Oleshky truce appears to hold as two European leaders have ‘frank’ call with Putin↗
Frontline near Russian-occupied city in southern Ukraine quiet for first time in years ahead of planned evacuation Europe live – latest updates A local ceasefire in a southern Ukrainian city under Russian occupation appeared to be holding…
Namibia take lead in ODI series against Ireland↗
Ireland fall 2-1 behind in their five-match ODI series against Namibia as they lose by 63 runs in the third meeting between the sides.
Death toll from attack by gunmen in northeastern Nigeria rises to 62↗
Bandits targeted Binnari village in Taraba state, setting fire to homes, shops, food supplies and motorcycles.
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Retailers also report jump in purchases of wind-up radios and torches to deal with extreme weather and cyber-attacks Sales of tinned foods, bottled water, wind-up radios and torches have surged after the UK government advised households to…
Iranian and Qatari leaders meet at Russian energy forum↗
Iranian and Qatari leaders meet at Russian energy forum
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Africa's outbreak of the Ebola virus has passed more than 10,000 cases, health authorities said Tuesday, with the vast majority located in Democratic Republic of Congo. There are currently no approved vaccines for the rare Bundibugyo…
West warns of famine risk in Sudan as civil war grinds on↗
Millions face acute hunger in Sudan as conflict, drought and funding cuts aggravate the humanitarian crisis.
FBI raids California home tied to former Congressman Eric Swalwell - US media↗
The California Democrat has faced multiple sexual misconduct allegations which he has denied.
Woman’s world ‘tilted on axis’ on learning husband invited men to sexually assault her, court told↗
Four men on trial charged with sexually assaulting Joanne Young while she was sedated, restrained and blindfolded A woman’s world was “tilted on its axis” when she discovered that for years her former husband had been drugging her and…
Iran’s calculations as US escalation looms: Trust, midterms, Hormuz↗
Tehran remains firm on demands despite diplomatic urgency to prevent escalation in the ongoing US-Israeli conflict.
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Home Office refused entry to Judith Clark, 77, invited by RSC to speak about restorative justice after her time in prison Human rights activists and celebrities including the lawyer Helena Kennedy, the actor Harriet Walter and the theatre…
Israel election turnout highest in 50 years as voting continues↗
Almost 45 percent of Israeli voters had cast their ballots by mid-afternoon.
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He is in jail accused of supporting terrorism after travelling to the politically sensitive region Kabylie.
Cyclone Arnab batters India’s east coast↗
Heavy rains and coastal floodings hit India’s east coast on Tuesday as cyclone Arnab is making landfall.
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From ‘everyday fixes’, party management and communications to long-term plans for care and pensions, the PM’s six key acts so far UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham arrived in Downing Street promising to transform the way…
Israeli military detains Egyptian national who crossed border↗
Egyptian man held after crossing into Israel near Nitzana, his motive for the crossing still unknown.
Read at Al Jazeera ↗Headline and extract © Al Jazeera — reproduced for reference, full article at the publisher. MP calls for rethink of pre-poll voting amid heightened security concerns in wake of Haines incident↗
Liberal-National MP Garth Hamilton says he has ‘witnessed three interactions between cars and people at pre-poll, two accidental’ Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast A Liberal-National MP has called for a rethink…
Hegseth heads to Manila to shore up US ties with Asia-Pacific partners↗
The Iran war and Trump's criticisms of allies have led Asia-Pacific countries to recalibrate their calculations.
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Student supporters of Reform UK at Oxford college have organised evening with Nathan Cofnas discussing DEI The University of Oxford’s Oriel College has been urged to cancel an event featuring Jason Arday’s accuser Nathan Cofnas that has…
Carrick stays on as Manchester United manager for crucial Chelsea match↗
Carrick will be in charge of football's Man United when they visit Chelsea on October 31, reports in British media say.
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Investigation recommends government changes legislation so staff assessing people for home support packages can correct the outcome Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Greens leader, David Shoebridge, has used…
Sudan’s war steals children’s future with school closures and displacement↗
The conflict in Sudan has left millions of children without education, as they work to help their families.
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Misogyny prevention fund to help tackle sexism at work, school and in public places across UK • UK politics live – latest updates The chancellor will give £15m to a dedicated fund to tackle misogyny in workplaces, schools and public places…
King Charles’s Caribbean tour: Will he discuss slavery reparations?↗
UK's King Charles launches nine-day Caribbean tour amid monarchy questions and growing demands for slavery reparations.
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The prime minister’s disapproval rating increases to 56%, the equal highest in Essential polls since he took the job in 2022 Get our daily political email , free app or daily news podcast One Nation’s primary vote is back on par with Labor…
Russia targets Kyiv as Finnish, Norwegian leaders hold rare call with Putin↗
Strikes hit a major bridge in the Ukrainian capital as leaders push for 'direct discussions' to end the war.
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The BBC's Sarah Smith followed Trump and Obama as both parties hope their biggest names can drive midterm turnout.
Lebanon’s lost olive season: harvesting olives under drones and warplanes↗
Lebanon's olive harvesters are facing dangerous conditions, with potential attacks and fear of cluster munitions.
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Competing claims over the ceasefire mark the latest tensions between the White House and the Vatican.
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Russia struck Kyiv multiple times on Monday night, hours before a humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky took effect.
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