RT 10m

China warns of ‘security backdoor’ in Anthropic’s Claude Code

China has accused Anthropic’s AI coding tool Claude Code of containing “security backdoor vulnerabilities” capable of transmitting sensitive user information without consent, warning the mechanism poses a “serious security risk.” Claude Code, developed by the US startup with close ties to the Penta»»»

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Arab News 11m

Khamenei mourners gather in southern Beirut as Hezbollah chief vows fight against Israel

LONDON: People gathered on Wednesday night in Beirut’s southern suburbs to mourn Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran in late February. In a speech broadcast by the group’s Al-Manar TV, Hezbollah Secretary-General Naim Qassem reaffir»»»

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Arab News 11m

At Cape Verde academy, soccer talents dream big after World Cup debut

PRAIA: Thousands of flag-waving fans gathered in Cape Verde’s capital to welcome the returning national soccer team after their stunning debut World Cup performance, mobbing the players as they left the airport. In downtown Praia, at one of the country’s most prestigious training academies, student»»»

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UPI 13m

3 more charged for reflecting pool damage; Olympian pleads not guilty - UPI.com

1 of 5 | Hydrogen Peroxide is pumped into the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to clean algae on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on June 20. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- Three more people have been charged on Thursday for allegedly damaging the Linco»»»

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Tanjug 15m

Starovic, German ambassador discuss Serbia's EU integration, German development aid

BELGRADE - Serbian Minister of European Integration Nemanja Starovic met with German Ambassador to Belgrade Anke Konrad on Thursday to discuss the EU integration process, the significance of German development aid to Serbia and bilateral cooperation. Starovic noted that Germany, as one of Serbia's »»»

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Arab News 23m

Iran official: US strike targeted perimeter of Bushehr nuclear plant

TEHRAN: The United States targeted the perimeter of Iran’s only civilian nuclear plant with a strike on Thursday, Iranian state media reported, citing the deputy governor of Bushehr province. “Several areas in Bushehr province were targeted today, including the perimeter of the nuclear power plant,»»»

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Arab News 23m

Eswatini says 11 new US deportees ‘mostly African’

MBABANE, Eswatini: The Eswatini government said Thursday a new group of US deportees it had received from the United States was made up of 11 people mostly from other African countries. The new arrivals were flown into the tiny nation on Wednesday, the fourth batch to arrive since July last year as»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 23m

Stoyan Mavrodiev's Extradition from Serbia Expected Within Days

Serbia has chosen a simplified procedure for the extradition of former Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) executive director Stoyan Mavrodiev to Bulgaria, and necessary arrangements have been put in place, Bulgaria's Interior Minister Ivan Demerdzhiev told journalists on Thursday at the Kalotina bord»»»

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Gulf News 26m

A united Gulf is the strongest response to regional challenges: Anwar Gargash

Dubai: Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, has stressed that strengthening unity among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states is essential to confronting threats to the region's security and stability In a post on X, Gargash said enhancing a unified GCC position remained »»»

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Gulf News 26m

A new reading champion! Dana Al Zarooni to represent the UAE on the Arab stage

Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has congratulated Dana Adel Al Zarooni after she was crowned UAE champion of the 10th Arab Reading Challenge, praising the record participation of more than 830,000 students from»»»

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France24 35m

In Bordeaux's brand new eco-district of Brazza, homes turn into ovens during the heatwave

France is experiencing its third heatwave in two months. In Bordeaux the thermometre hit 40 degrees Celsius this week, including in its new eco-neighbourhood. The apartment blocs are new, built to the latest standards - but inside it’s like an oven, and residents have had enough. FRANCE 24's Emeral»»»

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France24 35m

France in focus - Nice 2016 terror attack: A decade of grief

On 14 July 2016, Nice was hit by the deadliest attack in its history, claimed by the Islamic State group. A truck ploughed into the Promenade des Anglais, striking crowds of spectators who had gathered to watch the Bastille Day fireworks. The attacker killed 86 people and injured hundreds more. Ten»»»

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France24 35m

French connections - La Vie en Paws: Inside France's love affair with pets

This week, we take a deep dive into a love affair that rivals France’s passion for wine, cheese and fashion: the French and their pets. Whether furry, feathered or scaly, the affection runs deep. More than half of French households own at least one pet, adding up to an astonishing 75 million animal»»»

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The Peninsula 36m

Ebola outbreak is 'fastest growing ever' as 600 die

Nairobi: The Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of Congo is the "fastest growing" ever, African health authorities said Thursday, as the World Health Organization said it had killed 600 people. Updated numbers issued by the UN health agency showed there have been 1,759 confirmed cases in DR Cong»»»

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Gulf News 38m

Ras Al Khaimah seeks deeper partnership with India

Ras Al Khaimah: His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, on Thursday received Dr. Deepak Mittal, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the UAE, accompanied by a delegation of business leaders, at the Ruler's palace in Saqr bin Mohammed City. »»»

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Qatar Tribune 39m

OPCW Executive Council adopts draft decision by Qatar to reinstate Syria's rights and privileges at OPCW

THE HAGUE: The Executive Council of the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), at its 112th session held in The Hague, adopted a draft decision submitted by the State of Qatar regarding the reinstatement of the rights and privileges of the Syrian Arab Republic at the OPCW. Six»»»

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Sputnik 39m

Moscow Firms Expand Cooperation With Southeast Asia

Moscow-based Companies are strengthening cooperation with countries in Southeast Asia, says Moscow Deputy Mayor for Transport and Industry Maxim Liksutov. Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin lauded the presence of Moscow-based companies at the INNOPROM international industrial exhibition in Yekaterinburg.»»»

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Gulf News 44m

EU moves closer to barring kids off social media

Brussels: Restrictions on children’s use of social media in the European Union could come as early as this summer, as a long-awaited expert report next week is expected to recommend limiting minors’ access to online platforms. After Australia became the first country in the world to ban under-16s f»»»

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Arab News 47m

EU proposes asset freezes and travel bans to fight migrant smuggling

BRUSSELS: ‌The European Union proposed on Thursday a new sanctions framework targeting migrant smuggling, human trafficking, and other forms of organized crime, which would impose asset freezes and travel bans on offenders. “We all have a common goal. To ‌drive them out ‌of business. And to ‌save ⁠»»»

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UPI 49m

Shoe factory burns in China; many casualties feared - UPI.com

A fire broke out in a Chinese shoe factory Thursday. It's not yet known how many have died or been injured. Image courtesy of UPI July 9 (UPI) -- A shoe factory caught fire Thursday morning in China, and it's unknown how many people are dead or injured. Chinese President Xi Jinping said there were »»»

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Novinite 49m

Bulgarian Parliament Approves 37 Million Increase in Stryker Combat Vehicle Deal

Bulgaria's Parliament approved an increase in the cost of the country's contract for Stryker armored combat vehicles, backing amendments to the investment project for equipping battalion battle groups within a mechanized brigade. The decision passed with 156 votes in favor, while the 11 MPs from th»»»

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Novinite 49m

“Rheinmetall Plant At Risk?” Opposition Parties Accuse Radev’s Cabinet of Jeopardizing Strategic Investment

GERB and Democratic Bulgaria (DB) accused Prime Minister Rumen Radev's government of putting Bulgaria's planned partnership with German defense company Rheinmetall at risk after Deputy Prime Minister and Economy Minister Alexander Pulev said the state currently lacks the funding needed to move the »»»

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Arab News 50m

Major boost for scientific research collaboration between Saudi Arabia and UK

The British Council has signed a new agreement with the Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA), awarding funding for nine new joint research projects in the areas of healthcare, clean energy and environmental protection, delivered through the UK–KSA Research Collaboration Programme o»»»

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Novinite 50m

Serbia Approves Extradition of Stoyan Mavrodiev After Nearly Two Years On the RunOpinions

A Serbian court has approved the extradition of former Bulgarian Development Bank (BDB) governor Stoyan Mavrodiev to Bulgaria, his lawyer Emanuil Yordanov confirmed. The decision was taken in a closed session after Mavrodiev himself submitted a request expressing consent to be returned to Bulgaria.»»»

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Gulf News 56m

'From 6am to 6pm I was a therapist and then theatre actress'': How Dubai's Farzana Parthingal became Malayalam cinema's breakout star in 'Balan: The Boy'

Dubai: "From 6am to 6pm I was an occupational therapist in Dubai. From 6pm till midnight, I was a theatre artist at The Junction in Alserkal." Not exactly the making of a movie star. But that leap of faith has transformed Dubai-raised Farzana Palathingal into Malayalam cinema's breakout talent, tha»»»

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Arab News 59m

Jordan’s military says intercepted 8 missiles fired from Iran

AMMAN: The Jordanian military said it intercepted eight missiles fired from Iran on Thursday, while the Islamic republic said it targeted a US base there amid a new exchange of strikes between Tehran and Washington. “Jordanian air defense systems intercepted and shot down, today, Thursday, eight mi»»»

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Arab News 59m

Abbas declares Nov. 28 for Palestinian legislative elections

LONDON: Mahmoud Abbas, the president of the Palestinian Authority, declared Nov. 28, which falls on a Saturday, as the date for the long-expected Palestinian legislative elections. The vote will take place across the Occupied Palestinian Territories, including the Gaza Strip, the West Bank and East»»»

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BNE 1h

South Africa's municipalities "failing" owing to underspending on infrastructure and maintenance, report warns

South Africa’s largest municipalities are sliding deeper into financial distress after years of underspending on infrastructure and maintenance, raising the risk of broader municipal failure with serious economic and social consequences, according to a report by independent governance rat»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Social media video leads to driver's arrest in Sharjah

Sharjah: Sharjah Police have arrested two motorists for committing serious traffic violations that endangered the lives of road users, authorities announced on Thursday. The drivers were found to have engaged in reckless and dangerous driving, prompting an investigation that led to their identifica»»»

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Gulf News 1h

UAE's LEONAV-1 marks space technology milestone

Al Aini: The National Space Science and Technology Center (NSSTC) at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) announced the successful launch of “LEONAV-1”, the first Emirati satellite dedicated to satellite navigation technologies. Supported and funded by the UAE Space Agency, the LEONAV-1 proje»»»

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BNE 1h

US strike on Iranian railway bridge hits China-Russia trade corridor near Turkmenistan

The US struck the Aq Tekeh-Khan railway bridge in Iran's northern Golestan province with cruise missiles, hitting a link on the rail corridor connecting Iran to China and Russia, state media reported on July 9. The strike marks one of the deepest US attacks inside Iranian territory since the confli»»»

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Tanjug 1h

Petkovic meets with Dutch ambassador, points to Pristina's unilateral, anti-Serb moves

BELGRADE - The head of the Serbian government Office for Kosovo-Metohija Petar Petkovic met with Dutch Ambassador to Belgrade Martijn Elgersma on Thursday to discuss the Belgrade-Pristina dialogue, pointing to unilateral, anti-Serb moves by the Albin Kurti-led authorities in Pristina. Petkovic conv»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Individual Countries, Companies Must Not Monopolize AI – Russian Foreign Ministry

Artificial intelligence (AI) should serve the interests of all countries, not a narrow circle of states and corporations, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Alimov told Sputnik. Speaking on the sidelines of the UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance, Alimov noted that Russia sees significant po»»»

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EU Observer 1h

Magyar moves to rewrite Hungary’s constitution and blackout state TV while courting Nato allies (88 days since the election)

More than nine months ago, we launched our Hungary Votes series, in which we provided weekly summaries of the latest developments in Hungary’s election campaign. The series continues as we report on the developments following the historic election and the measures taken by the Tisza government. Thi»»»

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Gulf News 1h

China floods unleash nearly 900 escaped snakes as bite reports grow

The floods were already forcing people from their homes. Then came another warning: watch where you step. Authorities in southern China say nearly 900 snakes escaped after floodwaters swept through commercial breeding farms in Hengzhou, Guangxi. The authorities said the floods sent both venomous an»»»

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Gulf News 1h

Why Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' is facing backlash over Lupita Nyong'o's casting

Dubai: Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic The Odyssey hasn't even reached cinemas yet, but it's already become the centre of a heated online debate. At the heart of the controversy is Oscar-winning actress Lupita Nyong'o, who has been cast as Helen of Troy, the legendary beauty from Greek mythology »»»

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Arab News 1h

England and India ready for ground-breaking first women’s test at Lord’s

LONDON: Lord’s, the Home of Cricket since 1814, will mark another milestone on Friday when England and India step out for the first women’s test match at the sport’s most famous venue. The four-day test comes 50 years on from Rachael Heyhoe-Flint leading England out for the first women’s match at L»»»

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Arab News 1h

Madinah farms: A popular summer destination for tourists

MADINAH: Rural farms across the Madinah region are attracting growing numbers of visitors during the evening hours, emerging as preferred tourism and recreation destinations that offer natural surroundings, diverse amenities and a cooler atmosphere than many open spaces. The farms benefit from thei»»»

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Arab News 1h

UN urges immediate end to fighting in eastern DR Congo

GENEVA: The United Nations called Thursday for an immediate end to fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo between the armed forces and the M23 militia. The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group has seized vast swathes of territory since it re-emerged in 2021 in mineral-rich eastern DR Congo, »»»

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Arab News 1h

Abha airport sets new single-day flight record

RIYADH: Abha International Airport, one of the sites operated by Cluster2 Airports, has set a new record for the highest number of flights handled in a single day after recording more than 130 on July 5. It was reported that the total included 117 domestic and 15 international flights, marking the »»»

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UPI 1h

By-election triggered following Farage’s exit from parliament - UPI.com

British lawmakers have triggered a by-election Thursday to replace Reform U.K. leader Nigel Farage in Parliament following his abrupt resignation. File Photo by Will Oliver/UPI | License Photo July 9 (UPI) -- British lawmakers have triggered a by-election Thursday to replace Reform U.K. leader Nige»»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

MoCI imposes final anti-dumping duties on imported electric batteries

DOHA: The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MoCI) has announced the imposition of final anti-dumping duties on imports of electric batteries originating in or exported from the People's Republic of China and Malaysia under Decision No. 48 of 2026. In a post on X on Thursday, the ministry said the »»»

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Qatar Tribune 1h

Arab Interior Ministers' Council condemns targeting of Qatari LNG tanker and Saudi carrier, attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain

TUNIS: The General Secretariat of the Council of Arab Interior Ministers condemned on Thursday the targeting of the Qatari LNG tanker 'Al Rekayyat' and Saudi crude carrier 'Wadiyan' as they transited the Strait of Hormuz. It also denounced the attacks targeting the State of Kuwait and the Kingdom o»»»

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Sputnik 1h

Patriot License For Ukraine Is Money Laundering Disguised as ‘Good Deal’ – Karen Kwiatkowski

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov says the production of Patriot missile interceptors in Ukraine would constitute another sign of unacceptable encroachment by NATO. But Zelensky’s lack of enthusiasm with the idea signifies it may not be as urgent a threat as may first seem, the former senior DoD anal»»»

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DW 1h

Why Volkswagen's huge workforce became a costly burden

BusinessGermanyWhy Volkswagen's huge workforce became a costly burdenNik MartinThe struggling German carmaker plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs from its 630,000-strong workforce. How did VW's headcount get so bloated, and will the cuts be enough to survive the Chinese EV onslaught? https://p.dw.com/p»»»

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Gulf News 1h

'From 6am to 6pm I was a therapist and then theatre actress'': How Dubai's Farzana Parthingal became Malayalam cinema's breakout star in 'Balan: The Boy'

Dubai: "From 6am to 6pm I was an occupational therapist in Dubai. From 6pm till midnight, I was a theatre artist at The Junction in Alserkal." Not exactly the making of a movie star. But that leap of faith has transformed Dubai-raised Farzana Parthingal into Malayalam cinema's breakout talent, than»»»

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Arab News 1h

Two thirds of EU faced harmful ozone levels during heatwave: report

PARIS: Two thirds of the European Union’s population may have been exposed to harmful levels of ozone pollution during last month’s record-breaking heatwave, a report exclusively shared with AFP warned Thursday. Nearly 300 million people, including 100 million children and elderly people, faced hig»»»

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Arab News 1h

Moderna wins EU contract for RSV vaccine supply

GENEVA: Moderna said ‌on Thursday it has secured a European Commission contract to supply its respiratory syncytial virus vaccine to six countries in the region. The agreement gives the participating countries — Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Luxembourg, Norway and Portugal — ‌access to ‌up to 24 milli»»»

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The Peninsula 1h

OPCW Executive Council adopts Qatar-drafted resolution restoring Syria's rights and privileges

The Hague: The Executive Council of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) has adopted a draft resolution submitted by the State of Qatar to restore the rights and privileges of the Syrian Arab Republic within the organization. The resolution was adopted during the 112th se»»»

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Dailynews Hungary 1h

PM Péter Magyar publishes details of former President's publicly funded US trip

Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has released documents and fresh allegations concerning a 2018 trip to the United States by former President János Áder, claiming that the HUF 55 million journey, funded by public money, included several days of what he described as family holiday activities ra»»»

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