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‘The city is alive’: A brief peace in Kherson, but residents fear what comes next
Kherson residents are experiencing rare calm from a temporary US-brokered ceasefire, with people returning to streets for the first time in years, though concerns persist about renewed conflict ahead.
Ukraine war briefing: Outrage in Europe after Russian drone kills 14 on rail platform in Dnipro
A Russian drone strike on a railway platform in Dnipro killed at least 14 people Thursday, prompting outrage from European leaders and warnings from Ukraine about additional incoming missile attacks.
China expels a record number from Communist party amid Xi’s intensified purges of top officials
China expelled a record 33 officials from the Communist Party at this week’s fifth plenum, with over 25% of the Central Committee’s original membership absent—the highest number of empty chairs in modern history.
Battle lines redrawn in Spain’s snap election after latest train disaster
A deadly train collision in Spain this week has reshaped the political landscape ahead of next month’s snap election, potentially undermining Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s momentum and shifting focus to railway safety.
Human rights lawyer couple sentenced to 10 years’ prison in Pakistan
A Pakistani court has sentenced human rights lawyers Imaan Mazari and her husband Hadi Ali Chattha to 10 years in prison over allegations related to a security incident during a cricket tour in 2024.
Israel is in a political deadlock. What comes next?
Israel faces political deadlock after elections, with neither Prime Minister Netanyahu nor challenger Eisenkot able to form a majority government without compromising campaign promises.
‘Swift justice’: Student List supporters focus on cleaning up Serbia’s rotten institutions
Serbia’s Student List, a direct democracy movement, won Sunday’s election and vowed to clean up institutions after 14 years under populist leader Aleksandar Vučić, calling for dismissals of senior law enforcement officials and anti-corruption reforms.
Prominent Russian newspaper shuts down under pressure from authorities
Novaya Gazeta, a prominent Russian independent newspaper operating for three decades, has shut down after receiving an eviction order and losing its donation system simultaneously, amid escalating pressure from authorities.
Alaska Senate candidate denies knowing about alleged plot to put 2 Dan Sullivans on ballot
Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola denies knowledge of an alleged scheme involving two Dan Sullivans in Alaska’s closely watched Senate race, as federal investigations and lawsuits escalate.
Democrats have an identity crisis – it won’t be an easy fix
The Democratic Party faces internal divisions between centrist and left-wing factions with competing visions for the party’s future, complicating efforts to maintain unity ahead of next Tuesday’s midterm elections.
Israeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to ‘delegitimise’ election
Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Netanyahu of attempting to delegitimize election results following a vote that saw Netanyahu’s coalition lose its parliamentary majority.
Google value plunges by $500bn as AI search hits ad sales
Alphabet’s stock plummeted nearly 13% after revealing that AI-powered search summaries are reducing advertising revenue, erasing $500 billion in market value in a single day.
China made Real Madrid’s Mbappé apologise over Mao remark – but many people don’t know exactly what he said
Kylian Mbappé apologized after a joke involving a meme comparing him to Mao Zedong sparked backlash on Chinese social media, prompting Chinese brands to cut ties and broadcasters to suspend La Liga coverage.
Venezuela’s Machado lauds Trump for ‘freedom’, urges 2027 elections
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado returned from exile to call for 2027 elections following former President Maduro’s abduction in January, praising the Trump administration’s role.
What polls say four days before US midterms as Trump cancels two rallies
Democrats lead Republicans by 8.2 percentage points in national polls four days before midterm elections, as Trump cancels two weekend rallies to campaign by phone instead.
UK denies entry to Swedish academic due to speak at Palestine event
UK authorities cancelled the Electronic Travel Authorisation of Swedish academic Andreas Malm, barring him from attending a pro-Palestine panel discussion in London scheduled for later this week.
‘My life is buried here’: Iranian man whose 12 family members were killed
An Iranian man lost 12 family members, including his wife, in a March attack on his Tehran home. Seven months later, he returns daily to the ruins, saying his life is buried there.
Kenya’s 2029 World Athletics bid: A win for Africa under scrutiny
Nairobi will host the World Athletics Championships in 2029, marking the first time the track and field event takes place in Africa after more than four decades, though questions persist about Kenya’s anti-doping systems.
Smoke from wildfires killed 3,500 people in Indonesia in September: Report
Toxic smoke from wildfires in Indonesia killed 3,560 people in September, according to a report released by a research center, with air pollution-related deaths surging 42 percent that month.
Houthis sending Taiz ‘back to the stone age’, governor of besieged Yemen city says
The governor of Taiz accuses Houthis of attempting to reduce Yemen’s third-largest city to medieval conditions through a month-long siege, citing depleted resources and mounting civilian casualties.
Saudi Arabia reports interception of Houthi drone targeting Mecca
Saudi Arabia’s military coalition reported intercepting a Houthi drone targeting Mecca on Friday morning, while the Iran-backed group denied the allegation and claimed operations target only energy and military infrastructure.
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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
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