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UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Signals Potential Reversal on Brexit at Labour Party Conference

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Signals Potential Reversal on Brexit at Labour Party Conference

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his Labour Party conference speech to signal a potential reversal on Brexit, declaring that leaving the EU has done more harm than good.

The National|September 29, 2026|1
Sudan Takes Center Stage as UNGA Concludes Its Final Day

Sudan Takes Center Stage as UNGA Concludes Its Final Day

Sudan takes centre stage on the final day of the UNGA, as captured in a 1-minute and 55-second video.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Pledges Major Public Services Expansion at Labour Conference

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Pledges Major Public Services Expansion at Labour Conference

During his first Labour conference speech, UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham promised a massive expansion of public services, healthcare reform, and publicly-owned utilities.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|2
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri Paved to Become Morocco's Historic First Female Prime Minister

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri Paved to Become Morocco's Historic First Female Prime Minister

Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is set to become Morocco's first female prime minister after leading her party to victory in the recent parliamentary elections.

The National|September 29, 2026|1
Labour MPs and Activists Push for Total UK Arms Export Ban Against Israel

Labour MPs and Activists Push for Total UK Arms Export Ban Against Israel

Labour MPs and activists at the party's annual conference are urging the UK government to implement a total ban on arms exports and further sanctions against Israel.

The National|September 29, 2026|1
Renewed Fighting in Yemen Severely Disrupts Roads and Ports, Deepening the Humanitarian Crisis

Renewed Fighting in Yemen Severely Disrupts Roads and Ports, Deepening the Humanitarian Crisis

Renewed conflict and blocked routes in Yemen have severely disrupted transportation and port operations, fueling a rapidly worsening humanitarian and displacement crisis across Taiz and other regions.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
French Students Blockade Schools and Public Workers Strike Over Proposed Budget Cuts

French Students Blockade Schools and Public Workers Strike Over Proposed Budget Cuts

French students and public sector workers staged widespread strikes and protests against planned budget cuts ahead of next year's presidential election, leading to clashes with police and arrests.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
Stalemate Persists in US-Iran Indirect Talks Over Strait of Hormuz and Nuclear Program

Stalemate Persists in US-Iran Indirect Talks Over Strait of Hormuz and Nuclear Program

Indirect US-Iran talks mediated by Qatar at the UNGA in New York have hit a standstill over the sequencing of peace terms, specifically regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's nuclear program.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
Behind Putin's Latest Military Expansion: Strategic Goals Amid Stalled Advances

Behind Putin's Latest Military Expansion: Strategic Goals Amid Stalled Advances

Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered another military expansion adding 15,500 personnel, marking the fourth increase to the armed forces this year amid a protracted conflict with Ukraine.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
Former UK Attorney General Condemns Israel's Closure of East Jerusalem Consulate as Illegal

Former UK Attorney General Condemns Israel's Closure of East Jerusalem Consulate as Illegal

Former UK attorney general Dominic Grieve has declared Israel's closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem as an unlawful assertion of sovereignty.

The National|September 29, 2026|1
Bail Granted for RAF Fairford Suspects as Analysts Question Terror Narrative

Bail Granted for RAF Fairford Suspects as Analysts Question Terror Narrative

The rapid release on bail of five men arrested near the RAF Fairford base has led analysts to question claims of a major terrorist plot, despite conflicting statements from US and UK officials.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
Abducted Childhood Survivor Praises Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Labour Conference for Bringing Her Home from Libya

Abducted Childhood Survivor Praises Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Labour Conference for Bringing Her Home from Libya

A woman abducted by her father to Libya as a child praised Prime Minister Andy Burnham at the Labour Conference for his instrumental role in helping her return home.

The National|September 29, 2026
Estonia Blames Russia for Orchestrated Arson Attack on Defense Firm Milrem Robotics

Estonia Blames Russia for Orchestrated Arson Attack on Defense Firm Milrem Robotics

Estonia has accused Russia of orchestrating an August arson attack on defense company Milrem Robotics, calling it an act of sabotage amid a broader campaign against Europe.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026
Qatar Persists with U.S.-Iran Mediation Despite Regional Attacks, Says Official

Qatar Persists with U.S.-Iran Mediation Despite Regional Attacks, Says Official

Qatar affirms its ongoing diplomatic efforts to mediate between the U.S. and Iran, urging restraint and warning of severe global economic consequences from continued regional conflict.

Doha News|September 29, 2026
Controversy Erupts as Malaysia Repatriates Rohingya to Myanmar Amid Safety Warnings

Controversy Erupts as Malaysia Repatriates Rohingya to Myanmar Amid Safety Warnings

Malaysia faces scrutiny after sending Rohingya back to Myanmar despite clear safety warnings, according to a recent video report.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
High Tensions and Protests Erupt in Northern Ireland Following Controversial Court Ruling on Orange Order Parade

High Tensions and Protests Erupt in Northern Ireland Following Controversial Court Ruling on Orange Order Parade

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for calm in Northern Ireland after a court ruling permitted the first Orange Order parade down Garvaghy Road in nearly 30 years, sparking protests and political division.

Egypt Independent|September 29, 2026|2
Uncertainty Looms as US-Iran Negotiations Proceed Ahead of Midterm Elections

Uncertainty Looms as US-Iran Negotiations Proceed Ahead of Midterm Elections

Discussions between the US and Iran are currently ongoing, but officials indicate that a final deal remains unlikely before the midterm elections.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|1
From Safe Haven to Repatriation: Malaysia Shifts Stance on Rohingya Refugees

From Safe Haven to Repatriation: Malaysia Shifts Stance on Rohingya Refugees

Malaysia has begun repatriating Rohingya refugees to Myanmar, marking a significant shift from its previous policy of leniency amid rising economic pressures and anti-refugee sentiment.

Al Jazeera English|September 29, 2026|2
US and Iran Hold Backchannel Talks in New York as Breakthrough Remains Uncertain

US and Iran Hold Backchannel Talks in New York as Breakthrough Remains Uncertain

US and Iranian officials are quietly holding backchannel talks in New York to negotiate an end to the ongoing conflict, though key disagreements remain over nuclear issues and the Strait of Hormuz.

The National|September 29, 2026|1
Egyptian Foreign Minister and UN Envoy Confer on Yemen Crisis and Regional Security

Egyptian Foreign Minister and UN Envoy Confer on Yemen Crisis and Regional Security

Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty and UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg met to discuss the Yemen conflict, regional security, and the critical importance of Red Sea maritime navigation.

Egypt Independent|September 29, 2026|1