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Dems have edge in midterms, poll shows. And, Paramount-Warner Bros. merger to close
Polls show Democrats have a decided advantage in midterm elections four weeks away, favored to win the House and with the Senate now within reach. Meanwhile, a $111 billion merger between Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery is expected to close today.
Vietnamese police arrest 12 suspected of prowling city streets at night, snatching cats for meat
Vietnamese police arrested 12 men suspected of stealing and reselling approximately 2,700 cats for meat in Ho Chi Minh City through an organized operation.
Saudi Arabia says East-West pipeline pumping 5.8 million bpd
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister announced the East-West Pipeline is pumping 5.8 million barrels daily after resuming operations following drone strikes last month.
Bulgaria searches for missing crew after drones hit two ships in Black Sea
Two commercial vessels were struck by drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria’s coast, sinking one ship and injuring crew members. Bulgarian authorities launched a search for missing personnel.
Tuareg rebels withdraw from strategic town of Kidal in northern Mali
Mali’s Tuareg rebel coalition announced a withdrawal from the strategic northern town of Kidal after six months of control, citing preservation of forces amid military air strikes and Russian-backed operations.
Amid protests, Kosovo’s political deadlock raises prospect of new elections
Kosovo faces political deadlock over presidential elections amid protests against convictions of former KLA leaders, with new elections possible if lawmakers fail to act by midnight Wednesday.
Catalan separatist Puigdemont to return to Spain after warrant lifted
Spain’s Constitutional Court ruled that an amnesty law covers embezzlement charges against Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, with a Supreme Court judge lifting his arrest warrant on Tuesday, potentially allowing his return from self-exile.
What are the US midterms? A simple guide
Americans will vote in midterm elections on November 3, determining control of Congress and affecting the remainder of Donald Trump’s presidency amid concerns over the economy, immigration, and artificial intelligence regulation.
Air campaign against Houthis under way in Yemen, says Saudi-led coalition
A Saudi-led coalition launched a broad air campaign with 100 fighter jets against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Monday, while allied ground forces advanced along the Red Sea coast.
Flávio Bolsonaro poised to win Brazilian presidency after shock first-round victory
Flávio Bolsonaro won Brazil’s first-round presidential election with 47.03% of votes, ahead of incumbent Lula da Silva’s 45.16%, positioning himself as the frontrunner for the October 25 runoff.
Brazil’s presidential race goes to second round as Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent Lula
Brazil’s presidential election advances to a second round after far-right candidate Flávio Bolsonaro narrowly leads incumbent leftist president Lula da Silva, scheduled for 25 October.
Nearly 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN warnings
Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals deported from Malaysia arrived in Yangon on Sunday as part of a repatriation scheme criticized by human rights organizations and the United Nations refugee agency.
Russian lab worker dies of suspected plague in Siberia; US monitoring case
A Russian plague research institute employee in Siberia has died of suspected pneumonic plague, with dozens placed under quarantine and US authorities monitoring the situation.
FBI arrests ‘Chinese foreign agent’ for spying on Taiwan president’s son
The FBI arrested a California resident accused of spying on Taiwan’s president’s son on behalf of Chinese officials, charging her with acting as an unregistered foreign agent.
Samoa PM apologises after Nazi salute video emerges
Samoa’s Prime Minister apologized after a video emerged showing him leading a Nazi salute at a 2007 family gathering, describing the gesture as inappropriate.
Middle East oil exports surpass pre-war levels despite tensions, data shows
Middle East oil exports exceeded pre-war levels on several days in late September despite regional tensions, according to ship-tracking data, though an Iranian military commander characterized current traffic as negligible.
Pakistan installs fishing nets at security outposts to block drone attacks
Pakistani police in a volatile northwestern district have installed fishing nets over security checkpoints to defend against drone attacks, a low-cost defensive measure that authorities say has prevented strikes since deployment.
Dodik declared Bosnia ‘dead’. Irrelevant rhetoric or serious threat?
Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik called Bosnia-Herzegovina “dead” and “impossible” at a campaign rally ahead of the country’s election today, drawing debate over whether his separatist rhetoric poses a genuine threat.
Philippines arrests 244 suspects in online scam crackdown
Philippine authorities arrested 244 foreign suspects, mostly Chinese, in raids targeting illegal offshore gaming operators accused of conducting online scams and human trafficking.
Christa Pike’s prognosis still unclear after failed execution, lawyer says
Christa Pike remains critically ill in hospital on a ventilator following her failed execution, with her prognosis uncertain, according to her lawyer.
Air strike in Sudan kills UN aid truck driver: WFP
An air strike on UN food aid trucks in Sudan’s South Kordofan killed a driver, with the World Food Programme calling for an investigation into the attack on clearly marked humanitarian vehicles.
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Townsville Mayoral Candidate Received $100k From Clive Palmer Despite Denials
The Townsville Bulletin reports that Townsville independent mayoral candidate Greg Dowling received $100,000 from one of Clive Palmer’s companies a day before he announced his candidacy. This strikes many in Townsville as odd, to say the least, because Dowling told...
What Are the Major Risks for the European Real Estate in 2019-2020?
The European real estate market continues to be one of the most popular in the world, yet like other markets, there are several factors that could have a negative impact on future performance. Unfortunately, most of the important reasons don’t have anything to do with...
Why Developed Countries Maintain Such High Car Sales
Why Car Sales Are Still So High Car sales are booming in developed countries around the world, especially in countries like the United States and Australia. People are buying new vehicles on a consistent basis, and it doesn’t appear that purchases are slowing down...
New Research Reveals American Attitudes Towards Climate Change
A new survey published uncovers Americans’ thoughts and attitudes towards climate change, showing more 50 percent of Americans don’t know what The Paris Agreement is, a global initiative to combat climate change that President Donald Trump’s administration famously...