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November 4, 2026
Geopolitics/World

Lula and Sheinbaum Withdraw from Madrid Summit, Leaving Sánchez Isolated as Milei Attends

The absence of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum from the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid has dealt a setback to Spain’s diplomatic efforts to restore

Germany/World

Massive AfD Data Leak Exposes Donation Controversy, Russian Links and Far-Right Networks

A massive leak of internal communications from Germany’s Alternative for Germany (AfD) has exposed a series of controversies involving alleged illegal political donations, the handling of classified government documents, the storage of journalists’ personal information and financial links with far-right

November 4, 2026

Ukraine Accuses Zelenskyy’s Former Spokeswoman of Treason as War Casualties Mount

Ukraine/World

Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) has accused former presidential press secretary Yulia Mendel of treason, alleging that she carried out information and sabotage activities against

Peru’s Keiko Fujimori Faces Public Backlash After First 100 Days

Peru/World

Peruvian President Keiko Fujimori has received overwhelmingly negative public evaluations during the first 100 days of her administration, with 85% of respondents describing the

Trump Faces Scrutiny After Reporter Is Apparently Barred From Air Force One

October 23, 2026
Journalism/World

The White House has apparently denied a British Independent reporter a previously promised place aboard US President Donald Trump’s aircraft after the journalist challenged him over a proposed whistleblower reward programme. Andrew

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Canada and Turkey to Negotiate Free Trade Deal Amid US Tariff Dispute

October 23, 2026
Canada/Turkey/World

Canada and Turkey will begin negotiations on a free trade agreement in November, as Ottawa seeks to expand its international economic partnerships amid a worsening trade dispute with the United States. The

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Tibet Earthquake Kills at Least 16 and Injures 32

October 23, 2026
China/World

At least 16 people have been killed and 32 injured in a magnitude-7 earthquake in China’s Tibet Autonomous Region, according to the state news agency Xinhua, citing local disaster management authorities. At

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Polish Women Protest Over Failure to Deliver Abortion Rights Reform

October 23, 2026
Human Rights/World

Thousands of people demonstrated across Poland to demand abortion rights, accusing Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government of failing to deliver on its election promise to liberalise the country’s restrictive abortion laws. The

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Marine Le Pen Gains Support in French Presidential Poll After Weekend Riots

October 22, 2026
France/World

Marine Le Pen has gained support in the first opinion poll on France’s 2027 presidential election conducted since violent unrest at demonstrations over the weekend, according to a new survey by Ifop,

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UN Sudan Peace Talks End Without Progress as War Deepens Humanitarian Crisis

October 22, 2026
Sudan/World

A sixth round of United Nations-backed talks aimed at addressing the war in Sudan has ended without tangible results, as international representatives failed to secure a breakthrough towards resolving the conflict that

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Netanyahu’s Iran Threats Raise Fears of New War Ahead of Israeli and US Elections

October 22, 2026
Israel/World

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s repeated threats against Iran and a previously undisclosed meeting with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth have heightened fears of a renewed military offensive, just six days before

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Brazil Election Race Tightens as Flávio Bolsonaro Slips to 45% Against Lula

October 22, 2026
Brazil/World

A new poll puts the right-wing senator one point down in a contest within the margin of error, with Friday’s televised debate offering a final opportunity to sway voters before Sunday’s presidential

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Alberta Voters Reject Independence Bid, Deliver Boost to Canadian Unity

October 20, 2026
Canada/World

Voters in Canada’s oil-rich province of Alberta have overwhelmingly rejected a proposal to begin the process of separating from the country, with unofficial results showing 77% opposed the initiative, delivering a political

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Brazil Court Gives Meta 24 Hours to Prove Equal Treatment of Presidential Candidates

October 20, 2026
Brazil/World

Brazil’s Superior Electoral Court has given Meta 24 hours to demonstrate that its algorithms and artificial intelligence systems treat President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his right-wing challenger, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro,

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Italy Deploys 500 Soldiers to Milan After Riots Cause More Than €1 Million in Damage

October 20, 2026
Italy/World

Italy is deploying 500 additional soldiers to Milan following two days of rioting that caused more than €1 million in property damage, injured 14 police officers and prompted retailers, including luxury fashion

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Trump Says Ukraine Needs New Negotiator for Peace Talks with Russia

October 20, 2026
Russia/Ukraine/World

US President Donald Trump has said Ukraine should consider appointing a new representative to negotiate peace with Russia, arguing that President Vladimir Zelensky has failed to end the conflict despite having had

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Putin Approves Russian Government Reshuffle Following Parliamentary Election

October 19, 2026
Russia/World

Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a proposed government reshuffle put forward by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Russian state news agencies reported on Monday, citing the Kremlin. The personnel changes follow September’s

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Israel’s Arab Minority Could Hold Key to Netanyahu’s Political Future

October 19, 2026
Israel/World

Palestinian leaders in Israel are urging Arab citizens to vote in large numbers in the October 27 election, hoping to help unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and end what they describe as

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Philippines Summons Chinese Ambassador Over Remarks Seen as Threat of Force

October 19, 2026
China/Philippines/World

The Philippines has summoned China’s ambassador to Manila to express its “serious concern and strong objection” to remarks it said conveyed a threat to use force, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs

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