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Monday briefing: The world is demanding reparations for enslavement – is Britain finally listening?
King Charles addresses the Commonwealth on Britain’s slavery history amid mounting global pressure for formal apologies and financial reparations from Caribbean nations and campaigners.
UN staffer’s death in custody exposes Houthi ‘political extortion’ in Yemen
A UN human rights worker died while detained by Houthis in Yemen, prompting calls for investigation. His death marks the second fatality of UN staff in Houthi custody.
Thousands evacuated as India braces for second cyclone in a week
India’s Andhra Pradesh state is evacuating thousands of residents as Cyclone Murasu approaches, marking the region’s second major storm in a week.
Anthrax outbreak kills hippos in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park
An anthrax outbreak in DR Congo’s Virunga National Park has killed approximately 28 hippopotamuses over the past month, prompting health and environmental concerns for local communities.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts a missile as fighting rages in Yemen’s al-Jawf
Saudi-led coalition forces reported intercepting a Houthi ballistic missile targeting southern Saudi Arabia, while fighting continues in Yemen’s al-Jawf governorate between government forces and the Iran-aligned Houthi armed group.
Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack
Binance has covered 90% of $6.3bn in assets stolen in a hack attributed to North Korea, with the remaining 10% expected to follow as the exchange restores services.
Britain should not issue apology over slave trade, says Kemi Badenoch
British Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch opposes issuing an apology for Britain’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, calling it a distraction from forward-looking Commonwealth priorities.
Serbia arrests police chief over abuse of office allegations
Serbian authorities arrested the head of the criminal police directorate and another senior officer on suspicion of abuse of office, amid ongoing investigations into a murder case and demands for police reforms.
Trump slams ex-lawyer’s $50m deal with pardoned banker’s family
President Trump criticized a former lawyer for signing a $50 million contract with the family of a Venezuelan banker whom he later pardoned, calling the arrangement “outrageous.”
Tusk defends overhaul of Poland’s constitutional court despite protests
Poland’s Prime Minister Donald Tusk vowed to proceed with a controversial constitutional court overhaul despite overnight protests, declaring certain matters allow no compromise.
Shops looted as German cost of living protests turn violent
Riots broke out in German cities including Frankfurt, Berlin, and Cologne during youth-led cost-of-living protests on Saturday, with shops looted and emergency services attacked as demonstrations turned violent after nightfall.
Rubio says Trump administration did not help Bolsonaro flee Brazil to US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio denies the Trump administration facilitated Flavio Bolsonaro’s departure from Brazil, though Bolsonaro arrived in Miami following his election loss to President Lula.
Police storm Portugal housing protest camp
Portuguese police dispersed housing protesters from a tent camp in Lisbon early Sunday using shields and batons, marking the second major enforcement operation in a week against demonstrations opposing rental legislation.
Gaza doctors struggle with bereavement, overwork, trauma amid genocidal war
Gaza’s healthcare workers face severe psychological trauma from losses and overwork during the ongoing conflict, with most lacking access to mental health services.
Bangladesh forms wage board as garment workers protest
Bangladesh established a wage board to address garment worker protests demanding higher minimum wages, as clashes with police continue disrupting the capital’s industrial areas.
Mamdani says Trump to grant visa to mother of boy killed in Bronx shooting
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced that President Trump agreed to grant a visa to the mother of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, a Ghanaian boy killed in a Bronx shooting, allowing her to travel from Ghana to say goodbye to her son.
What polls say as Trump makes his final push before US midterms
With two days until US midterm elections, Democrats lead Republicans 51.5% to 43.1% in polling averages, while key Senate races remain competitive as both parties emphasize economic issues.
Malawi cattle farmers travel farther as El Nino worsens drought
Cattle farmers in Malawi are traveling increasingly farther to find fodder for livestock as drought conditions intensify, collecting grass from distant riverbanks due to scarcity near their farms.
Alaska’s Senate race faces claims of spoiler candidate. And, Hegseth ousts Army general
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia from his Pentagon position. The move comes as the U.S. and Israel prepare for potential military action against Iran.
Why North Korea’s ‘elite’ hackers are the prime suspect in major Binance hack
Two blockchain analytics firms identified a North Korean state-backed hacking group as likely responsible for a $6.3bn Binance cryptocurrency exchange theft, marking the latest suspected cybercrime attributed to the nation.
Spain train disaster clouds Pedro Sánchez chances of re-election
Spain’s second major high-speed train disaster in nine months kills 69 people, threatening Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s re-election chances weeks before snap elections.
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