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Donald Trump says Nobel Peace Prize decision leaves ‘stain’ on Norway
President Trump criticized this year’s Nobel Peace Prize decision as a ‘disgrace,’ claiming the award to former ICC judge Navi Pillay left an ‘indelible stain’ on Norway.
US hosts ‘productive’ trilateral talks to end Russia-Ukraine war
US, Ukrainian and European officials held trilateral talks in Miami to discuss proposals for ending the Russia-Ukraine war, focusing on de-escalation and lasting peace arrangements.
Yemen’s Taiz under siege again as food and fuel prices rise
Yemen’s city of Taiz faces a new Houthi siege after the Iranian-backed group captured surrounding territory in early October, cutting off main supply routes and raising food and fuel prices sharply.
‘How can you stop these kids?’ Indian capital on lockdown before protests
New Delhi is under heavy lockdown as police detain protesters supporting a Gen-Z movement demanding the resignation of India’s election chief over a voter revision that removed 130 million names from rolls.
US lifts sanctions on daughter of military-linked Myanmar businessman
The US removed sanctions against the daughter of a Myanmar businessman with military ties, reversing earlier restrictions imposed by the Biden administration.
Journalist Hamurabi Huesca Manzano killed in Mexico’s Oaxaca
A journalist and taxi driver in Mexico’s Oaxaca state was shot dead in an armed attack, marking the ninth journalist killed in the country this year, according to human rights group Article 19.
Suspect killed after 13 kindergarteners taken hostage, beaten in Brazil
Brazilian police killed a suspect after 13 kindergarteners were held hostage and assaulted at a Curitiba school on Friday. All children were rescued alive after negotiations lasting up to three hours.
Don’t rebuild the dam: Ukrainian experts urge Unesco to protect site uncovered by Russian sabotage
Ukrainian archaeologists are urging UNESCO to protect the exposed reservoir bed of the Nova Kakhovka dam as a heritage site, arguing it should never be rebuilt due to its rich archaeological and natural significance.
Suspect linked to Monaco bomb attack on millionaire speaks to BBC from Ukrainian prison
A former Ukrainian security officer linked to a bomb attack on a Monaco millionaire claims it was authorized by senior Ukrainian military intelligence officials, speaking from a Kyiv prison in an exclusive interview.
Gaza ceasefire ‘exists in name only’, more than 100 NGOs say
More than 100 NGOs assert Gaza’s ceasefire exists only nominally, with Israeli forces continuing daily attacks and aid restrictions preventing Palestinian recovery over the past year.
JD Vance casts doubt on firing squad execution and says he won’t watch it
Vice-President JD Vance expressed skepticism that the Pentagon’s planned livestreamed firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan would proceed as announced, stating he would not watch if it did.
Why has Iraq decided to ban online map service Waze?
Iraq’s communications minister announced plans to ban the navigation app Waze, developed in Israel, effective at the start of 2027, citing the app’s Israeli origins.
Japan’s Okinawa calls for review of US forces pact after killing
Okinawa’s prefectural assembly called for a review of the US military forces agreement following accusations that a US Marine killed a local woman, reigniting long-standing concerns about crimes by US personnel.
Fort Hood survivor supports gunman’s execution by firing squad but questions livestream
A Fort Hood shooting survivor supports the execution of the gunman by firing squad but expresses concerns about livestreaming the execution to the public.
‘Every day there is killing’: Gazans face Israeli strikes despite ceasefire as peace deal stalls
More than 1,400 people have been killed in Gaza since a ceasefire began last October, with Israeli strikes continuing almost daily despite the peace agreement, according to local health officials.
Bechi: Teacher who sexually abused pupil back in Indonesia jail after BBC investigation
A former teacher in Indonesia who was convicted of sexually assaulting a student has been returned to prison after a BBC investigation revealed he was secretly released on parole early.
Can Sánchez convince Spanish voters he is their best hope for fairer housing?
Spain’s housing crisis has intensified following an elderly woman’s eviction and death, prompting the socialist government to propose emergency measures and call a snap election for late November.
Arizona congressional candidate says she was raped while repairing campaign sign
An Arizona Democratic congressional candidate reported being raped while repairing campaign signs in Sun City on August 14, filing a report with authorities two weeks later.
London voters go to polls for Holborn and St Pancras by-election
Londoners voted in a by-election for the Holborn and St Pancras seat, with the Green Party challenging Labour’s control of the traditionally safe district held continuously since 1983.
Syria calls for independent probe into sinking of ship in Black Sea
Syria has called for an independent investigation into a cargo ship’s sinking in the Black Sea, with 10 crew members, including nine Syrians, remaining missing after search operations ended.
Two Latvian men arrested inside UK military base after breach
Two Latvian men were arrested at a UK military base housing US and NATO intelligence operations after a perimeter fence breach, with authorities investigating their motives.
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