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Trump praises Melania for helping broker localised Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky

US President Donald Trump said Melania Trump helped advance a localised ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in Oleshky. He praised her diplomatic efforts, saying she was better than American professionals.

  • Trump linked Melania Trump to a localised Russia-Ukraine ceasefire in Oleshky.
  • The US president called the first lady “better than our professionals.”
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How US Democratic candidates are shifting positions ahead of the midterms

US Democratic candidates are reassessing positions on several contentious issues after the party’s defeat in the presidential election. In the most competitive midterm races, some are responding to voter concerns over transgender rights and Israel’s war in Gaza, while others are breaking with party leadership.

  • US Democratic candidates are reassessing positions ahead of the midterms after the party’s presidential-election defeat.
  • Some candidates in competitive races are moderating their rhetoric on transgender rights.
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Democracy by ZIP Code: Unequal opportunities before the US congressional election

Americans cast ballots in the same elections, but their ZIP code can sharply shape their life opportunities. Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Qasem examines disparities in housing, healthcare and jobs as Republicans and Democrats compete for control of Congress.

  • A person’s ZIP code can affect access to housing, healthcare and jobs in the United States.
  • Al Jazeera examines neighbourhood disparities in a report by Mohammad Qasem.
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US Embassy accuses Canada of meddling ahead of midterm elections

The US Embassy in Ottawa accused Canadian officials of trying to influence American politics ahead of November’s midterm elections. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford denied interfering in the vote.

  • The US Embassy in Ottawa accused Canadian officials of influencing American politics before the midterms.
  • Mark Carney and Doug Ford denied Canadian interference in US elections.
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Colombia’s president removes National Museum exhibits on social movements

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has announced a cultural overhaul, with National Museum exhibits on feminist and LGBTQ activism and political violence removed. Civil rights groups, artists and students protested outside the Bogotá museum, accusing the government of censorship.

  • Colombia’s National Museum removed exhibits on social movements, feminist and LGBTQ activism, and political violence.
  • Dozens protested outside the Bogotá museum while riot police guarded the entrance.
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Iran refuses to remove enriched uranium as diplomatic activity intensifies

Tehran says it will not remove any enriched uranium from Iran but may consider downblending highly enriched material under monitoring. The position comes as diplomatic meetings intensify amid fears of renewed US-Israeli military action.

  • Iran rejects removing enriched uranium from the country but may consider downblending it under monitoring.
  • Before the 2025 strikes, the IAEA estimated Iran held 440kg of uranium enriched up to 60 percent.
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Trump says Russia sanctions suspension aims to keep peace talks going

US President Donald Trump said he suspended several sanctions on Russia to keep Moscow engaged in negotiations over the war in Ukraine. Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev called the move historic, while Volodymyr Zelensky warned that siding with Vladimir Putin would be a mistake.

  • Donald Trump suspended several Russia sanctions to avoid disrupting negotiations over the war in Ukraine.
  • The measures were blocked two days before they were due to take effect.
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Zelenskyy calls lifting of Russia sanctions a “sanctions blackout”

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said sanctions against Russia under the so-called Graham Act, signed by US President Donald Trump, had been completely ignored. He nevertheless believes the legislation could still pressure Russia.

  • Zelenskyy said Russia sanctions under the Graham Act had been completely ignored.
  • The so-called Graham Act was signed by US President Donald Trump.
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Trump falsely claims Jon Ossoff’s election was illegitimate at Georgia rally

Donald Trump falsely claimed at a rally in north Georgia that Senator Jon Ossoff’s election was illegitimate. Ossoff faces Congressman Mike Collins in November and leads his Republican rival by nine points in most recent polling.

  • Trump falsely claimed that Senator Jon Ossoff’s election in Georgia was illegitimate.
  • Ossoff will face Mike Collins in November and leads him by nine points in most recent polling.
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Trump blames Republicans as Ken Paxton struggles in Texas Senate race

Donald Trump accused fellow Republicans John Cornyn and Karl Rove of making Ken Paxton’s Texas Senate campaign harder. Polls show Democrat James Talarico with a slight lead, and a Paxton defeat would be a major setback for Trump and the GOP.

  • Trump said John Cornyn and Karl Rove were making Ken Paxton’s campaign harder.
  • Polls show Democrat James Talarico with a slight lead over Paxton.
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ICE enforcement tactics divide voters ahead of pivotal 2026 US midterms

Polling has found that ICE’s hardline immigration enforcement effort linked to Donald Trump’s administration has divided voters ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections. The source provides no specific tactics or polling figures.

  • Polling found voters divided over ICE’s hardline immigration enforcement effort.
  • The debate comes ahead of the 2026 US midterm elections.
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Al Jazeera English
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Arizona’s data-centre boom becomes a political flashpoint ahead of midterms

The expansion of data centres powering artificial intelligence in the US is becoming a political flashpoint ahead of the midterm elections. A proposal in Washington would require the facilities to pay for the additional electricity infrastructure they create.

  • The expansion of AI data centres has become a political issue ahead of America’s midterm elections.
  • A Washington proposal would make data centres pay for additional electricity infrastructure.
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Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’ as midterms approach

US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end “very soon” and “as soon as I want it to end.” He also said Iran would never obtain a nuclear weapon and that oil prices would fall sharply.

  • Donald Trump said the war with Iran would end “very soon.”
  • Trump said Iran would never obtain a nuclear weapon and that oil prices would fall sharply.
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UK expands sanctions powers to target support for illegal Israeli settlements

The UK is expanding sanctions powers to freeze assets and target those supporting illegal Israeli settlements, obstructing humanitarian aid or unlawfully detaining people. The new regime takes effect on Thursday and requires parliamentary approval within 28 days.

  • The UK is adding sanctions grounds covering support for illegal settlements, aid obstruction and unlawful detention.
  • The regime takes effect on Thursday and requires parliamentary approval within 28 days.
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The Guardian World
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Zelensky aide links Starlink speed limits affecting Ukrainian drones to politics

Ukrainian presidential adviser Serhiy Beskrestnov said SpaceX imposed overnight Starlink restrictions on assets moving faster than 160 km/h (99 mph). He said the limits had disrupted several missions; SpaceX has not commented.

  • Starlink terminals reportedly disconnect when an asset exceeds 160 km/h (99 mph).
  • Ukraine’s defence ministry said the restriction affected interceptor drones, logistics and reconnaissance.
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US and Europe discuss four-part peace framework for Ukraine and Russia

The US and European allies are discussing a four-part peace framework for Ukraine and Russia. The proposal would link territorial concessions with security guarantees and economic agreements.

  • The US and European allies are discussing a four-part peace framework for Ukraine and Russia.
  • The proposal links territorial concessions to security guarantees.
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Trump says Ukraine and Russia agreed to an “energy ceasefire”

US President Donald Trump said he believes Ukraine and Russia agreed to an “energy ceasefire.” Asked about Russian strikes, he said he would need to check whether the ceasefire had been violated and added that both sides had breached it.

  • Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia agreed to an “energy ceasefire.”
  • Trump said he would need to check whether the ceasefire had been violated.
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Trump’s Russia energy deals fail to ease pressure before crucial elections

Donald Trump announced a deal with Vladimir Putin to supply Russian diesel to the United States and later touted an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine. Diesel prices remain above $6 a gallon, while Russia continued attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities.

  • Trump announced plans for the United States to receive hundreds of millions of tons of Russian diesel.
  • Russia did not confirm the energy ceasefire and attacked Ukrainian power plants after its announcement.
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Elon Musk spends $366m to support Republicans in US midterm elections

Elon Musk has spent $366m to support the Republican Party in the US midterm elections. The spending comes as Republicans seek to counter Donald Trump’s declining popularity and concerns over the cost of living.

  • Elon Musk has directed $366m to support Republicans in the US midterm elections.
  • The spending comes amid declining popularity for Donald Trump.
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Al Jazeera English
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Republican senator Roger Marshall settles six-year bakery debt before re-election

US Senator Roger Marshall said he had paid Holly’s Sweet Treats for treats ordered for a 2020 election watch party. He posted a $1,300 payment for an invoice worth $678.75 after the Kansas baker publicly described repeated attempts to collect the debt.

  • Roger Marshall said he settled the bakery debt from a 2020 order.
  • The $678.75 invoice was covered by a reported $1,300 payment.
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The Guardian World
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Zelenskyy in Warsaw: Ukraine can hold elections after a full ceasefire

Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the Warsaw Security Forum that Ukraine could hold elections after a full ceasefire. He also said Kyiv does not consider the reported US-backed “energy truce” agreed and wants reciprocal conditions.

  • Zelenskyy said Ukraine’s elections could take place after a full ceasefire.
  • Kyiv does not consider the “energy truce” announced on October 11 to be agreed.
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Trump claims Ukraine and Russia agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire

US President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed to an immediate “energy ceasefire”. Moscow has not commented publicly, while Volodymyr Zelensky told US media the announcement was “news to me”.

  • Trump said Ukraine and Russia had agreed to an immediate energy ceasefire.
  • Moscow had not commented, while Zelensky said the announcement was news to him.
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US probes whether TV networks broke antitrust law by halting Trump coverage

The US Department of Justice has opened an antitrust investigation into the White House press pool’s decision to halt coverage of Donald Trump. The department is examining whether the decision violated antitrust laws.

  • The US Justice Department is examining TV networks’ decision to stop covering Donald Trump.
  • The inquiry concerns a possible violation of antitrust laws.
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Trump calls for a new Ukrainian president after criticising strikes on Russian refineries

US President Donald Trump said Ukraine should have a new president, criticising Volodymyr Zelensky for strikes on Russian oil refineries. On Friday, Trump announced a deal with Moscow to import Russian diesel, which Zelensky called “a gift” to President Putin.

  • Donald Trump said Ukraine needs a new president.
  • Trump criticised Volodymyr Zelensky over strikes on Russian oil refineries.
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Trump says Ukraine needs a new president to reach a deal with Russia

US President Donald Trump said it was time for Ukraine to get a new president who could reach a deal with Russia. He provided no further details about a possible change of leadership or the terms of such an agreement.

  • Donald Trump said Ukraine needed a new president to reach a deal with Russia.
  • Trump did not specify the terms of a possible agreement.
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US sanctions the International Criminal Court in latest escalation

The Donald Trump administration has imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court itself. The measure seeks to restrict resources for the tribunal, which the president has vowed to dismantle.

  • The US imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court itself.
  • The action aims to restrict the international tribunal’s resources.
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Democrats plan Trump investigations if they win control of Congress

If Democrats win in November, they plan to use control of Congress to investigate Donald Trump’s family businesses, crypto ventures and administration. Their tools would include larger committee staffs and subpoena power over documents and testimony.

  • Democrats plan to use control of Congress to investigate Trump family businesses and administration conduct.
  • A disputed $10bn IRS settlement barred audits of past returns filed by Trump, his family and related companies.
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Ken Paxton admits Trump’s Iran war and fuel prices are hurting Republicans

Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton said at a private event that the Iran war and high fuel prices were hurting his party. He said diesel costing more than $6 per gallon was putting pressure on voters ahead of next month’s election.

  • Ken Paxton acknowledged that the Iran war and high fuel prices were hurting Republicans.
  • Paxton said diesel costing more than $6 per gallon was putting pressure on voters.
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Flávio Bolsonaro leads Brazil’s election, alarming Amazon campaigners

Flávio Bolsonaro won 47% in Brazil’s presidential first round and leads Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva before the 25 October runoff. Climate campaigners fear a Bolsonaro victory could weaken protection for the Amazon and Indigenous territories.

  • Flávio Bolsonaro won 47% in Brazil’s presidential first round.
  • Lula da Silva received 44.2%; the runoff is scheduled for 25 October.
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US president says taxpayers will no longer fund television ads praising him

The US president said taxpayers would no longer fund television advertisements praising him. The move followed criticism of three nationally broadcast ads by ethics experts, who called for independent investigations.

  • The US president said taxpayer funding would end for ads praising him.
  • Ethics experts criticized three nationally broadcast advertisements.
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Bosnian Serb nationalist Dodik declares party victory in Bosnia election

Milorad Dodik declared victory for his party in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s election, despite not appearing on the ballot. With nearly 90% of votes counted, his ally Željka Cvijanović had more than 55% for the Serb seat on the tripartite presidency.

  • Milorad Dodik declared victory for his party despite not being a candidate.
  • Željka Cvijanović had more than 55% for the Serb presidency seat.
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JD Vance leans into Maha ties as he eyes the 2028 election

US Vice-President JD Vance used the Make America Healthy Again summit in Washington to deepen ties with a movement that could support his 2028 presidential ambitions. The event also exposed Maha’s growing split and stronger corporate presence.

  • JD Vance used the Maha summit to strengthen his political alignment with Robert F Kennedy Jr.
  • Vance claimed nearly $250bn in fraud had been found in federal healthcare programmes, without detailed public evidence from the administration.
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Brazil accuses US of election interference as Lula faces Bolsonaro ally

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has accused Flavio Bolsonaro’s camp of encouraging foreign interference in the country’s upcoming presidential election. Washington has backed closer ties with Brazil’s right wing.

  • Lula has accused Flavio Bolsonaro’s camp of encouraging foreign interference in the election.
  • Flavio Bolsonaro is a right-wing candidate, a Donald Trump ally and Jair Bolsonaro’s son.
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Brazil’s election could reshape the balance between Latin America’s left and right

Brazil votes on Sunday in a closely fought presidential election between Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro. Analysts say a Bolsonaro victory would strengthen Donald Trump’s rightwing bloc in Latin America, while Lula’s camp presents the contest as a test of regional autonomy.

  • Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro are locked in a close presidential race in Brazil.
  • A Bolsonaro victory could strengthen Donald Trump’s rightwing bloc in Latin America.
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Fatima Zahra El Mansouri becomes Morocco’s first female prime minister

King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Zahra El Mansouri as Morocco’s prime minister after her Authenticity and Modernity Party won the most seats in parliamentary elections. The party has 97 of 395 seats and must build a coalition.

  • Fatima Zahra El Mansouri is Morocco’s first female prime minister.
  • Her PAM party won 97 of 395 seats in the House of Representatives.
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US ambassador to UN says Iran was not negotiating in good faith

US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said Washington rejected an Iranian proposal to end the war. He said Tehran wanted sanctions relief first, without providing sufficient assurances over its nuclear programme.

  • The US ambassador to the UN said Washington rejected Iran’s proposal because it demanded concessions upfront.
  • Iran tied any reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to the fulfilment of its conditions.
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Iran proposes reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if US meets conditions

Iran has proposed at the UN General Assembly to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States meets its conditions. The source does not specify those conditions or give a date for a possible reopening.

  • Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days.
  • The proposal was made at the UN General Assembly.
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Reporters answer US election questions on Super PACs, crypto and campaign money

Reporters answered questions about money in the US midterms scheduled for 3 November 2026. Topics included post-primary transfers, crypto-backed Super PAC spending and the status of the Save America Act.

  • Reporters answered questions about funding for the US midterms on 3 November 2026.
  • Alex Vindman directed $400,000 to Florida Democrats, but not directly to Angie Nixon.
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Iranian president says US must choose whether to end the war

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told Fox News that Tehran remains ready for a deal but accused the United States of repeatedly undermining efforts to reach one. He said Washington must decide whether to end the war.

  • Masoud Pezeshkian said the United States must decide whether to end the war.
  • Iran’s president said Tehran remains ready for a deal.
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Iran’s president presents UN with evidence of US strikes on civilians

Iran’s president addressed the UN General Assembly after US President Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran. During the speech, he presented evidence of US strikes on civilians.

  • Iran’s president addressed the UN General Assembly and presented evidence of US strikes on civilians.
  • Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” Iran before the address.
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US invites Putin to G20 summit at Trump’s Miami golf club

The United States has invited Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit scheduled for December in Miami. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the invitation after meeting Russia’s foreign minister, Sergei Lavrov; the Kremlin has not publicly responded.

  • The US has invited Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit scheduled for December in Miami.
  • The summit is planned at Trump National Doral, Donald Trump’s golf club.
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Iranian president tells UN Tehran will never 'bend at the knee'

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN that Tehran would not submit to US pressure. He said resistance among the Iranian people would increase after Donald Trump said he was considering whether to “annihilate” Iran.

  • Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN that Tehran would not submit.
  • Iran’s president said resistance among the Iranian people would increase.
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