The New Zealand falcon has been crowned the winner of the country’s annual Bird of the Year competition, taking 21% of the valid votes.
The high-speed hunter, which goes by the Māori name the kārearea, is capable of reaching 200km/h in a dive,…
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Daily World Briefing, Sept. 29
UN confirms reactivation of sanctions on Iran
The United Nations confirmed on Sunday that sanctions against Iran have been reactivated.
“Pursuant to the process set forth in paragraphs 11 and 12 of Security Council resolution 2231 (2015), effective…
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India court struggles under massive judicial backlog
AFP via Getty ImagesThe Allahabad High Court is one of the oldest courts in India The Allahabad High Court – one of India’s oldest and most prestigious, once graced by figures like India’s first premier Jawaharlal Nehru and future Supreme Court…
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,313 | Russia-Ukraine war News
Here are the key events on day 1,313 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Published On 28 Sep 2025
Here is how things stand on Monday, September 29:
Fighting
- Russian forces killed four people,…
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Europe win Ryder Cup after sensational tussle with US at Bethpage, New York
Fleetwood and Thomas jousted through the back nine and also made it to the last all square. Again the American’s would emerge victorious, Thomas dropping a 15-footer. 12-7.
In the only real beating handed out, Xander Schauffele strolled to victory…
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‘Horrific’: Israel bombs hospitals, residential towers amid Gaza onslaught | Gaza News
Israel has been pounding Gaza’s largest medical complex, levelling whole blocks and sending terrified patients scrambling for safety as its army continued a ground operation to seize Gaza City.
Doctors inside al-Shifa Hospital on Sunday…
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The picturesque Dutch village set to charge tourists an entry fee
John LaurensonBusiness reporter, Zaanse Schans, Netherlands
Getty ImagesThe Dutch village of Zaanse Schans and its windmills are set to attract 2.8 million visitors this year The historic Dutch village of Zaanse Schans is well known for its…
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Tehran hosts global companies at ELECOMP 2025
Farzaneh Ashoorioun
Press TV, Tehran
Tehran has hosted the 28th edition of ELECOMP, the country’s largest exhibition for electronics, computer technologies, and…
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What’s the fallout from the latest UN sanctions on Iran? | Israel-Iran conflict
The UN has reimposed sanctions that were lifted under a 2015 nuclear deal.
Iran is facing new pressure due to its nuclear programme.
European powers have re-imposed sanctions that were lifted as part of a landmark 2015 nuclear agreement.
They target…
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NATO threats to shoot down Russian aircraft ‘reckless, irresponsible’: Kremlin
The Kremlin has described recent threats by NATO countries to shoot down Russian aircraft as a “reckless and irresponsible” gesture.
Bellicose rhetoric from Western officials is “reckless and irresponsible” in the…
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