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FATF removes UAE, Uganda, Barbados & Gibraltar from gray list of countries
They "will no longer be subject to the FATF's increased monitoring process, the watchdog said in a statement
 "FATF removes UAE, Uganda, Barbados & Gibraltar from gray list of countries")
Ukraine claims it downed another Russian plane in a major blow to Moscow
If confirmed, the plane's downing would mark the loss of the second such aircraft in just over a month
 "Ukraine claims it downed another Russian plane in a major blow to Moscow")
US govt restores Trump's policy on illegitimacy of Israeli settlements
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the US believes settlements are inconsistent with Israel's obligations, reversing a determination made by his predecessor, Mike Pompeo
 "US govt restores Trump's policy on illegitimacy of Israeli settlements")
$454 mn judgment against Donald Trump finalised in civil fraud case
Trump has denied wrongdoing. His lawyers had been seeking to delay the filing after wrangling with state lawyers and the judge over what that paperwork should say
 "$454 mn judgment against Donald Trump finalised in civil fraud case")
Canada's Lynx Air to shut down, leaving no clarity for customers on refunds
Just a week ago, Lynx posted on X that it was adding a third country to its network with flights between Toronto and Cancun, Mexico
 "Canada's Lynx Air to shut down, leaving no clarity for customers on refunds")
Israel kills 100 Palestinians in 24 hrs amid hold on cease-fire talks
European diplomats have ramped up calls for a cease-fire as alarm grows over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza
 "Israel kills 100 Palestinians in 24 hrs amid hold on cease-fire talks")
In support of IVF Trump calls on Alabama lawmakers to protect access
As president, Trump nominated three of the justices who overturned Roe and paved the way for state lawmakers across the country to impose dramatic restrictions on access to abortion
 "In support of IVF Trump calls on Alabama lawmakers to protect access")
Netanyahu seeks open-ended control over security, civilian affairs in Gaza
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented the two-page document to his security Cabinet late Thursday for approval
 "Netanyahu seeks open-ended control over security, civilian affairs in Gaza")
Reddit strikes $60mn deal allowing Google to train AI models on its posts
The deal will also give Reddit access to Google AI models for improving its site search and other features
 "Reddit strikes $60mn deal allowing Google to train AI models on its posts")
UK, EU to jointly tackle illegal immigration as post-Brexit relations thaw
Organised immigration crime and people smuggling are global challenges that require shared solutions and ambitions," UK Home Secretary James Cleverly said
 "UK, EU to jointly tackle illegal immigration as post-Brexit relations thaw")
UK withdraws from Energy Charter Treaty, following similar moves by EU
"Remaining a member would not support our transition to cleaner, cheaper energy, and could even penalise us for our world-leading efforts to deliver net zero"
 "UK withdraws from Energy Charter Treaty, following similar moves by EU")
48 people killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza amid calls for ceasefire
Israel's war in Gaza has driven some 80 per cent of the population of 2.3 million from their homes
 "48 people killed in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza amid calls for ceasefire")
Yemen's Houthi rebels force Israel to intercept another attack near Eilat
The attack Thursday in the Gulf of Aden saw two missiles fired at a Palau-flagged cargo ship named Islander, the US military's Central Command said
 "Yemen's Houthi rebels force Israel to intercept another attack near Eilat")
Farmers from 10 EU countries join forces to protest agricultural policies
Farmers complain that the 27-nation EU's environmental policies, such as the Green Deal, which calls for limits on the use of chemicals and on greenhouse gas emissions, limit their business
 "Farmers from 10 EU countries join forces to protest agricultural policies")
Japan's Nikkei stock index breaks its 1989 record, surges to all-time high
The index closed Thursday at 39,098.68, up 2.2 per cent. It had been hovering for weeks near 34-year highs. Its previous record was 38,915.87, set on December 29, 1989
 "Japan's Nikkei stock index breaks its 1989 record, surges to all-time high")
Dani Alves sentenced to four and a half years in prison for sexual assault
The ruling by the three-judge panel followed a three-day trial this month. Alves was summoned to the courthouse to receive the verdict and sentence
 "Dani Alves sentenced to four and a half years in prison for sexual assault")
Russia threatened to shoot down aircraft patrolling Black Sea, says France
The minister, Sbastien Lecornu, didn't give specific details about the French flights or aircraft involved in the threatened shootdown
 "Russia threatened to shoot down aircraft patrolling Black Sea, says France")
US Congress praises Taiwan in visit that's certain to draw China's scrutiny
Gallagher thanked Tsai, who is nearing the end of her second and last term in office, for her leadership in Taiwan and for distinguishing herself as a leader within the free world
 "US Congress praises Taiwan in visit that's certain to draw China's scrutiny")
Iran begins first election campaign since 2022 protests over Amini's death
State television said 15,200 candidates will compete for a four-year term in the 290-seat chamber that hardliners have controlled for two decades
 "Iran begins first election campaign since 2022 protests over Amini's death")
Tuchel to leave Bayern Munich after threee straight losses this season
Tuchel said in the statement that I will of course continue to do everything I can with my coaching staff to achieve maximum success until he leaves the club. Bayern's next game is at home to Leipzig
 "Tuchel to leave Bayern Munich after threee straight losses this season")