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UNHCR criticises UK’s 30-year ‘earned settlement’ plans for refugees
The UN refugee agency has criticized UK plans requiring refugees to wait up to 30 years for settlement permission, calling the policy likely to harm their sense of security and ability to integrate into communities.
Seven planes across Europe searched or diverted after ‘malicious hoax’ bomb threats
Seven aircraft across Europe were searched or diverted following bomb threats in a single day, though authorities found no explosives and determined the warnings were not credible.
Rwanda’s army team removed from BAL after US sanctions, NBA says
The NBA removed Rwanda’s military-backed basketball team from its African league following US sanctions imposed on the country in March over its alleged involvement in the Democratic Republic of Congo conflict.
Jesus de Miguel death: Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono experiencing ‘most difficult days of my life’
Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono says he is experiencing “the most difficult days of my life” following the death of Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel, who died after a collision during a Spanish second division match.
Sharp objects found in Halloween sweets in Germany, Austria and Hungary
Sharp metal objects including needles, nails, and screws have been discovered in Halloween sweets across Germany, Austria, and Hungary, prompting police warnings and investigations.
Rafael Nadal: Tennis legend set to join Real Madrid board of directors
Tennis legend Rafael Nadal is set to join Real Madrid’s board of directors pending member approval later this month, the Spanish football club announced.
A month after Yemen government offensive began, war of attrition takes hold
A month into Yemen’s government offensive against Houthi fighters, the conflict has shifted toward a prolonged war of attrition with mounting casualties and no immediate resolution in sight.
Yemeni government forces claim control of strategic al-Jawf mountain range
Yemeni government forces claim they have seized control of the al-Dahida mountain range in al-Jawf province during an ongoing offensive against Houthi fighters, while fighting escalates across multiple fronts.
French blood storage impacted by freezer hacks as theories swirl about culprits
French blood storage facilities were compromised by hackers targeting refrigeration systems, though staff prevented damage and no blood products were lost. Authorities investigate multiple theories about the attackers’ identity.
Spain’s deadly train crashes have damaged public confidence in the system
A high-speed train crash near Urda in Spain killed 69 people, marking the second deadly rail incident in nine months and severely damaging public confidence in the nation’s rail system ahead of elections.
Israel’s president begins consultations with parties after election deadlock
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has begun consultations with political parties to form a governing coalition following last week’s general election, which produced no clear majority winner among competing blocs.
Ukraine says bodycam video shows deadly Russian double-tap bombing
Ukraine released bodycam footage showing a Russian double-tap bombing attack on a southern village that killed at least 40 people at an aid centre and shelter on Monday.
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Trump reverses decision to cancel Kansas and Iowa rallies before midterms
Trump reversed his decision to cancel Kansas and Iowa rallies scheduled for this weekend, rearranging his schedule to include both in-person events and 19 tele-rallies ahead of next week’s midterm elections.
A working-class Alaskan Native takes on a ‘multimillionaire’ Republican for seat in Congress
Bill Hill, an Alaska Native commercial fisher and independent candidate, is mounting a challenge against Republican Congressman Nick Begich in the state’s House race, positioning himself as a working-class alternative.
Trump administration opens criminal investigation over alleged noncitizen voting in California
The Trump administration has opened a criminal investigation in California regarding alleged noncitizen voter registration, subpoenaing election officials days before midterm elections.
Vivek Ramaswamy discontinues attack ad that prompted wave of revulsion
Republican Ohio gubernatorial nominee Vivek Ramaswamy confirmed Thursday his campaign has stopped airing an attack ad featuring the estranged mother of Democratic opponent Amy Acton, which drew criticism from both parties.
How powerful is Elon Musk? How his political influence compares to past U.S. moguls
Elon Musk has donated over $400 million to Republican causes ahead of this year’s midterm elections, prompting debate among historians about whether his political and economic influence is unprecedented or comparable to past American moguls.
Lawmakers call to reform Louisiana’s ‘blatantly unconstitutional’ justice of the peace system
Senior Louisiana lawmakers from both parties are calling for reform of the state’s justice of the peace court system after an investigation revealed systemic due process concerns and significant financial incentives tied to case filing fees.
Government corruption a top issue for US midterm voters, exclusive poll finds
Government corruption has emerged as the second-most important issue in midterm elections, with nearly nine in ten Americans saying officials prioritize personal financial gain over public interest, according to a Harris poll.
As Trump escalates extreme attacks, Democrats – finally – rally round El-Sayed
Democratic leaders are rallying behind progressive Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s closely-watched race, though some endorsements remain lukewarm amid party divisions over his nomination.
How Republican lie that Abdul El-Sayed ‘publicly supported’ Muslim Brotherhood started with Laura Loomer
Republicans are using a false claim about an open letter signed by Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed to portray him as supporting Islamic extremists, according to a Guardian investigation.
Explosive book targets Jared Kushner’s role in US foreign policy | First Thing
A new book containing allegations about Jared Kushner’s financial dealings during Trump’s first term has sparked political controversy, with Kushner dismissing the claims as unfounded.
Why Trump is fighting to keep reliably red Mississippi in his control
Democrat Scott Colom challenges Republican Cindy Hyde-Smith for Mississippi’s U.S. Senate seat, with national Democrats investing resources in the state after initially dismissing it as uncompetitive.
Senate race in once reliably Republican South Carolina tied in final stretch – poll
A new poll shows South Carolina’s Senate race between Democratic candidate Annie Andrews and Republican incumbent Darline Graham tied at 48% each, defying the state’s strongly Republican voting history.
‘Strength of matriarchs’: New Mexico’s Deb Haaland poised to be first female Native American governor
Deb Haaland, a member of Laguna Pueblo, is poised to become the first Native American female governor in the US following voting on 3 November, according to recent polling showing her leading Republican opponent Gregg Hull.
Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign reportedly recruited second Dan Sullivan in Alaska Senate race
Alaska Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign reportedly worked to recruit a challenger sharing the name of Republican Senator Dan Sullivan, a tactic Republicans characterize as an attempt to split votes.
California election official says federal agents threatened him over ‘voter fraud’
A California county elections official says federal agents delivered an inaccurate list of alleged noncitizen voters and threatened criminal prosecution if he didn’t act on it, calling the effort “absurd” and sloppy.
‘They mobilized a whole government response to that joke’: Obama laughs off Trump attacks in rally for Ossoff
Former President Obama rallied supporters for Georgia Democrats, criticizing Trump and Republicans as “not serious people” while defending his recent Cheesecake Factory joke as Trump’s administration responded to it.
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As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US?
Nearly 80% of toys imported to the US come from China, with factories there receiving roughly 20% of retail prices. The supply chain involves manufacturing, shipping, tariffs, and distribution before toys reach American consumers.
The Indian workers filming their work to train AI
Indian workers are recording their daily tasks with head-mounted cameras to generate training data for artificial intelligence systems that control robots, earning between $5 to $10 per eight-to-ten-hour shift.
Honda warns 50% Canada auto tariffs would be catastrophic for industry
Honda warns that 50% Canadian tariffs would be catastrophic for the automotive industry if the U.S. and Canada fail to reach a trade deal by year-end.
Snowball fight: Cadbury owner in trademark row over festive chocolate treat
Mondelēz International has sent a legal letter to vegan chocolate brand Moo Free, alleging trademark infringement over its White Choccy Snowballs product, citing Cadbury’s long-established Snowballs brand.
Poundland staff could be out of work for years if retailer collapses, founder says
Poundland’s founder warns that 12,000 staff could be jobless for years if the troubled retailer collapses, urging owners to accept a proposed buyout deal as administrators loom.
Proposal for free bus service in Guernsey scrapped
Deputies in Guernsey have withdrawn a proposal to make bus services free after concerns from operator Stagecoach about capacity constraints on certain routes.
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Xbox’s former COO has ‘serious concerns’ about her abrupt departure
Xbox’s former COO Helen Chiang departed Microsoft less than two weeks after her July promotion, citing “serious concerns” about how she was treated and questioning the fairness of her termination.
Anthropic clamps down on Claude’s AI video game clones
Anthropic updated Claude Code’s system prompt to prevent recreating existing video games, though original games and genre games remain permitted under the tool’s usage policy.
Ford promises not to sell your driving habits to data brokers
Ford pledges not to sell customer driving data to third-party data brokers, positioning itself as a privacy-conscious automaker amid industry scrutiny over unauthorized data sharing practices.
BMW is taking on Tesla’s FSD with urban driver assist starting in 2027
BMW will launch an urban driver assist system starting in 2027, first in Germany, enabling the vehicle to handle steering, acceleration, and braking on city streets while requiring driver supervision.
One of Google’s Android partners turned 1.3 million set-top boxes into a botnet
Google dismantled a backdoor affecting 1.3 million set-top boxes operated by Android partner Videostrong Technology, which used the devices for ad fraud and data theft before ties were severed.
Apple set an iPhone sales record even without a new standard iPhone
Apple reported record iPhone revenue of $57.58 billion in its fourth quarter, up 17 percent year-over-year, despite not launching a standard model in its latest refresh.
AI-powered malware ‘highly likely’ to be used to hack UK infrastructure by 2028
The UK’s cybersecurity agency warns that AI-powered malware will likely be used in ransomware attacks against critical infrastructure such as power stations, airports, and hospitals by 2028.
iPhone Duo: Apple unsure when more of the foldable devices will be available
Apple’s new foldable iPhone Duo sold out within a week of its October launch, with executives acknowledging uncertainty about when additional inventory will become available to customers.
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National Grid to site biggest substation in UK near planned Teesside datacentre
National Grid has agreed to purchase land for Britain’s largest electricity substation on Teesside, designed to supply power to a planned artificial intelligence datacentre project.
Democrats Win Texas Oil Regulator Seat for First Time Since 1990
Texas voters elected a Democrat to the Railroad Commission for the first time since 1990, while also voting for gubernatorial candidates opposing data center expansion in multiple states.
New Jersey Moves to Block Trump’s Russian Diesel Imports
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill warned port operators against accepting Russian diesel shipments, arguing the imports violate sanctions law despite President Trump’s deal to allow them into US markets.
Polar Vortex Puts Europe’s Gas Reserves at Risk
An early disruption of the Arctic polar vortex could send cold air into Northwest Europe, threatening to deplete natural gas reserves as the continent enters winter with already-thin storage buffers.
UAE Weighs Plans for Third Strait of Hormuz Bypass Pipeline
The UAE is reportedly planning a third crude pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg, as the country expands export routes around the critical maritime chokepoint.
Strikes by North Sea oil workers could ‘severely disrupt’ UK fuel supplies
North Sea oil workers backed strike action against Apache over pay disputes, with unions warning of potential severe disruptions to UK fuel supplies later this month.
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Democrats take control of Georgia’s powerful utility regulator
Democrats will control Georgia’s Public Service Commission starting in January for the first time in 30 years, prioritizing energy affordability and closer scrutiny of Georgia Power.
New tool will help gardeners move away from thirsty English classics to drought-resistant plants
UK horticultural organizations are developing a free online tool to help gardeners identify plants that will survive future climate conditions in their region, moving beyond traditional English garden staples.
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Oriel College urged to cancel student group’s event with Jason Arday accuser
Oriel College at Oxford faces pressure to cancel an event featuring Nathan Cofnas, an accuser of late Cambridge professor Jason Arday, organized by a student Reform UK supporter group.
Their colleges closed, but the government refuses to erase their debts, lawsuit says
A lawsuit claims the Trump administration is illegally refusing to process student loan discharges for borrowers whose colleges closed, including those who were granted eligibility under Biden-era policy changes.
The 4 Big K-12 Questions This Election Day
Voters are deciding K-12 education issues on Tuesday, including battles over transgender athletics participation, diversity initiatives, school funding measures, and education savings accounts across multiple states.
Higher training costs for older workers risks plan to tackle youth jobs crisis, employers say
Britain’s largest employers warn that increasing training costs for workers over 25 could undermine government efforts to address youth unemployment by shifting opportunities rather than creating new ones.
Students’ Subject Choices Not Matching Up to Workforce Needs
A report finds mismatches between student degree choices and employer demand across the U.K., U.S., Canada, and Australia, with particular gaps in business and engineering fields.
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