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17 min agoHouthi rebels struck civilian and military targets across Saudi Arabia's southern region early Tuesday, wounding 73 people. The attacks targeted Abha International Airport, King Khalid air base, and Aramco energy facilities, triggering fires and temporarily disrupting operations at multiple sites.1 h agoIn a letter to European Commission leadership, France's president is seeking continent-wide restrictions on social media platforms for those under 15. The push follows Paris's inability to pass comparable domestic rules.1 h agoLabor confirmed legislation that would let Australians select between algorithmic feeds and a chronological following feed on social media platforms. The government is moving to impose new user-choice rules on social media algorithms.2 h agoSaudi Arabia said a wave of Houthi attacks on its southern region injured 73 people, including women and children. The Houthis claimed to have launched dozens of missiles and drones at infrastructure targets, with several energy facilities damaged and set ablaze.2 h agoHouthi fighters struck civil and economic targets across four Saudi cities on Tuesday, wounding 73 people and disrupting some energy facilities. The Iran-backed group said it was retaliating after accusing Saudi Arabia of bombing areas in Yemen on Monday.3 h agoRussia and North Korea opened their first road bridge across the Tumen river on Monday, marking what both countries cast as a milestone in their deepening strategic partnership. The opening comes as the two nations have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops in return for assistance.3 h agoEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a €200 million investment package for Greenland, financing connectivity improvements, clean energy projects and critical raw materials exploration. Von der Leyen said Europe would be more present and engaged in Greenland and the Arctic as U.S. President Donald Trump pursues stated national security interests in the region.3 h agoThe Eiffel Tower closed on Monday after female employees protested being asked to leave their workstations during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation that had requested limited interactions with women. Paris authorities launched an investigation into the incident, with the mayor saying the staff's anger was justified.4 h agoThe French artificial intelligence startup closed its largest funding round at 3 billion euros, valuing the company at more than 21 billion euros and bringing Samsung into its investor base. The company said it remains committed to developing advanced models despite criticism from some experts that it has shifted focus toward data centers and commercial services.5 h agoUAE President Mohamed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu in September 2023 of a plan by Yahya Sinwar for an exceptional operation, approximately one and a half weeks before the October 7 attack. Netanyahu did not brief Israel's security chiefs about the warning, according to an investigation conducted for a new book. Netanyahu's office denies the account.17 min agoHouthi rebels struck civilian and military targets across Saudi Arabia's southern region early Tuesday, wounding 73 people. The attacks targeted Abha International Airport, King Khalid air base, and Aramco energy facilities, triggering fires and temporarily disrupting operations at multiple sites.1 h agoIn a letter to European Commission leadership, France's president is seeking continent-wide restrictions on social media platforms for those under 15. The push follows Paris's inability to pass comparable domestic rules.1 h agoLabor confirmed legislation that would let Australians select between algorithmic feeds and a chronological following feed on social media platforms. The government is moving to impose new user-choice rules on social media algorithms.2 h agoSaudi Arabia said a wave of Houthi attacks on its southern region injured 73 people, including women and children. The Houthis claimed to have launched dozens of missiles and drones at infrastructure targets, with several energy facilities damaged and set ablaze.2 h agoHouthi fighters struck civil and economic targets across four Saudi cities on Tuesday, wounding 73 people and disrupting some energy facilities. The Iran-backed group said it was retaliating after accusing Saudi Arabia of bombing areas in Yemen on Monday.3 h agoRussia and North Korea opened their first road bridge across the Tumen river on Monday, marking what both countries cast as a milestone in their deepening strategic partnership. The opening comes as the two nations have heavily boosted military and economic ties since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, with North Korea supplying ammunition and troops in return for assistance.3 h agoEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a €200 million investment package for Greenland, financing connectivity improvements, clean energy projects and critical raw materials exploration. Von der Leyen said Europe would be more present and engaged in Greenland and the Arctic as U.S. President Donald Trump pursues stated national security interests in the region.3 h agoThe Eiffel Tower closed on Monday after female employees protested being asked to leave their workstations during a visit by a Hindu religious delegation that had requested limited interactions with women. Paris authorities launched an investigation into the incident, with the mayor saying the staff's anger was justified.4 h agoThe French artificial intelligence startup closed its largest funding round at 3 billion euros, valuing the company at more than 21 billion euros and bringing Samsung into its investor base. The company said it remains committed to developing advanced models despite criticism from some experts that it has shifted focus toward data centers and commercial services.5 h agoUAE President Mohamed bin Zayed warned Netanyahu in September 2023 of a plan by Yahya Sinwar for an exceptional operation, approximately one and a half weeks before the October 7 attack. Netanyahu did not brief Israel's security chiefs about the warning, according to an investigation conducted for a new book. Netanyahu's office denies the account.

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Houthi attacks wound 73 in Saudi Arabia, disrupt energy sites

Houthi fighters struck civil and economic targets across four Saudi cities on Tuesday, wounding 73 people and disrupting some energy facilities. The Iran-backed group said it was retaliating after accusing Saudi Arabia o

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Houthis attack southern Saudi cities; 73 wounded, coalition vows response

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