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The 13 Arab films selected for the 2025 London Film Festival
The National News
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A rich selection of films by Arab directors will be shown at the 69th BFI London Film Festival, which runs from October 8 to 19 in the English capital. Spanning documentary, drama and shorts, the programme brings urgent stories and fresh voices...
Israel orders Gaza evacuation as it prepares for a major attack
The Express Tribune
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September 9, 2025
Palestinians living in the ruins of Gaza City were bombarded with Israeli leaflets on Tuesday ordering them out, after Israel said it was about to obliterate the area in an assault to wipe out Hamas. Residents of the city, home to a million...
Africa's Digital Leap: A Comprehensive Exploration of How Technology Could Add $2.9 Trillion to the Continent's GDP by 2030
Alexa.ng
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September 9, 2025
In the vast and dynamic landscape of the African continent, where over 1.4 billion people reside across 54 diverse nations, the winds of change are blowing stronger than ever. The digital revolution, once a distant dream for many in this region,...
Greta Thunberg’s flotilla set on fire in drone strike, crew says
The London Economic
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September 9, 2025
A flotilla bound for Gaza has been ‘set on fire in a drone strike’, the Global Sumud Flotilla for Gaza (GSF) says. The GSF for Gaza features 20 vessels carrying pro-Palestinian activists, including Greta Thunberg and Game of Thrones actor Liam...
Israel targets Hamas leadership in attack on Doha
The National News
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Israel's air force attacked Qatar on Tuesday in an unprecedented strike against Hamas leaders. Several blasts were heard in Qatar's capital, where Hamas negotiators have been studying Gaza ceasefire proposals. Arab countries including the UAE...
First Thing: Immigration sweeps step up in LA after supreme court lifts ban
The Guardian
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September 9, 2025
Good morning. US immigration officers are increasing immigration sweeps in Los Angeles again after the supreme court reversed a temporary restraining order that banned the Trump administration from stopping people based solely on their race,...
Greta Thunberg flotilla says Gaza aid boat hit by drone attack in Tunisia
The Guardian
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September 9, 2025
A flotilla carrying aid for Gaza and pro-Palestinian activists including Greta Thunberg says one its boats has been struck in a drone attack while docked in Tunisia. The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) shared a video showing one of its boats being hit...
Bangkok Supreme Court: One year in prison for former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra
Asia News
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September 9, 2025
Today's headlines: Pakistan uses Chinese surveillance systems to spy on its citizens and crack down on dissent. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has reshuffled his government in an attempt to quell anti-government protests. The Global Sumud...
Israel drops leaflets across Gaza City ordering evacuation
The Globe and Mail
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September 9, 2025
Open this photo in gallery:Leaflets fall in Gaza City urging evacuation south to al-Mawasi on Tuesday. Residents of the city have been expecting an onslaught from the Israeli military for weeks.OMAR AL-QATTAA/AFP/Getty Images Palestinians living...
Israel airdrops leaflets ordering Gaza City evacuation, triggering panic among residents
CBC/Radio-Canada
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September 9, 2025
Palestinians living in the ruins of Gaza City were bombarded with Israeli leaflets on Tuesday ordering them out, after Israel said it was about to obliterate the area in an assault to wipe out Hamas. Residents of the city, home to a million...
44 Nations in the Global Sumud Flotilla: The Largest Civilian Mission to Break Gaza’s Siege in Over a Decade
teleSUR
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The Global Sumud Flotilla advances toward Tunisia, uniting 300 activists from 44 nations in a bold mission to break Israel’s blockade on Gaza and deliver life-saving aid. Related: Over 20,000 Kids Killed in Gaza Amid Zionist Genocide, Warns Save...
Greta Thunberg's Gaza-bound flotilla ‘set on fire’ following drone attack, crew say
Radio X
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The ‘Family Boat’ carrying Greta Thunberg and other activists in a humanitarian flotilla bound for Gaza has been “struck by what is suspected to be a drone,” the crew said. Listen to this article The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF), which is running...
Oscar-Winning Harry Potter Production Designer Stuart Craig Dies: What Happened?
ComingSoon
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September 9, 2025
Stuart Craig, the production designer of the Harry Potter film franchise, who also won three Oscars, recently passed away. His death was confirmed in a statement shared by the British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Besides Harry Potter, Craig was...
BBC News keeps audiences in the dark about latest flotilla stunt
Camera
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September 9, 2025
On September 2nd the BBC News website published a report by Gabriela Pomeroy headlined “Gaza flotilla with Greta Thunberg on board departs Barcelona”. Obviously the BBC did not appreciate the irony of describing someone sailing on a vessel that...
Why Abud Omar and Omija Will be Missing in Harambee Stars Game with Seychelles
Kenya Today
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September 9, 2025
Kenya’s Harambee Stars will face Seychelles tonight at Kasarani Stadium without two key defenders after head coach Benni McCarthy confirmed their absence. Captain Abud Omar will miss the game through suspension following disciplinary issues picked...
Pro-Gaza Global Sumud Flotilla sparks change even before setting sail: Turkish activists
Yeni Safak
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September 9, 2025
Turkish activists preparing to join the Freedom Flotilla Coalition sailing from Italy to break Israel's blockade on Gaza are making final preparations in Sicily, highlighting that the mission has already sparked significant change. Turkish...
Greta Thunberg’s flotilla for Gaza catches fire after being ‘hit by drone’
Metro
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September 9, 2025
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video A boat sailing as part of a flotilla to deliver aid to Gaza has been hit by a drone, it’s been claimed. The Global Sumud Flotilla for...
Oscar-Winning Harry Potter Production Designer Stuart Craig Passes Away at 83
Mandatory
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September 9, 2025
Stuart Craig, the production designer of the Harry Potter film franchise, who also won three Oscars, recently passed away. His death was confirmed in a statement shared by the British Film Designers Guild (BFDG). Besides Harry Potter, Craig was...
Israeli military orders Palestinians to evacuate Gaza City
USA Today
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CAIRO/GAZA, Sept 9 (Reuters) - Palestinians living in the ruins of Gaza City were bombarded with Israeli leaflets on Tuesday ordering them out, after Israel said it was about to obliterate the area in an assault to wipe out Hamas. Residents of the...
Spain Announces Measures Including Arms Embargo on Israel to Stop Gaza Genocide
Truthout
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September 8, 2025
Did you know that Truthout is a nonprofit and independently funded by readers like you? If you value what we do, please support our work with a donation. Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday announced a series of nine new measures —...