World Oct 28, 2025

Venezuela suspends gas deal as Trinidad hosts US warship

Venezuela on Monday suspended energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago, over what officials have described as 'hostile' actions by the island nation. Trinidad is now hosting one of the US warships i...

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World Oct 28, 2025

'Every day the situation for Afghan women gets worse and worse,' campaigner says

A leading campaigner for women's and girls' rights in Afghanistan says the recent cutting off of the internet in the country led many women there to "completely" lose hope for the future. Mursal Sayas...

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World Oct 28, 2025

Former Vietnamese imperial city of Hue flooded after record rainfall

The former imperial city of Hue found itself flooded after record rainfall in #Vietnam. Nearly two metres of water fell in just 24 hours - a record that had been standing since 1999. Scientists say hu...

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World Oct 28, 2025

Precious Okoyomon's poetic language and unruly artwork

Dreaming up creations that resemble a garden of earthly delights, filled with beauty, decay and poetry: Precious Okoyomon is a Nigerian-American artist who embraces dark and light, matter and imperman...

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World Oct 28, 2025

UN accuses Sudanese forces of crimes against humanity amid Darfur crisis

The UN Human Rights Council reports that both the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are responsible for large-scale attacks on civilians and destruction of vital infrastructure ...

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World Oct 28, 2025

France's Brigitte Macron harassment trial : 'Since when has it been a crime to make a joke?'

On the second day of their trial in Paris, ten defendants face charges for harassment ,claiming that Brigitte Macron was born a man. The accused deny the charges, insisting their comments were satire ...

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World Oct 28, 2025

New York mayoral race enters final stretch

Polling places opened on Saturday for in-person voting in two of the year's most closely watched elections: the New York City mayor's race and the race to choose New Jersey's next governor. In New Yor...

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World Oct 28, 2025

Hurricane Melissa: images from the eye of the storm

As Hurricane #Melissa nears #Jamaica, a US Air Force plane flew into it. Images from the plane and satellite shots show the magnitude of what is to be the worst storm to hit the island nation since re...

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World Oct 28, 2025

Health: mRNA Covid vaccines may help fight cancer

Preliminary research published in Nature suggests that COVID-19 vaccines, particularly Pfizer and Moderna, may offer unexpected benefits for cancer patients. People with advanced lung or skin cancer w...

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World Oct 28, 2025

Jamaica: Up to 1.5 million people could be affected by category 5 Hurricane Melissa

Hurricane Melissa is approaching Jamaica, with authorities on high alert as the island braces for impact. While the country is no stranger to extreme weather, officials are taking extra precautions to...

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World Oct 28, 2025

US strikes on alleged drug-running boats in eastern Pacific kill 14

The US military carried out three strikes off the coast of Colombia on Monday against suspected drug-running boats, killing 14 and leaving one survivor. The death toll from the 13 disclosed strikes...

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World Oct 31, 2025

Cairo set to open $1 billion Grand Egyptian Museum after repeated delays

Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum is on Saturday finally opening its doors, unveiling a vast collection of artefacts – some never before seen by the public – after more than two decades in the makin...

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World Oct 31, 2025

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox rally in ‘March of the Million’ against army service

Tens of thousands of ultra-Orthodox men packed the entrance to Jerusalem on Thursday, protesting government plans to draft them into the military. Chanting and waving signs saying they would rather go...

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World Oct 29, 2025

More than 2,000 young Moroccans face prosecution over Gen Z protests

More than 2,000 young Moroccans face trial for their participation in the so-called Gen Z protests that recently swept across the country, calling for a juster education and health care system. Hundre...

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World Oct 28, 2025

Japanese new PM rolls out 'charm offensive' for Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump is currently in Japan for a key visit as the country faces growing concerns over China's rise and North Korea's nuclear threats. Japan, heavily reliant on US security, is see...

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World Oct 28, 2025

How to have a spooky and happy Halloween: Top tips for parents

From creepy costumes to scary movies and games, we tell you how to take advantage of all the thrills that Halloween has to offer, without any of the nightmares. Digital parenting expert Elizabeth Milo...

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World Oct 28, 2025

US and Japan forge stronger alliances

US President Donald Trump is on a visit to Japan, where he met with newly elected Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, highlighting strengthened security and trade ties. He approved Japan's long-awaited mis...

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World Oct 29, 2025

Hurricane Melissa hits Cuba after devastating Jamaica

After battering Jamaica on October 28, leaving hundreds of thousands there without electricity, Hurricane Melissa touched down in Cuba. According to President Miguel Díaz-Canel, more than 700,000 peo...

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World Oct 29, 2025

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to meet in South Korea amid trade war

US and Chinese negotiators have both confirmed a "framework" has been agreed leading up to Trump and Xi's first face-to-face meeting during the US president's second term. The October 29 meeting might...

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World Oct 29, 2025

Dutch voters head to polls in high-stakes election testing populism’s grip

The Netherlands votes Wednesday in a pivotal national election that will determine whether the country doubles down on the anti-immigration populism of Geert Wilders or shifts back toward centrist pol...

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World Oct 29, 2025

Live: Israel says resuming ceasefire after new strikes on Gaza kill more than 100

Israel on Wednesday said it had resumed the Gaza ceasefire after having carried out a series of overnight air strikes that killed more than 100 people, including scores of children. Israel said the st...

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World Oct 28, 2025

US embassy urges citizens in Mali to 'depart immediately' over safety concerns

The US embassy in Mali on Tuesday urged American citizens to "depart immediately using commercial aviation" as a fuel blockade by jihadists renders daily life increasingly dangerous. The al Qaeda-lin...

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World Oct 28, 2025

Truce talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan collapse in Istanbul

Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan ended in Istanbul without a deal, Pakistan’s information minister said on Wednesday, blaming Kabul’s delegation for obstructing progress. The failure o...

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World Oct 28, 2025

Musk launches Grokipedia to rival 'left-biased' Wikipedia

Elon Musk's company xAI has launched a website called Grokipedia to compete with online encyclopedia Wikipedia, which he and others on the American right wing have accused of ideological bias. But can...

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World Oct 29, 2025

Controversial Brazilian raid on Rio gang leaves at least 64 people dead

Authorities in Rio de Janeiro say at least 64 people - including four officers - were killed a large-scale operation against organised crime and drug trafficking in one of the city's worst days of vio...

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World Oct 28, 2025

World enters ‘new era’ of climate action – but progress must accelerate

While urging countries to accelerate action, UN Climate Change Executive Secretary Simon Stiell struck an optimistic tone on Tuesday following the release of a new report on updated national climate c...

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World Oct 29, 2025

Israeli strikes overnight in Gaza in the most serious challenge yet to the truce

Israeli strikes killed at least 60 people in Gaza overnight, including many children. It's the most serious violation of the ceasefire so far, but US President Donald Trump has said he is confident th...

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World Oct 28, 2025

How desperation is fuelling deported migrants to reattempt Channel crossings

The government billed its one-in-one-out agreement with France as a breakthrough in stopping small boat crossings. But destitute, deported migrants in Paris tell a different story, writes Darshna Soni...

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World Oct 29, 2025

US kills 14 after it launches strikes on alleged drug-running boats off Colombia

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced today that four alleged drug-trafficking vessels had been struck by the US military in the East Pacific. It's yet another deadly strike in US President Dona...

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World Oct 30, 2025

US Halloween retailers feel brunt of tariffs on Chinese products

Tariffs on Chinese exports to the US are raising prices on Halloween supplies for consumers. One supply store owner in Washington DC says 95 percent of all of his wares are from China - making his bus...

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World Oct 30, 2025

Who is Rob Jetten, tipped to become the next Dutch prime minister?

The race between anti-immigration Geert Wilders' far right Party for Freedom and the centrist D66 is still neck and neck. However given all major parties have ruled out forming a coalition Wilders, it...

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World Oct 28, 2025

Ivory Coast’s economic champion Ouattara consolidates power with fourth presidential term

Ivory Coast’s Alassane Ouattara was re-elected in a landslide victory on Monday for a fourth presidential term, in a vote that was marked by the lack of credible opposition. The former high-rankin...

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World Oct 30, 2025

Living on the Seine: Inside Paris's iconic floating houseboats

If you've ever visited Paris and taken a walk along the Seine, you may have noticed the houseboats – or "péniches" as we call them in French – on the banks of the river. But who lives in these i...

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