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Thousands of Israelis rally against Netanyahu gov’t days before election
Thousands of Israelis rallied in Tel Aviv three days before elections, demanding accountability for security failures preceding the October 7, 2023 attacks and calling for an independent inquiry.
Freed US citizen Stephen Hubbard was tortured in Russian jail, former Ukrainian prisoners say
Ukrainian former prisoners say they witnessed US citizen Stephen Hubbard being beaten and tortured during his four-year detention in Russian prisons, corroborating accounts from his family.
Student movement takes Serbia’s Vučić to the wire in neck-and-neck election
Serbia holds parliamentary elections Sunday with student-led opposition movement posing strongest challenge to long-serving leader Aleksandar Vučić since his party entered government in 2012.
North Korea has opened up bridges to Russia and China – in which direction will it go?
North Korea opened new bridges to China and Russia, intensifying geopolitical competition between Beijing and Moscow for influence over the reclusive regime amid expanding military and economic ties.
Are California voters about to impose ‘world’s first’ tax on billionaires?
California voters will decide whether to impose a one-time 5% wealth tax on the state’s billionaires to fund healthcare, a measure that has divided leaders and prompted some wealthy residents to relocate.
Brazil election: How a changing working class is reshaping the presidential race
Brazil’s working class transformation is reshaping the presidential runoff between leftist President Lula and right-wing candidate Flávio Bolsonaro, with gig economy workers and service sector employees shifting away from traditional industrial labor bases.
How Benjamin Netanyahu reshaped Israel’s institutions
Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, has fundamentally reshaped the country’s institutions, judiciary, and political landscape during his decades in power, leaving a contested legacy ahead of elections later this month.
France to deploy 70,000 police on Saturday to prevent civil unrest
France will deploy approximately 70,000 police across the country on Saturday to prevent further civil unrest following street violence that erupted during cost-of-living protests last weekend.
Dan Sullivan vs Dan Sullivan: Why is Trump’s DOJ suing in Alaska?
The U.S. Department of Justice filed suit seeking to delay Alaska’s Senate election certification if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses narrowly to Democrat Mary Peltola, citing voter confusion over another candidate with the same name on the ballot.
White House says Melania Trump brokers truce for Ukraine city ‘on brink of disaster’
The White House announced that First Lady Melania Trump has brokered a ceasefire in the Russian-occupied Ukrainian city of Oleshky, with humanitarian aid delivery and resident evacuation set to begin on 29 October.
European, Middle East ministers urge US-Iran diplomacy, not new attacks
Foreign ministers from eight countries urged the United States against military action against Iran, calling for diplomacy and restraint to prevent regional escalation.
Israeli roadblocks disrupt schools and medical care in West Bank village
Israeli military blockades have isolated a West Bank village of 2,500 residents since October 11, disrupting access to schools, hospitals, and livelihoods while residents report destruction of agricultural land.
Romania blames Russia after drone sinks ship in the Black Sea
Romania blamed Russia after a drone strike sank a cargo ship in the Black Sea, killing one crew member and leaving three others missing on Friday.
Many feared trapped after multistorey building collapses in Kenya
A multistorey building under construction collapsed in Nairobi, Kenya on Friday, with many feared trapped in the rubble. Rescue efforts continued as authorities investigated potential safety violations.
Trump administration sues to block possible Democratic win in Alaska
The Trump administration’s Justice Department sued to block certification of Alaska’s Senate race results, citing concerns that an independent candidate named Daniel J Sullivan could confuse voters.
Former FBI officials charged in connection with Hunter Biden laptop probe
Two former FBI officials have been charged with lying to Congress regarding their agency’s involvement in investigating Hunter Biden’s laptop during a 2020 probe.
Sudan hospitals deliberately targeted in el-Fasher by RSF fighters, BBC finds
A BBC investigation found evidence that Sudanese paramilitary fighters systematically destroyed el-Fasher’s healthcare system during their siege and takeover of the Darfur city, identifying at least 43 separate attacks on hospitals between May 2024 and October 2025.
Venezuelans demand elections in first national protest in nearly two years
Thousands of Venezuelans protested in multiple cities demanding free elections and political reforms, marking the first nationwide opposition demonstration in nearly two years.
EU leaders to press Burnham to pay more towards Ukraine’s defence
EU leaders will pressure British Prime Minister Andy Burnham at a Brussels summit to increase UK funding for Ukraine’s defence in 2027, as the nation faces a €70 billion shortfall.
Are global oil reserves sufficient to withstand renewed US-Iran war?
Oil prices climb as attacks on tankers near the Strait of Hormuz intensify amid US-Israel conflict with Iran, while global emergency reserves sit at their lowest levels in decades.
Severe flooding in eastern Spain, while UK hit by first named storm of winter
Storm Adam caused severe flooding in eastern Spain earlier this week, affecting approximately 850,000 people across multiple municipalities. Meanwhile, the UK faces its first named storm of winter with additional systems expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain.
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South Korea’s Comfort Women Suffer Embezzlement From Their Own Government
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Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
Are you facing criminal charges and wondering if you should try to represent yourself? If so, you’re considering a risky move that will probably result in a conviction. Hiring a private attorney is your best chance for a reduced sentence or even getting your charges...