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Calls for change present a challenge to President Lula in the second round of the election on Sunday.
The prime minister has defined and dominated his country’s politics for three decades and is putting his rivals on the defensive before Tuesday’s general election They chant his name, they cheer and clap – and yet he is not the most dominant person in the room. Looming over the crowd that has gathered to hear Gadi Eisenkot, the former general who is the lead opposition challenger in Tuesday’s Israeli election, is a man who is not there. It is the man Eisenkot seeks to replace as prime minister,
The Oct. 7 attacks marred Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s image as Mr. Security. Ahead of elections, he’s trying to sell Israelis on the new, hawkish version of himself.
An oil spill off the UAE coast has prompted beach closures after a vessel reportedly hit a naval mine in early October.
More than 70,000 police officers are to be deployed over fears protesters will defy restrictions on demonstrations.
Chancellor says government to commit hundreds of millions to develop ‘distinctively British’ approach to AI John Healey has pledged to use Wednesday’s budget to harness the power of artificial intelligence to bolster Britain’s security and prosperity against the risks in the accelerating global technology arms race. As he prepares for his debut budget, the chancellor said that Andy Burnham’s government would commit hundreds of millions of pounds to develop a “distinctively British” approach to A
WA politician says he considered attending Senate estimates virtually but was told it would be ‘unacceptable’ Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast Jordon Steele-John has confirmed he will not attend parliament next week as the embattled Greens senator releases a letter detailing the allegations against him. After days of confusion following historical complaints about alleged misconduct were publicly aired in the media, Steele-John posted a statement to social media late F
Four takeaways from India’s protest movement, at a moment when democracies around the world are under pressure.
Intense rainfall slammed the Four Corners region late this week. As rivers flooded, towns declared evacuations and emergencies and made rescues.
Forensic anthropologists have identified the remains of at least 38 victims of Argentina’s last military dictatorship.
BBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.
Humble breakfast staple at heart of trend stirred up by health concerns and hearty spoonfuls of nostalgia The clocks may be going back in the UK this weekend, but the biggest sign winter is coming is a steaming bowl of porridge on a breakfast table. A staple for centuries, porridge is traditionally made with oats, water and a pinch of salt or sugar. However, the humble dish is now experiencing its own renaissance, with the latest iterations transforming it from drab to decadent. The trend is bei
The U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has urged Cubans to secretly work with the CIA to topple their government.
Around 200 emergency personnel are deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator's Alpine residence in Germany.
Party insiders say they expect initial verdict to be against leader and are preparing to appeal against adverse findings Nigel Farage’s Reform is braced for a negative report from the standards commissioner over his failure to declare a £5m gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne, and plans to appeal against any adverse findings. The party is on tenterhooks over the report, with multiple Reform insiders saying they are readying for a fightback through the appeals process and fully expe
The Senate candidate denounced opponent Ken Paxton, calling out corruption allegations and support from Musk James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for the US Senate in Texas, has taken aim at Elon Musk, warning that the tech mogul is trying to buy political influence and declaring: “Texas is not for sale.” Talarico held a campaign rally on Friday at the University of Texas at Austin, packing an auditorium at his alma mater with hundreds of students and other supporters, who cheered, whooped a
Israeli military raid targets at least 15 towns in the northern West Bank, including Nablus and Jenin.
The Pentagon is building weapons and projects with AI capabilities that officials say don't always closely adhere to the agency's own guidelines for AI, according to a congressional watchdog report published in October.
The Independent MP is now in a serious but stable condition, according to the Melbourne hospital.
Super typhoon weakening but large parts of Taiwan, including Taipei, still mostly closed and flights cancelled Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday killing one person, injuring more than 500, and uprooting trees and severing power as it weakened and headed north toward the Chinese coast. Earlier classified as a super typhoon and one of the strongest storms in the Pacific this year, Champi was still packing gusts of about 126km per hour (78 miles per hour) near its centre, according
Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon dismantled 80 ‘propaganda cells’ operating under new names at 30 universities.
Ohio has been a reliably red state for several elections but it's competitive this year. If Democrats want to prevail, they'll have to win people who have backed Republicans, like rural voters.
US is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from Iran AP News Scoop: U.S. intel memo warns of "advanced" Iranian plots to kill officials abroad Axios Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials Say The New York Times US discreetly moves diplomats and families from multiple Middle Eastern countries as escalation fears grow CNN Iran has "increased efforts to target U.S. personnel," intel chief warns CBS News
Letters from federal prosecutors represent latest escalation as Trump continues to make claims of voter fraud Federal prosecutors sent letters to county registrars across California on Friday demanding that local officials set aside and verify ballots that the Department of Justice said may belong to noncitizens, according to the Los Angeles county registrar and a letter obtained by the Associated Press. The letters are the latest escalation in a legal battle between California and Donald Trump’
India’s Muslims fear the demolition of a historic mosque near PM's house after the imam claimed he got eviction notice.
This year’s olive harvest in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is the most violent in years, as settlers have attacked farmers and besieged homes, drawing condemnation from U.S. officials and others.
Younger Limoges residents see the destruction of their town hall as unfortunate collateral damage in a wider movement. For others, the fire was an unacceptable tragedy.
Trump's most recent rendering of East Potomac Park overtakes the D.C. peninsula with a sprawling golf course, without the grassy areas and road beloved by locals. That's prompted grassroots pushback.
Footage broadcast on state television showed two gunmen who appear to be holding pistols approaching the church and firing shots Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan on Friday, killing seven people and wounding 40 others, authorities said. The shooting took place at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 180km (110 miles) south of the capital, Amman. Continue reading...
Trump at South Florida rally revives the idea of military intervention in Cuba after Iran AP News Rubio urges Cubans to work with CIA to bring political change to communist-run island Fox News Rubio floats CIA ‘partnership’ to Cubans tired of ‘failed promises, corruption’ The Hill In Florida, Trump vows to deal with Cuba after Iran gets settled Reuters Rubio tells Cubans ‘now is the time’ to act to see political change The Guardian
President Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, and he focuses instead on its oil. But Secretary of State Marco Rubio is nudging talks between opposing politicians.
She was a close family member of the first victim, a man who had travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
President Javier Milei’s role in cryptocurrency launch does not translate into a fraudulent scheme, judge says.
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth alleges Confucius Institutes operating in disguise on US university campuses The US defense department has designated Chinese-funded cultural centers on university campuses known as Confucius Institutes as a threat to US national security, defense secretary Pete Hegseth said on Friday. Washington has long accused Confucius Institutes of being Chinese propaganda tools and has taken steps to crack down on them. Continue reading...
Philippines investigates Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, after child sexual abuse images claims Reuters Meghan Says She Is ‘Distressed’ by Claim Her Father Kept Child Abuse Images The New York Times Meghan Markle says she kept father away from kids to 'protect' them over 'disturbing allegations' against him Fox News Duchess of Sussex ‘deeply distressed’ over child sexual abuse image claims against father The Guardian Meghan says she was informed about 'disturbing allegations' against her father
Republicans have long accused the FBI of mishandling the laptop and the investigations into the younger Biden.
Scoop: U.S. intel memo warns of "advanced" Iranian plots to kill officials abroad Axios US Intel warns of threats to American diplomats in West Asia: Report ANI News US intel said to warn of ‘advanced’ Iranian plots to target American officials The Times of Israel
Syrians are protesting Israel’s occupation of parts of the country’s south, near the occupied Golan Heights.
Voters are about to decide if the mega-rich among them should hand over billions of dollars to pay for improvements to healthcare.
The Duchess of Sussex said a 2018 letter to royal protection officers informed her decision to keep her children away from Thomas Markle.
Independent MP now serious but stable, according to update from Melbourne’s Alfred hospital Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Independent MP Helen Haines’s condition has been downgraded to serious but stable after she lost both legs following an alleged attack near her electorate office in north-east Victoria on Monday afternoon. The Alfred hospital in Melbourne provided an update on Haines’s condition on Saturday morning. Continue reading...
When an outbreak strikes, humans try to avoid germs. (Remember wiping off groceries at the start of the pandemic?) What about ... monkeys?
British mother dies while trying to save her sons from strong current in the Bahamas FOX Weather Mother drowns trying to save sons during Bahamas snorkeling trip USA Today Mom dies trying to save her children who were swept away snorkeling in Bahamas on cruise stop New York Post British woman drowns in Bahamas while trying to save her children The Telegraph 36-Year-Old Mom Drowns Attempting to Save Her 2 Sons from Rough Waters During Vacation Snorkel in Bahamas People.com
A clinical trial begins to test the safety, efficacy and immunogenicity of multiple vaccines.
The Student List has emerged from almost two years of anti-corruption protests to form the biggest challenge to Vučić's rule.
Government officials are trying to avoid a repeat of last weekend’s unrest across the country, which injured police officers and damaged stores.
US secretary of state makes comments after Trump tells US rally warships could intervene on return from Iran Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking political change in their country to act, saying “now is the time” moments after Donald Trump told a Friday rally for candidates in south Florida that US warships could intervene in Cuba on their way back from the Iran war. The US secretary of state, in his social media post addressed “to those who seek to create positive change”, urged Cubans to capitaliz
Israeli army launches a 'targeted' operation in Hebron after a shooting killed two soldiers.
Iran Is Now Losing Overland Trade Routes to U.S. Pressure WSJ Iran’s trade squeeze spreads from sea to land Iran International Araqchi Declares Iran in a “State of War” Amid U.S. Pressure and Sanctions IranWire TCCIMA Energy Committee Chairman Outlines Six Demands to Unlock Iranian Exports Financial Tribune Are We Closer to War or Peace? What Is “October Surprise”? نورنیوز
Sarah Helm, who is married to Britain’s national security adviser, posted of her support for the author Sally Rooney and a banned pro-Palestinian activist group. A furor ensued.
Javier Milei had denied acting fraudulently when a cryptocurrency nosedived after he deleted a social media post about it.
Parts of Queensland, Victoria and South Australia can expect severe storms on Saturday, moving into NSW and Tasmania by Sunday Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will sweep across most Australian states this weekend, adding to the deluge in an already drenched Queensland. Flash flooding in south-east Queensland this week prompted hundreds of SES callouts and the closure of multiple schools. On Saturday morning, the Bureau of Meteorolog
Nigeria Ebola case linked to virus found in Kenya index case, health minister says Reuters Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand CNN Nigeria Announces First Case of Ebola in Current Outbreak The New York Times Woman with Ebola in Nigeria confirmed as wife of Swiss diplomat BBC Authorities investigating whether first Kenya and Nigeria Ebola cases crossed paths NPR
Macklemore says ‘being human is not complicated’ as he kicked off his Free Palestine tour on Thursday night.
“Puppy Live,” a round-the-clock livestream of a litter, has become a national phenomenon. “Nothing bad happens in the puppy box,” one fan explained.
Ukrainians held alongside the American say they witnessed beatings and sexual humiliation by Russian guards during his detention.
Kaylub Giamanco recounts the day he confronted the Silver Rail elementary school shooter, who killed three boys and one teacher The Oregon father hailed as a hero for stopping a school shooting last week spoke for the first time about the incident, describing his experience and how he told a 911 operator: “I have to go in. People are going to die.” Kaylub Giamanco, a 36-year-old carpenter, has received national attention and praise for stopping the bloodshed at Silver Rail elementary in Bend, Or
Authorities warn of 'destructive winds' and urge residents to shelter as the storm passes the island's northeast.
Irish politicians disavow ‘demeaning’ PSA warning grandparents not to hug family without asking consent Fox News 'Demeaning' and 'absurd': The backlash against a hugging grandparents consent ad BBC The new hugging rules (do you need consent to cuddle your grandkids?) The Times Advert showing grandparents hugging grandchildren is taken down amid criticism The Irish Times Mary McCarthy: The grandparents were offended by awful consent advert. Where is the apology? Irish Independent
The shooter was arrested after firing from a car in several locations southwest of the capital. Antiterrorism prosecutors said they were exploring a racial or religious motive.
BBC series deliberately uses ‘more organic’ shots to assure viewers animals are not AI-generated, producers say The David Attenborough-narrated series Blue Planet III deliberately includes cloudier, less polished footage to counter AI fakery and assure viewers it is “authentic”, its producers have said. Nearly a decade after Blue Planet II shone a light on plastic pollution, and 25 years since the first Blue Planet aired, the hit BBC series is returning with more animal behaviour and cutting-edg
The justice department has filed a lawsuit arguing that the inclusion of two candidates named Dan Sullivan could confuse voters.
The Ebola outbreak has now spread to four countries across eastern, central and western Africa.
Xi Jinping gathers China’s top communist cadres with focus on discipline Financial Times The Spring and Autumn of Chinese Politics Carnegie Endowment for International Peace China’s party elite gathers with purges and promotions in mind The Economist Xi chairs CPC leadership meeting to review disciplinary inspection report CGTN A Simple Guide to China’s Very Complicated Policy Universe Bloomberg.com
Nayib Bukele’s notoriously harsh and wildly popular security crackdown in El Salvador is spawning imitators and remaking the region.
Rodney Hinton ran over Larry Henderson after he viewed body-cam footage of police shooting dead his son Ryan An Ohio man who killed a deputy with his car just hours after seeing video of his son killed by Cincinnati police was found guilty of murder and other charges on Friday, according to authorities. Rodney L Hinton, 40, faces between 15 years and life in prison after his convictions in the death of Hamilton county special deputy Larry Henderson. His sentencing is tentatively scheduled for 16
US discreetly moves diplomats and families from multiple Middle Eastern countries as escalation fears grow CNN EXCLUSIVE: US orders diplomats to depart Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes Reuters U.S. troops and diplomats evacuating Middle East posts, sources say NBC News Security Alert: U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia – October 21, 2026 U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Saudi Arabia (.gov) Travelers to hot spot sternly warned by State Department as officials deny wider Gulf shutdown Fox News
In the Balkans, leaders are deepening ties with Israel through defence, surveillance, and political backing. But why?
Dozens of people had been inside the church for a funeral when the shooting began, local media report.
U.S., El Salvador flights land in Haiti after arrival of Salvadoran special forces Miami Herald Ambush of Salvadoran Soldiers Escalates Haiti’s Anti-Gang Mission The New York Times El Salvador sends special forces to search for troops missing in Haiti The Washington Post El Salvador sends troops to Haiti to rescue four service members CNN El Salvador Sends Troops to Haiti to Rescue Military Personnel After Gang Ambush WSJ
Justin Craig charged with official misconduct and fraud, after searching plates of wife and ‘previous acquaintance’ An Indiana police officer has been arrested on allegations that he misused Flock cameras hundreds of times in a case involving his wife and a previous acquaintance of hers. Georgetown police department officer Justin Craig was charged with official misconduct and two counts of fraud. Documents show that he searched his wife’s license plate more than 80 times and that of a “previous
At least seven people were killed and 34 wounded after two masked gunmen opened fire at a church in Karak, Jordan.
Satellite images show the an oil spill spreading for miles along the coastline, shutting several beaches.
Ebola: Kenya records second death as 65-year-old woman succumbs Daily Nation Is Ebola under control in Kenya after nine cases confirmed? BBC Kenya confirms new Ebola case, total at nine, health ministry says Reuters Kenya announces 2nd Ebola death, a close relative of the first patient WRAL Nine Ebola Cases Have Kenya Holding Its Breath WSJ
Republican facing tough re-election battle in state where Trump’s trade war with neighbor has stirred outrage Susan Collins, the embattled Republican senator for Maine, announced that several industries crucial to her state would be exempted from American tariffs on Canada, a notable win for her as she faces a tight re-election campaign that will help determine whether Democrats can flip control of Congress. In a statement on X, Collins said that the exemptions would apply to nine agricultural p
Some three quarters of Jewish first-time voters identify as right or centre-right, higher than rest of Israeli society.
The Supreme Court will consider in the new year whether the 1868 legislation forbidding home distilling should be overturned.
Trump and Burnham discuss North Sea oil, Ukraine and Falklands Reuters Trump says Burnham is 'getting it done' after Jackdaw decision BBC PM call with President Trump of the United States: 23 October 2026 GOV.UK Trump praises Burnham for defying ‘liberal’ principles on North Sea The Telegraph US President Trump says he discussed the North Sea with the UK PM. Conversation also include Iran and Ukraine. Newsquawk
Democrat Anna Gomez warns broadcasters against yielding to the Trump-era FCC's claims of fake polls and news distortions.
Gunman opens fire from car in Trappes and Verrière, killing one and injuring five others, including a 12-year-old girl Emmanuel Macron has condemned racism in French society after a gunman opened fire from a car west of Paris on Friday, killing one person, wounding a 12-year-old girl and injuring four others in what the president called a “racist terrorist attack”. Macron arrived at the scene of the drive-by shooting in Trappes, a town west of Paris, on Friday night, saying he was deeply saddene
Trump's former campaign manager is reportedly being investigated for allegedly using his role at the Department of Homeland for financial gain.
Wolves Descend on Finnish Villages After Google Hacked Down 1,300 Acres of Habitat to Make Room for AI Data Centers Futurism Google told to halt work on Finnish data centers after clearing an estimated 250,000 trees Fortune Finns Are Seething After Google Illegally Toppled 250,000 Trees for a Data Center Mother Jones Finnish Petition Demands Data Center Regulation After Google Felled 250,000 Trees to Make Way for AI Project Common Dreams If Google Fells 250,000 Trees In Finland, Does It Make A S
More than 800,000 people have been cut off from aid since the Houthis encircled Taiz city in early October.
After discovery of severe bug in the PHP programming language, executives warn of ‘vulnerability tsunami’ Leaders in cybersecurity are sounding the alarm after the discovery of a major vulnerability this week. They are predicting that artificial intelligence tools will expose more fundamental weaknesses in global internet infrastructure in the months to come. “I no longer think we’re going to be able to patch all bugs,” said Sam Altman on Thursday evening, joining the chorus of executives. In th
Paris St-Germain's Ligue 1 match against Lyon at the Parc des Princes is pushed back 24 hours as the French capital prepares for another weekend of protests.
AI-linked job losses in the UK are running at twice the rate of US and Germany.
Israel prepares to close West Bank after attack kills 2 soldiers, and other Mideast news AP News Israel begins demolitions in West Bank city after two soldiers killed in shooting attack CNN Israel's Netanyahu Orders Large-Scale Military Operation in West Bank City of Hebron Foreign Policy Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say The New York Times Netanyahu closes West Bank after thwarted potential ‘major attack’ ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Unidentified object vanished suddenly and silently, anonymous senior military observers claim Two senior military observers say they watched a mysterious black triangular object flying at an extraordinarily high speed over a sensitive site in the western US earlier this year, in the latest tranche of reported UFO sightings released on Friday by the Trump administration. The unidentified object showed none of the characteristics of a conventional military aircraft, their report to the defense dep
US First Lady Melania Trump has secured a truce that will begin on 29 October in the southern city, the White House says.