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Brazil’s big political rematch: What to know
Brazil holds a presidential election on October 4, 2026, pitting incumbent President Lula against Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former president Lula defeated in 2022.
Two Iranians charged over alleged plot targeting Jewish community in UK
British authorities charged two Iranian nationals with planning a terrorism attack targeting the Jewish community in northern England around the Jewish High Holy Days.
Ten injured after car crashes into rugby supporters in Australia
A vehicle struck a crowd of rugby league supporters in Newcastle, Australia, injuring 10 people including three children, with two in critical condition. An 18-year-old driver was arrested.
Gaza voters want jobs and security as Palestinian elections approach
Palestinian voters in Gaza prioritize employment and security as legislative elections scheduled for November 28 approach, with unemployment at approximately 80 percent following years of conflict and blockade.
Russia strikes second major bridge in Kyiv, mayor says
Russian forces have struck a second major bridge in Kyiv, damaging the Northern Bridge and blocking traffic, following attacks on the Southern Bridge earlier in the week.
‘Trauma still there’: A decades-old standoff returns to Northern Ireland
A decades-old dispute over an Orange Order parade in Northern Ireland has reignited, rekindling painful memories for residents whose community was scarred by violence linked to previous standoffs.
Polls open in Latvia against backdrop of perceived Russia threat
Latvia held parliamentary elections on Saturday amid concerns about Russian security threats and domestic economic pressures, with Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs expected to retain his position despite coalition complications.
Yemen’s army claims over 1,500 Houthi casualties in past 24 hours
Yemen’s government forces claim nearly 500 operations killed or wounded 1,540 Houthis in 24 hours, with most casualties reported in the contested Taiz governorate.
G7 to release 100m oil barrels as Trump hails Europe diesel deal
The G7 announced a coordinated release of up to 100 million barrels from strategic oil reserves, with substantial diesel quantities to be released within the first 20 days, addressing elevated energy prices amid regional conflict.
Polls open in Latvia against backdrop of perceived Russia threat
Latvia held parliamentary elections on Saturday amid concerns about Russian security threats and domestic economic pressures, with Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs expected to retain his position despite coalition complications.
Yemen’s army claims over 1,500 Houthi casualties in past 24 hours
Yemen’s government forces claim nearly 500 operations killed or wounded 1,540 Houthis in 24 hours, with most casualties reported in the contested Taiz governorate.
G7 to release 100m oil barrels as Trump hails Europe diesel deal
The G7 announced a coordinated release of up to 100 million barrels from strategic oil reserves, with substantial diesel quantities to be released within the first 20 days, addressing elevated energy prices amid regional conflict.
Suicide by plane or terrorism? Speculation over motive in flight 1073 attack
A flydubai co-pilot attacked the pilot of a Dubai-to-Tel Aviv flight, causing it to enter a steep dive before passengers and off-duty pilots managed to overpower the attacker and land safely in Saudi Arabia.
Trump to name intelligence chief Jay Clayton as AI tsar: Reports
Trump is expected to name Jay Clayton, director of national intelligence, as his AI tsar, according to multiple reports. Clayton previously led the SEC and was confirmed by the Senate in July.
Three in four households go hungry in parts of Yemen amid fighting: UN
Three-quarters of households in Yemen’s government-held areas face hunger amid escalating fighting between Saudi-backed forces and Iran-aligned Houthis, displacing tens of thousands and disrupting food supplies.
Israeli barrier cuts off water to West Bank Palestinians before elections
Israeli forces have sealed off the Ras al-Ahmar Bedouin community in the occupied West Bank, blocking access to water and supplies for over two weeks during barrier construction ahead of elections scheduled for October 27.
Sudan’s army says it captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan
Sudan’s military claims it has captured al-Mazroub, described as the RSF’s largest stronghold in North Kordofan state, following intense fighting with the Rapid Support Forces paramilitary group.
Spain and China are cosying up – to the anger of many in the EU
Spain is deepening ties with China through increased investment and cultural exchanges, drawing criticism from EU partners who view Beijing as a strategic rival and worry about economic dependencies within the bloc.
FAO official says he lost his job for criticising Israeli policies in Gaza
A senior UN Food and Agriculture Organization director says he was dismissed from his position after criticizing Israeli policies in Gaza and organizing silent protests at the agency.
Iran urges Iraq to lift flight ban amid US sanctions
Iran urged Iraq to fully lift flight restrictions between the two countries, after services partially resumed at one airport following US sanctions that disrupted regional air travel.
Nepal avalanche kills at least 15 expedition workers
An avalanche at Himlung peak in central Nepal killed at least 15 expedition workers early on Sunday, with rescuers recovering bodies from the base camp in one of the region’s worst recent mountain disasters.
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The Ukrainian Family That Has Become An International Symbol Of Civilian Death.
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Common Problems Faced by PMAY Applicants in India
Initially launched in 2015 to address the problem of homelessness in our country, the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana or PMAY list of benefits is pretty extensive. It includes affordable housing for all urban classes at subsidised home loan interest rates, eco-friendly...
South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
In May, former comfort woman turned activist Lee Yong-soo went public with accusations against Yoon Mee-hyang, the former head of The Korean Council for Justice and Remembrance, South Koreans, to the dismay of the South Koreans. The 92-year-old was a regular fixture...