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US military strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island day before midterms
The U.S. military struck radar detectors and missile launchers on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, a day before the U.S. midterm elections as mediators continue to push the two sides to reach a peace deal. The Monday attack is a continuation of strikes against Iran and was defensive in nature, a U.S.…
Who is hacking Europe’s supermarket fridges and freezers, and why?
After a second apparent cyber-attack in weeks, we examine possible culprits and their motives Shop fridges and freezers across Europe hit by fresh suspected cyber-attack Supermarket fridges and freezers in seven European countries have malfunctioned , their thermostats remotely cranked up in some…
North Korea calls U.S. claims it was behind Binance hack ‘a grave political provocation’
Kim Yo Jong, the powerful sister of the North Korean leader, called the allegations "absurd rhetoric and nothing new."
Russian bombing of Ukraine aid centre and shelter kills 26
Russian forces on Monday bombed a school being used as an aid distribution point in a village in Ukraine’s southeastern Zaporizhzhia region, killing 26 people, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the country’s emergency services said. The emergency services said two members of a rescue crew…
Iran war live: US carries out ‘defensive’ strikes in Strait of Hormuz
US forces target Iranian positions in the Strait of Hormuz in "defensive" strikes following missile threats.
Hackers breach emergency alert apps in Ukraine and Russia with fake warnings of nuclear attacks
Hackers breached emergency alert apps in Ukraine and Russia overnight, issuing fake warnings of nuclear attacks and high radiation levels.
4 Americans and 1 Canadian among the 69 dead in Spain’s train collision
Four Americans and one Canadian are among the 69 killed in a high-speed train crash in Spain. Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez pledged an investigation.
US to mediate Ukraine-Russia talks in Abu Dhabi next week, Witkoff says
Special Envoy Steve Witkoff announced the U.S. would be mediating upcoming Ukraine and Russia peace talks in Abu Dhabi next week. “The United States will mediate working-level negotiations between Ukraine and Russia on November 10–11 in Abu Dhabi, advancing President Trump’s mission to end the…
Karl Bushby completes 28-year, 31,000-mile walk around world and returns to mother's house
Karl Bushby embraced his weeping mother in his arms Monday as he returned to his northern England home to complete a 28-year odyssey to walk around the world.
Trump to remove Rwanda and South Africa from US trade deal
The move comes barely a week after Rwanda's defence ministry was hit with sanctions by the US Treasury.
Trump Says Iran Wants A Deal ‘And It Could Happen’
President Donald Trump repeated his assertion that the United States is winning the war with Iran and said that Tehran wants a deal, adding: “It could happen.”
Trump says deal with Tehran 'could happen' amid 'intensive' talks
Tehran on Monday said that the country was holding "intensive" indirect talks with Washington to avoid a fresh round of US attacks on Iran ahead of the US midterm elections this week. Foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei shared Iranian plans to reopen blockaded energy corridor, the Strait…
Taliban voices 'serious concern' over US plans to deport Afghans via Pakistan
Advocacy groups have warned that the removal of former allies and their families could endanger their lives.
UN's peacekeeping mission in disputed Western Sahara ends after 35 years
The U.N.'s long-running peacekeeping mission for the disputed Western Sahara ceased operations Sunday after 35 years. Once ruled by Spain, it is claimed by both Morocco and the pro-independence Polisario Front.
Israel opposition meets to back Eisenkot, but Netanyahu says voters chose him
Eisenkot's bloc won 48 seats while Netanyahu's camp secured 53, of which 27 are from his Likud party.
A West Point cadet drugged his girlfriend to force an unwanted abortion. Then he went to grad school
A onetime West Point cadet drugged his then-girlfriend in her barracks room, administered abortion pills to her against her will and caused a miscarriage. Then he went on to study at two Ivy League universities, starting at one of them after he pleaded guilty to assault, according to court records…
Legal challenge to Australia's social media ban to start in High Court
A rights group will argue the world-leading policy robs under-16s of their right to free communication.
Thousands of European troops rehearse postwar Ukraine deployment despite doubts mission will go ahead
Thousands of European troops are set to participate in a military exercise in Poland later this month
Asian Cup postponed until December 2027 due to Saudi Arabia unrest
The 24-team tournament will now take place from Dec. 23, 2027 to Jan. 21, 2028.
Trump 'days away' from launching nuclear strike on Iran, Tucker Carlson claims
"An American nuclear attack on Iran would set a new precedent," Carlson claimed in a post on X/Twitter a day before the US carried out "defensive" strikes on Qeshm Island.
One dead after two helicopters collide near Mount Everest in Nepal
Authorities have confirmed that a 47-year-old Indian national was killed and two people injured.
UK to double wait for permanent residency, with exemptions for care workers
Under new rules, most workers will have to wait 10 years to settle in the UK, but higher earners can qualify sooner.
Rhodes floods: Cars swept away after torrential rain in Greece
Floodwaters swept vehicles and debris through Archangelos on Rhodes, damaging dozens of homes and businesses as more storms remain possible.
Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest F1 champion as Max Verstappen wins race
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli made history and become the youngest Formula 1 world champion. The 20-year-old driver finished third in the Mexico City Grand Prix race behind Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton.
Uganda begins withdrawing troops from Somalia after 20 years
Uganda has been helping Somalia battle an insurgency led by the al-Shabab militant group since 2007.
Top Arab-Israeli leader tells AFP opposition must join to oust Netanyahu
Yousef Jabareen, leader of the Joint List, urges opposition parties to unite to challenge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following inconclusive election results.
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Japan gets serious about defense spending hike as year-end deadline looms
The government and ruling coalition are reportedly considering nearly doubling defense spending over the next five years.
Bulgaria elects first female head of state — as acting president Iliana Yotova wins race
Her opponent, Andrey Gyurov, conceded, saying "this is how the Bulgarian citizens have voted."
North Korean hackers expected to take months to launder Binance billions
Tokens are visible on public blockchains and have been split into small packages in an attempt to stop them being traced, experts say
Maxwell retires from international cricket but continues franchise T20 career
Glenn Maxwell calls time on his international career after building a reputation as one of the world's most dangerous short-form players.
Evidence of red bloods cells found in 115 million-year-old dinosaur’s bones
Researchers say fossilised red blood cells were previously considered to be an ‘impossible’ discovery
Netanyahu is pressing Trump to attack Iran after US midterm elections, officials say
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for another wave of strikes on Iran after Tuesday’s midterm elections in the United States, according to two regional officials and a third person familiar with the matter. A return to full-scale war with Iran could help Netanyahu to form an…
Powerful Haitian gang leader writes UN seeking dialogue as clashes intensify
One of Haiti’s most powerful gang leaders has written the U.N. Secretary General and requested that the organization deploy a delegation to Haiti for dialogue and mediation as clashes between gangs and an international force intensify
Federal judge orders Iowa to allow Satanic Temple to hold one-day holiday event in the state Capitol
A federal judge on Monday ordered Iowa state officials to allow a local Satanic Temple organization to hold a holiday event in the rotunda of the state Capitol after years of rejecting their application.
Petition to ban French right-wing TV channel clears 600,000 signatures after racist killing
A petition calling for right-wing television channel CNews to be taken off-air cleared 600,000 signatures on Monday after a Frenchman shot and killed a French national of Congolese origin and wounded seven others. The 39-year-old shooter is believed to have been an avid watcher of CNews, which is…
Zelensky warns Russia could exploit US midterms to launch massive attack
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned Russia could use Tuesday’s midterm elections in the U.S. to launch a massive attack against Ukraine. “We have intel that Russia is preparing a new massive attack on our country – primarily targeting energy and logistics,” he wrote in a statement on…
As EV race heats up, Germany finds itself falling behind pack leaders
Germany’s auto industry has hit a bump in the road, as its cars and manufacturing methods fall behind those of competitors in the U.S. and China.
Five arrested after South African farmer shot and tortured
The attack on Donovan Marx, 50, comes as right-wing groups say there is a genocide of white people - a claim widely discredited.
US automakers push for ban on Chinese vehicle imports
Chinese car companies have continued rapid expansion into international markets, fueling concern that Chinese overcapacity could hurt US auto sector jobs.
Two children among 5 rescued after being stranded in Pacific Ocean for three months: officials
Two children and three other people were miraculously found alive and rescued after being stranded on a tiny boat in the Pacific Ocean for three months, officials said. The group was among nine who set off from the island of Murilo in Micronesia for a one-hour tour on July 30, before being swept…
France’s student protests continue as pupils blockade schools with shopping carts
The "Gen Z" protests have spread beyond France as similar movements happened in Germany, Italy, Belgium and Albania.
Wizz Air flight from Luton in emergency landing after bomb threat
A Hungarian fighter jet escorted the aircraft to Budapest after the threat was received mid-air.
Royal Navy intercepts Russia spy ship off Scotland after catching it 'closely monitoring' Nato war games
The Royal Navy has intercepted a Russian spy ship off the coast of Scotland after catching it 'closely monitoring' Nato war games.
Dutch police offer record €2m reward in hunt for drug lord
Jos Leijdekkers has been found guilty in absentia of cocaine smuggling and is believed to be in Sierra Leone.
Nolte: Pilot Prayed ‘Our Father’ on Doomed Learjet Co-Piloted by 20-Year-Old Woman
The copilot of the doomed Learjet that hit like a missile on the side of a Florida road was a 20-year-old woman named Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras. The post Nolte: Pilot Prayed ‘Our Father’ on Doomed Learjet Co-Piloted by 20-Year-Old Woman appeared first on Breitbart .
Ukraine: Russia used ceasefire in occupied town to strengthen positions
Ukraine is accusing Russia of using a localized ceasefire agreement for the border city of Oleshky, brokered by first lady Melania Trump, to shore up its military positions around the city. The truce for the Russian-occupied town located in southern Ukraine began on Tuesday and ended late Sunday…
Approval of a cheap version of HIV-prevention shot lenacapavir raises hopes in low-income countries
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of the world's only twice-a-year shot to prevent HIV - a big step toward making the drug available inexpensively and more quickly in 120 low- and middle-income countries.
Trump says aides have 'concept' of Canada trade deal
President Trump said Sunday his administration and Canadian officials are close to reaching a deal to end their months-long trade dispute. “We have the concept of a very good deal with Canada,” Trump told reporters in Iowa, adding the two sides are “very close” to reaching an agreement. The…
Fighting returns to Kherson region after longest Ukraine war ceasefire
Though unprecedented, the six-day truce has done little to alter the wider trajectory of a war that continues to grinds on.
Rights group accuses Zambia of violent post-election crackdown on opposition
Zambia 's government carried out a violent crackdown on opposition parties after August's election, in which President Hakainde Hichilema won a second term, according to a Human Rights Watch report published Monday.
3 appear in court accused of causing deadly gas explosion in Athens by stealing copper piping
Three men accused of causing a deadly explosion in the heart of Athens' tourist district by allegedly stealing copper piping from the local gas supply network were appearing in court Monday for a preliminary hearing.
Attack on Colombian military base kills 4 civilians, including a 2-month-old
An attack on a military base in southern Colombia has killed four civilians, including a 2-month-old baby, according to President Abelardo de la Espriella
Popular Australian children's author jailed over child exploitation offences
The author of Jasper Jones and Runt pleaded guilty in May after police raided his home months earlier.
Dozens of Commonwealth leaders descend on Antigua during global political turbulence
Leaders representing nearly a third of the world’s population are meeting on the tiny Caribbean island of Antigua this week to strengthen ties during a time of global political upheaval
Belgian government on the brink after budget talks collapse
Belgium’s King Philippe sought on Monday to defuse a political crisis after overnight budget talks collapsed, prompting Prime Minister Bart De Wever to offer his resignation. De Wever tendered his resignation during a 90-minute meeting with the king on Monday morning after coalition parties failed…
Newly formed agency calls on Japan public to prepare for disasters
Goshi Hosono, who became the first chief of the agency, noted that there are limits to what the government can do in the event of a massive disaster.
Iranian ‘ghost fleet’ filmed evading US blockade en route to China, UANI says
Smaller Iranian ghost fleet tankers are slipping past the U.S. naval blockade carrying sanctioned LPG fuel to China via a shadowy Malaysia anchorage.
China state broadcaster pulls La Liga matches following Mbappé joke
China Media Group, which acknowledged Mbappé's apology, has not said how long the blackout will last.
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