from jail early

Three victims of domestic abuse tell the BBC why they feel let down by the early prisoner release scheme.

BBC News · Sep 30, 12:11 PM
Is it time for Congress and INDIA bloc to take a leaf out of CJP's playbook?
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Is it time for Congress and INDIA bloc to take a leaf out of CJP's playbook?

The INDIA bloc, under Congress's leadership, is gearing up for a vigorous campaign against electoral misconduct and the Election Commission's authority. Their strategy includes widespread protests and a pivotal 'Save Democracy March' to elevate public consciou

Times of India · Sep 30, 12:04 PM
‘Attempted terror attack’: What happened on board the rerouted Flydubai flight?
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‘Attempted terror attack’: What happened on board the rerouted Flydubai flight?

The co-pilot of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv ​tried ‌to crash the plane after stabbing the pilot, but passengers then ⁠held him down while other pilots landed the plane safely in Saudi Arabia, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said ‌on Wednesday.

France 24 · Sep 30, 12:04 PM
Appeals court halts execution of Tennessee woman less than two hours before lethal injection
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Appeals court halts execution of Tennessee woman less than two hours before lethal injection

A US appeals court ordered a "short stay of execution" for death row inmate Christa Pike, less than two hours before she was scheduled to be the first woman put to death in the state in more than two centuries. The court halted the execution to give it time to

France 24 · Sep 30, 12:03 PM
First execution of a woman in US state of Tennessee for 200 years halted
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First execution of a woman in US state of Tennessee for 200 years halted

A US appeal court on Wednesday halted the ⁠execution of death row inmate Christa Pike in Tennessee, less than two hours before she was scheduled to become the first woman that state has put to death in more than 200 years. The 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals o

South China Morning Post · Sep 30, 12:00 PM
UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, PM says
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UK believes Iran involved in RAF Fairford incident, PM says

The prime minister's comments come days after the suspects were released on the 'strictest possible bail conditions'.

BBC News · Sep 30, 11:59 AM
Trump’s 'Monster Bash' brings AI titans to White House to police each other
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Trump’s 'Monster Bash' brings AI titans to White House to police each other

Times of India · Sep 30, 11:41 AM
Flydubai cockpit drama: How Indian pilot stopped co-pilot from crashing plane
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Flydubai cockpit drama: How Indian pilot stopped co-pilot from crashing plane

Times of India · Sep 30, 11:41 AM
Russia ramps up disinformation attacks on French media ahead of 2027 Presidential race
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Russia ramps up disinformation attacks on French media ahead of 2027 Presidential race

Pro-Russian influence operations have caused a surge of 850% in fake news stories mimicking real media brands, according to a report published this week by disinformation specialist, NewsGuard. Out of the 15 most imitated news outlets, eight are French – inclu

France 24 · Sep 30, 11:29 AM
Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen
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Execution of US murderer Christa Pike halted shortly before it was due to happen

Pike was convicted and sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder of Colleen Slemmer.

BBC News · Sep 30, 11:29 AM
What happened on diverted Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv?
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What happened on diverted Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv?

Israel's prime minister said one of the pilots stabbed the other and then tried to crash the plane.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 11:27 AM
Photos: Kashmir’s 600-year-old Wazwan wedding feast adapts to modern life
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Photos: Kashmir’s 600-year-old Wazwan wedding feast adapts to modern life

Wazwan, a multicourse mutton feast, reflects Kashmiri cultural roots with recipes dating back to the 14th century.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 11:22 AM
Op Sheruwali: How security forces tracked LeT commander Musa in months-long hunt
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Op Sheruwali: How security forces tracked LeT commander Musa in months-long hunt

Times of India · Sep 30, 11:12 AM
'We've just taken control': Passengers describe what happened on flight
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'We've just taken control': Passengers describe what happened on flight

Passengers on the Flydubai flight bound for Israel filmed the moments following the stabbing.

BBC News · Sep 30, 11:07 AM
Garvaghy Road standoff brings Northern Ireland’s old wounds back to surface
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Garvaghy Road standoff brings Northern Ireland’s old wounds back to surface

Residents block an Orange Order parade in a standoff that has revived tensions, legal disputes and political conflict.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 11:06 AM
Taxi passengers take wheel after cabby faints while driving on Hong Kong highway
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Taxi passengers take wheel after cabby faints while driving on Hong Kong highway

Four taxi passengers escaped injury after their driver lost consciousness at the wheel on a Hong Kong highway, leaving them struggling to control the vehicle before it hit a road divider. Dashcam footage circulating online on Monday captured the incident. It s

South China Morning Post · Sep 30, 11:06 AM
Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations
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Prosecutor reopens probe into Cornell gang rape allegations

A New York prosecutor has reopened an investigation into gang rape allegations at a Cornell University fraternity in response to a lawsuit filed by a woman who says she was sexually assaulted in 2024 by seven students after being plied with alcohol and drugs.

France 24 · Sep 30, 11:06 AM
South Africa says Interpol Red Notices for Gupta brothers remain active
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South Africa says Interpol Red Notices for Gupta brothers remain active

South Africa says Interpol Red Notices for Atul and Rajesh Gupta remain active, while authorities engage with the UAE and India through mutual legal assistance procedures.

Google · Sep 30, 11:03 AM
REPLAY: France's Macron calls for 'stronger Europe' on Spain trip
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REPLAY: France's Macron calls for 'stronger Europe' on Spain trip

French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday met Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez at the Moncloa Palace in Madrid on the second day of a two-day state visit. Speaking at a press conference alongside Sanchez, Macron outlined his strategies for addressing t

France 24 · Sep 30, 11:01 AM
France and Spain welcome idea of UK rejoining EU after Burnham’s speech
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France and Spain welcome idea of UK rejoining EU after Burnham’s speech

The European Union would embrace the UK if it ever decided to rejoin the bloc, the leaders of Spain and France said shortly after new UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham floated the possibility. “Welcome back,” French President Emmanuel Macron quipped in English, s

South China Morning Post · Sep 30, 11:01 AM
Why did Trump and Xi seal a deal on World War II soldiers’ missing remains?
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Why did Trump and Xi seal a deal on World War II soldiers’ missing remains?

A decades-long effort by Beijing and Washington to recover the remains of US servicemen missing in China since World War II has resurfaced in the wake of the summit between the nations’ leaders. The commitment was included in an eight-point list of outcomes fr

South China Morning Post · Sep 30, 11:00 AM
China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Asian Games organisers apologise
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China extends 52-year unbeaten record as Asian Games organisers apologise

Chinese divers were unstoppable as the country's sizeable overall tally of gold medals swelled to 150.

Al Jazeera · Sep 30, 10:54 AM