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Louis CK defends decision to perform at Riyadh comedy festival as ‘a good opportunity’
BySian Cain October 6, 2025

Comedian admits to mixed feelings but says event is a ‘positive thing’ despite human rights abuses in Saudi ArabiaLouis CK has defended his decision to perform at the Riyadh comedy festival in Saudi Arabia after fellow comedians criticised the big name…

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Louis CK defends decision to perform at Riyadh comedy festival as ‘a good opportunity’
BySian Cain October 6, 2025

Comedian admits to mixed feelings but says event is a ‘positive thing’ despite human rights abuses in Saudi ArabiaLouis CK has defended his decision to perform at the Riyadh comedy festival in Saudi Arabia after fellow comedians criticised the big name…

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Trump urges negotiators to ‘move fast’ as Gaza ceasefire talks set to begin in Cairo
ByWilliam Christou in Jerusalem October 5, 2025October 6, 2025

Talks on Monday expected to focus on release of hostages and end to war, after Israel kills 63 people in Gaza in past dayDonald Trump has urged negotiators to “move fast” in talks focused on the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and a broader e…

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Syria holds first elections since fall of Bashar al-Assad
ByDeborah Cole and agencies October 5, 2025

After more than a decade of civil war, committee members will choose transitional parliamentSyria is holding its first parliamentary elections since the fall of its longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, in a tentative step towards democratic polls that have …

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The Manchester synagogue attack and the right to protest | Letters
ByGuardian staff October 5, 2025

Tomilyn Rupert believes that the conflation of Zionism with Judaism is wrong and contributes to antisemitism. Plus letters from Gabriele Hodgson, Selina Osman and Deirdre BurrellAs a British Jew, I was extremely disappointed to read about Shabana Mahmo…

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The Manchester synagogue attack and the right to protest | Letters
ByGuardian staff October 5, 2025

Tomilyn Rupert believes that the conflation of Zionism with Judaism is wrong and contributes to antisemitism. Plus letters from Gabriele Hodgson, Selina Osman and Deirdre BurrellAs a British Jew, I was extremely disappointed to read about Shabana Mahmo…

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Weary Israelis greet Trump as saviour as hostages deal inches closer
ByWilliam Christou in Tel Aviv October 5, 2025

Israelis in Tel Aviv cautiously optimistic but show little sympathy for Palestinians in war-ravaged GazaDonald Trump was the guest of honour on Saturday night at what could be the final rally at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. Demonstrators took turns shak…

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Marco Rubio says Gaza war not yet over as Israel and Hamas prepare for talks
ByEdward Helmore October 5, 2025

Secretary of state says ‘we’ll know very quickly whether Hamas is serious or not’ about release of hostages from GazaThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said on Sunday that the war in Gaza has not ended, despite Israel and Hamas both agreeing to as…

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Marco Rubio says Gaza war not yet over as Israel and Hamas prepare for talks
ByEdward Helmore October 5, 2025

Secretary of state says ‘we’ll know very quickly whether Hamas is serious or not’ about release of hostages from GazaThe US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, said on Sunday that the war in Gaza has not ended, despite Israel and Hamas both agreeing to as…

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A ‘magic pill’ made Israeli violence invisible. We need to stop swallowing it | Diana Buttu
ByDiana Buttu October 5, 2025

For years, I pressed Palestinian interests in peace talks. The response to Trump’s plan proves the international community hasn’t learned from catastropheFor two years, the world has watched as Israel has systematically destroyed the Gaza Strip, killin…

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