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Spain withdraws ambassador to Israel as rift intensifies Spain's government has formally dismissed its ambassador to Israel, six months after recalling her in a dispute prompted by the war in Gaza. Its Tel Aviv embassy will be led by a charge d'affaires until further notice. UK government releases Mandelson US appointment files Keir Starmer's government has released internal documents on the appointment of known Jeffrey Epstein associate Peter Mandelson as US ambassador in 2024. The prime minsiter was warned of a "general reputational risk." Has Cambodia really cut cybercrime by half? Cambodia claims to be finally dismantling the cyber-scam compounds that have made the country a global fraud hub, but analysts warn there is little proof that top figures in the scam industry will face consequences. Rohingya risk lives at sea to flee Myanmar, Bangladesh Every year, thousands of Rohingya attempt to flee Myanmar and Bangladesh by sea. The escape effort kills hundreds of people per year. Why South Africa is sending soldiers into cities A rise in violent crime has pushed South Africa to deploy the military to major cities. Supporters see urgent action, while critics warn that soldiers on the streets risk escalating conflict. Polish opposition's PM candidate looks to attract far right Poland's populist Law and Justice party is losing voters to the far right. In a bid to reverse that trend, Catholic hard-liner Przemyslaw Czarnek has been tapped as lead candidate for the 2027 parliamentary election. Turkey caught in the middle as Iran war escalates Turkey has been watching with growing concern as the war between its neighbor Iran and the US and Israel escalates. Ankara fears the conflict could destabilize the region. Meta to acquire Moltbook, social media site for AI agents Moltbook, launched earlier this year, drew viral attention as an unusual online hub where AI agents "share, discuss, and endorse" content. Swiss police probe if deadly bus fire was 'deliberate act' A bus fire in the Swiss town of Kerzers killed at least six people and injured several others. Investigators say early indications point to a possible deliberate act. Can the US military sustain a long war in Iran? Trump says the US has a "virtually unlimited" supply of weapons. His defense secretary says Iran has "no hope" of outlasting the US. But with reportedly low defensive missile stocks, how bullish should Washington be? Madagascar strongman sacks government after just 5 months Madagascar's military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina has sacked his prime minister and dissolved the entire Cabinet. He gave no word on why, only saying a replacement prime minister would be named "shortly." Lebanese fear wider war as Hezbollah-Israel attacks escalate The expanding Middle East war has triggered a new displacement crisis in Lebanon. Amid ongoing attacks, Beirut has postponed parliamentary elections. What is happening to people on the ground?