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Yemen gov’t accuses IRGC, Hezbollah of sending 21 experts to back Houthis
Yemen’s government accused Iran’s IRGC and Hezbollah of deploying 21 military experts to assist the Houthis with planning and directing operations, marking a shift toward direct foreign involvement.
Rogers, El-Sayed urge turnout for critical race
Michigan voters cast ballots in a closely watched Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed, who could become the first Muslim in the U.S. Senate, and Republican Mike Rogers seeking to fill retiring Senator Gary Peters’ seat.
France seethes again as youth-led protests sweep Europe
Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters demonstrated across France on Saturday over living costs and education, marking the third consecutive weekend of demonstrations with youth-led marches also reported in Germany and Italy.
Phala Phala farm theft: Man guilty of stealing cash from South African President Ramaphosa
A South African court found a man guilty of stealing over $580,000 from President Cyril Ramaphosa’s farm in 2020, a case that sparked an impeachment controversy involving the head of state.
North Korea denies being behind $6.3bn Binance crypto hack
North Korea denied allegations that it orchestrated a record $6.3bn Binance cryptocurrency hack, calling the accusations an attempt to damage its international reputation.
What time do polls open and close in the US midterm elections 2026?
Over 230 million eligible U.S. voters cast ballots Tuesday for all 435 House seats, 35 Senate seats, and governors in 36 states. Polls open as early as 5am in Vermont and close as late as 1am Eastern Time in Alaska.
Americans vote in midterms that could define Trump’s closing chapter
Americans vote in midterm elections as Trump faces record low approval ratings amid voter concerns about soaring food and fuel prices tied to tariffs and an unpopular Iran conflict.
California’s Bay Area debates data centres ahead of US midterm elections
California’s Bay Area cities are debating data centre expansion ahead of midterm elections, with residents concerned about energy grid strain and rising electricity costs.
Palestine weekly: Election deadlock meets West Bank sieges, Gaza killings
Palestinian parties in Israel won a record 19 seats in recent elections, while the West Bank faces ongoing military sieges and Gaza experiences continued deadly attacks amid humanitarian crises.
Russia detains minor over alleged Moscow attack plot after US warning
Russian authorities detained a teenager suspected of planning an attack at a Moscow park following a US embassy security warning about a potential mass casualty threat.
Hebron siege continues for 10th day as Israel threatens wider offensive
Israeli forces maintain a 10-day siege on Hebron following an October 23 attack that killed two soldiers, displacing thousands of Palestinians and causing millions in economic losses.
Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland presents credentials in Hargeisa
Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland presented credentials in Hargeisa, with officials laying the cornerstone for an Israeli embassy in the breakaway territory.
Sullivan vows to honour Alaska race outcome, US judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit
Republican Senator Dan Sullivan pledges to accept Alaska’s election results days after the DOJ sued to decertify the race. A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, citing practical impossibility and lack of a viable plan.
Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire to end
A humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine’s Kherson region allowing civilian evacuations from Russian-occupied Oleshky is set to end Sunday night, while Russian strikes cut power to hundreds of thousands elsewhere.
‘We came back from hell’, say Ukrainians after years in Russia-occupied front-line city
Hundreds of residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky, a front-line Ukrainian city, crossed into northern Ukraine via Belarus following a humanitarian ceasefire, reuniting with loved ones after years of isolation.
Rahul Gandhi: India’s opposition rallies against voter roll revision exercise
Tens of thousands gathered in Delhi for a major opposition rally demanding the resignation of India’s chief election commissioner over a controversial voter-list revision exercise that removed 130 million names from draft rolls.
Judge dismisses Trump’s lawsuit against WSJ over Epstein birthday book
A federal judge dismissed President Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal over its reporting on a letter allegedly written by Trump for Jeffrey Epstein’s birthday book, ruling the suit violated First Amendment protections.
Tusk defends overhaul of Poland’s constitutional court despite protests
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk vowed to proceed with a controversial constitutional court overhaul despite overnight protests, declaring certain matters allow no compromise.
Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent
Riots broke out in German cities including Frankfurt, Berlin, and Cologne during youth-led cost-of-living protests on Saturday, with shops looted and emergency services attacked as demonstrations turned violent after nightfall.
Rubio says Trump administration did not help Bolsonaro flee Brazil to US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies the Trump administration facilitated Flavio Bolsonaro’s departure from Brazil, though Bolsonaro arrived in Miami following his election loss to President Lula.
Police storm Portugal housing protest camp
Portuguese police dispersed housing protesters from a tent camp in Lisbon early Sunday using shields and batons, marking the second major enforcement operation in a week against demonstrations opposing rental legislation.
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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...