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02 Sep

Astronaut captures rare red aurora from International Space Station

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Astronaut captures rare red aurora from International Space Station Astronaut captures rare red aurora from International Space Station . The colour is rare because of the high altitude needed for it occur, about 240 kilometres above Earth . Read full story: Source

02 Sep

Activists block Melbourne wharf to protest sale of weapons to Israel

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Activists block Melbourne wharf to protest sale of weapons to Israel Activists block Melbourne wharf to protest sale of weapons to Israel . A group of activists blocked off the entrance to a wharf in Melbourne, Australia . Read full story: Source

02 Sep

See what Palestinian activist said to Al Jazeera journalist

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See what Palestinian activist said to Al Jazeera journalist Organiser of the second People’s Conference for Palestine organiser spoke to Al Jazeera's Hani Mahmoud during a live discussion on Gaza . This is what they said to each other at the second conference in Detroit . Read full story: Source

02 Sep

Over 1,000 Labor Day rallies held across US to protest Trump

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Over 1,000 Labor Day rallies held across US to protest Trump ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ protests draw tens of thousands in all 50 US states. As the Labor Day holidays get under way, tens of thousands of protesters have gathered at rallies across the United States to call for stronger worker protections and attack a range of policies undertaken by the administration of US President Donald Trump. More than 1,000 demonstrations are expected on Monday to span all 50 states, under the banner “Workers Over Billionaires.” Protesters are demanding stronger worker protections, fully funded schools, healthcare and housing for all, and…

02 Sep

Maduro says US naval forces aimed at regime change in Venezuela

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Maduro says US naval forces aimed at regime change in Venezuela Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro says US military build-up in Caribbean is aimed at overthrowing his government . Maduro says he is ready to 'declare a republic in arms' if attacked by US forces . US has deployed military forces to the Caribbean in an operation said to target Latin American drug cartels . Read full story: Source

02 Sep

Israeli forces kill pregnant woman and her unborn baby in Gaza City assault

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Israeli forces kill pregnant woman and her unborn baby in Gaza City assault Military continues large-scale assault on Gaza City, with several strikes targeting civilians . Pregnant woman and her unborn baby killed in attack on house near Shati refugee camp . More than 1,000 buildings have been levelled since Israel began its push to take over the urban centre last month, killing 10 people . Read full story: Source

02 Sep

Trump to grant former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani highest civilian honour

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Trump to grant former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani highest civilian honour Giuliani played a key role in attempt to overturn Trump’s loss in the 2020 election by promoting false claims of fraud . The 81-year-old former New York City mayor was hospitalised on Saturday after a car crash . He suffered a fractured thoracic vertebra, along with multiple lacerations, contusions and injuries to his left arm and leg . Read full story: Source

02 Sep

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,286

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,286 EU confirms GPS jamming, but plane lands safely in Bulgaria . Bulgarian authorities suspect that this was due to "blatant interference by Russia," EU says . Read full story: Source

02 Sep

Watch: Buildings destroyed and rescue efforts under way after deadly Afghanistan earthquake

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Watch: Buildings destroyed and rescue efforts under way after deadly Afghanistan earthquake Landslides have blocked many roads in eastern Afghanistan . Rescuers are using helicopters to try and get to more remote, cut off regions . The 6.0 magnitude earthquake struck on Sunday night . Read full story: Source

02 Sep

How the death of a delivery driver ignited Indonesia

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How the death of a delivery driver ignited Indonesia How the death of a delivery driver ignited Indonesia 3 hours ago Share Save Gavin Butler BBC News Share Save Watch: Politicians' perks cut after fatal anti-government demonstrations across Indonesia Protesters have been killed, buildings torched and politicians' houses looted as anti-government unrest spreads across Indonesia - and the authorities respond with force. Mass demonstrations, fuelled by cost-of-living woes and public frustration with the political elite, first erupted in Jakarta on 25 August to condemn what many viewed as excessive pay and housing allowances for parliamentarians. By the end of Read…