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Negotiators ‘braced for worst’ over US-Iran talks to reopen strait of Hormuz
Iranian and US officials are conducting indirect negotiations in Doha aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and resolving tensions before upcoming US midterm elections on Tuesday.
Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican in key Michigan Senate race
Michigan Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers in the state’s closely contested Senate race, escalating tensions with her party’s nominee Abdul El-Sayed just days before the election.
Walmart launches joint membership with Sam’s Club as it leans into delivery, gas discounts
Walmart announced a combined membership with Sam’s Club for $120 annually, offering warehouse access, free delivery, streaming subscriptions, and gas savings to compete for price-sensitive shoppers.
Tesla and SpaceX: Why does Elon Musk want to merge the companies?
Elon Musk is exploring a potential merger between Tesla and SpaceX, two trillion-dollar companies, with special committees assessing the deal, though shareholder approval would be required.
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Ukraine war briefing: Turkey calls for ‘moratorium’ on Black Sea attacks by Russia and Ukraine
Turkey’s foreign minister called for a moratorium on Black Sea attacks by Russia and Ukraine following strikes on civilian vessels, while Ukraine faces winter power shortages amid Russian missile strikes.
Pilot and crew member die in helicopter crash battling Utah fire
A pilot and crew member died when their firefighting helicopter crashed while battling the Widemouth 2 fire in central Utah on Friday near Richfield.
Blame game as Brussels builds ‘Europe’s largest frying pan’ instead of shady square
Brussels abandoned its ambitious plan for a shaded steel canopy atop Schuman Square, leaving what critics call Europe’s largest frying pan—a bare concrete expanse lacking greenery.
Israel announces tender for 627 settler units in occupied West Bank
Israeli authorities issued a tender for 627 housing units in the Kochav Yaakov settlement in the occupied West Bank, with a construction deadline set for November 30.
Flight cancellations, evacuations as China braces for Typhoon Dolphin
China has cancelled over 1,600 flights and evacuated roughly 500,000 people as Typhoon Dolphin approaches its eastern coast. The country issued its most severe typhoon warning ahead of the storm’s expected landfall overnight on Sunday.
Daniel Kinahan: Suspected crime boss returning to Ireland amid tight security
Daniel Kinahan, a 49-year-old suspected crime boss, has been extradited from the UAE to Ireland on a government jet to face charges of directing a criminal organization.
Israeli prosecutors charge settler with killing Palestinian activist in rare indictment
Israeli prosecutors charged a settler with killing a Palestinian activist in the West Bank last year, marking the first such indictment since October 2023, according to a rights group.
Uganda approves sending troops for international force in Gaza
Uganda’s parliament approved deploying troops to Gaza as part of an international stabilization force proposed by the Trump administration following the Israel-Hamas conflict.
US promises $1bn in security aid to Colombia as new rightwing president pledges drugs crackdown
The US announced $1 billion in security assistance to Colombia’s new rightwing president, who pledged to combat drug trafficking and armed groups through crackdowns and austerity measures.
Brandon Clarke: Memphis Grizzlies forward death due to effects of drug use
Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke died in May from effects of heroin and cocaine, with prescription medications as significant contributing factors, authorities ruled the death accidental.
Israel accused of weaponising archaeology at ancient West Bank sites
Israel is expropriating Palestinian land at ancient West Bank archaeological sites, including Sebastia and Herodium, to develop national parks, prompting Unesco to designate Sebastia a World Heritage Site in Danger.
Hundreds arrested over French wildfires, but who is to blame?
France has arrested 420 people in connection with devastating wildfires that burned over 300,000 acres this summer, the worst since World War Two, though critics question whether the crackdown is proportionate.