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Bolivia arrests former judge on suspicion of drug trafficking
Bolivian authorities arrested a former senior judge on suspicion of drug trafficking as part of a US-backed crackdown targeting officials with alleged cartel connections across Latin America.
Fighting intensifies in Yemen as Houthis deny targeting Mecca
Fighting has intensified in Yemen between Houthi and Saudi-backed forces, with casualties surging to over 11,000 and hundreds of thousands displaced since August 1.
Pope Leo welcomed by millions in his second ‘homeland’ of Peru
Pope Leo XIV arrived in Peru for the final leg of a Latin American tour, welcomed by millions of people in his adopted homeland weeks after undergoing lung cancer surgery.
Ten police officers, 18 fighters killed in northwest Pakistan attack
Ten police officers and 18 fighters were killed in an armed attack on police conducting an anti-mining operation in northwestern Pakistan on Wednesday.
Activist wins 10-year fight against homophobic Trinidad and Tobago laws
A gay activist has won a 10-year legal battle after the UK’s Privy Council overturned Trinidad and Tobago’s colonial-era laws criminalizing consensual anal sex, potentially affecting similar legislation across the Caribbean.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says Putin ‘lives in a different reality’ as Abu Dhabi talks get under way
Zelenskyy said Putin lives in a different reality as US-led trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US began in Abu Dhabi, with the American side confirming Ukraine’s battlefield assessment.
Wednesday briefing: How David Walliams tried to silence his accusers
The Guardian and ITV News have published allegations that comedian and children’s author David Walliams groomed and harassed young women, some allegedly when they were 15, spanning nearly two decades.
Is the US blue wave a turning point for Europe, too?
Democrats’ midterm victory brings relief to European capitals, but foreign policy concerns persist as Trump retains broad executive powers on trade, Ukraine, and international relations.
Can Democrats shed some new light on the Epstein files when they take over?
Democrats prepare to use legislative powers to investigate the Trump administration’s handling of Jeffrey Epstein files after gaining majority control of Congress in January.
Ukraine captures first Indonesian prisoner of war amid surge in Russian recruitment
Ukraine reports capturing its first Indonesian prisoner of war as recruitment from Indonesia surges to 283 individuals in nine months, compared to 10 over the previous three years.
Chinese university buys Nvidia AI H200 chips despite US ban, records show
A Chinese military-affiliated university on the US export blacklist purchased Nvidia’s advanced H200 AI chips last month through a domestic supplier, according to procurement records reviewed by Reuters.
Iran denies talks with US, says Hormuz will stay shut until demands are met
Iran’s security chief states Tehran awaits a US response to seven peace conditions and denies holding negotiations, insisting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed until demands are met.
US embassy refutes Houthis’ Yemen blockade claims, highlights siege on Taiz
The US Embassy refutes Houthi claims of a Saudi-led blockade on Yemen, citing data showing 272 commercial vessels successfully delivered cargo to Houthi-controlled ports between January and September 2026.
What Trump meant when he said the U.S. is cutting aid to Israel
President Trump announced cutting $4 billion in U.S. aid to Israel, but defense experts say the funding is shifting from State Department to Pentagon oversight rather than disappearing entirely.
Father, child among eight Palestinians killed in Israeli attacks on Gaza
Israeli forces killed at least eight Palestinians in Gaza, including a father and 13-year-old son, marking the latest fatalities amid ongoing violence following last year’s ceasefire.
Poland gunman fascinated by Norway’s neo-Nazi mass killer Breivik
A 24-year-old gunman killed six people in Krakow on November 7. Polish authorities said he visited websites about a Norwegian neo-Nazi mass killer and possessed extremist materials.
Iran backs nuclear treaty even as hardliners raise prospect of bomb
Iran affirms its commitment to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty amid ongoing tensions, though hardliners increasingly push for nuclear weapons development following attacks on facilities.
Spain braces for nationwide walkout as anger over housing, costs boils over
Spain faces a nationwide 24-hour general strike over housing costs and living expenses, called by major unions weeks before elections scheduled for November 29.
Myanmar summons German envoy over controversial video
Myanmar’s foreign ministry summoned Germany’s embassy head over a video calling for the release of ousted politicians including Aung San Suu Kyi, warning of serious consequences for similar conduct.
UK children’s author David Walliams accused of grooming minors
British children’s author David Walliams, 55, faces allegations of grooming minors and sexual misconduct, detailed in investigations by The Guardian and ITV News. He denies the accusations through his legal representatives.
US Senate advances major bill boosting energy infrastructure
The US Senate voted 73-25 to advance a bipartisan bill streamlining energy infrastructure permitting, with backing from President Trump and support from Republicans and some Democrats.
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