Brand's barrister refers himself to regulator after report he confronted journalist
Ian Winter allegedly confronted a reporter outside court who had investigated the comedian.
How 2000s lad culture helped Russell Brand to hide in plain sight
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Trump replaces White House chief of staff days after Republicans suffer midterm defeats
Miller, considered the architect of Trump's hard-line immigration policy, will move into the role on Monday.
New wave of bomb threats hit European airlines
No link has been established between the threats against the airlines and those against the media outlets.
Harry and five others seek to challenge Mail publisher privacy ruling
The Duke of Sussex and other public figures lost a High Court case against the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.
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Manhunt after boy injured by sword, sparking Gloucester school lockdowns
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Spain's rail authorities face European fraud probe after Urda rail disaster
Prosecutors begin investigating EU funds meant for upgrading the Spanish railway line where a train crash killed 69 people.
Judge blocks construction of Trump's massive arch after federal agency approval
The Trump administration had hoped the construction of the 250-foot arch could begin as early as this week.
AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values
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Huntingdon train attack victim thought 'this is what it feels like to die', court told
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Met Police boss 'wouldn't be surprised' if more allegations made about Brand
Sir Mark Rowley tells the BBC that what he heard reported from Brand's trial came close to "victim blaming".
Katherine Ryan says she feels 'grief and relief' after Russell Brand conviction
The comedian had previously spoken about an unnamed "predator" in the entertainment industry.
Burnham responds to BBC question over Labour's past links to Brand
The prime minister says that Labour politicians courting the comedian a decade ago had not been aware of his crimes.
'A beautiful story' as Bellingham brothers called up
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How unprecedented changes to the polar vortex may impact the UK's weather
An unprecedented early weakening of the polar vortex is causing uncertainty amongst experts over the impact it will have on UK weather as Simon King explains.
Four midterms takeaways for 2028 White House race
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Spate of bomb threats poses serious challenge to airline industry
After a week of disruption, airlines are facing both safety and financial concerns.
Why the US midterms sparked an AI stock selloff
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Man investigated for leaving 17-year-old on Germany's highest mountain
The teenager was eventually rescued on Zugspitze and has since been discharged from hospital.
Firms should publish salaries in job adverts ahead of new law, says PM
The government argues the change will help jobseekers and could help to prevent pay discrimination.
Two dead after bus crashes in France, officials say
One child and one young adult were killed in the crash, local authorities say, with more injured.
Tube drivers to stage strikes in Christmas run-up
The union is in dispute with London Underground over working arrangements for drivers.
Childminder who left more than 20 children alone in her home jailed
Amanda Mathewson was caught neglecting children at her home in Dunfermline after being spied on by parents.
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'A beautiful story' as Bellingham brothers called up
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Meghan Markle’s father arrested in US over alleged child sex abuse photos
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Migrants arrive in Spain’s Canary Islands after being rescued at sea
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Pope Leo arrives in Uruguay starting 12-day Latin America tour
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How ‘Street Medics’ protect French protesters
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Tanzanian opposition leader jailed in ‘politically motivated’ case
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Why is Britain refusing to pay slavery reparations?
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Israel closes Hebron’s Ibrahimi Mosque to Palestinians for Jewish holiday
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Trump appoints adviser Stephen Miller as new White House chief of staff
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Armed men kill at least 33 in village in Ebola-hit eastern DRC
Locals blame ADF armed group, which pledged allegiance to ISIL in 2019, for the deadly raids on North Kivu villages.
Why is Paraguay facing a banking and political crisis?
Ueno collapse raises questions about state influence and accountability.
Goats on weed-clearing duty become unlikely Tokyo celebrities
Two goats deployed to clear overgrown grass near a Tokyo railway station have become social media stars.
‘Message to the West’ bomb threats target European newsrooms, travel
Newsrooms in Ireland and Bulgaria received bomb threats from someone identifying themself as ‘Mikhail Andropov’.
Russia’s land gains in Ukraine dwindle as its diesel reportedly goes unsold
Moscow is suffering losses on the battlefield as US traders reportedly refuse to honour Trump's diesel deal with Putin.
Israeli settlers seize Palestinian homes in Jericho, displacing dozens
Israeli settlers have forced dozens of Palestinians from their homes in Jericho after seizing eight properties.
Yemeni gov’t forces, Houthis trade blame for deadly strikes on Taiz market
The attack on al-Hadara market in Taiz governorate's al-Waziiya district killed at least 30 people, Houthi rebels say.
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US city votes to divest from Israel
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US prosecutor who led Trump-backed election probe exits Justice Department
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Paraguay resumes Pena impeachment proceedings as financial crisis deepens
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Taiwan to close representative office in Papua New Guinea, blames China
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European troops prepare for possible post-ceasefire deployment to Ukraine
French- and British-led military drills in Poland will testing post-ceasefire deployment in Ukraine.
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Quad launches Malabar drills off Japan; expert says training fuels regional tensions as Japan risks overestimating own strength
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From the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau to the Bohai Sea, Yellow River, China's second-longest river, is witnessing an ecological transformation, as environmental restoration and green development reshape both its landscape and the lives of people along its banks.
AI helps track tigers, gibbons and elephants to turn sightings into protection in China
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Museum displays 3,000-year-old eggshells, one remaining whole
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Bedbug-tracking social media raises questions over hotels operation and reputation
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Unitree ties up with oil giant, AI startup to develop embodied AI robots for oilfields, refineries
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Hainan's new offshore duty-free policy logs 5 bln USD sales in first year
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China, Canada to hold high-level economic dialogue after eight years, as bilateral trade ties gain momentum
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Norway targets $3 billion in seafood exports to China by 2035, showing 'strong' confidence in Chinese market
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World's highest-altitude grid-connected solar thermal power station begins operation in China's Xizang
Record number of 40 US agricultural firms display at CIIE as Chinese expert urges Washington to deliver on tariff cuts for two-way trade A record number of than 40 US food and agricultural trade associations and companies attended the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, showcasing a wide range of ... Norway targets $3 billion in seafood exports to China by 2035, showing 'strong' confidence in Chinese market Norway on Friday unveiled a new target to increase its seafood exports to China to 20 billion yuan ($3 billion) by 2035 at the ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) ... China's highest-altitude Xizang Autonomous Region saw the first generating unit of a solar power demonstration project connected to the national grid on Friday, marking the start of operations at the ...
China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome
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Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou
China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ... Three Chinese documentary collections included in UNESCO heritage program Three Chinese documentary heritage collections, covering traditional land registration, charitable medical services in Macao and the country's targeted poverty alleviation efforts, were added to the Memory of the World Committee ...
Three Chinese documentary collections included in UNESCO heritage program
China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event held in Rome Students learn to create Chinese calligraphy works at a China-Italy poetry and cultural exchange event at Marymount International School Rome in Rome, Italy, Nov. 3, 2026. The event was staged ... Lusheng festival marked in Huangping, China's Guizhou An aerial drone photo taken on Nov. 5, 2026 shows people performing Lusheng dance during the Lusheng festival, a traditional ethnic event celebrated mainly by Miao and Dong ethnic groups, ... Three Chinese documentary heritage collections, covering traditional land registration, charitable medical services in Macao and the country's targeted poverty alleviation efforts, were added to the Memory of the World Committee ...
Scholar Gao Guohui finds faith in historical books
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China's young people embrace self-healthcare and self-discipline
Chinese word 'duanju' enters English lexicon
Chinese word 'duanju' enters English lexicon
China's young people embrace self-healthcare and self-discipline
Трамп назначил Стивена Миллера главой аппарата Белого дома
Он один из главных противников иммиграции в США
Ученые из США выступили в защиту математика Азата Мифтахова
Во Франции в Сен-Дени 7 ноября пройдет вечер солидарности с политзаключенным
Россия атаковала объект энергетики в Житомирской области
Из-за этого также ухудшилась ситуация с энергообеспечением Киева
Производители протезов со связями во власти заработали миллиарды рублей
С начала вторжения в Украину в России открылось более ста новых профильных компаний
Отца Меган Маркл арестовали за хранение детской порнографии
Его обвиняют в хранении изображений сексуализированного насилия над детьми
Суд в Кении назначил 200 лет тюрьмы лидеру секты за убийство 190 детей
Он призывал последователей уморить себя голодом, чтобы "встретиться с Иисусом"
В Москве подростку дали срок по делу о молотках у квартир сотрудников РКН
Он рассказывал, что его пытали
Российские войска атаковали Сумы и Харьков. Есть пострадавшие
В прифронтовом регионе погиб сотрудник ДТЭК
Европейские СМИ и авиакомпании подверглись угрозам о минировании
Угрозы поступают всю неделю
Партию Яшина "Мирная Россия" внесли в реестр "иностранных агентов"
Министерство юстиции России внесло в список так называемых "иностранных агентов" партию оппозиционного политика Ильи Яшина "Мирная Россия".
Кроме того, в обновленный список вошли медиаресурс "Разоблачено", политическая партия "Рассвет", режиссер Леда Гарина, обозреватель Борис Грозовский, омский активист Николай Родькин, поэтесса Галина Рымбу и журналист Мурат Темиров.
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Не менее 350 российских срочников погибли на войне с Украиной – "Медиазона"
Власти России отрицают участие солдат срочной службы на войне в Украине
Премьер Бельгии получил время на переговоры, отставка пока не принята
Появилась надежда на достижение компромисса
Кыргызстанца заставили подписать контракт с МО РФ. Бишкек направил ноту
В Кыргызстане опасаются, что его отправят на войну
"Вёрстка": часть статистики Росстата после кибератаки недоступна
Речь идёт об Excel-документах
Российские предприятия начали закупать установки с пулемётами
Для защиты от БПЛА
Падение биржевых индексов: IT-компании потеряли миллиарды долларов
Это связано с опасениями относительно развития ИИ
Число погибших при российском ударе по Камышевахе выросло до 53
Спасательные работы продолжаются
Суды в РФ в этом году осудили более 2000 человек по делам о терроризме
Это больше чем за весь 2025 год
Музыканта в Петербурге приговорили по статье о фейках об армии
Андрей Панин осужден на 5 с половиной лет
Япония выразила протест России из-за передачи активов JTI
Активы японской компании передали во временное управление российскому АО "Промышленные активы"
Switzerland: Giant banner targets Big Tech outside data centre site
Greenpeace activists unfurled a giant 26-by-26-metre banner outside a data centre construction site in Beringen, northeastern Switzerland, on Friday 6 November, protesting against the growing environmental impact of major technology companies.
UN says struggling to help millions fleeing Sudan war find shelter
The United Nations on Friday said about 15.4 million people who have fled conflict in Sudan need emergency shelter and essential household items, but humanitarian organisations are facing funding shortages.
Dakar 2026: China tops medal count as South Africa, Egypt win gold
Egypt ranked fourth with four gold and five medals in total. South Africa has so far scored one gold, three silver and one bronze
Spain: Vintage cars hit the streets of Almería for annual rally
Around 40 vintage and classic cars have taken to the streets of Almería for the 36th edition of an annual rally. From a rare 1905 Vermorel to a DeLorean, the event celebrates more than a century of motoring history.
China and Gabon boost ties during Oligui Nguema's state visit to Beijing
A boost for China-Gabon relations on Friday as President Xi Jinping welcomed his Gabonese counterpart to Beijing at the start of a state visit.
UNICEF: Children at risk of disease and violence from rise in attacks on water systems
Children around the world are at greater risk from disease, malnutrition and violence due to a sharp rise in attacks on water and sanitation systems. Now UNICEF is calling on conflict parties, governments and humanitarian actors to treat those systems as life-saving civilian infrastructure.
Museum focused on Jewish Moroccan heritage opens in Fez
A museum dedicated to Moroccan Jewish culture has officially opened its doors to the public in Fez, a city which was a center of culture, learning and spirituality since the ninth century
First results show South Africa's ANC headed to all-time election low with 32%
Partial results for South Africa's local elections were released on Friday, and showed the ruling African National Congress was headed for its worst-ever election performance with 32% of the votes after 80% had been counted.
Kenyan doomsday cult leader sentenced to 200 years in prison for murder of 191
The leader of a Kenyan doomsday cult has been sentenced to 200 years in prison for the murder of 190 children and one adult. Self-proclaimed pastor Paul Mackenzie and 28 accomplices were convicted last month of inciting his followers to starve themselves to death in order to meet Jesus.
Netherlands: Protesters storm Amsterdam data centre construction site
Protesters broke into a data centre construction site intended for Microsoft in Amsterdam, on 6 November, climbing cranes and unfurling banners denouncing artificial intelligence and the company's alleged involvement in the war in Gaza.
Pix of the Day, 6th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 6th November, 2026 - Across the world
Tanzania opposition leader jailed for four years after treason acquittal
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was sentenced to four years in prison on Friday for inciting unrest, avoiding the heavier charge of treason that carries the death penalty
UK: Thousands gather as London switches on its Christmas lights
Thousands of people gathered on London's Regent Street on Thursday 5 November as the famous shopping destination welcomed the Christmas season with a spectacular lights switch-on and fireworks display.
Garbage piles up in Guinea's capital after dump closure
Garbage is piling up everywhere in Conakry since the closure of the Guinean capital's largest landfill, following a deadly trash landslide in August. The illegal dumping poses a threat to health.
Guinea-Bissau cancels controversial US-Funded hepatitis B vaccine trial
After weeks of back and forth, Guinea Bissau has cancelled a proposed vaccine trial on newborn babies over mounting criticism that it was unethical and exploitative.
Trump denounces 'crooked' US midterms after Republican debacle
US President Donald Trump on Thursday denounced "crooked" elections after the Democrats' victory in this week's midterms.
Japan: Commuters flock to see two goats grazing at Tokyo station
Two white goats have become unlikely celebrities in central Tokyo after being recruited to clear overgrown vegetation near Yotsuya railway station. Their eco-friendly gardening duties are attracting crowds of delighted onlookers.
Arab parties back Eisenkot as Israel faces coalition deadlock
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce on Sunday whom he will task with trying to form a new government, after the opposition's Gadi Eisenkot secured a commanding number of recommendations to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Russia, Ukraine escalate mutual strikes in Black Sea ahead of Abu Dhabi talks
Russia’s defense ministry on Thursday claimed its forces struck a cargo ship carrying military supplies in the Black Sea just south of Odesa. This follows months of continuous attacks by Ukraine on vessels entering and leaving Russian ports in the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov.
Tanzania opposition leader Tundu Lissu awaits verdict in treason trial
After 19 months in detention, Tanzania's main opposition leader Tundu Lissu will know his fate on Friday in a treason trial that has drawn international criticism and carries a potential death penalty.
Transition to renewable energy key issue at COP 31 talks
UN climate negotiations beginning in Turkey next week will follow marked by a environmental disasters including heatwaves across Europe and catastrophic flooding in Nepal. A key issue at this year’s talks is the implementation of pledges to phase out fossil fuels.
Kenyan cult leader faces death sentence over child murders
Last month, he was convicted of murdering 190 children and one adult between January 2021 and September 2023, alongside 28 co-accused. His lawyer said he would appeal.
Paraguay: Thousands protest banking scandal as president faces impeachment
Thousands of Paraguayans have taken to the streets over a banking scandal that has left nearly half the population without access to their savings. Protesters are demanding President Santiago Peña face impeachment despite his offer to resign.
Atiku’s candidacy in doubt after Nigerian court ruling
A Nigerian court Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress (ADC), just two months before the country's elections.
Refugee team competes at Senegal’s first Youth Olympics
Refugee athletes from camps in Kenya and Uganda are competing at the Youth Olympics in Senegal, marking the first time a refugee team has taken part in the event.
West Bank: Palestinians harvest olives under Israeli military restrictions
Palestinian farmers in the occupied West Bank have been allowed limited access to their olive groves under Israeli military restrictions. Many found damaged trees, while soldiers fired tear gas near the harvest.
Egypt army says hundreds of illegal gold miners arrested
At least 72 gold miners were killed, last October, by airstrikes on a gold mine on the Sudan-Egypt border. A rights organisation accused the Egyptian air force of carrying out the attack
Spain: Zelensky urges Latin America to help repair Ukraine's power grid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to Spain and Latin American countries for urgent help repairing Ukraine's damaged energy infrastructure. He also met King Felipe VI during the Ibero-American Summit in Madrid.
'Fighting won't stop': Ethiopia clashes drive thousands into Kenya
Deadly clashes between armed forces in southern Ethiopia have driven tens of thousands into neighbouring Kenya with no idea when they can safely return home
Moonshot 2026: Experts call for urgent reforms to unlock intra-African trade {Business Africa}
Experts at Moonshot 2026 in Lagos call for harmonised regulations and seamless digital payments to boost intra-African trade and as Silicon Valley pulls back, home-grown startups are stepping up to shape the continent's digital future.
Guinea expels Burkinabé gold miners, draws Ougadougou's fury
More than 8,000 Burkinabé gold miners were forcibly expelled from Guinea-Conakry after authorities there imposed a ban on artisanal and illegal gold mining in several areas of the country's northeast
Greece: Students march in Athens demanding more education funding
Thousands of pupils, students and teachers marched through central Athens on Thursday in a nationwide push for better-funded schools, joining a protest wave that has spread from France across southern Europe.
Nigerian court nullifies Atiku Abubakar's presidential candidacy
A Nigerian court on Thursday declared invalid the nomination of Atiku Abubakar as the presidential candidate for the opposition African Democratic Congress, with just two months to go before the country's elections.
Commonwealth leaders welcome UK dialogue on harms of transatlantic slave trade
Commonwealth leaders welcome Britain's agreement to engage in "time-bound inclusive and good-faith dialogue" over the "historical harms" of the transatlantic slave trade, during the closing press briefing of Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting (CHOGM).
Cristiano Ronaldo announces international retirement from Portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo on Thursday announced his retirement from international football, ending a more than two-decade career with Portugal's national team.
Experts gather in Namibia for nuclear test verification exercise
The Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) prohibits all nuclear weapons test explosions. Although it is yet to enter into force, a global norm against nuclear testing is emerging
Extension of Mohamud's presidential term unlawful, Somalia's Supreme Court rules
Somalia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that the extension of the president's term by one year, which sparked violent clashes with the opposition, was “unlawful".
A theatre festival in Morocco's capital celebrates six women directors
Six women theatre directors showcased their art and vision in the Jassad international festival in Rabat from October 27 to 30.
Pix of the Day, 5th November, 2026 - Across the world
Pix of the Day, 5th November, 2026 - Across the world
France: Up to 55,000 march in Lyon amid clashes and tear gas
Tens of thousands marched through Lyon area during a nationwide strike over wages and purchasing power. Police charged demonstrators and used tear gas as clashes erupted along the protest route.
James Barnor, who captured Ghana’s independence, wins top photography honour at 97
James Barnor, who photographed Ghana’s independence and Black life in 1960s London, will receive a top honour at the 2027 Sony World Photography Awards.
Egypt-US sign $625 framework agreement aimed at advancing mutual prosperity
Egypt and the United States signed a framework agreement on Wednesday aimed at advancing mutual prosperity. The US contributions could reach up to $625 million over five years.
Verdict expected in Tanzanian opposition leader's treason case
Tundu Lissu faces a treason charge carrying a possible death sentence as the High Court in Dar es Salaam is set to deliver its verdict on November 6
Political consultations ongoing in Israel to form new government
Consultations between Israeli President Isaac Herzog and political parties to form a new government in Israel are set to conclude on Thursday, more than a week after divisive general elections.
France: Mass protests and school blockades mark fourth national strike
Hundreds of thousands joined a fourth nationwide day of protests across France. Police used tear gas outside a Paris school, while major demonstrations disrupted Marseille and Nantes.
El-Sayed victory draws mixed response in Egypt over criticism of Cairo
Abdul El-Sayed made history on Tuesday, becoming the first Muslim ever elected to the United States Senate. The Michigan Democrat is of Egyptian descent but Egypt state media has largely ignored his win after his criticism of the Egyptian government.
JD Vance distances himself from Trump and Iran war after US midterms debacle
United States Vice-President JD Vance distanced himself from Donald Trump's defence of the Iran war after the Republican party's debacle in the midterm elections.
Who benefits more from the Russia - Africa partnership? (Africanews Debates )
Russia's growing influence in Africa is raising questions about whether its partnerships are delivering real economic benefits, as analysts debate the balance between Moscow's political ambitions and African countries' development needs.
Nearly 3,000 people find shelter in a former school in Haiti
In Port-au-Prince, a school that once welcomed hundreds of pupils is now home to nearly 3,000 people displaced by violence.
Iran: Flames engulf banner depicting US and Israeli leaders
Demonstrators in Tehran burned a banner depicting US and Israeli leaders during rallies marking the 1979 US embassy takeover. The protests followed a major electoral setback for Donald Trump.
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