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Netanyahu reportedly pressured military to attack Iran in run-up to election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly pressured the military to take action against Iran ahead of elections, posting an AI-generated nuclear mushroom cloud image while trailing in polls.
Trump administration illegally fired James Comey’s daughter, judge rules
A federal judge ruled the Trump administration illegally fired Maurene Comey, a federal prosecutor and daughter of former FBI director James Comey, ordering her reinstatement and back pay.
Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi ‘sounds strong’ but is isolated, son says
Aung San Suu Kyi’s son reported speaking with his mother for the first time in over five years, saying she remains mentally sharp but is held in near-complete isolation under military control.
Musk says SpaceX restricted Ukraine’s Starlink connection as service restored
Elon Musk stated SpaceX restricted Ukraine’s Starlink service due to military violations of terms of service. Connectivity was restored after President Trump intervened, though Ukrainian officials disputed Musk’s claims.
Xi Jinping’s corruption crackdown in the spotlight as China prepares for meeting of top leaders
China’s corruption crackdown continues as the Communist Party meets this week, with investigations involving over 1 million people and targeting senior officials amid concerns about party discipline and loyalty.
First visually impaired Gambian magistrate tests system built for sighted
Magistrate Muhammed Krubally, the Gambia’s first visually impaired magistrate, uses assistive technology and sound-based courtroom navigation to preside over cases, while advocating for broader institutional inclusion of people with disabilities.
Exiled opposition leader María Corina Machado returns to rapturous reception in Venezuela
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has returned to Venezuela almost a year after leaving to receive the Nobel Peace Prize, receiving a rapturous reception from supporters.
Jordan arrests three suspects in deadly church attack
Jordanian security forces arrested three armed suspects in connection with a church attack that killed eight people and wounded dozens in Karak earlier this week.
Israel’s election: The main issues in the words of the leading candidates
Israel’s leading election candidates show broad consensus on military operations while divisions center on judicial oversight and internal governance rather than Palestinian policy or international law compliance.
‘Gaza’s suffering has become campaign fodder’: Palestinians fear the worst from Israel election
As Israel prepares for elections, Palestinians in Gaza fear their humanitarian crisis will remain a campaign issue rather than a policy priority regardless of which candidate wins.
Soldiers guard center of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe
Thousands of young protesters marched through Italian cities Saturday as authorities deployed soldiers and police to prevent violence. Demonstrations across Europe addressed education, housing, corruption and other issues.
Netanyahu’s pitch: Can Israel use crypto to evade economic sanctions?
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu proposes using cryptocurrency to help the country evade international sanctions amid growing global isolation over Gaza and settlement policies, but officials and experts widely reject the plan.
How is the US-Israeli war on Iran causing havoc in Europe?
Several Western European nations have opposed renewed US-Israeli military action against Iran, citing concerns over disrupted oil supplies and rising household energy costs as winter approaches.
Eight killed in Gaza as Israel targets university campus and other sites
At least eight Palestinians were killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza on Sunday, including three security guards struck at an Islamic University campus in Gaza City.
Uganda orders 21-day Ebola quarantine for citizens returning from DR Congo
Uganda has mandated a 21-day quarantine for citizens returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo as Ebola cases spread to neighboring countries, raising regional transmission concerns.
Why the King’s Caribbean tour could be ‘biggest risk of his reign’
King Charles III embarks on a Caribbean tour starting Tuesday, visiting three nations in nine days while navigating contentious debates over slavery reparations and potential republicanism movements.
Bulgarians vote for president in shadow of Russia’s war on Ukraine
Bulgaria held its presidential election with leading candidates divided over the country’s stance on Russia’s war in Ukraine, amid economic hardship and maritime security concerns.
Serbia votes in election pitting longtime leader against student movement
Serbians voted in snap parliamentary elections pitting longtime leader Aleksandar Vucic against a mass student-led protest movement demanding an end to corruption and institutional reform.
‘Unnecessary’ Iran war, corruption: Takeaways from Obama’s midterm speeches
Former President Obama campaigned for Democrats in Ohio and Michigan, criticizing the Trump administration’s Iran war, tariffs, and tax policies ahead of midterm elections scheduled for November 3.
Do abstaining voters hold the key to Brazil’s 2026 presidential election?
Brazil’s presidential runoff features record abstention rates, with 33.4 million voters sitting out the election. Experts suggest abstaining voters could determine the tight race between incumbent Lula and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro.
Ruins of city hall a symbol of France divided by protests
Limoges town hall, a 19th-century landmark, was severely damaged by fire during nationwide protests over cost of living and school conditions, becoming a flashpoint in France’s deepening political divide.
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Clive Palmer’s Waratah Coal Applies for Mining Lease Despite Environmental Concerns and Misgovernance Allegations
Waratah Coal, a Clive Palmer entity, has applied for a mining lease and environmental authority approval to build a coalmine in the Galilee Basin in Queensland, Australia. The project, which has been in discussions for years under the name “China First”, has now been...