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NEW AND DEVELOPING

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NATIONAL

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US--CHARLIE KIRK-SHOT

Utah governor says the motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain but the suspect was on the left

SUMMARY: Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says investigators are not yet ready to discuss a motive in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk but that the 22-year-old who was arrested leaned to the left. Cox said Sunday that information comes from interviews with suspect Tyler Robinson’s family and friends. The governor also said Robinson is not being cooperative in custody. Cox is a Republican who has called for partisans on both sides to tone down their rhetoric after the assassination. Cox also confirmed reports that Robinson was in a romantic relationship with his roommate, who is transgender. Cox stressed the roommate knew nothing of the attack and has been cooperating with law enforcement.

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US--CHARLIE KIRK SHOT-THINGS TO KNOW

What to know about the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination

SUMMARY: Authorities are trying to find out more about the motivations behind the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a college in Utah after the suspect’s family helped authorities take him into custody. Tyler James Robinson of Washington, Utah, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated murder, felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily harm, and obstruction of justice. The 22-year-old will appear in court Tuesday. According to authorities, Robinson’s family says he had been critical of Kirk. Investigators have spoken to Robinson’s relatives and carried out a search warrant at his family’s home about 240 miles southwest of Utah Valley University, where the shooting took place.

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US--CHARLIE KIRK-SHOT-FACT FOCUS

FACT FOCUS: Assassination of Charlie Kirk prompts flood of false and misleading claims online

SUMMARY: A bevy of false and misleading claims proliferated on social media in the two days it took officials to arrest and publicly identify 22-year-old Tyler Robinson as the suspect in Wednesday’s assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. This reaction reflects a phenomenon often seen after breaking news events, when a lack of concrete facts is filled by misinformation and conspiracy theories. Such posts appeared within hours of the killing. Some of the earliest incorrectly identified the shooter before officials had released any information about a suspect. More claims spawned on Thursday and Friday, presenting old videos and photos as recent footage of the shooter and erroneously reporting on Robinson’s background.

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US--CHARLIE KIRK SHOT-POLITICAL VIOLENCE

Blame game after acts of political violence can lead to further attacks, experts warn

SUMMARY: From the moment conservative icon Charlie Kirk was felled by an assassin’s bullet, partisans have fought over who’s to blame for his death. But experts on political violence say many of those who commit such crimes don’t fit neatly into a particular bucket. Instead, they seem to act on beliefs that don’t map clearly onto partisan lines. They say what’s more important than the attackers’ state of mind is the broader political environment: The more heated the atmosphere, the more likely it will lead unstable people to commit acts of violence.

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US--TRUMP-THAT’S WHAT HE SAID

Sugar Coke? Department of War? Where some of Trump’s most jaw-dropping promises stand

SUMMARY: Given just how much President Donald Trump talks in public, it can be hard to keep up with all of his promises — even his most outlandish ones. Once a pledge has been made, though, the president has a way of making notions that once seemed implausible inch toward appearing routine, the more repeats them. From putting cane sugar back in U.S. Coke to ending daylight saving time to creating the Department of War, some of Trump’s biggest jaw-dropping comments have gone nowhere, while others are working their way toward fruition.

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US--ELECTION 2025-POLITICAL VIOLENCE

Political leaders confront security concerns — and fear — after Kirk’s assassination

SUMMARY: Some political leaders are canceling public appearances after Charlie Kirk’s killing. Others are relying on a large police presence to keep them safe. And still others insist that the assassination that shook the nation last week won’t have any impact on their plans. Elected officials at every level and in both parties are grappling with tough choices as they move deeper into an election season in which the prospect of further violence lingers. And as they weigh risks to their personal safety, Democrats and Republicans are being forced to confront their own feelings of grief, anger and fear.

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US--RUBIO-MIDEAST

Rubio seeks answers from Israel on way forward in Gaza after Qatar strike

SUMMARY: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he will be seeking answers from Israeli officials about how they see the way forward in Gaza following Israel’s attack on Hamas operatives in Qatar that has upended efforts to broker an end to the conflict. Rubio told reporters on Saturday before leaving for Israel that President Donald Trump remained unhappy with the Israeli strike but that it would not shake U.S. support for Israel. Both Rubio and Trump met on Friday with Qatar’s prime minister to discuss the fallout from the Israeli operation, which has drawn widespread condemnation and appears to have ended attempts to secure an Israel-Hamas ceasefire and release of hostages. Rubio has meetings in Jerusalem on Sunday and Monday.

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US--STATE OF THE FBI-SENATE HEARING-ABRIDGED

Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI

SUMMARY: FBI Director Kash Patel is bracing for scrutiny over his leadership of the Charlie Kirk investigation and other areas when he appears before Congress this coming week for oversight hearings. He raised eyebrows hours after Kirk’s killing when he posted on X that “the subject” in the killing was in custody when he in fact remained on the loose. That confusion was an early misstep in an investigation that has become the most consequential test of Patel’s young career as director. The hearings are expected to give a glimpse into the sustained tumult at the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency.

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US--STATE OF THE FBI-SENATE HEARING

Patel faces congressional hearings after missteps in Kirk assassination probe and turmoil at FBI

SUMMARY: FBI Director Kash Patel is bracing for scrutiny over his leadership of the Charlie Kirk investigation and other areas when he appears before Congress this coming week for oversight hearings. He raised eyebrows hours after Kirk’s killing when he posted on X that “the subject” in the killing was in custody when he in fact remained on the loose. That confusion was an early misstep in an investigation that has become the most consequential test of Patel’s young career as director. The hearings are expected to give a glimpse into the sustained tumult at the nation’s premier federal law enforcement agency.

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US--TRUMP-MIGRANT CHILDREN-DEPORTATION

Judge extends temporary measures protecting Guatemalan children from deportation

SUMMARY: A federal judge is temporarily keeping measures in place to prevent the Trump administration from deporting Guatemalan migrant children in government custody. Judge Timothy J. Kelly’s decision on Saturday stops the removal of children who came to the U.S. alone and are living in shelters and foster care. The decision follows a Labor Day weekend operation where the administration attempted to deport dozens of children. Immigration advocates sued, arguing the children were fleeing abuse or violence. Kelly’s order extends protection until Sept. 16. The government initially claimed the parents requested their return but later backtracked.

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US--TRUMP-RUSSIA-UKRAINE

Trump calls on all NATO countries to stop buying Russian oil, threatens 50% to 100% tariffs on China

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he believes the Russian-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum. Trump posted on his social media site Saturday that NATO’S commitment to winning the war “has been far less than 100%” and the purchase of Russian oil by some members of the alliance is “shocking.” NATO member Turkey is one of the largest buyers of Russian oil, after China and India. Hungary and Slovakia are among other NATO members that buy Russian oil.

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INTERNATIONAL

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ML-MIDEAST WARS-GAZA

Rubio is in Israel in wake of Qatar attack as Israeli strikes intensify in northern Gaza

SUMMARY: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has arrived in Israel as it intensifies attacks on northern Gaza. Rubio’s two-day visit aims to show support for Israel which faces isolation before a U.N. debate on a Palestinian state. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu opposes this recognition. U.S. President Donald Trump is upset with Netanyahu for an Israeli strike in Doha without U.S. notification. Rubio and Trump met with Qatar’s prime minister on Friday to discuss the situation. The attack has hindered ceasefire efforts and hostage releases before the U.N. General Assembly session. Rubio arrived in Israel on Sunday.

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LT--TROPICAL WEATHER

Mario restrengthens to tropical storm off Mexican coast but poses no immediate threat to land

SUMMARY: Mario, a storm system swirling off Mexico’s Pacific coast, has once again become a tropical storm. There are no coastal watches or warnings in effect. That is according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami. At noon ET, the storm center was located about 305 miles south of the southern tip of the Mexican state of Baja California. Maximum sustained winds were clocked at 40 mph and moving west-northwest at 8 mph. Forecasters expect the storm to weaken on Tuesday. Mario first gained tropical storm strength Friday before weakening into a tropical depression just hours later.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS-QATAR

Qatar denounces Israel before major summit on Israel’s attack in Doha targeting Hamas leaders

SUMMARY: Qatar’s prime minister has denounced Israel as Arab and Muslim foreign ministers are meeting to discuss a unified response to Israel’s attack on Doha. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani is also Qatar’s foreign minister and he made these comments before a meeting scheduled for Monday. He said Sunday that Qatar remains committed to working with Egypt and the United States for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. But he stressed the need for consequences for Israel’s attacks in the Middle East. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has defended the strike. He has accused Hamas leaders in Qatar of blocking ceasefire attempts.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Ukrainian drones strike one of Russia’s top oil refineries, sparking fire

SUMMARY: Officials say Ukrainian drones have struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries and sparked a fire. The officials said Sunday that the overnight attack on the Kirishi refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region follows weeks of Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil infrastructure. The facility produces about 355,000 barrels of crude per day. Regional Gov. Alexander Drozdenko said that three drones were downed. It caused a fire that was quickly extinguished. No injuries were reported. Recent Ukrainian drone strikes and rising demand have caused gasoline shortages in Russia. Russia has paused gasoline exports in response with a full ban until Sept. 30.

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AF--MALAWI-ELECTION

Weary Malawians look to this week’s presidential election as nation grapples with an economic crisis

SUMMARY: Malawi is to hold a presidential election this week as the impoverished African nation grapples with an economic crisis and food and fuel shortages. President Lazarus Chakwera, who won a rerun in 2020, seeks a second term. Former President Peter Mutharika is also vying for leadership. The election follows a 2019 vote that was nullified due to irregularities. This time, the winner must secure over 50% of the vote, possibly leading to a runoff. Economic issues, including inflation and food costs, dominate voter concerns. The election will be closely monitored due to past electoral controversies.

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AF--EQUATORIAL GUINEA-INTERNET SHUTDOWN

Equatorial Guinea enforces yearlong internet outage for island that protested construction company

SUMMARY: Residents of Annobón island in Equatorial Guinea have faced severe internet outages since complaining about dynamite explosions by a Moroccan construction company. Residents and rights groups say dozens of signatories were imprisoned for nearly a year and the internet shutdown continues. Locals have fled the island, citing fear for their lives and the challenges of living without internet. The Moroccan company allegedly linked to the president has confirmed the outages beginning in July last year but deny involvement. Activists say the internet shutdown is part of a broader pattern of repression by the government to silence dissent.

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LT--VENEZUELA-US TENSIONS

Venezuela says US navy raided a tuna boat in the Caribbean as tensions rise

SUMMARY: Venezuela’s foreign minister says a U.S. warship illegally boarded a Venezuelan fishing boat in Venezuelan waters. The incident, involving nine fishermen, adds to tensions between the two countries. The US had previously deployed warships in the Caribbean, citing a fight against drug cartels. Venezuela accuses the US of seeking to provoke a military escalation. The Venezuelan government also claims the US committed extrajudicial killings in a separate incident involving a drug-laden vessel. Venezuela is urging citizens to join militias amid fears of a potential US incursion.

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EU--TURKEY-ISRAEL ANXIETY

Turkey wary of Israeli threat following airstrike on Hamas in Qatar

SUMMARY: An Israeli strike on a meeting of Hamas officials in Qatar has cast a cloud of growing concern across Turkey that it could be the next target. Turkish Defense Ministry spokesman Rear Adm. Zeki Akturk sent a warning in Ankara on Thursday that Israel could “further expand its reckless attacks, as it did in Qatar, and drag the entire region, including its own country, into disaster.” Israel and Turkey were once strong regional partners, but ties between the countries ran into difficulties from the late 2000s. Relations have reached an all-time low over the war in Gaza sparked by the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack in southern Israel.

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EU--BRITAIN-LONDON PROTESTS

More than 100,000 attend London protest organized by far-right activist, with clashes breaking out

SUMMARY: A massive march organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson in London has grown violent as a small group of his supporters clashed with police. The “Unite the Kingdom” rally drew an estimated crowd of 110,000 to 150,000 people on Saturday. Officers were assaulted as cans and bottles were thrown. At least 26 police officers were injured and 25 people were arrested. The rally was largely peaceful until late afternoon when Robinson’s supporters tried to breach barriers separating them from counterprotesters. Robinson, known for his nationalist views, billed the march as a demonstration for free speech. The event comes amid ongoing debates over migrants in the U.K.

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EU--POLAND-UKRAINE-AIRSPACE

Poland deploys planes in its airspace because of threat of drone strikes in nearby Ukraine

SUMMARY: Authorities say Polish and allied aircraft were deployed in a “preventive” operation in Poland’s airspace because of a threat of drone strikes in neighboring areas of Ukraine. The airport in the eastern Polish city of Lublin was closed. The alert on Saturday lasted around two hours. It came after multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland on Wednesday. That incident prompted NATO to send fighter jets to shoot them down and underlined long-held concerns about the expansion of Russia’s more than three-year war in Ukraine.

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RACE AND ETHNICITY

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US--HISPANIC-HERITAGE-MONTH-EXPLAINER

Annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations make adjustments in current political climate

SUMMARY: Each year during Hispanic Heritage Month, huge celebrations can be expected across the U.S to showcase the diversity and culture of Hispanic people. This year, the Trump administration’s immigration crackdowns, a federally led English-only initiative and an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion push have changed the national climate in which these celebrations occur. Celebrated each year from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the month is a chance for many in the U.S. to learn about and celebrate the contributions of Hispanics, the country’s fastest-growing racial or ethnic minority, according to the census. The group includes people whose ancestors come from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

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US-PORTRAIT OF FREDERICK

Rare portraits of enslaved Mississippians displayed together at Mississippi Museum of Art

SUMMARY: The Mississippi Museum of Art now owns the only two known portraits of enslaved Mississippians that were painted before the Civil War. “Portrait of Frederick” joins “Portrait of Delia,” both hanging in the same museum together for the first time in history. Before coming to the museum, both portraits were owned by the descendants of the subjects’ enslavers for more than 100 years. The portraits evoke questions about who Frederick and Delia were and what went through their minds as their faces were captured stroke by stroke. Museum Director Betsy Bradley said she hopes displaying the portraits will help humanize the story of slavery and inspire people to learn more about the past.

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BUSINESS

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US--CHARLIE KIRK-WORKPLACE

After Charlie Kirk’s death, workers learn the limits of free speech in and out of their jobs

SUMMARY: In the days following the fatal shooting of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, numerous workers have been fired for their comments on his death, among them MSNBC political analyst Matthew Dowd. It’s not the first time workers have lost their jobs over social media posts. Laws can vary across states, but overall, there’s very little legal protections for employees who are punished for speech made both in and out of private workplaces. And the prevalence of social media has made it increasingly common to track employees’ conduct outside of work.

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RELIGION

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EU-REL--VATICAN-POPE

Pope Leo XIV marvels at his ‘huge learning curve’ in an interview released on his 70th birthday

SUMMARY: Pope Leo XIV has marveled at the “huge learning curve” he has taken on as pontiff and likened some aspects of the job to jumping “in on the deep end of the pool very quickly.” Those comments were contained in excerpts of an interview released Sunday on his 70th birthday. The interview was conducted by Vatican correspondent Elise Ann Allen for her forthcoming biography of Leo, whom she knew as a bishop in Peru. Excerpts were published Sunday on Allen’s Catholic news site Crux, and in the El Comercio daily of Peru.

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EDUCATION

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US--EDUCATION-INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Trump’s travel ban keeps international students from coming to the US for college

SUMMARY: Thousands of students who planned to attend U.S. universities this fall are among those impacted by President Donald Trump’s travel ban on 19 countries. The Trump administration cites high visa overstay rates and national security threats of some of the reasons for implementing the ban. But many of the affected students say they were excited to get an education or conduct research in the U.S. Students often spent considerable amounts of time and money to earn acceptance letters from universities. Now those same students must look elsewhere as their academic plans are completely derailed.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ENT--EMMYS

Key things to know about the 2025 Emmy Awards which are being hosted by Nate Bargatze

SUMMARY: The Emmys are here. The 77th edition of the awards honoring TV’s best airs on CBS at 8 p.m. Eastern, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze. “The Studio” is a heavy favorite to go big in categories including best comedy series and best actor in a comedy for co-creator Seth Rogen. “Severance” brought in the biggest number of nominations this year and is competing in the top drama categories. Noah Wyle could become a first-time Emmy winner for “The Pitt.” And 77-year-old Kathy Bates could become the oldest woman ever and the first woman from a network in a decade to win best actress in a drama.

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SPORTS

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CYC--SPANISH VUELTA

Final stage of Spanish Vuelta cycling race interrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters

SUMMARY: Pro-Palestinian protesters have interrupted the final stage of the Spanish Vuelta. There were clashes between police and protesters near the route finale in Madrid on Sunday. Some protesters carrying anti-Israel banners partly blocked the road and forced riders to stop. The protesters threw barriers onto the road to block where riders were going to pass on a finishing circuit in the Spanish capital. The race resumed briefly after riders were originally told by race organizers to stop because of the protests, but they eventually had to stop again as authorities and organizers discussed the situation. The Grand Tour event has turned into a diplomatic battleground and was largely disrupted by protesters against the presence of Israeli-owned team Premier Tech.

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ATH--WORLDS-DAY 2

Oblique Seville joins Bolt as a Jamaican sprint champ. Jefferson-Wooden wins gold for US

SUMMARY: Melissa Jefferson-Wooden of the U.S. and Oblique Seville of Jamaica won the 100-meter finals at world championships in a changing of the guard in track. Jefferson-Wooden blew away the field, finishing in 10.61 seconds to break Sha’Carri Richardson’s two-year-old world-championship record. Richardson barely squeezed into the final and finished fifth despite running a season-best 10.94. Seville, who works with Usain Bolt’s old coach, Glen Mills, reeled in countryman Kishane Thompson for a win in 9.77. Defending world and Olympic champion Noah Lyles finished third.

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BOX--OBIT-HATTON

Ricky Hatton, former world boxing champion, dies at 46

SUMMARY: Former world boxing champion Ricky Hatton, who rose to become one of the most popular fighters in the sport, has died. He was 46. Hatton was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester on Sunday. Police said they are not treating the death as suspicious. The news comes two months after Hatton announced he would return to boxing in December in a professional bout against Eisa Al Dah in Dubai. Hatton won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight. He was also a successful trainer, coaching Zhanat Zhakiyanov to a world bantamweight title win in 2017.

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BOX--ALVAREZ LOSES

Beltless for first time in 10 years, Canelo Alvarez gracious in defeat

SUMMARY: Canelo Alvarez hadn’t been beltless since 2015. But after being outclassed by Terence Crawford for the unified super middleweight championship Saturday night, Alvarez (63-3-2) finds himself without a title for the first time in 10 years. While Crawford (42-0) was masterful in everything he did, dominating the 12-round bout in front of a venue-record 70,482 fans inside Allegiant Stadium, Alvarez didn’t look like the dominating fighter he’s been for the better part of a nearly 20-year career.

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BOX--ALVAREZ-CRAWFORD

Terence Crawford makes history with victory over Canelo Alvarez

SUMMARY: Terence Crawford made history by becoming the first male boxer to capture three unified division titles. He defeated Canelo Alvarez by unanimous decision to win the super middleweight championship. Two judges scored the match 115-113 and the third 116-112 in Crawford’s favor. The fight took place at Allegiant Stadium before a record crowd of 70,482. This was Alvarez’s first defeat since May 2022. The event, broadcast on Netflix, attracted significant attention and marked a shift from traditional pay-per-view models. The co-main event saw Callum Walsh defeat Fernando Vargas Jr.

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EU--SPAIN-ISRAEL-CYCLING PROTEST

Anti-Israel protests turn the Spanish Vuelta cycling race into a diplomatic battleground

SUMMARY: Rosana Prieto and her village in northwestern Spain have used a major cycling race to protest Israel’s military actions in Gaza. On the 15th stage of the Spanish Vuelta, protesters with Palestinian flags positioned themselves for maximum visibility. Some even disrupted the race, causing crashes. Protests have targeted an Israeli-owned team, with over 20 people detained in recent days. Spain’s government has shown support for the protests, with officials calling for the Israeli team’s expulsion. The protests have sparked a diplomatic spat, with Spain imposing an arms embargo on Israel and tensions rising between the two countries.

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