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• ‘Bold step’: Philippines vows to remove future South China Sea barriers September 29, 2023
  Comments come after coastguard dismantled a Chinese buoy barrier set up on a disputed shoal that raised tensions.
• Qatar mediates opening of Gaza-Israel crossing as protests end September 29, 2023
  Border opened after demonstrations by Palestinian workers with an informal agreement Qatar helped mediate, envoy says.
• At least five killed as another blast hits Pakistan on prophet’s birthday September 29, 2023
  Two killed in explosion at mosque in Hangu city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province shortly after the Balochistan bombing.
• EU’s Mediterranean, southern European leaders meet in Malta on migration September 29, 2023
  The summit comes after the UN says 2,500 people had perished or disappeared crossing the Mediterranean this year.
• A dozen soldiers killed after rebel attack in southwest Niger September 29, 2023
  The deaths come as former colonial power France prepares to withdraw a counterinsurgency force stationed in the country.
• Harry Potter actor Michael Gambon dies aged 82 September 29, 2023
  Irish actor known for playing Albus Dumbledore died after becoming ill with pneumonia, family statement says.
• ‘Sad day’: Teen arrested in UK after felling ancient tree at Sycamore Gap September 29, 2023
  The tree stood for nearly 200 years next to the Roman landmark Hadrian's Wall, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Blast at Pakistan procession to mark prophet’s birthday kills at least 52 September 29, 2023
  Powerful 'suicide' bomb explodes at rally celebrating the birthday of Prophet Muhammad in southwest Pakistan.
• US sues Tesla over alleged ‘pervasive racial’ abuse against Black workers September 29, 2023
  The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages, compensation and an order that Tesla curb racism at its plant in California.
• Malawi’s populist crackdown on refugees betrays its legacy September 29, 2023
  Forcing refugees into an overcrowded camp deprives children of schooling and hurts the local economy.
• Russian power substation hit in latest Ukrainian drone wave attack September 29, 2023
  Moscow's Ministry of Defence reports downing more than a dozen Ukrainian drones in latest attacks on Russian territory.
• US says China’s ‘global information manipulation’ threatens freedoms September 29, 2023
  State Department says Beijing spending billions to spread disinformation and shape opinion in favour of China.
• More than 2,500 dead, missing as 186,000 cross Mediterranean in 2023 September 29, 2023
  UN refugee agency says 'no end in sight' to the lives lost in Mediterranean and on land routes to sea departure points.
• US National Security Agency unveils artificial intelligence security centre September 29, 2023
  NSA Director Paul Nakasone says US has advantage in AI development but capabilities can not be 'taken for granted'.
• Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 583 September 29, 2023
  As the war enters its 583rd day, these are the main developments.