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Canada joins coalition refusing to play ice hockey against Russia over Ukraine war
Canada and several other nations are refusing to compete against Russian ice hockey teams, with Prime Minister Mark Carney stating Russian athletes will not compete in next month’s world junior championship.
Israel’s election commission rejects Netanyahu claims of voting fraud
Israel’s election commission confirmed final voting results rejecting Netanyahu’s fraud claims after his coalition lost its governing majority in last week’s election.
Abdul El-Sayed welcomes Trump’s plan to cut Israel aid, calls for end to arms sales
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan’s Senate race and became the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate, supporting Trump’s proposal to cut military aid to Israel.
Protesters to join nationwide march as France braces for day of strike action
Hundreds of thousands are expected to participate in nationwide demonstrations and strike action across France on Thursday, with unions opposing government budget cuts affecting public services and workers’ wages.
Has Britain finally pulled off a diplomatic victory in the row over reparations?
British officials claim a diplomatic breakthrough at the Commonwealth summit by offering a formal apology on slavery while proposing debt restructuring discussions, aiming to refocus the agenda away from reparations.
Has India’s democracy failed its Muslims? Jailed scholar triggers debate
Muslim scholar Sharjeel Imam, imprisoned in New Delhi, sparked debate by questioning whether India’s democracy has failed its 200 million Muslims, alleging systemic marginalization and claiming secularism and Hindu nationalism share core ideas.
New Zealand braces for knife-edge election: What you need to know
New Zealand holds a knife-edge election on November 7, with the centre-right National Party and centre-left Labour Party polling nearly evenly, leaving smaller parties positioned to determine the outcome.
South Korea plans to expand anti-piracy operations closer to Hormuz Strait
South Korea plans to expand its naval anti-piracy operations to waters closer to the Strait of Hormuz, extending the Cheonghae unit’s mandate following U.S. pressure regarding Iran.
Russia says it hit Ukrainian postal hub and ship as Ukraine strikes Ryazan
Russia claimed strikes on Ukrainian postal and cargo infrastructure while Ukrainian drones targeted a Russian oil refinery and industrial sites in Ryazan, with both sides reporting casualties.
British healthcare worker with Ebola evacuated from DR Congo to UK
A British healthcare worker who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is being evacuated to the UK for treatment, marking the first British national to catch the virus in the current outbreak.
Russia bombs humanitarian hub in Ukraine, killing at least 31 people
Russia conducted widespread strikes across Ukraine, bombing a humanitarian hub in Zaporizhzhia that killed at least 31 people, as part of a massive overnight assault involving hundreds of drones and missiles.
Binance says fake job interviews used as part of $6.3bn crypto hack
Binance revealed hackers used fake job interviews and a compromised AI tool to steal a record $6.3 billion in cryptocurrency through a sophisticated multi-stage attack targeting engineers.
ANC faces anger over poor services as South Africans vote in local elections
South Africa’s African National Congress faces significant voter backlash in local elections on Wednesday, with polls showing support below 30% amid widespread complaints about water shortages, power failures, and deteriorating infrastructure.
Who determines Iran’s fighting and negotiating position amid US threats?
Negotiations between Iran and the US are stalled, with power over Iran’s position increasingly concentrated in military and security institutions rather than the civilian government led by President Pezeshkian.
GOP’s redistricting gamble backfires in Florida as Democrats hold ground
Democrats won multiple U.S. House seats in Florida despite Republican redistricting efforts designed to favor the GOP, as part of a broader Democratic midterm election victory nationwide.
PM to ask countries affected by UK’s role in slavery to help shape formal apology
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham will invite Commonwealth nations affected by British slavery to help shape a formal apology, marking a shift in approach to historical accountability.
US strikes Iranian island ahead of midterm elections
The US conducted limited defensive strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island following IRGC drone fire, occurring as mediators intensified efforts to prevent escalation ahead of midterm elections.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hopes Abu Dhabi talks will open path to Putin meeting
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy expressed hope that upcoming U.S.-mediated talks with Russia in Abu Dhabi will lead to a three-way meeting with Putin to advance diplomatic efforts toward ending the war.
Opposition party organiser killed before South Africa elections
An opposition party organizer in South Africa was shot dead at his home while on a video call, days before local government elections amid concerns about political violence.
Israel political deadlock leaves Netanyahu’s future hanging in the balance
Israel’s election results face certification this week with neither Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc nor the opposition securing a parliamentary majority, leaving coalition negotiations deadlocked and the prime minister’s political future uncertain.
South Carolina shrimpers weigh costs, vote in crucial US midterms
South Carolina shrimpers face rising fuel costs, equipment expenses, and competition from imported shrimp as they vote in midterm elections, with concerns about NOAA funding cuts affecting their ability to fish safely.
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