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The highly secretive four-day Plenum starts Monday in Beijing.

Families forced to flee as Netanyahu tries to prove security credentials after two Israeli soldiers killed days before election Hebron, the biggest city in the West Bank, had paid little attention to Israel’s looming elections until it found itself suddenly in the midst of them, a proving ground for Benjamin Netanyahu’s security credentials in the run-up to Tuesday’s vote. A gun attack on an Israeli military checkpoint on Friday in which two soldiers were killed brought immediate televised visit
Talks to be first high-level contact between Iran and the bloc since Houthi rebels escalated attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Bauza had voiced a number of characters in this summer's animated hit Coyote vs. Acme.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva narrowly triumphed over Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of the right-wing leader he defeated four years ago.

Many rivers and roads left flooded after torrential downpours across Queensland A man’s body has been found in floodwaters following an unusual weather system that delivered multiple storms and a days-long deluge to parts of Australia. Emergency services were called to a creek at Boompa on Queensland’s Fraser Coast shortly after 11am on Monday after reports a man had been found unresponsive. Continue reading...
Avenues and squares in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo filled with crowds dressed in red, celebrating democracy.

Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have expressed intense anxieties about isolation abroad, security at home and the future of Israel’s identity.

Andre McKechnie, who murdered a property developer, argued it was his right to enjoy Australian culture.

In today’s newsletter: As Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured victory in the presidential race, we look the implications for democracy, the environment and international relations Good morning. Chances are you woke this morning to news of two momentous election results. In Serbia, a student-led movement has ousted the country’s long-serving leader, Aleksandar Vučić (which you can read more about here). And just hours ago, Brazil’s president staged a sensational turnaround against his far-right opp

Data centres are the lifeblood of our digital world, but there are growing concerns about their environmental impact. The BBC explores their rise in charts.
Brazil's 80-year-old left-wing leader President Lula defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in a bitterly contested runoff.
From judicial reform to conscription, here's where candidates stand on the key issues dominating the campaign.

Venezia FC, a historically modest club, has become a fashion sensation. But its performance has struggled to match the off-field hype.

Zali Steggall and Monique Ryan say Coalition leader was wrong to deny link between parliamentary debate and political violence Angus Taylor has been criticised for his response to the alleged attack on Helen Haines, with crossbenchers Monique Ryan and Zali Steggall labelling a speech by the opposition leader “tone deaf” and saying he did not “read the room”. Parliament returned in Canberra on Monday, a week after an alleged attack outside the Indi MP’s northern Victorian electorate office, which

Brazil's left-wing President has been elected for a fourth term after narrowly beating right-wing Flávio Bolsonaro in a knife-edge vote.
Suspects refuse to surrender and attack security forces, who return fire, wound and arrest them, authorities say.

The Chinese leader Xi Jinping, who is likely preparing to secure a fourth term in power in 2027, has complained that officials cannot be trusted.

Exclusive: Ministers planning overhaul of apprenticeship funding to increase cost of over-25s training, Guardian understands Britain’s largest employers have told the government that forcing businesses to pay more to train older workers risks damaging its goal to tackle the youth jobs crisis. The Guardian understands ministers plan to overhaul Labour’s apprenticeship funding scheme to increase the cost of training a worker over the age of 25 in England by 25%, to encourage firms to train young p

Exclusive: Joshua Loudermilk says suspicions first raised during filming by gun shaped like wearable plastic bottom: ‘You’re gonna put a butt on top of a butt? You can’t run in that’ • This article contains spoilers for Ali G: Who Iz I? Joshua Loudermilk, one of two men apparently discredited by the new Ali G movie Ali G: Who Iz I?, has said that he was in on the joke, but that the film-makers didn’t realise this. Loudermilk, a 54-year-old aspiring actor from North Carolina, has told the Guardia
Pennsylvania is the worst hit state, with at least 1,338 cases of measles confirmed in 44 counties so far this year, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Organisers of January's off-road race say it will be relocated due to recent developments in the region.

Indian cartoonists say online restrictions are making satire harder, but they aren't giving up.
Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as Benjamin Netanyahu’s main opponent in the upcoming elections. The New York Times Jerusalem bureau chief, David Halbfinger, describes why Mr. Eisenkot is resonating with Israeli voters.

Robert John Crawford on trial after wife found near ride-on lawnmower on their Toowoomba property A former RAAF pilot was a “love rat” and “master manipulator” who staged his wife’s death to make it appear a tragic accident, a jury has heard. Robert John Crawford, 49, pleaded not guilty on Monday to murdering his wife Frances Elizabeth Crawford at Upper Lockyer on 29 July, 2024. Continue reading...
It is much easier to fearmonger and try to delegitimise the protests than to address students' demands.
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The Super Bass singer is the latest big name to campaign in Michigan, where a tight Senate race is playing out ahead of the 3 November midterms.
Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department's suit over Alaska's Senate race in an interview on CNN.

Official forecast indicates shortfall below 0.3% of national income in promised official development assistance The UK is on course to miss its target of spending 0.3% of national income on international aid by an estimated £400m by the end of next year. Calculations from the Center for Global Development (CGD) found the UK was on course for a large shortfall in promised official development assistance at the end of 2027. Continue reading...
The four-day meeting is being watched closely for clues as to the country's direction and future leadership.
Houthis say they attacked East-West oil pumping stations; No Saudi confirmation Reuters Saudi Arabia says it intercepted missiles and drones from Iran-backed Houthis CNBC Saudi air defences intercept Houthi barrage near Mecca Al Jazeera Houthis say they targeted Saudi oil sites; attacks reported in Aden KSL Debris from intercepted Houthi missiles injures 2 in Saudi Arabia’s Khamis Mushayt, Ahad Rafidah Arab News

After three years of regional war, this is a battle Israel always knew was coming, writes Lucy Williamson.
Machado announced her arrival on social media, writing "I am here. With you."


Monzo says 55% of cardholders’ British Museum payments in first hour of latest ticket release were by people under 35 A 1,000-year-old embroidery may be an unusual candidate for a pop culture moment, but young people are seemingly more willing to shell out for tickets for the Bayeux tapestry than spend money on Hollywood blockbusters. In the first hour that the second round of tickets to view the tapestry were available last Wednesday, payments from Monzo cardholders to the British Museum reache
Aleksandar Vucic concedes defeat in Serbia's parliamentary election, marking political shift CBS News
Serbia's longtime leader concedes defeat to a student-led protest movement in parliamentary elections.
Jordan arrests three suspects in deadly church attack, state media says Reuters Jordan says 3 arrested in deadly attack on Greek Orthodox church CBS News Multiple Gunmen Open Fire During Church Funeral, Killing at Least 7 and Wounding Dozens More People.com Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 40 NPR Jordan arrests three suspects in deadly church attack Al Jazeera

The leftist president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, accused officials in some areas of slowing transit. His opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, a Trump ally, said flooding was hampering his voters. Polling places were kept open an extra two hours.
Israel is holding a general election this week after years of war. For many Israelis, shaken by the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks and years of war, it is the most consequential in decades.

The country's populist right-wing leader of 12 years says it is "clear" his Serbian Progressive Party has lost.

Victorian coroner hears Emily Lal told Stacey Warnecke that her ‘condition and mindset’ needed to be ‘solid’ to avoid a hospital birth A birthkeeper who allegedly “groomed” pregnant women to fear hospital could be referred to prosecutors to face potential criminal charges, a Victorian coroner has heard. Stacey Warnecke died in September 2025 at Frankston hospital in Melbourne after giving birth at home and suffering a postpartum haemorrhage with birthkeeper Emily Lal by her side, having paid her
For a decade, Muhammed Krubally has shown what is possible and what still needs to change.
Top officials from Mecca pact countries to meet Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday, two sources say Reuters Iran war live: Saudi, Pakistani and Turkish defence officials due in Tehran Al Jazeera Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East The Jerusalem Post Top officials from Mecca Pact countries to meet Iranian officials today The Times of Israel Tehran to host Saudi, Turkish, Pakistani officials Mehr News Agency
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“It is clear that we have lost these elections,” Aleksandar Vucic said in a surprisingly early speech congratulating his opponents.

Security and democracy emerge as central issues in Israel's highly anticipated general election, as Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports.
Vote comes as Israel is embroiled in multiple wars, faces international criticism and grapples with domestic divisions.
Horror writer Stephen Graham Jones says horror's current moment is powered by more than just fear.

Former police officer accused of shooting dead Jesse Baird and Luke Davies apologised to friend, acknowledging ‘you’re involved because of me’ A covert recording captured Beau Lamarre-Condon telling a friend during a meeting in prison in December last year, “I fully take accountability that you’re involved because of me now”, a Sydney court has been told. Lamarre-Condon, 31, is accused of fatally shooting couple Jesse Baird and Luke Davies with his police service weapon in Baird’s Paddington hom
France’s Nuclear Forces Bring In Neighbors to Keep Russia in Check WSJ France, UK carry out joint airborne nuclear-strike exercise for first time Defense News British jets join French nuclear exercise for first time, France says Reuters Rafales Lead Nuclear Strike Package, RAF Eurofighter Typhoons Provide Air Cover in First UK-France Nuke Drill EurAsian Times British and French paratroopers in largest airborne drill for decades amid Russia fears Yahoo News New Zealand

Video shot by supporters of the candidates in Brazil’s presidential runoff show the moment the result began changing

Prohibition of salty, yeast-based condiment in Victoria’s prisons remains after convicted murderer claimed it denied him right to ‘enjoy his culture’ A murderer who claimed a refusal to allow him Vegemite in prison is a breach of his human rights as an Australian has failed to overturn the ban on the polarising spread. Andre McKechnie had sued Victoria’s corrections department after he was refused the salty, yeast-based condiment in prison. Continue reading...

The Indian leader, facing a volatile youth uprising, appears to be deliberately drawing into the fray a political rival he’s beaten before.
Healey’s Budget needs to sustain the stronger economy through gathering clouds BBC Healey Inherited a Better Budgetary Hand Than He Thinks Bloomberg.com ‘Do no harm’ — what gilt investors want from Healey in the Budget Financial Times Families to pay billions more in tax even before Healey budget The Times ‘Boring Budget’ would pave way for early election, City fears The Telegraph
Brazil’s right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has called for the presidential election result to be ‘annulled’.

He will be observed to evaluate whether his "psychiatric health is compatible with pursuing his interrogation", authorities said.

The fifth plenum comes against a backdrop of years of purges that have had some analysts wondering if the issue is corruption or a lack of loyalty When Xi Jinping came to power in 2012, he pledged to stamp out corruption all through the ranks of the Communist party. More than a decade later, the pace of investigations has not slowed. Last year, China’s disciplinary authorities opened investigations into more than 1 million people, including more than 100 officials at or above ministerial or prov

Judge questions Trump-led effort to exert greater influence over elections process ahead of upcoming midterm vote.
Nate Silver Reveals Just How Bad Things Look for Trump The Daily Beast

Machado had left the country just a month before the US government seized Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro.

Report from commonwealth ombudsman finds ‘technological black box’ ignores transparency recommendations from robodebt royal commission Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updates Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcast An algorithm used by the federal government to assess the level of care older Australians are entitled to is unreasonable, unfair and lacks human oversight, according to a damning investigation by the commonwealth ombudsman. The investigation

The Venezuelan opposition leader returned home from exile to a country firmly under American control. How are her relations with Washington?
The attack in eastern Dr Congo is the latest on health workers and responders to the deadly Ebola outbreak.
Brazil elections: Votes being tallied after polls close DW.com Brazil election live: Lula and Bolsonaro await voters' verdict as polls close Reuters Brazil Election Live Updates: Lula and Bolsonaro Meet in Presidential Runoff The New York Times Brazil election 2026: Live second round results The Guardian Bolsonaro pulls ahead of Lula da Silva in Brazilian presidential election The Times of Israel

Serbia is heading to the polls as a student movement attempts to oust longtime populist leader Aleksandar Vučić.

Angus Taylor and Barnaby Joyce reject calls for change in parliamentary practice to cool political debate Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updates Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has led tributes to Helen Haines a week after the Indi MP was allegedly the target of an attack outside her electorate office, praising the independent as “a fighter” with a deep love of her community. Federal parliament paused on Monday for speeches abou
US Central Command says more than 3,000 commercial vessels have transited the Strait of Hormuz with its support.
'MAGA conservatives' dream candidate': Trump administration eyes Orban as next UN chief - report The Jerusalem Post

Leftist incumbent Lula stages unprecedented comeback weeks after narrowly losing first round of election to Bolsonaro Lula wins election in stunning comeback – live updates Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the Brazilian president, has staged a dramatic election fightback, defeating his far-right opponent, Flávio Bolsonaro, to claim a historic fourth term in power. With nearly 99% of votes counted the 80-year-old leftist received 51.75% of the vote to his 45-year-old rival’s 48.25%. Continue reading...
Al Jazeera looks at the key takeaways from the US president's campaign event in Michigan ahead of the midterm vote.
Belgrade in rapture as Serbian students topple Vucic in historic election Reuters Aleksandar Vucic Concedes Defeat in Serbian Election The New York Times Aleksandar Vucic, the Serbian leader brought down by students Al Jazeera Serbia's student movement: How and why students brought down Vučić BBC Serbia's Vucic concedes defeat in historic election win for student protest movement Reuters


Paul Edbrooke says he fears for family’s safety amid heightened concerns for MPs after alleged attack on Helen Haines Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Victoria’s emergency services minister says he fears for his family’s safety after a bullet, etched with the word “RAT” and his old firefighter number, was left on his car on Saturday. The Herald Sun first reported on Monday that Paul Edbrooke had returned to his car after speaking to members of the community and found t
International leaders and politicians congratulate the Brazilian president on his re-election win.
Wolves Invade Village After Illegal Deforestation For Data Centers Kotaku ‘Pure arrogance’: anger in Finland as Google illegally fells 250,000 trees for datacentre The Guardian Google told to halt work on Finnish data centers after clearing an estimated 250,000 trees Fortune Wolves Invade Finnish Villages After Google Decimated 1,300 Acres of Habitat for AI Data Centers Yahoo Google illegally cut down 250K trees in Finland for data center, driving wolves into villages and infuriating locals: rep

On Sunday, Brazilians will choose between a beleaguered left-wing incumbent and a right-wing challenger. Trade, security and democracy are on the table.
Presidential race in Bulgaria heads to runoff due to record low turnout CNN Bulgaria election heads to a run-off amid low voter turnout Al Jazeera Bulgaria votes for president in wake of deadly Black Sea drone strikes Reuters Yotova narrowly ahead in first round of Bulgarian presidential vote Euronews In Bulgaria, record low voter turnout triggers a November 1 presidential run-off DW.com
The winner of the 2026 Ballon d'Or will be crowned at Monday's gala in London, the first time it has been held in Britain.

Polls officially close after Brazilian supreme court ordered the extension Sunday as Flávio Bolsonaro and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva await results The local electoral court ordered the immediate restoration of 100% of the bus fleet and ordered the arrest of the municipal transport secretary, Pablo Souza, on suspicion of an electoral offence and disobeying court orders. The arrest warrant could not be carried out, however, because he is in Paris on what the city government described as an “offici

After nearly 10 months in exile, the Nobel laureate and leader of Venezuela’s opposition returned to challenge leaders that have sidelined her and press for new elections.

Trump again congratulated Ohio senator’s rear end before his cheeky comment about rapper being ‘hard to miss’ Donald Trump reiterated his apparent love for buxom bums during a rally in Michigan on Sunday where he encouraged the crowd to compliment rapper Nicki Minaj’s behind. Trump’s cheeky comments about Minaj’s derriere came as he explained his recent observation on the Republican Ohio senator Jon Husted’s rear end. Earlier in October, Trump said of the former college football player: “I don’t
Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has won an unprecedented fourth term.
Brazil Election Live Updates: Lula Wins Re-Election, Fending Off Flávio Bolsonaro The New York Times Lula beats Bolsonaro to win Brazil presidential election Axios The Left’s Last Great Survivor is Running Out of Road Politico Brazil pauses presidential vote count after Supreme Court extends voting hours Reuters Lula Wins a Record Fourth Term in Brazil in a Surprise Comeback Bloomberg.com

Downing Street will allocate a further £432m in this week’s budget, bringing total funding for finding a ‘lasting solution’ to nearly £900m Andy Burnham is to double spending on ending rough sleeping to almost £900m by the end of the current parliament, as he steps up efforts to get people off the streets by Christmas. The prime minister has pledged to offer every rough sleeper in England a safe route off the streets or wider support as a central part of his premiership. Continue reading...
Lula wins a fourth term after a dramatic run-off marred by voting confusion and allegations of interference.
In ‘unprecedented confrontation,’ IDF chief said resisting Netanyahu’s order for military action tied to Iran The Times of Israel Netanyahu calls for US and Israel to overthrow Iran as Brent crude hits five-month high Fox News Netanyahu promises Iran regime change: Can Israel topple Tehran government? Al Jazeera Israel Election: Benjamin Netanyahu shares AI-generated image of nuked Tel Aviv The Jerusalem Post Iran Threatens Gulf Civilian Targets If US, Israel Renew Air Campaign | LIVE BLOG i24NE
South Korea blames Pyongyang for September landmine blast, but North Korea says incident a 'sinister obstructive move'.
Serbia's strongman leader Vucic concedes defeat to student-led movement in seismic political shift PBS Serbia’s leader concedes defeat to student-led movement in seismic political shift CNN ‘This is a symbol for Europe’: streets of Belgrade resound with joy after Vučić defeat The Guardian Aleksandar Vucic Concedes Defeat in Serbian Election The New York Times How a movement of students brought down Serbia's Vučić BBC

Vučić’s 12-year reign looks to have been ended by record turnout of voters in election provoked by student-led protests Serbia’s veteran leader Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat to the student movement, ushering in a seismic political shift after two years of student-led protests gave rise to a fiercely contested parliamentary election. Speaking on Sunday, Vučić cited preliminary results that showed the student-backed protest movement surging ahead. “Based on a stratified sample, it is clear
Storms Boelo and Austen kill a man in Scotland and cut electricity to homes in the UK, France and Germany.
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After a shock defeat in the first round, the incumbent Brazilian president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, is seeking a new term in a runoff with Flávio Bolsonaro, the son of his convicted predecessor Polls close at 17.00 BRT, 20.00 GMT, with first results expected within the hour. Continue reading...
Serbia's Vucic concedes defeat to student led movement in parliamentary election Reuters Serbia's Vucic concedes election defeat in historic win for student protest movement Reuters Vučić concedes defeat in Serbian elections, says student movement won Euronews.com Polls close in Serbia as strongman Vučić faces challenge to 12-year rule – Europe live The Guardian Serbia holds a parliamentary election as strongman Vucic faces protesting students AP News

Follow live updates Get our daily political email, free app or daily news podcast Parliament will mark a solemn start to the sitting week as politicians pay tribute to independent MP Helen Haines, who was rammed by a vehicle outside her electoral office. The popular crossbencher was allegedly targeted in a deliberate attack when she was struck by a four-wheel drive on the main street of the Victorian town of Wangaratta on 19 October. Continue reading...
Gadi Eisenkot, Benjamin Netanyahu’s rival in Israel’s upcoming election, held his final campaign rally on Sunday.
Student List wins Serbian election as Vučić concedes defeat Euronews.com Serbia’s strongman leader Vucic concedes defeat to student-led movement in seismic political shift CNN Serbia's Vucic concedes defeat in historic election win for student protest movement Reuters Wild scenes of celebration in Belgrade as Vučić concedes Serbian election – Europe live The Guardian Early reports suggest record high turnout in Serbia elections BBC

Chancellor is in favour the North Sea project, but energy secretary has said she is leaning towards rejecting it A cabinet split has emerged over whether to approve drilling at the Rosebank oilfield, with the chancellor, John Healey, in favour of the controversial North Sea project. The energy secretary, Miatta Fahnbulleh, is ultimately in charge of the decision and the Guardian reported last week that she was leaning towards rejecting it after granting permission for the smaller Jackdaw gasfiel
Celebrations erupted across Belgrade as Serbia's student-backed movement claimed a major election victory
Don't Miss These 6 Finnish Puppies Online Newser Finland’s Puppy Livestream Provides Comfort in Troubled Times The New York Times Need a smile? Livestream features 6 newborn puppies all day long WFLA Puppy love: Finnish 24-hour newborn pup livestream is TV smash hit The Guardian In the news Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Peltola and her family sustained minor injuries after a driver struck the car transporting group to campaign stop Mary Peltola, a Democrat who is running for Alaska’s lone US Senate seat, and her family suffered minor injuries in a car crash while driving to a campaign stop on Saturday, her campaign said. The family was on its way to the Alaska Federation of Natives annual banquet when another vehicle crashed into the one transporting Peltola and her family, her campaign said in a statement on S
Leftist president mounts stunning comeback after unexpected first-round loss galvanised supporters of Flavio Bolsonaro.
Macron accused of putting France’s right to protest at risk with ‘vandal’s law’ The Guardian Opinion | Europe is running out of other people’s money The Washington Post More than 1,000 arrested in France as protesters and police clash in several cities CBS News French protest groups demand more rallies as Macron faces tough choices Reuters France sees another weekend of mass protests as thousands rally across Europe CNN

Making innocent protesters liable for damage would be bad for rule of law and play into far-right hands, say opponents Emmanuel Macron has been accused by trade unions of trying to curb the fundamental French right to protest as the government fast-tracks a bill to make protesters pay for damage caused by vandalism at street demonstrations even if they did not directly cause it themselves. The French president, who leaves office next spring, has faced more than a month of protests in which high-
Trump has launched another fierce anti-Muslim attack on Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed.
Why Trump’s About to Get a Surprise Reckoning: Scaramucci The Daily BeastSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News

Chancellor was said to be worried about market-sensitive leaks, yet significant policies have been heavily trailed in the media The public has been told repeatedly that John Healey is so concerned about budget leaks that he has set up defence-style “compartmentalisation” to prevent the Treasury’s financial secrets escaping. The macho military analogies began in mid-August when Healey was said by the Telegraph to be “on a war footing” to stop the drip of information that he believed had beleaguer
Trump's statement comes as Iran says renewed US-Israeli attacks 'will achieve no different outcome'.
Polls extended in Brazil's presidential runoff between incumbent Lula and challenger Bolsonaro DW.com Brazil election live: Lula and Bolsonaro face off as Supreme Court extends voting hours Reuters The Left’s Last Great Survivor is Running Out of Road Politico Brazil election 2026: Live second round results The Guardian Brazil Court Extends Voting by Two Hours on Candidate Requests Bloomberg.com

Police say the incident, which occurred in Barking, is ‘not believed to be suspicious’ A four-year-old girl has died after falling from a tower block in east London. She was injured after “falling from height” at an address in St Paul’s Road, Barking, on Saturday and later died in hospital, the Metropolitan police said. Continue reading...
Still a teenager, Yamal could surpass Brazilian legend Ronaldo Nazario, who won the Ballon d'Or at the age of 21.
Brazil resumes vote-counting in tense presidential runoff between Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro CBS News Brazil election live: Lula wins election after final votes tallied Reuters Lula overtakes Bolsonaro in tight Brazilian presidential runoff The Times of Israel Brazil runoff live updates: ballot count resumes after two-hour voting extension The Guardian The Left’s Last Great Survivor is Running Out of Road Politico

Lana Nusseibeh has Palestine’s endorsement but faces criticism over the UAE’s human rights record and alleged funding of the RSF in Sudan An Emirati diplomat who as UAE ambassador to the UN helped secure the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza has entered the race as a late contender to succeed António Guterres as the world body’s secretary general. Lana Nusseibeh, who is of Palestinian heritage, is widely noted for her advocacy of the Palestinian cause and the two state solution and has won th
Demonstrators allege Prime Minister Andrej Babis and his coalition's proposed reforms pose a threat to press freedom.
Russian Officer Defects, Guides Strikes Killing His Own Countrymen Newser
Venezuela’s opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner Maria Corina Machado returned home after more than 10 months.

More inclement weather forecast in rain-soaked Four Corners region after evacuations and rescues last week A rain-soaked swath of the south-west US braced on Sunday for another round of potentially heavy showers and thunderstorms after days of rain forced evacuations and water rescues. The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for much of the Four Corners – the meeting point of Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Utah – even as local officials forecast further receding of swollen rivers th
France's Le Pen launches presidential bid as protests rattle the nation Reuters Marine Le Pen vows French ‘renaissance’ as far right eyes seat of power Al Jazeera Le Pen vows to revive oil prospecting in France, calling 2017 ban "stupid" AP News France’s Le Pen vows national ‘renewal’ in campaign launch Financial Times The French Riots Prove an Old Truism That Americans Must Heed. Slate
Bulgarians will now choose between President Iliana Yotova and former caretaker Prime Minister Andrey Gyurov next week.

The Student List movement is taking on authoritarian leader following nearly two years of protests against government and institutional corruption What is at stake in Serbia’s election? Dobro veče, or good evening, and welcome to our live coverage of Serbian election night. The grassroots protest movement, the Student List, is taking on the country’s increasingly authoritarian leader, Aleksandar Vučić, in what is shaping up to be the sternest test of his 12-year grip on power. Continue reading..
Britain will not join Canada's defence bank, source says Reuters Britain will not join Canada-led defence bank Financial Times UK’s Healey Ends Talks with Canada to Merge Defense Banks Bloomberg.com U.K. opts against joining Canada-led defence bank, pledges co-operation Toronto Star Britain, Canada to develop cooperation framework for defence funding initiatives TradingView
French superstar Kylian Mbappe scores brace for Madrid to inflict Barcelona's first domestic defeat of the campaign.

Nobel laureate María Corina Machado’s return after almost a year in exile is unlikely to please interim president Delcy Rodríguez The Venezuelan opposition leader, María Corina Machado, has announced she has returned to Venezuela, almost a year after she skipped the country to receive the Nobel peace prize. “I’m here. With you,” she wrote on X on Sunday lunchtime. Continue reading...
Brazil runoff live updates: voting time extended as Bolsonaro narrowly leads Lula in race for presidency The Guardian Brazil election live: Lula and Bolsonaro await voters' verdict as polls close Reuters Brazil elections: Vote counting resumes after extension DW.com The Left’s Last Great Survivor is Running Out of Road Politico Brazil election 2026: Live second round results The Guardian
National Rally's Le Pen launches presidential campaign against backdrop of protests and social, economic discontent.
Le Pen casts herself as protector of France as troubles swirl POLITICO.eu France's Le Pen launches presidential bid as protests rattle the nation Reuters France’s Le Pen vows national ‘renewal’ in campaign launch Financial Times Bardella Reelected President of French Far-Right National Rally Bloomberg.com French far-right leader Le Pen seeks to leverage unrest in presidential campaign kick-off France 24

More than 30 people arrested as officers clear at least 100 tents in central Lisbon and about 50 in Porto Police in Portugal have dismantled housing protest camps in Lisbon and Porto, baton-charging campaigners in the early hours of Sunday and arresting more than 30 people. The raids were the latest incident in days of clashes between police and campaigners who – inspired by similar camps in Spain – had sought to pitch tents in central squares to protest against the country’s deepening housing c
The Department of Justice has faced criticism that its lawsuit is aimed at blocking a Democratic victory in a key race.
PM posts AI image of nuke hitting Tel Aviv, warns of ‘2nd Holocaust’ if he’s not elected The Times of Israel Netanyahu calls for US and Israel to overthrow Iran as Brent crude hits five-month high Fox News 'Israel is in existential danger,' Netanyahu shares AI image of nuclear blast over Tel Aviv ahead of elections i24NEWS Netanyahu promises Iran regime change: Can Israel topple Tehran government? Al Jazeera Netanyahu shares AI-generated image of nuclear explosion in Tel Aviv, two days before el
Marine Le Pen launches French presidential campaign
Zelensky Reveals Massive Russian Barrage Amid Musk’s Starshield Restriction Newsweek Ukraine must 'unblock' Patriot missile delivery, Zelenskyy says after deadly strikes ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Russian strikes on Ukraine kill four and injure 28, authorities say Euronews.com Massive strikes hit Kyiv hours after Putin agrees to fresh peace talks CNN Russian drone attack in Kyiv region injures woman Ukrinform
The Democrats have redrawn district lines in a bid to flip five Republican-held seats in California.
Largest collection of Roman cave inscriptions discovered, revealing unexpected secrets of ancient worship FOX Weather A cave in Spain remained sealed for 16,800 years, hiding an archaeological treasure: what researchers found in Diario AS The mysterious Spanish ‘Women’s Cave’ used for 24,000 years for sacred rituals The Independent At least 120 inscriptions identified in a cave near Valencia — The Independent UA.NEWS Archaeologists uncover 120 Roman inscriptions in Spanish cave Yahoo News UK
Church mourners die on Kenya’s Nairobi-Mombasa Highway weeks after another crash killed 17 people.
Britain will not join Canada-led defence bank Financial Times Britain will not join Canada's defence bank, source says Reuters UK’s Healey Ends Talks with Canada to Merge Defense Banks Bloomberg.com Joint statement from HM Treasury and Department of Finance Canada GOV.UK Britain, Canada to develop cooperation framework for defence funding initiatives TradingView
Manchester United cheer Michael Carrick off after Bournemouth loss but boo Bruno Fernandes, what now for crisis club?
Sri Lanka rescues dozens of Iranian commercial sailors The Jerusalem PostSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro square off in a closely watched election.
Brazil election live: Lula wins election after final votes tallied Reuters Brazil Election Live Updates: Lula Wins Re-Election, Fending Off Flávio Bolsonaro The New York Times Lula wins reelection in historic runoff, setting up tense political battle Politico Conservative wave hits roadblock in Brazil as Lula holds off Bolsonaro challenge Fox News Bolsonaro refuses to concede, says he will seek annulment of Brazil vote Reuters
Student protests, police violence and French media obsessed with 'barbarians'.
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Thousands gather in Tahrir Square to mark seven years since Iraq’s 2019 ‘Tishreen’ protests.
Thousands protest in Prague as government advances public media funding overhaul AP News Thousands protest Czech government's public media overhaul after rushed vote Reuters Thousands protest in Prague against public media funding reforms Al Jazeera Thousands gather in Prague to protest licence fee plans Yahoo Thousands fill Prague’s Old Town Square in public-media funding protest Expats.cz
Election commission says turnout reaches 65% amid allegations of intimidation, violence and voting irregularities.
France’s Le Pen vows national ‘renewal’ in campaign launch Financial Times France's Le Pen launches presidential bid as protests rattle the nation Reuters Bardella Reelected President of French Far-Right National Rally Bloomberg.com Le Pen casts herself as protector of France as troubles swirl POLITICO.eu French far-right leader Le Pen seeks to leverage unrest in presidential campaign kick-off France 24
Thousands protest Czech government's public media overhaul after rushed vote Reuters Thousands protest in Prague as government advances public media funding overhaul Yahoo Overnight protests mark Czech media funding vote as opposition vows fight Expats.cz Concern over fast-tracked debate on Czech public service media funding EBU Czech Republic advances media funding overhaul despite criticism Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera Sport breaks down the award-voting criteria, top candidates and history ahead of the ceremony in London.
Major Ukraine Retailer Says Russian Hits Destroyed Its Chain Bloomberg.com Epicentr: Russian Strikes Destroy Distribution Chain Briefs Finance
Manchester United's 0-3 home loss to Bournemouth has left the 20-time champions winless in eight Premier League games.
Bus crash in Kenya kills 24 near the site of a previous fatal accident AP News 22 killed in Kenya bus crash near the site of a previous fatal accident ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos 22 Dead After Bus Crashes on Same Highway Where 17 People Died 3 Weeks Ago People.com Deadly road: One month, three accidents and 41 killed in Nairobi-Mombasa highway crashes Daily Nation Bus and lorry collide in Kenya killing 22, including passengers returning from funeral Sky News
Kampala says country is Ebola free, but Swiss authorities believe a woman diagnosed in Nigeria was infected in Uganda.
Caryle Murphy Has Died. She Earned a Pulitzer for Reporting in Kuwait. The New York Times Caryle Murphy Obituary (11/16/1946 - 10/19/2026) - Washington, Dc, DC - The Washington Post Legacy | Obituary Caryle Murphy, who won the Pulitzer Prize reporting from Kuwait, dies at 79 The Washington Post The Pulitzer-Winning Reporter Who Defied Death in War Zones and Survived a Ground-Breaking Medical Miracle: Washington Post Icon Caryle Murphy Dies at 79 Istituto Impariamo Caryle Murphy, Pulitzer Prize-W
Two Israeli strikes hit students and security guards at the Islamic University in Gaza City.
British mother who died in Bahamas was celebrating 10th wedding anniversary The Independent British mum Leanne Gregory who died in Bahamas was celebrating wedding anniversary BBC 36-Year-Old Mom Drowns Attempting to Save Her 2 Sons from Rough Waters During Vacation Snorkel in Bahamas People.com British woman dies trying to save sons on Bahamas snorkelling trip The Guardian Mother drowns trying to save sons during Bahamas snorkeling trip USA Today
Prince Ali bin Hussein said nobody was allowed to speak, question, debate or talk to the media at the AFC Congress.
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Israeli governments change. US presidents come and go. But settlement expansion on occupied Palestinian land continues.
Erdogan sacks adviser amid efforts to repair ties with Azerbaijan over headscarf row Middle East Eye What’s Behind Turkish-Azerbaijani Tensions? Foreign Policy Big Chill Between Turkey and Azerbaijan Kyiv Post Can Azerbaijan Help Turkey and Israel Make Up? The National Interest New Azerbaijan Party and Turkiye's Victory Party discuss future cooperation [PHOTOS] AzerNews
People have been taking to the streets to demand action.
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The deputy secretary-general of UN's ICT agency says unequal access to AI means poorer nations may be left behind.
Israel is holding its most important election in years. Here’s what’s at stake CNN Netanyahu casts Arab parties as a threat. They could be key to his defeat. The Washington Post Tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are expected to fly in for pivotal vote AP News Disenchanted Netanyahu supporters are prize of Israel election campaign Reuters Israelis have changed. Will they change their leadership? NPR
Jerusalem Daily: Israel expels thousands from Hebron
Ukrainian Attacks Kill 5 in Belgorod and Lipetsk, Hit Perm Industrial Plant The Moscow Times Four killed in two drone attacks in Russia's Belgorod region Reuters Ukraine-Russia war latest: Drone strikes kill three in Belgorod and injure five at Russian industrial plant The Independent Massive Ukrainian drone attack hits shopping center in Russia's Belgorod Oblast, locals say The Kyiv Independent Overnight strikes kill civilians in Russia and Ukraine Yeni Şafak English
Just as American cattle went to market, Trump's action added unease to an industry already facing uncertainty.
Several wounded as police break up Lisbon and Porto protest camps Euronews.comSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
The global trend may show young people leaning politically to the left, but in Israel… they’re leaning to the right.
128 arrested in Barcelona riots as Italy detains activist who praised Hamas' October 7 massacre Ynetnews 128 arrested after night of unrest and looting in Barcelona Euronews.com Spanish youths storm Barcelona as violent protests sweep Europe The Telegraph Hundred arrested in Barcelona as youth-led 'anti-system' riots leave trail of fires, looted shops The Jerusalem Post Youth gathering in Barcelona turns violent, 128 arrested CGTN
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US Marine indicted in alleged Okinawa robbery homicide ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Jordan's prime minister represents king at funeral for eight of the church attack victims as hunt for gunmen continues.
From arrests to crackdowns, how Europe’s leaders are responding as protests rock the continent Fox News Gen Z are leading the European protests. Here’s why they’re angry CNN The agony of liberal Europe The Economist From France to Albania: What's bringing protestors to the streets in Europe? NPR Protests spread from Paris to other capital cities across Europe Euronews
Jordanians mourn victims of deadly church attack
In less than 24 hours, Russia hits 4 hypermarkets belonging to one of Ukraine's largest retail chains The Kyiv Independent Epicentr: Russian Strikes Destroy Distribution Chain Briefs Finance
Israeli soldiers beat and injured Hijazi Shawer, a 70-year-old Palestinian shopkeeper and community leader.