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US judge blocks Trump administration from halting Snap food benefits
A federal judge said the plan to suspend food aid to millions of Americans during the ongoing US government shutdown is likely unlawful. Source link
'No inch here was spared': Hurricane Melissa destroys Jamaica town
The BBC’s Nada Tawfik reports from Black River, where the strongest storm to hit the country in modern history has left scenes of desperation. Source link
More than 60,000 flee Sudanese city after its capture by RSF militia, says UN
El-Fasher is under the control of paramilitaries accused of mass executions and crimes against humanity. Source link
Canada's Carney to visit Xi in China, marking 'turning point' in relations
Finding it hard to reach a resolution of its trade dispute with the US after Trump suspended talks, Canada turns to other major economies. Source link
Watch: Train smashes into truck at Dutch level crossing
Five people sustained minor injuries but nobody was seriously hurt in the incident in Meteren. Source link
US strikes on alleged drug boats violate law, UN human rights chief says
Volker Türk said the strikes were “unacceptable” and urged Washington to halt them immediately. Source link
Election protesters defy army chief in third day of Tanzania unrest
Some deaths have been reported though accurate figures are hard to obtain due to the internet shutdown. Source link
Sixty years after tourist stole skull from cathedral, he sends it back
“It’s not something you expect,” says Franz Zehetner, who opened the parcel addressed to Vienna’s St Stephen’s Cathedral. Source link
Latvian MPs vote to pull out of treaty on protecting women from violence
Several thousand people protested against the vote, and it is now up to the president to decide the next step. Source link
India-US sign 10-year defence pact amid tariff turmoil
This comes as the two countries try to close a trade deal and tide over tense ties after Trump’s 50% tariffs on India. Source link