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Spain braces for nationwide walkout as anger over housing, costs boils over
Spain faces a nationwide 24-hour general strike over housing costs and living expenses, called by major unions weeks before elections scheduled for November 29.
Myanmar summons German envoy over controversial video
Myanmar’s foreign ministry summoned Germany’s embassy head over a video calling for the release of ousted politicians including Aung San Suu Kyi, warning of serious consequences for similar conduct.
UK children’s author David Walliams accused of grooming minors
British children’s author David Walliams, 55, faces allegations of grooming minors and sexual misconduct, detailed in investigations by The Guardian and ITV News. He denies the accusations through his legal representatives.
US Senate advances major bill boosting energy infrastructure
The US Senate voted 73-25 to advance a bipartisan bill streamlining energy infrastructure permitting, with backing from President Trump and support from Republicans and some Democrats.
U.S. boycotts U.N. human rights review for second year running
The United States has skipped its U.N. human rights review for the second consecutive year, becoming the only member state ever to do so. The boycott reflects broader tensions between Washington and multilateral organizations.
How a bank collapse left millions in limbo and toppled Paraguay’s president
Paraguay’s Ueno Bank collapsed this week, affecting 2.9 million customers and triggering mass protests. The crisis led to President Santiago Peña’s removal from office and criminal charges against him and bank executives.
Polish prosecutors say ‘too early’ to tell if Kraków gunman was motivated by political ideology
Polish prosecutors said they lack evidence linking the 24-year-old gunman who killed six people in a Kraków mass shooting to any specific political ideology, despite earlier suggestions of far-right motivations.
Saudi Arabia downs missiles fired at Riyadh after Houthi attack on pipeline
Saudi Arabia’s coalition forces announced they intercepted three missiles fired by Iran-backed Houthis targeting Riyadh and the country’s southern region, amid ongoing attacks on regional infrastructure.
European diplomats press Rubio for a role in Russia-Ukraine talks
European foreign ministers pressed US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Paris on Monday, insisting Europe must have a seat at the table in any Russia-Ukraine peace negotiations currently underway in Abu Dhabi.
‘I know what it’s like to fight’- France’s most popular sportsman says he’s running for president
French judo legend Teddy Riner, a five-time Olympic gold medallist, announced his candidacy for next year’s presidential election, positioning himself as a unifying centrist figure.
France accelerates minimum wage hike in bid to quell protest
France’s government accelerated a planned minimum wage increase to December 2026, raising it by 1.6 percent as it attempts to address widespread protests over living costs and social unrest.
Meta rolls out automated age checks for teens globally
Meta is rolling out artificial intelligence technology globally this month to automatically detect teenagers who falsely register as adults, placing them in restricted accounts with enhanced protections.
Witnesses recount struggle to save people buried in ‘horrifying’ Gaza landslide
A landslide triggered by heavy rain and high winds in Gaza killed five people, including two children and their mother, with witnesses describing desperate rescue efforts to recover those buried under sand and rubble.
Al Jazeera.net co-founder and cartoonist Shujaat Ali dies aged 54
Shujaat Ali, a pioneering digital cartoonist and co-founder of Al Jazeera’s online division, died at age 54 following a heart attack while returning home from work.
Two security breaches near White House prompt brief lockdown
Two people were detained after separate security breaches near the White House on Monday morning, prompting a brief lockdown of the executive residence and surrounding roads.
US agencies unite to combat rogue drone threats nationwide
US federal agencies have launched a coordinated effort to evaluate and deploy counter-drone technologies to address growing aviation and national security threats nationwide.
Israel’s president picks Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government
Israel’s president has tasked Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party and Netanyahu’s chief rival, with forming a government following a deadlocked October election.
After a successful trip to Uruguay, Pope Leo heads to Argentina
Pope Leo XIV concluded his Uruguay visit by celebrating a Catholic feast day and praising women’s role in passing faith to younger generations, before heading to Argentina for the more politically sensitive portion of his South American tour.
Tony Abbott calls Julia Gillard’s famous misogyny speech ‘over the top’ and ‘unjustified’
Former Prime Minister Julia Gillard recalled her famous 2012 misogyny speech, while Tony Abbott, her political opponent at the time, described it as over the top and unjustified during an ABC program.
Turkiye pushes electrification top of climate agenda as COP31 set to open
Turkey launches a global electrification pledge at COP31 aimed at increasing electricity to 35 percent of global energy demand by 2035, though climate advocates question whether the proposal adequately addresses fossil fuel dependence.
Smog blankets New Delhi as Diwali firecrackers worsen air quality
Heavy smog enveloped New Delhi following Diwali celebrations as residents set off firecrackers despite government restrictions, pushing air quality to severe levels.
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