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Civil defence

Displaced Palestinians return to damaged Hebron quarter as Israeli troops withdraw

A Palestinian girl sits on the window of their car, with belongings on its roof, as people return to their homes after the Israeli military ended an operation, in Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, November 2, 2026. REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma
A Palestinian girl sits on the window of their car, with belongings on its roof, as people return to their homes after the Israeli military ended an operation, in Hebron in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, November 2, 2026. REUTERS/Mussa Qawasma

Saudi civil defence sounds all-clear after alerts in southern cities

Damage in the aftermath of Houthi attack on Aden airport, in Aden, Yemen, October 28, 2026, in this screengrab from a social media video. Social Media/via REUTERS
Damage in the aftermath of Houthi attack on Aden airport, in Aden, Yemen, October 28, 2026, in this screengrab from a social media video. Social Media/via REUTERS

Nigerian families and survivors seek justice over miners' deaths

Dantala Tanko stands beside the grave of his son Suleiman, a detained miner and a key source of support for the family who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Gunu, Niger State, Nigeria, October 28, 2026. REUTERS/Ibrahim Ndamitso
Dantala Tanko stands beside the grave of his son Suleiman, a detained miner and a key source of support for the family who died in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), in Gunu, Niger State, Nigeria, October 28, 2026. REUTERS/Ibrahim Ndamitso

Saudi Kingdom Centre skyscraper closes offices as Houthi disruption spreads

The 99-storey Kingdom Centre in Riyadh announced “mandatory” remote working after a fresh security alert and two drone interceptions in the Saudi capital.
The 99-storey Kingdom Centre in Riyadh announced “mandatory” remote working after a fresh security alert and two drone interceptions in the Saudi capital.

Saudi warning system stayed silent before deadly airport attacks

Saudi Arabia began issuing threat alerts to mobile phones and social media accounts via a national early warning system in May.
Saudi Arabia began issuing threat alerts to mobile phones and social media accounts via a national early warning system in May.

Gunmen in Nigeria kill 20 people heading to market

Polish city reopens Cold War shelter as Russian attacks in Ukraine intensify

Bunk beds inside a newly renovated Cold War-era shelter in Lublin, Poland, on Sept 29.
Bunk beds inside a newly renovated Cold War-era shelter in Lublin, Poland, on Sept 29.

Saudi says it intercepted 2 drones launched by Houthis towards Riyadh

Greek-operated air defence system shoots down ballistic missile, drone over Saudi

'One after another, they started dying': survivors recount deaths in detention in Nigeria

Adamu Isah, 22, a survivor, stands with his father at their home after returning from detention in Niger State, Nigeria, September 19, 2026. Isah recounted his experience following reports that 37 detained miners died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. REUTERS/Ibrahim Ndamitso
Adamu Isah, 22, a survivor, stands with his father at their home after returning from detention in Niger State, Nigeria, September 19, 2026. Isah recounted his experience following reports that 37 detained miners died while in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. REUTERS/Ibrahim Ndamitso

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