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  1. Italy prolongs Schengen suspension with Spain, talks loom

    Italy has extended by another week ​its suspension of the European Union's border-free travel arrangements with Spain over a surge in migrant arrivals in Ceuta in late July, ​an ‌Italian government source said on Friday.

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  2. The risks faced by women migrants in Europe

    This October marks 10 years since French police dismantled the notorious Calais "Jungle" camp. FRANCE 24's Claire Paccalin returns to the region to explore what has changed for migrants over the past decade.

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  3. Arteta praises 'incredible will' of struggling Gyokeres

    The 28-year-old forward has been a fringe player in the early stages of the current campaign and is yet to score in any competition despite netting freely for Sweden. Arteta has preferred Germany international Kai Havertz up front, meaning Gyokeres has not started a single Premier League game so…

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  4. Iran: When 'honor' becomes a death sentence for women

    The murder of a young mother has once again sparked debate in Iran over so-called honor killings, the social acceptance of violence against women and the lack of protection for people vulnerable to misogynist violence.

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  5. Gaza: 340 children killed despite ceasefire agreement - UNICEF

    A little over one year since a ceasefire agreement was announced between Hamas fighters and Israel, more than 340 children have been reported killed and hundreds more injured, the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Friday.

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  6. Turkey: Divers uncover treasures from 4,700-year-old shipwreck

    Underwater archaeologists in Turkey have discovered 4,400–4,700-year-old amphorae off Kekova Island, near Antalya. Believed to come from an Early Bronze Age shipwreck, the vessels could offer rare insights into ancient seafaring and trade in the Eastern Mediterranean.

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  7. Why is China buying up gold?

    Beijing’s gold purchases reflect a shift away from reliance on US dollar assets, experts say.

    World · Al Jazeera · Latest ·

  8. Italy cuts air traffic in half amid data transmission issue

    Citing problems with the data transmission network, Italian authorities have drastically reduced the volume of flights in their airspace. The ENAV authority ruled out malicious activity and said flights remained safe.

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