Today: October 31, 2024
Today: October 31, 2024

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Americas|Health|World

Brazil's Lula cancels APEC trip to Lima, adviser says

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has canceled a trip to the Nov. 14-15 APEC leaders' summit in Lima, a presidential adviser told Reuters on Thursday.

Brazil's Lula cancels APEC trip to Lima, adviser says
Arts|Entertainment|MidEast|World

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke walks off stage after being heckled by pro-Palestinian protester

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke walks off stage after being heckled by pro-Palestinian protester

Radiohead’s Thom Yorke walks off stage after being heckled by pro-Palestinian protester
Europe|MidEast|World

All 3 Iranian Consulates in Germany ordered shut after execution of Iranian German prisoner

Germany has ordered the closure of all three Iranian Consulates in the country in response to the execution of Iranian German prisoner Jamshid Sharmahd, who lived in the United States and was kidnapped in Dubai in 2020 by Iranian security forces

All 3 Iranian Consulates in Germany ordered shut after execution of Iranian German prisoner
Environment|US|World

Boil water advisories can be confusing. Here are some safety tips from experts

The city of Asheville has restored running water to most of its users nearly a month after Hurricane Helene damaged infrastructure and killed more than 200 people around the region

Boil water advisories can be confusing. Here are some safety tips from experts
Africa|Political|World

Kenya's high court lifts order barring swearing-in of new deputy president

Kenya's high court on Thursday lifted orders barring the swearing-in of newly appointed deputy president Kithure Kindiki, whose predecessor has launched legal challenges over his

Kenya's high court lifts order barring swearing-in of new deputy president
Economy|Political|World

Ukraine's 2025 budget allocating $53 billion for defence clears first hurdle

Ukrainian lawmakers passed the first stage of discussions over the 2025 budget on Thursday, with around 26% of GDP allocated for defence as the country struggles to fend off the Russian

Ukraine's 2025 budget allocating $53 billion for defence clears first hurdle
MidEast|US|World

Saudi foreign minister denounces Israel's north Gaza assault as genocide

Saudi Arabia denounced Israeli attacks in northern Gaza as genocide on Thursday, telling foreign investors that some bilateral agreements it has been negotiating with

Saudi foreign minister denounces Israel's north Gaza assault as genocide
Education|Opinion|US|World

New Orleans schools still separate and unequal 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education

On Nov. 15, 1960, four Black first graders desegregated New Orleans schools. One of them was Tessie Prevost, who died in July 2024 with the promises of the post-Brown era still unfulfilled.

New Orleans schools still separate and unequal 70 years after Brown v. Board of Education
Environment|Science|Technology|World

In Hawaii, parasites and viruses team up in the battle against fruit flies – an entomologist explains the implication for global pest control

Fruit flies wreak havoc on crops in Hawaii, but a type of parasitoid wasp armed with a biological weapon has helped keep the pests at bay.

In Hawaii, parasites and viruses team up in the battle against fruit flies – an entomologist explains the implication for global pest control
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Kremlin says Google should lift its YouTube block on Russian broadcasters

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Alphabet's Google should lift its block on Russian TV channels broadcasting on YouTube and said it hoped huge legal claims racking up against the

Kremlin says Google should lift its YouTube block on Russian broadcasters
US|World

Then & Now: How immigration reshaped the look of a Minnesota farm town

Immigration from around the world has transformed the rural Minnesota town of Worthington

Then & Now: How immigration reshaped the look of a Minnesota farm town
Crime|Europe|World

Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Al Fayed come forward

More than 400 alleged victims have so far contacted the legal team working on a case against the late Egyptian billionaire Mohamed Al Fayed, who has been accused

Over 400 alleged victims of ex-Harrods boss Al Fayed come forward
Travel|World

In Amharic, Karen and Spanish, worship is like home for migrants in heartland town

At noon on Sundays in Worthington, Minnesota, an overflow crowd is still swaying to the Guatemalan band at Spanish-language Catholic Mass, Ethiopian Orthodox Christians are wrapping up their six-hour-long service, and at town’s edge among the cornfields, refugees from Southeast Asia gather to pray and sing in Karen at the Baptist church founded by Swedish farmers

In Amharic, Karen and Spanish, worship is like home for migrants in heartland town
Opinion|World

Takeaways from AP's report on how immigration transformed a Minnesota farm town

Immigration is a core issue for voters

Takeaways from AP's report on how immigration transformed a Minnesota farm town
Opinion|Political|World

Minnesota farm town reshaped by migrants wrestles with real changes beyond the political vitriol

Immigration is a core issue for voters

Minnesota farm town reshaped by migrants wrestles with real changes beyond the political vitriol
Business|Finance|Technology|World

Russia fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000

Russia fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000

Russia fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000
MidEast|World

At least 46 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, hospital hit, says Gaza ministry

At least 46 Palestinians were killed in Israeli military strikes across the Gaza Strip on Thursday, mostly in the north where one attack hit a hospital, torching

At least 46 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes, hospital hit, says Gaza ministry
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel breaks up another Iran spy ring, security services say

Israeli security forces have broken up a suspected spy ring inside Israel that was working on behalf of Iranian intelligence - the latest such espionage group in

Israel breaks up another Iran spy ring, security services say
MidEast|World

Rocket fire from Lebanon kills 7 in Israel as US officials try to push for cease-fires

Israeli authorities say rocket barrages fired from Lebanon have killed four foreign workers and three Israelis in northern Israel in the deadliest cross-border strikes from the country since Israel launched its ground invasion

Rocket fire from Lebanon kills 7 in Israel as US officials try to push for cease-fires
Europe|World

Spain hit by deadliest floods in decades. Here’s what we know

Spain hit by deadliest floods in decades. Here’s what we know

Spain hit by deadliest floods in decades. Here’s what we know
Asia|World

Satellite images show North Korea dug large border trenches after demolishing road, rail links

Commercial satellite images reveal that North Korea freshly carved at least two large trenches across its heavily armed border with South Korea after it blew up northern sections of unused road and rail routes that once linked the rivals earlier this month

Satellite images show North Korea dug large border trenches after demolishing road, rail links
Political|World

Russia's 'comprehensive' treaty with Iran will include defence, Lavrov says

A treaty that Russia and Iran intend to sign shortly will include closer defence cooperation, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on

Russia's 'comprehensive' treaty with Iran will include defence, Lavrov says
Science|Technology|World

Ukraine rolls out dozens of AI systems to help its drones hit targets

Ukraine is using dozens of domestically made AI-augmented systems for its drones to reach targets on the battlefield without being piloted, a senior official said,

Ukraine rolls out dozens of AI systems to help its drones hit targets
MidEast|World

The Kurdish PKK militants who could renew peace talks with Turkey

The Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) militant group could potentially restart peace talks with the Turkish government, after President Tayyip Erdogan's main ally last week revived

The Kurdish PKK militants who could renew peace talks with Turkey
US|World

Ukraine steps up wartime anti-graft push with payouts for whistleblowers

When he was asked to approach Ukrainian investigators with a $5 million bribe on behalf of a former top official in 2020, businessman Yevhen Shevchenko would have been

Ukraine steps up wartime anti-graft push with payouts for whistleblowers
Americas|Asia|World

About 8,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine's border are expected in combat in days, US says

The Biden administration says some 8,000 North Korean soldiers are now in Russia near Ukraine’s border and are preparing to help the Kremlin fight against Ukrainian troops in the coming days

About 8,000 North Korean troops at Ukraine's border are expected in combat in days, US says
Asia|Business|Economy|World

Indonesian court orders changes to some labour rules

Indonesia's Constitutional Court on Thursday ruled that changes must be made to some labour rules including ordering the establishment of sectoral minimum wages,

Indonesian court orders changes to some labour rules
Europe|Science|Technology|World

Finland detects satellite navigation jamming and spoofing in Baltic Sea

Finland's Coast Guard said it has detected constant disturbances to satellite navigation signals in the Baltic Sea since April and in recent weeks has seen tankers

Finland detects satellite navigation jamming and spoofing in Baltic Sea
Asia|Political|World

Kremlin, asked if Russia is helping North Korea with missile technology, declines comment

The Kremlin on Thursday declined to comment when asked if Russia was helping North Korea to develop its missile and other military technology following a test launch by Pyongyang of

Kremlin, asked if Russia is helping North Korea with missile technology, declines comment
Africa|Election|Health|World

At least 10 people are killed by police in Mozambique post-election protests, medical groups say

Two medical groups in Mozambique say at least 10 people were fatally shot by police and 63 others sustained gunshot wounds when authorities cracked down on unrest following the presidential election

At least 10 people are killed by police in Mozambique post-election protests, medical groups say
Business|Economy|Technology|US|World

Poland prepares for talks on buying over 100 HIMARS rocket launchers

Poland is preparing to start talks on ordering over 100 HIMARS rocket launchers under a framework agreement with U.S. arms maker Lockheed Martin

Poland prepares for talks on buying over 100 HIMARS rocket launchers
Europe|World

Russian bomb hits building in Ukraine's 2nd largest city, killing 3, including 2 teens

Russian forces have struck a residential building in Ukraine’s second-largest city of Kharkiv, killing three, including two teenage boys, and injuring scores of others

Russian bomb hits building in Ukraine's 2nd largest city, killing 3, including 2 teens
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says Ukraine must be nervous if it's asking for US Tomahawk missiles

The Kremlin said on Thursday that Ukraine's leadership was clearly nervous about Russian advances along the front line if Kyiv was asking the United States to supply it with long-

Kremlin says Ukraine must be nervous if it's asking for US Tomahawk missiles
Business|Europe|World

French court reverses ban on Israeli firms at Paris arms show, organiser says

A French court has reversed a government ban on Israeli firms participating in next week's Euronaval arms show near Paris, the organisers said on Thursday, confirming media reports.

French court reverses ban on Israeli firms at Paris arms show, organiser says
Europe|World

Death toll in Spain's floods rises to 158, among Europe's worst storm disasters

The death toll from devastating flash floods in eastern Spain climbed to 158 on Thursday, with rescue teams still searching for those missing in

Death toll in Spain's floods rises to 158, among Europe's worst storm disasters
MidEast|World

Israeli military kills three Palestinians in West Bank, health ministry says

Israeli strikes on the West Bank's Nur Shams refugee camp on Thursday killed two Palestinians including a child, the Palestinian health ministry reported.

Israeli military kills three Palestinians in West Bank, health ministry says
Asia|World

South Korean officials block bid to send balloons carrying leaflets into North

South Korean authorities in a village near the border with North Korea thwarted a plan on Thursday by a group of families of those believed to have been

South Korean officials block bid to send balloons carrying leaflets into North
Election|Political|US|World

French foreign minister: US elections must be held peacefully

French Foreign Affairs Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Thursday that he hoped next week's U.S. presidential election would pass off peacefully, while adding it was not clear to him

French foreign minister: US elections must be held peacefully
Asia|World

Singapore's affluent veneer hides repression and corruption, says son of its modern-day founder

Former Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew's youngest son, who fled to Britain to seek asylum from what he describes as a campaign of persecution, says the city-state has become much more repressive and that corruption has worsened in the decade since his father died

Singapore's affluent veneer hides repression and corruption, says son of its modern-day founder
Economy|Finance|Political|World

Russia braces for more tax rises to fund the Ukraine war

Russia will need to raise taxes further to fund its war in Ukraine, according to economists who say revenue-raising measures already announced will not be

Russia braces for more tax rises to fund the Ukraine war
Environment|Europe|World

Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 158 lives

Crews are searching for bodies in stranded cars and sodden buildings as residents salvage what they can from ruined homes following monstrous flash floods in Spain that claimed at least 158 lives, with 155 people killed in one region alone

Spain searches for bodies after unprecedented flooding claims at least 158 lives
MidEast|World

Middle East latest: Seven people killed in Israel by rocket fire from Lebanon

Israeli medics say a series of rocket barrages from Lebanon killed a total of seven people, including four foreign workers

Middle East latest: Seven people killed in Israel by rocket fire from Lebanon
Asia|Environment|World

Typhoon Kong-rey bashes Taiwan, the largest storm to hit island since 1996

Typhoon Kong-rey bashes Taiwan, the largest storm to hit island since 1996

Typhoon Kong-rey bashes Taiwan, the largest storm to hit island since 1996
Europe|Technology|World

Russian-held town in eastern Ukraine equips buses with drone jammers

Authorities in the Russian-controlled eastern Ukrainian town of Horlivka have installed jamming devices on some of the local buses to protect them from drone strikes,

Russian-held town in eastern Ukraine equips buses with drone jammers
Asia|Political|World

Seoul imposes new export curbs on North Korea targeting materials for solid-fuel missiles

South Korea announced on Thursday new export controls on materials needed to produce solid-fuel missiles in order to restrict North Korea's ballistic missile development, Seoul's

Seoul imposes new export curbs on North Korea targeting materials for solid-fuel missiles
Asia|World

Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan's east coast, leaving 2 dead, hundreds injured

A powerful typhoon made landfall in Taiwan, killing two people and bringing high winds and floods to much of the island’s east coast and northern areas

Typhoon Kong-rey hits Taiwan's east coast, leaving 2 dead, hundreds injured
Americas|Election|Political|World

8 of 11 members of Mexico's Supreme Court to resign in protest of controversial judicial overhaul

Eight justices of Mexico’s Supreme Court have said they will leave the court rather than stand for election as required by a controversial judicial overhaul passed last month

8 of 11 members of Mexico's Supreme Court to resign in protest of controversial judicial overhaul
Crime|Europe|World

Vatican tribunal explains conviction of cardinal and others in 'trial of the century'

The Vatican tribunal says it convicted a cardinal of aggravated fraud and other charges because of his “objectively inexplicable behavior” in paying a self-styled intelligence analyst more than a half-million euros (dollars) in Vatican money

Vatican tribunal explains conviction of cardinal and others in 'trial of the century'
Asia|World

Dozens of North Korean defectors caught by secret police 'vanish', says rights group

More than 100 North Koreans have gone missing after being caught by secret police while trying to defect from the isolated country or even for trying to call

Dozens of North Korean defectors caught by secret police 'vanish', says rights group

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