Powerful earthquake hits Tibet killing 16 people, reports say
The quake hit a mountainous, sparsely-populated region in north-eastern Tibet.
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Hospitals deliberately targeted by Sudan's RSF fighters, BBC investigation finds
The UN human rights chief Volker Türk says the multiple attacks may amount to war crimes.
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Ecuador opposition leader Luisa Gonzalez arrested in campaign finance probe
Gonzalez’s Citizen Revolution Movement has denounced the arrest as politically motivated, calling for her release.
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US judge blocks federal operations seeking to identify non-citizen voters
Homeland Security targets nine states in fraud investigations that critics say intimidate voters.
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What is the history behind Trump’s LeBron blast over US national anthem?
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Trump says Musk has restored access to Ukraine's Starlink network
Ukraine relies on Starlink for a range of military uses - its owner Elon Musk has repeatedly denied restricting access.
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Magnitude 7 earthquake kills 16 people in China’s Tibet, Xinhua reports
The powerful earthquake has injured 32 others so far, local medics report.
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Trump ordered to sit for deposition in BBC defamation lawsuit
Judge says Trump must sit for questioning from a BBC lawyer by December 11 or face possible dismissal of lawsuit.
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Can Pakistan save the last two of its four captive African elephants?
Of four elephants brought to Pakistan in 2009, two have died. Now, two others are ill, raising welfare concerns.
France 24
Emirati diplomat could become next UN chief despite human rights concerns
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France 24
Strong earthquake strikes China’s remote Tibet region
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Ballon d’Or 2026: Can Bayern’s Harry Kane end England’s 25 years of hurt?
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Why measles outbreak in Pennsylvania poses risks beyond US borders
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IEA chief warns energy is becoming a geopolitical weapon
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Emmy-winning US actor Tom Skerritt, known for ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Picket Fences’, dies at 93
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Curfew imposed in certain areas of Paris every night until Monday morning
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Paris extends curfew as Marseille and Lyon ban protests after riots
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Vance tells Republicans to 'stop whining' after Ramaswamy attack ad in Ohio governor's race
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In the Wake of Riots, the French Authorities Ban Some Protests
President Emmanuel Macron said the move was necessary “so that calm prevails.”
France 24
Targeted by Trump, International Criminal Court wins top EU rights prize
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Houthi Strike on Saudi Airport Kills 2 as U.S. Tells Some Diplomats to Leave
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As Typhoon Champi Nears, Taiwan’s Mayors Bet on a Popular Day Off
One expert said the likelihood that a mayor announces closure of work and school because of a typhoon increases 31 percent during an election year.
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Lula says rival should be disqualified over alleged Meta interference ahead of Brazil vote
The Brazilian president accuses the tech firm of favouring Flávio Bolsonaro, which it denies.
France 24
‘No change’ in Russia’s attitude on war shown by deadly attacks, Zelensky says
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Crowd of 50 beats foreigner to death in South Africa
The attack on the unidentified victim follows a wave of anti-migrants protests in South Africa this year.
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PHP Security Flaw Sets Off Global Rush to Patch, Leaving Websites Offline
Governments and businesses around the world scrambled to prevent hackers from exploiting a vulnerability in PHP, a popular programming language.
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Newborn twins fight for survival as conflict fuels Yemen's hunger crisis
Raghad and Raad's family had to flee their home on foot because of the fighting between pro-government forces and the Houthis.
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International Criminal Court Wins E.U.’s Top Human Rights Prize
The win is a show of support for the International Criminal Court as the Trump administration moves to thwart its work.
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Putin Nears a Prize: Restoring Ties With the U.S. While Giving Up Nothing
Russia has sought to separate the war in Ukraine from potential business deals and diplomacy with the United States. Its efforts now appear to be working.
NPR
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NPR
U.S., Israel may attack Iran post-elections. And, SpaceX and Tesla consider merging
The U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible post-elections attack on Iran, an anonymous source tells NPR. And, Elon Musk considers merging his companies SpaceX and Tesla.
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The deaths include two women found drowned in a cellar in the Bouches-du-Rhône region.
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Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor on Trump's embrace of Russia
NPR's Steve Inskeep asks former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor about President Trump's embrace of Russia as envoy Steve Witkoff visits Moscow after meeting Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
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Space Debris Found Twice Within Days Amid ‘Growing Casualty Risk’
Debris was found in Indonesia on Monday, just days after a farmer across the globe in Minnesota reported a massive metal object thought to be space junk in a cornfield.
NPR
See how Big Tech is transforming Spain's landscape
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NPR
U.S. and Israel are planning for a possible attack on Iran, source tells NPR
The U.S. and Israel are preparing plans for a possible attack on Iran in early November, after the U.S. midterm elections, a person briefed on war planning told NPR. Iran said it is prepared.
NPR
Kara Swisher on Elon Musk: 'He's unelected, unaccountable, enormously wealthy'
As Elon Musk considers merging Tesla and SpaceX, tech journalist Kara Swisher examines his business strategy, growing political influence and power over the war in Ukraine.
NPR
Bukele says military operation launched to rescue Salvadorans held by gangs in Haiti
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele said Wednesday he had launched a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped by gangs in Haiti.
The New York Times
Palestinians Hope Israeli Election Will Oust Netanyahu
Many in Gaza and the West Bank are desperate to avoid more years of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government, which has made life close to unbearable.
NPR
North Korea says it will resume propaganda broadcasts across border into South Korea
North Korea plans to resume anti-Seoul propaganda broadcasts along the heavily armed border with South Korea, leader Kim Jong Un's sister said, reviving a psychological warfare campaign.
The New York Times
Protests in Indonesia Demand Action to Stop Rainforest Fires
Smoke from the blazes, blamed on destructive agricultural practices, has sickened hundreds of thousands and blanketed neighboring countries.
The New York Times
‘Open War’ Between Afghanistan and Pakistan Adds a Volatile Element
The two sides turn to proxy groups after eight months of a conflict that has taken a heavy toll on civilians.
NPR
AIPAC halts endorsements and direct contributions to candidates
The pro-Israel lobbying group and influential political funder announced it would no longer endorse candidates or give directly to campaigns. AIPAC's affiliated super PAC, though, will continue.