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Severe flooding in eastern Spain, while UK hit by first named storm of winter
Storm Adam caused severe flooding in eastern Spain earlier this week, affecting approximately 850,000 people across multiple municipalities. Meanwhile, the UK faces its first named storm of winter with additional systems expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain.
Europe’s heat claims 50,000 lives. Climate change blamed for two-thirds of deaths
Over 50,000 heat-related deaths occurred across Europe this summer, with research attributing approximately 71% to human-caused climate change, according to a new study.
Macron to meet student groups: Where are France’s protests heading?
French President Macron meets with high school student representatives as nationwide protests over education system funding and reform continue, with authorities preparing increased police presence for weekend demonstrations.
After nearly 6 years, ex-Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi’s son hears her voice
After nearly six years in detention following a 2021 military coup, Aung San Suu Kyi spoke with her son by phone Thursday, their first direct conversation since her arrest. The Nobel laureate is being held near Myanmar’s capital with restricted access to information and media.
Hacking attempts rise after flaws found in program affecting 70 percent of websites
Security flaws discovered in PHP, a programming language powering roughly 70 percent of websites globally, have prompted urgent patching efforts from governments and corporations across multiple continents.
Israel orders closure of West Bank after soldiers kill 2 men behind an alleged attack
Israeli soldiers killed two men accused of launching an attack near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday. Israel subsequently ordered preparations for a full closure of the territory.
‘This is a lethal threat’: Indigenous groups fear Bolsonaro’s hold on voters in Brazil’s Amazon towns
Indigenous leaders warn that a Bolsonaro victory in Brazil’s presidential runoff could end mining restrictions in the Amazon and threaten the Yanomami people’s survival after years of environmental crackdowns.
The real reasons US politicians are getting older
US politicians are aging significantly, with many serving into their 80s while younger candidates struggle to gain traction. A 27-year-old Gen Z Republican is among the few young candidates running for Congress.
How do Israel’s elections work and who are the main contenders?
Israel holds a general election on 27 October, its first since the 7 October 2023 Hamas attacks. Incumbent Benjamin Netanyahu faces a competitive race against former military commander Gadi Eisenkot amid security concerns and political divisions.
Netanyahu promises Iran regime change: Can Israel topple Tehran government?
Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu declares overthrowing Iran’s government a primary objective, but analysts question whether military force alone can achieve regime change without a costly ground invasion.
Pope will not need further cancer treatment, doctors say
Pope Leo will not require additional cancer treatment following lung surgery last week, with doctors confirming the tumor remained localized, though his planned South American trip status remains uncertain.
French borrowing costs overtake US amid budget turmoil
French 10-year borrowing costs surpassed US Treasury yields for the first time since 2013, as political gridlock and recent unrest threaten the government’s budget passage.
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
French authorities reported the first known human case of Shamonda virus in a deceased immunocompromised patient in early October, with officials stating there is currently no public health risk.
Paris extends curfew as Marseille and Lyon ban protests after riots
Paris extends a partial curfew through Monday while Marseille and Lyon ban all protests this weekend following major riots that erupted during demonstrations against living costs and school conditions.
V Harish: YouTuber arrested after Indian finance influencer’s suicide
A 27-year-old Indian finance influencer with over 1.3 million Instagram followers died by suicide after his account was disabled and he faced online criticism from a YouTuber over regulatory violations.
Teacher in Oregon shooting said she pretended to be dead to survive
A teacher at an Oregon elementary school survived a mass shooting by pretending to be dead after being shot. She said she was unable to protect students in her classroom due to her injuries.
Carney, Erdogan launch ‘strong and resilient’ Canada-Turkiye partnership
Canada and Turkey launched a strategic partnership with a three-year action plan covering trade, defense, energy, and people-to-people ties, as Canadian PM Carney visits Ankara.
Italy and Spain lift border controls after months of tension over Ceuta
Italy and Spain have agreed to lift border controls after a three-month dispute over a major migrant surge into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with enhanced security measures in place.
Israeli attacks kill four as famine risk looms in Gaza
Israeli military attacks killed four Palestinians in Gaza while the enclave faces a worsening food crisis due to Israeli restrictions on goods and reduced international aid funding.
Two Syrian security officers killed in raid on ISIL cell near Damascus
Two Syrian security officers were killed and five wounded during a raid on a suspected ISIL cell near Damascus, with five alleged militants also killed and six arrested.
Downing Street rejects Witkoff’s description of Putin as a ‘humanitarian’
Downing Street rejected characterizations of Vladimir Putin as a humanitarian made by Donald Trump’s chief negotiator Steve Witkoff during discussions aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict.
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