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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.
Pope will not need further cancer treatment, doctors say
Pope Leo will not require additional cancer treatment following lung surgery last week, with doctors confirming the tumor remained localized, though his planned South American trip status remains uncertain.
French borrowing costs overtake US amid budget turmoil
French 10-year borrowing costs surpassed US Treasury yields for the first time since 2013, as political gridlock and recent unrest threaten the government’s budget passage.
First human case of Shamonda virus detected in France, officials say
French authorities reported the first known human case of Shamonda virus in a deceased immunocompromised patient in early October, with officials stating there is currently no public health risk.
Paris extends curfew as Marseille and Lyon ban protests after riots
Paris extends a partial curfew through Monday while Marseille and Lyon ban all protests this weekend following major riots that erupted during demonstrations against living costs and school conditions.
V Harish: YouTuber arrested after Indian finance influencer’s suicide
A 27-year-old Indian finance influencer with over 1.3 million Instagram followers died by suicide after his account was disabled and he faced online criticism from a YouTuber over regulatory violations.
Teacher in Oregon shooting said she pretended to be dead to survive
A teacher at an Oregon elementary school survived a mass shooting by pretending to be dead after being shot. She said she was unable to protect students in her classroom due to her injuries.
Carney, Erdogan launch ‘strong and resilient’ Canada-Turkiye partnership
Canada and Turkey launched a strategic partnership with a three-year action plan covering trade, defense, energy, and people-to-people ties, as Canadian PM Carney visits Ankara.
Italy and Spain lift border controls after months of tension over Ceuta
Italy and Spain have agreed to lift border controls after a three-month dispute over a major migrant surge into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, with enhanced security measures in place.
Israeli attacks kill four as famine risk looms in Gaza
Israeli military attacks killed four Palestinians in Gaza while the enclave faces a worsening food crisis due to Israeli restrictions on goods and reduced international aid funding.
Two Syrian security officers killed in raid on ISIL cell near Damascus
Two Syrian security officers were killed and five wounded during a raid on a suspected ISIL cell near Damascus, with five alleged militants also killed and six arrested.
Downing Street rejects Witkoff’s description of Putin as a ‘humanitarian’
Downing Street rejected characterizations of Vladimir Putin as a humanitarian made by Donald Trump’s chief negotiator Steve Witkoff during discussions aimed at ending the Ukraine conflict.
Race to update services’ computer systems after cyber-security flaw found
Organizations worldwide are rushing to patch critical security vulnerabilities discovered in PHP, a programming language powering approximately 70% of websites globally. The UK government and other entities have taken services offline as a precautionary measure while implementing security updates.
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