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American rapper Macklemore vowed to continue to speak out loudly against Israel’s war in Gaza at ​the opening of his “Free Palestine” concert tour organised after he was dropped as the opening ‌act for Ed Sheeran over pro-Palestinian remarks. The Grammy-winning rapper received a deafening ovation in Dublin, where fans in the overwhelmingly pro-Palestinian country came draped in Palestinian flags, black, red and green football jerseys and keffiyeh scarves being sold by vendors outside. “I ​am proud to stand here on stage in solidarity with the Palestinian people. We will…

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At least three Chinese companies have ended their endorsement agreements with French football star Kylian Mbappe after comments he made about a meme depicting him as Mao Zedong sparked a backlash on Chinese social media. Beverage maker Dongpeng, dairy giant Mengniu and cheese producer Milkground announced the decisions on Tuesday, saying they opposed “any words and actions that hurt national sentiment”. The companies did not specify the reasons for ending their partnerships. The announcements followed the circulation of a video clip showing Mbappe discussing his favourite meme during an interview…

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An Indian court allowed Bollywood actor Imran ​Khan to remain in ‌the country until at least November 2, local media said ​on Tuesday, pausing a ​government order that asked him ⁠to leave for breaching immigration ​laws by allegedly participating in ​a protest. Khan, 43, is a US citizen and was asked to leave the ​country by October 28 ​after he was accused of joining protests ‌in ⁠Mumbai against the country’s election chief this month. Under Indian law, the participation of foreigners ​in ​political ⁠protests can be treated as a violation…

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A Houthi official said on Tuesday that the Egyptian parliament’s decision to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia to defend against the Iran-backed group’s attacks was a declaration of war. “Egypt and its parliament declared support for what is called the defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and in doing so, it declares war against the Republic of Yemen,” said Mohammed Ali Al Houthi, a member of the Houthis’ political bureau, in a Telegram post. The Houthi decision came after Egypt’s parliament authorised the country’s military to provide support…

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Harry Kane completed his long quest for football’s highest individual honour on Monday, with the Bayern Munich and England striker winning the Ballon d’Or after a record-breaking season that cemented his status as one of the game’s greatest goalscorers. Kane is the first Englishman to win the prestigious award in 25 years, after ​Michael Owen won it in 2001. “Wow, wow, wow!” Kane said after taking the stage. “I am almost speechless. Being here in London has made it ‌extra special. Made it a good omen for me tonight. Thank…

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Channel 4 has signed a deal with The Walt ​Disney Company to bring its shows ‌to the Disney+ streaming platform in Britain and Ireland early next year. The collaboration ​will see many of Channel ​4’s programmes, including drama “Maya”, featuring Bella ⁠Ramsey, released on Disney+ at ​the same time as on Channel 4’s ​own platforms, the broadcaster said on Tuesday. Channel 4’s main linear TV channel and hundreds ​of hours of its on-demand ​catalogue will also be available within a branded ‌section ⁠of Disney+, it said. Channel 4, like rival…

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Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday called for early and meaningful negotiations with the government, claiming that political tensions and alleged political victimisation were continuing to escalate. Speaking to the media outside Parliament House in Islamabad, Gohar said dialogue was the only way to resolve political issues and urged the government to engage in constructive talks at the earliest. He said political opponents were taking undue advantage of the situation following the imposition of emergency and governor’s rule, adding that the matter would be discussed at…

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Sri Lanka won the toss and elected to field against Pakistan in the fifth match of the tri-nation ODI series at Lahore’s Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday, with a victory guaranteeing them a place in the final. Pakistan have already qualified for the final after beating England by one wicket in a thrilling encounter on Sunday, thanks to Shadab Khan’s brilliant century. Speaking at the toss, Pakistan captain Shaheen Shah Afridi said Green Shirts would also have opted to bowl first had they won the toss, citing the possibility of dew…

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At least 60 people were killed in two separate attacks in Ethiopia’s conflict-hit Oromiya region in the past week, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church said. Church authorities said the dead were all Christians, but did not go into details on how they died or who was behind the attacks. The Oromiya regional government and a source linked to a rebel alliance fighting government forces in the northern Tigray region traded blame for the attacks. The Holy Synod of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church said 14 believers were killed in Merti Woreda…

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Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday described the resolve of 250 million Pakistanis to support the Kashmir cause as unshakable, pledging that Pakistan would continue its steadfast moral, political and diplomatic support on all international forums until the people of Jammu and Kashmir achieve their right to self-determination. Addressing the participants of a solidarity walk held in Islamabad in connection with the Kashmir Black Day, the deputy prime minister denounced India for launching an unprovoked and illegal occupation of Jammu and Kashmir on this day in…

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