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China made Real Madrid’s Mbappé apologise over Mao remark – but many people don’t know exactly what he said
Kylian Mbappé apologized after a joke involving a meme comparing him to Mao Zedong sparked backlash on Chinese social media, prompting Chinese brands to cut ties and broadcasters to suspend La Liga coverage.
Venezuela’s Machado lauds Trump for ‘freedom’, urges 2027 elections
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returned from exile to call for 2027 elections following former President Maduro’s abduction in January, praising the Trump administration’s role.
What polls say four days before US midterms as Trump cancels two rallies
Democrats lead Republicans by 8.2 percentage points in national polls four days before midterm elections, as Trump cancels two weekend rallies to campaign by phone instead.
UK denies entry to Swedish academic due to speak at Palestine event
UK authorities cancelled the Electronic Travel Authorisation of Swedish academic Andreas Malm, barring him from attending a pro-Palestine panel discussion in London scheduled for later this week.
‘My life is buried here’: Iranian man whose 12 family members were killed
An Iranian man lost 12 family members, including his wife, in a March attack on his Tehran home. Seven months later, he returns daily to the ruins, saying his life is buried there.
Kenya’s 2029 World Athletics bid: A win for Africa under scrutiny
Nairobi will host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, marking the first time the track and field event takes place in Africa after more than four decades, though questions persist about Kenya’s anti-doping systems.
Smoke from wildfires killed 3,500 people in Indonesia in September: Report
Toxic smoke from wildfires in Indonesia killed 3,560 people in September, according to a report released by a research center, with air pollution-related deaths surging 42 percent that month.
Houthis sending Taiz ‘back to the stone age’, governor of besieged Yemen city says
The governor of Taiz accuses Houthis of attempting to reduce Yemen’s third-largest city to medieval conditions through a month-long siege, citing depleted resources and mounting civilian casualties.
Saudi Arabia reports interception of Houthi drone targeting Mecca
Saudi Arabia’s military coalition reported intercepting a Houthi drone targeting Mecca on Friday morning, while the Iran-backed group denied the allegation and claimed operations target only energy and military infrastructure.
GDP report to give insight before Election Day. And, Israel’s election is deadlocked
A GDP report releases today before next week’s midterm election, showing summer economic growth compared to spring. Meanwhile, Israel’s election remains deadlocked with no clear coalition path.
Al Jazeera marks 30th anniversary with network overhaul
Al Jazeera celebrates its 30th anniversary with a network restructuring that introduces three Arabic-language channels and 33 new programs to provide deeper news coverage and analysis.
US Muslims concerned but resilient as ‘hate’ attacks target Abdul El-Sayed
A Michigan Senate race between Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers has become a focal point for anti-Muslim attacks from far-right figures and government officials, prompting concerns within the Arab and Muslim American community.
Texas Republican group seeks to block certification of state’s election
A Texas Republican group has filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block certification of the state’s election results, citing concerns about potential AI interference and Chinese-made voting machine components.
Pentagon fires general it says leaked classified information to media
The Defense Secretary has dismissed a senior Pentagon general for allegedly leaking classified information to journalists, including details about potential military operations against Iran.
‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian support
Palestinian citizens of Israel voted in record numbers in recent elections, giving Arab parties 19 parliamentary seats and potential kingmaker status. However, Jewish-led opposition blocs have largely rejected forming coalitions with these parties despite holding the mathematical majority against Netanyahu.
Trump says won’t ‘take sides’ in Brazil election, but calls it a ‘disgrace’
Trump criticized Brazil’s presidential election as a “disgrace” but said he did not take sides, as former Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his family fled to Miami following the incumbent’s victory.
Cornell begins no confidence vote over handling of alleged gang rape
Cornell University has initiated a no-confidence vote against President Michael Kotlikoff following criticism of the institution’s handling of an alleged 2024 gang rape case that has drawn scrutiny regarding campus sexual assault policies.
US ambassador suggests Trump could blame Canada if midterms don’t go his way
The US ambassador has suggested Canada could face blame if Republicans underperform in next week’s midterm elections, drawing criticism for inflammatory rhetoric during an ongoing tariff dispute.
Death of US actress Hayden Panettiere ruled accidental, ending local police probe
US actress Hayden Panettiere’s death in August has been ruled accidental by South Carolina police, concluding their investigation into the overdose death of the 36-year-old Heroes and Nashville star.
German wolf attack: Girl seriously injured at wildlife park
An eight-year-old girl was seriously injured in a wolf attack at a Brandenburg wildlife park in Germany, requiring helicopter evacuation to hospital.
Russia’s alleged sabotage campaign in Europe raises fears of escalation
Russia has escalated its shadow war activities across Europe this year, including alleged airspace violations, drone incidents, and suspected sabotage operations targeting NATO and EU members, raising concerns about further escalation.
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