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GuardianSep 26Preview

UN adds 61 firms to settlements blacklist over alleged human rights violations against Palestinians

Israel ‘categorically rejects’ publication and says businesses on database have committed no wrongdoingThe UN human rights office has added 61 more companies to a blacklist of firms that it says are involved in violating Palestinian human rights through business ties to Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank.The vast majority of the total 214 companies, which are based in 11 countries, are Israeli. Five of the 158 companies listed last year were removed in the latest update. Continue reading...

Associated PressWest BankUnited Nations

NYTSep 25Preview

Top Saudi Cleric Calls Fight Against Houthis a Religious Duty

The grand mufti urged Saudi-led forces to remain in “constant readiness,” suggesting that the kingdom might expand its campaign against the Houthis in Yemen.

Euan WardSaudi ArabiaHouthis

BBCSep 25Preview

US backs Elon Musk's bid to overturn €120m EU fine against X

The EU had said X "deceives users" by selling blue ticks without "meaningfully verifying" accounts.

GuardianSep 24Preview

Rebel offensive against Ethiopian army stokes fears of return to civil war

Fighting escalates after Tigrayan rebels form new coalition aimed at overthrowing Abiy Ahmed governmentThere are growing fears of a return to civil war in Ethiopia after an offensive by fighters from Tigray into the neighbouring states of Afar and Amhara and the formation of a new rebel alliance aimed at overthrowing the government of the prime minister, Abiy Ahmed.About 600,000 people died between 2020 and 2022 during a devastating war between the Ethiopian army and the political party and paramilitary group the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). Both sides are now accusing the other of triggering a return to open conflict. Continue reading...

Carlos Mureithi in Nairobi and agenciesEthiopiaAfrica