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Palestinian president says ready to work with Trump for two-state peace plan
In a speech to the UN, Mahmoud Abbas also calls on more countries to recognise a Palestinian state.
Dallas shooter intended target to be ICE not detainees – officials
One detainee was killed and two others critically injured after a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility on Wednesday.
Israeli strike on Yemen’s Houthis reportedly kills eight
The Israeli military says its “most powerful strike” in Yemen targeted security and military targets, but the Houthis say civilian facilities were hit.
Trump urges Turkey to stop buying Russian oil as Erdogan chases deal on F-35s
The US president suggests the US could lift sanctions on Turkey and allow it to buy F-35 jets.
Trump demands inquiry over UN ‘triple sabotage’ after escalator and teleprompter mishaps
The US president called the incidents that included an escalator and teleprompter mishap “a real disgrace”.
Over 1,000 children fall ill from free school lunches in Indonesia
The government’s multi-billion-dollar “nutritious meals programme” has been plagued by food poisoning.
French navy seizes nearly 10 tonnes of cocaine off West African coast
French authorities say the “remarkable seizure” was found on board a fishing boat following a tip-off.
Denmark says ‘professional actor’ behind drone incursions over its airports
But the defence minister says there is no evidence of Russian involvement after the latest incident.
Palestinians in West Bank stranded as Israel shuts only international crossing
Many have been unable to leave the territory since the Allenby Bridge crossing was shut indefinitely on Wednesday.