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India’s Cockroach Janta party leader arrested amid crackdown on protests
The leader of India’s Cockroach Janta party youth movement was arrested Friday as authorities intensified a crackdown on anti-government protests demanding the resignation of the chief election commissioner.
Pope discharged from hospital days after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo XIV was discharged from Rome’s Gemelli Hospital four days after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous lung growth. The 71-year-old is scheduled to make a public appearance Sunday.
Search continues for 11 missing after boat sank off Mexico’s Baja coast
Search efforts continue for 11 missing people after a boat capsized off Mexico’s Baja California coast, with 16 rescued survivors treated for apparent shark bite injuries.
UK police rule out probe into Palestine Action post by PM adviser’s wife
UK police declined to prosecute the wife of the Prime Minister’s national security adviser over a social media post appearing to endorse a proscribed group, determining it did not meet criminal thresholds.
Why Marco Rubio’s visit to Mumbai has ruffled feathers in India
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting India next week but will meet officials in Mumbai rather than New Delhi, sparking political controversy over whether India’s top diplomat was “summoned” abroad.
Guatemalan former prosecutor shot dead at sports centre
Juan Francisco Solorzano Foppa, a prominent Guatemalan anticorruption lawyer and former prosecutor known for cases against powerful businessmen, was shot dead at a sports centre in Guatemala City on Saturday.
An extraordinary life: descendant welcomes biography of woman ‘gifted’ to Queen Victoria
A new biography examines the life of Sarah Forbes Bonetta, a Nigerian woman presented to Queen Victoria as a diplomatic gift in childhood who became a royal protégé despite remaining legally bound to the crown.
Israel’s ties with Europe are fraying. Can its election change that?
Israel’s relationship with European allies has deteriorated significantly following the Gaza conflict, with some experts questioning whether upcoming elections will improve diplomatic ties or deepen divisions.
Fighting intensifies across Yemen as humanitarian crisis deepens
Fighting between Yemen’s government forces and Houthi fighters has intensified across multiple fronts, with over 233,000 people displaced and humanitarian conditions deteriorating rapidly.
Russian attacks in Ukraine kill at least 8, cut power to 1 million
Russian attacks across Ukraine on Friday killed at least eight people, injured 60, and cut power to over one million residents across nine regions.
The chatbot murder guide: AI’s struggle between privacy, reporting violence
A Canadian school shooting has sparked legal action against OpenAI, raising questions about AI companies’ responsibility to report violent threats while balancing user privacy concerns.
Senegal-sized Antarctic glacier melting faster than thought: Why it matters
New research reveals West Antarctica’s Thwaites glacier is melting faster than previously thought, potentially adding twice the projected sea-level rise over the coming century.
Houthis strike Yemen’s Aden: What that means
Iran-backed Houthis fired missiles at Yemen’s presidential palace in Aden, killing five people, as fighting reignites after a 2022 truce ended the country’s conflict.
Seven crew missing after drone attack leaves tanker ablaze off Romania’s coast
Seven crew members are missing after a drone attack set a chemical tanker ablaze off Romania’s coast. Romanian and Bulgarian leaders are considering invoking NATO Article 4 amid escalating attacks.
Gaza malnutrition and starvation at ‘catastrophic’ levels: Health Ministry
Gaza faces catastrophic malnutrition and starvation levels, with 466 Palestinian deaths recorded since 2024 and over 1.4 million facing food insecurity through end of year, according to health officials.
EU rallies in support of Ukraine amid Trump standoff
EU leaders rally behind Ukraine at Brussels summit, with President Zelenskyy seeking additional European funding and support amid deteriorating relations with the United States.
Division in Lebanon over Hezbollah’s confiscated explosives
Lebanese security forces discovered hundreds of kilograms of explosives in a confiscated minivan, sparking tensions between Hezbollah and the government over the materials’ intended use and ownership.
Latest poll shows Bolsonaro maintaining edge over Lula in Brazil run-off
A new poll shows right-wing Senator Flavio Bolsonaro maintaining a narrow lead over leftist President Lula ahead of Brazil’s October 25 run-off election, though the race remains within the margin of error.
Ukraine pushes Russian forces back as US support wavers
Ukraine has pushed back Russian forces and reclaimed territory despite US support wavering, with President Trump lifting oil sanctions on Russia and reportedly restricting Ukraine’s access to intelligence and satellite services.
US records 4,410 measles cases as outbreak grows
The US has recorded 4,410 measles cases in 2026, with Pennsylvania experiencing the largest outbreak at 1,222 cases across 42 counties and five confirmed deaths.
How Iran messaging highlights cost of war ahead of US midterm elections
Iran has intensified messaging highlighting the economic costs of the US-Israel war ahead of midterm elections, with officials targeting American voters through state media and social platforms.
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