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Magnitude-7 earthquake in Tibet kills at least 16 people, reports say

A magnitude-7 earthquake in a mountainous area of Tibet has killed at least 16 people and injured 32, Chinese state media reports. Power was cut and 339 homes collapsed, while rockfalls blocked roads to high-altitude areas.

  • A magnitude-7 earthquake in Baqên County killed at least 16 people.
  • Chinese state media reports said 32 people were injured.
  • Power was cut and 339 homes collapsed in the affected region.
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DiplomacySingle source

Western diplomats describe surveillance and pressure in wartime Moscow

Former US and French ambassadors and other diplomats told the BBC how Russia’s full-scale war against Ukraine changed their work in Moscow. They described surveillance, attempts to recruit embassy staff and shrinking contact with Russian counterparts.

  • Former Western diplomats described surveillance and pressure in Moscow after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
  • Lynne Tracy represented the United States in Moscow from 2023 to 2025 and called it the hardest posting of her career.
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ElectionsSingle source

Israeli elections: Netanyahu’s opponents promise political change

Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents are promising to reshape Israeli politics in the 27 October election. The campaign raises the question of how different their policies are and whether the contest is effectively between right-wing forces.

  • Benjamin Netanyahu’s opponents are promising political change in Israel’s 27 October election.
  • The report compares the positions of candidates challenging Netanyahu.
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Al Jazeera English
Russia’s war against UkraineSingle source

Zelenskyy: Russia struck Kyiv with 21 missiles after peace talks

Russia attacked Kyiv with 21 missiles after another round of talks, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said. Two people were confirmed killed and 34 injured across Kyiv and other regions, including five children.

  • Russia launched 21 missiles at Kyiv after another round of talks.
  • Two people were killed and 34 injured in Kyiv and other regions.
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Israeli electionsSingle source

In Israel election, Palestinian citizens weigh fear against disillusionment

Palestinian citizens of Israel are weighing principled voting against strategic choices ahead of the election. In a system they see as stacked against them, their ballots could affect a closely contested race.

  • Palestinian citizens of Israel are weighing principled and strategic voting in a close election.
  • Voters regard the political system as stacked against them.
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Al Jazeera English
Russia’s war against UkraineSingle source

Russian forces strike Chernihiv twice with missile drones, killing one person

Russian forces struck business premises in Chernihiv twice, killing a 61-year-old man and leaving a 54-year-old man with acoustic trauma. Chernihiv Oblast Military Administration head Viacheslav Chaus said Banderol missile drones were used.

  • Russian forces struck business premises in Chernihiv twice.
  • A 61-year-old man was killed in the second strike.
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US and Ukraine · ForecastSingle source

US midterms: How a Democratic win could change aid to Ukraine

US midterm elections will take place on November 3, 2026, with all House seats and one-third of the Senate up for election. A Reuters/Ipsos poll put Donald Trump’s approval at 31%, while a Democratic takeover of Congress could speed decisions on aid to Ukraine.

  • US midterm elections are scheduled for November 3, 2026.
  • Democrats are strongly positioned to win the House and compete for the Senate.
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PoliticsSingle source

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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AfricaSingle source

Mekelle reopens as renewed fighting fuels fears of a wider war

Shops and banks are reopening in Mekelle, but residents remain anxious after renewed fighting. Ethiopian federal forces and allied fighters retook the Tigray regional capital on October 4, threatening the region’s fragile recovery from the 2020–2022 war.

  • Shops and banks are reopening in Mekelle despite residents’ continuing anxiety.
  • Ethiopian federal forces and allied fighters retook the city on October 4.
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Al Jazeera English
International diplomacySingle source

Qatar and France urge restored Hormuz navigation and implementation of Gaza ceasefire arrangements

Qatar and France called for freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and implementation of Gaza ceasefire arrangements. The appeal followed a meeting in Doha between Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and French President Emmanuel Macron.

  • Qatar and France urged restored freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and implementation of Gaza ceasefire arrangements.
  • The leaders said passage through the strait should be free of constraints and fees.
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Culture and politicsSingle source

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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Al Jazeera English
Middle EastSingle source

IRGC threatens invasion of any attacker as Iran shifts to offensive defence

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to invade any country that attacks it. Spokesman Hossein Mohebi attributed the warning to a shift toward an “offensive and asymmetrical” defence doctrine.

  • The IRGC said it would invade any country that attacks Iran.
  • Spokesman Hossein Mohebi described the new doctrine as “offensive and asymmetrical.”
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International politicsSingle source

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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United KingdomSingle source

Former Conservative candidate suspended over alleged contract-killing claims

Jack Ross has been suspended from the Conservative Party after an Al Jazeera investigation appeared to show him discussing contract killings and offering to broker contacts. Police Scotland said it would review the documentary for possible criminality.

  • Jack Ross was suspended from the Conservative Party after an Al Jazeera investigation.
  • Footage appeared to show Ross discussing prices and methods for violent attacks.
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PoliticsSingle source

Netanyahu’s campaign promise: war and unprecedented isolation for Israel

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is shaping his campaign around an image of a country under siege and at war. His political future hangs in the balance ahead of the legislative elections on October 27.

  • Netanyahu has centered his campaign on war and Israel’s isolation.
  • Israel’s legislative elections are scheduled for October 27.
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Politics · ForecastSingle source

Shabana Mahmood urged to heed Labour opposition to 15-year settlement plan

UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has been urged to heed Labour opposition to plans requiring foreign workers to wait 15 years for permanent residence instead of five. Downing Street has not ruled out changes after receiving more than 200,000 consultation responses.

  • Shabana Mahmood’s plan could raise the settlement wait for foreign workers to 15 years.
  • The reform could apply to people who arrived in the UK from 2021 onwards.
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UK politicsSingle source

Reform UK fined for missing publisher imprints on campaign materials

The UK Electoral Commission fined Reform UK for failing to include publisher imprints on four campaign materials. After the party missed the payment deadline, the penalty rose from £1,750 to £2,187 and was paid on Tuesday.

  • The Electoral Commission fined Reform UK over four materials without publisher imprints.
  • Missing the payment deadline increased the penalty from £1,750 to £2,187.
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DiplomacyMultiple publishers

Russia says it is ready to resume talks with Ukraine and the US

Russia said it was ready in principle to resume talks with Ukraine and the US as Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities continued. On Wednesday, Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg after talks with Volodymyr Zelensky.

  • Russia said it was ready in principle to resume talks with Ukraine and the US.
  • A new round could be held around 10 November in Abu Dhabi, but the date is not final.
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Russia-Ukraine war · ForecastSingle source

Trump may pressure Ukraine to reach Russia peace deal by end of 2026

US President Donald Trump may increase pressure on Ukraine to secure a deal ending the war with Russia by the end of 2026, The Atlantic reports. The outlet says Ukraine’s prospects could be shaped by US midterm elections and possible November talks involving Trump, Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.

  • Trump may pressure Ukraine to reach a deal with Russia by the end of 2026.
  • Possible talks between Trump, Putin and Xi Jinping are expected in November.
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War in UkraineSingle source

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is ready to freeze war along current frontlines

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Fox News he would agree to freeze the war along the current frontlines. He called this a realistic way to end the conflict and said Ukraine would then seek talks and security guarantees.

  • Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he was ready to accept a freeze along the current frontlines.
  • The president called a ceasefire the minimum condition Ukraine expects from Russia.
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WorldSingle source

Reform UK reports ITV to police over undercover racism investigation

Reform UK says it has reported ITV, its board and undercover journalists to police over an investigation into racism in the party. ITV rejects the allegations, saying the programme complied with relevant laws and the Ofcom Broadcasting Code.

  • Reform UK says it reported ITV, its board and undercover journalists to police.
  • Zia Yusuf linked the allegations to reporting work in two Portsmouth wards.
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United StatesSingle source

ICE raids hit Texas builders and Latino voters who backed Trump

Expanded ICE arrests are disrupting Texas’s construction workforce and economy. Agents made more than 12,000 arrests in July, while approval of Donald Trump among Texas Latinos has fallen to 37%, according to Equis Research.

  • ICE raids in Texas are increasingly targeting undocumented construction workers.
  • More than 12,000 people were arrested in the state in July.
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DiplomacySingle source

Witkoff meets Putin as US-backed Ukraine peace talks move closer

US special envoy Steve Witkoff met Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg as Moscow signalled in-principle support for three-way talks with Ukraine and the US. Kyiv backed holding them no later than early November, while Abu Dhabi was mentioned as a possible venue.

  • The Kremlin said Putin was in principle ready for talks with the US and Ukraine.
  • Kyiv supports holding a trilateral meeting no later than early November.
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Al Jazeera English
European UnionSingle source

European Parliament vice-president declares hunger strike for occupied Oleshky residents

European Parliament Vice President Pina Picierno has declared a hunger strike over the humanitarian crisis in occupied Oleshky. She urged associations, citizens and institutions to join calls for a humanitarian truce, aid access and safe civilian evacuations.

  • Pina Picierno declared a hunger strike over the humanitarian crisis in occupied Oleshky.
  • She called for a humanitarian truce, access for food and medicines, and safe civilian evacuations.
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Attacks on KyivSingle source

Russian drones attack Kyiv: high-rise building hit and parked cars catch fire

Russian drones attacked Kyiv overnight and on the morning of 21 October. A drone hit a 24-storey residential building in Sviatoshynskyi district, while parked cars caught fire in Desnianskyi district.

  • A Russian drone struck a 24-storey residential building in Kyiv at the level of the 19th floor.
  • Parked cars caught fire in Desnianskyi district after a drone fell onto them.
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Russo-Ukrainian WarSingle source

Russian missile strike on Kharkiv injures nine people and destroys two houses

A Russian missile strike hit a residential area of Kharkiv, injuring nine people. The attack occurred at about 15:30 local time on 20 October in the city’s Novobavarskyi district and completely destroyed two houses.

  • Nine people were injured in the missile strike on Kharkiv’s Novobavarskyi district.
  • Two residential houses were completely destroyed and are beyond repair.
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WorldSingle source

Odds of fifth RBA rate hike rise after Hauser warns inflation outlook is worsening

Financial markets lifted the probability of an RBA rate increase on 3 November to 45% after deputy governor Andrew Hauser warned that the inflation outlook had materially worsened. The next inflation figures are expected to influence the decision.

  • Markets raised the chance of an RBA rate increase on 3 November to 45%.
  • A fifth increase this year would take the cash rate target to 4.85%.
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The Guardian World
Russia’s war against UkraineSingle source

Zelenskyy: Ukraine is not losing the war but is losing people and time

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is not losing the war, but is losing people and time because of Russian attacks. He said Kyiv is ready for negotiations and any form of ceasefire.

  • Zelenskyy said Ukraine is not losing the war, but is losing people and time.
  • Kyiv is ready for negotiations and any form of ceasefire.
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