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Green Party Motion on Zionism Sparks Controversy; Speitan's Past Ties to Al-Qaeda Figure Emerge

A Green Party motion defining Zionism as supporting an ethnonationalist Jewish state has led to internal party friction and external reactions. Lubna Speitan, a British-Palestinian artist who proposed the motion, was identified in court documents as a close friend of Minh Quang Pham, who was jailed for supporting al-Qaeda. Speitan had previously written a letter to the New York judge in Pham's case describing him positively.

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United KingdomOct 61 min

Man Charged with Murder of GP Found Dead in Norfolk Home

Norfolk Police reported that 45-year-old Mark Cain of Fern Hill, Dersingham, has been charged with the murder of Dr. Hannah Terry, also known as Hannah Cain, after her body was discovered at a property in Fern Hill, Dersingham, Norfolk, on Sunday. Cain is currently held in custody pending a court date on Wednesday.

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United KingdomOct 61 min

Seventh Man Arrested in Suspected Plot Against US-Run Airbase Linked to Iran

British police have arrested a 22-year-old man in central London on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, marking the seventh arrest in a suspected plot against RAF Fairford, a US-run military airbase linked to Iran.

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WorldOct 61 min

Four Indonesian Seamen Return Home After Being Held by Somali Pirates for Over Five Months

Four Indonesian seamen, who were held captive by Somali pirates on an oil tanker for more than five months, returned to Indonesia on Tuesday. They were part of a group of 17 crew members rescued last week after maritime police from Puntland, northern Somalia, boarded the hijacked Palau-flagged MT Honour 25 tanker in April. A Puntland police statement indicated that five crew members had been killed by the pirates before the vessel was recovered.

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BusinessOct 63 min

IGU Council 2026 and 'Empowering a Sustainable Future' Summit to be Held in Hong Kong

The International Gas Union (IGU) Council 2026 and the "Empowering a Sustainable Future" Summit are scheduled for Hong Kong from October 26 to 29. The event will feature discussions on themes like low-carbon energy and green finance, with Towngas hosting and showcasing Hong Kong's energy transition.

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United StatesOct 61 min

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio Describes Iceland as a 'Critical Outpost' for Security

During a visit to Iceland, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the nation has long functioned as a vital security outpost for the United States, particularly as the US seeks increased influence in the Arctic.

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BusinessOct 61 min

Kerry Properties Secures Ho Man Tin Land Plot at Record Price, Signaling Luxury Demand

Kerry Properties acquired a land plot in Ho Man Tin for HK$4.31 billion, marking the highest price for a residential site in Kowloon in almost five years, according to the South China Morning Post. The bid exceeded market estimates by 38%.

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ChinaOct 61 min

New Huanggang Port Crossing Requires Dual Registration for Travelers

The revamped Huanggang Port crossing will require both Hong Kong and mainland Chinese residents to register with immigration authorities on both sides of the border to utilize automated "joint clearance" channels, with an anticipated daily usage of approximately 100,000 travelers upon commencement of operations.

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ScienceOct 61 min

Chinese Team Develops STERS System for Evolving Hydrogels

Researchers developed a light-triggered system named STERS, which utilizes liquid metal particles to initiate gradual, self-sustaining chemical reactions, enabling a hydrogel to alter its structure over time.

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BusinessOct 61 min

Southeast Asia's Energy Security Faces Risks Amid Rising Demand and Global Uncertainty, Partly Due to the Iran War

An International Energy Agency report indicates that the energy supply risks in Southeast Asia are increasing more rapidly than the region's capacity to meet growing electricity needs, which are driven by economic expansion and the need to power data centers and cooling systems.

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United KingdomOct 62 min

Three Iranian Men on Trial in London for Spying on UK Journalists

Three Iranian men are facing charges in London for allegedly spying for Iran against UK-based journalists who were reportedly being targeted for potential serious violence. The prosecution claims the men were involved in surveillance and reconnaissance.

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United KingdomOct 62 min

British National Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorist Acts Near RAF Fairford

Counter-terror police reported the arrest of a 22-year-old British national in Westminster on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts linked to an incident near RAF Fairford on September 27. This marks the seventh arrest in the ongoing investigation, with no charges filed.