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British healthcare worker with Ebola evacuated from DR Congo to UK
A British healthcare worker who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is being evacuated to the UK for treatment, marking the first British national to catch the virus in the current outbreak.
Russia bombs humanitarian hub in Ukraine, killing at least 31 people
Russia conducted widespread strikes across Ukraine, bombing a humanitarian hub in Zaporizhzhia that killed at least 31 people, as part of a massive overnight assault involving hundreds of drones and missiles.
Binance says fake job interviews used as part of $6.3bn crypto hack
Binance revealed hackers used fake job interviews and a compromised AI tool to steal a record $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency through a sophisticated multi-stage attack targeting engineers.
ANC faces anger over poor services as South Africans vote in local elections
South Africa’s African National Congress faces significant voter backlash in local elections on Wednesday, with polls showing support below 30% amid widespread complaints about water shortages, power failures, and deteriorating infrastructure.
Who determines Iran’s fighting and negotiating position amid US threats?
Negotiations between Iran and the US are stalled, with power over Iran’s position increasingly concentrated in military and security institutions rather than the civilian government led by President Pezeshkian.
GOP’s redistricting gamble backfires in Florida as Democrats hold ground
Democrats won multiple U.S. House seats in Florida despite Republican redistricting efforts designed to favor the GOP, as part of a broader Democratic midterm election victory nationwide.
PM to ask countries affected by UK’s role in slavery to help shape formal apology
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will invite Commonwealth nations affected by British slavery to help shape a formal apology, marking a shift in approach to historical accountability.
US strikes Iranian island ahead of midterm elections
The US conducted limited defensive strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island following IRGC drone fire, occurring as mediators intensified efforts to prevent escalation ahead of midterm elections.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will open path to Putin meeting
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed hope that upcoming U.S.-mediated talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi will lead to a three-way meeting with Putin to advance diplomatic efforts toward ending the war.
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.
Western Sahara: Morocco celebrates end of the UN mission Minurso
Morocco welcomed the termination of a decades-long UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after Russia and the US failed to agree on renewing its mandate in the Security Council.
Surging ICE raids shadow final weeks of California congressional race
Immigration raids have intensified in California’s Central Valley during the final weeks of a closely contested congressional race, becoming a central issue as Republican incumbent David Valadao faces progressive challenger Randy Villegas.
Cambridge scientist Marta Shahbazi dies in Spanish train crash
Dr Marta Shahbazi, a Cambridge researcher specializing in human embryo development, died in a Spanish train crash while traveling to receive a scientific award.
Drone attacks extend campaign targeting Sudan’s power system
Drone strikes hit three Sudanese electricity substations on Monday, causing widespread outages in the latest attacks on the nation’s power infrastructure, with 18 strikes reported over the past week.
Fighting returns to Kherson region after longest Ukraine war ceasefire
Fighting has resumed in Ukraine’s Kherson region following a six-day ceasefire, the longest since Russia’s 2022 invasion began. The truce enabled the evacuation of hundreds of civilians from Russian-occupied Oleshky.
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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...
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...