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President Trump apologizes after praising Nicki Minaj in Port Huron
During a Michigan rally, President Donald Trump praised Nicki Minaj's backside, drawing cheers before apologizing for the off-topic comment.
Saudi-led coalition intercepts ballistic missile headed for Riyadh international airport
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Houthis, following the group's attack on Riyadh's international airport, escalating regional tensions.
Israel ramps up West Bank operations displacing over 2,200 Palestinians
The Israeli military has intensified its operations across the West Bank, displacing over 2,200 Palestinians following a deadly attack in Hebron that killed two soldiers.
Jahmal Ruddock-Senior charged after PC Lee Lane shot in foot
A second individual, Jahmal Ruddock-Senior, 35, has been charged with assisting an offender following the shooting of PC Lee Lane in Nottingham city centre on 18 October.
Elon Musk donates over $445 million including $77 million to America PAC
Elon Musk donated over $445 million to political groups before the 2026 US midterms, highlighting differences in election funding regulations between the US and other democracies.
Nepal to boost early-warning systems and lower 4 glacial-lake levels
Nepal aims to enhance disaster preparedness by expanding flood early warning systems and reducing water levels in high-risk glacial lakes after August floods killed 1,500 people.
India, US issue advisories after Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia
India and the US have issued advisories for their citizens in Saudi Arabia due to escalating drone and missile attacks by Yemen's Houthis, affecting travel and safety.
Trump says 2 intelligence sets on Iran after Clayton warns
US President Donald Trump revealed the existence of two contrasting intelligence assessments on Iran, amid escalating concerns over potential Iranian attacks on American personnel.
Bolsonaro demands annulment after Lula wins by nearly 4.4 million votes
Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat after losing to Lula, citing the unprecedented extension of voting hours and requesting the election results be annulled.
Flavio Bolsonaro seeks annulment over Lula-appointed judge's voting extension
Flávio Bolsonaro seeks to annul Brazil's presidential runoff results, accusing the Supreme Court of rule changes after losing to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva wins Brazil presidency in comeback
Lula da Silva overcame a first-round deficit with record voter turnout and strategic welfare policies, securing an unprecedented fourth term as Brazil's president.
Prince William visiting Mumbai for Earthshot Prize Summit November 16-18
Prince William will visit Mumbai from November 16 to 18 for the Earthshot Prize Summit, highlighting sustainable initiatives and cultural engagements.
Lula wins another presidential term in Brazil, defeats Flavio Bolsonaro
World leaders congratulated Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his election victory, emphasizing shared goals and future collaboration between their countries.
President Lula defeats Flavio Bolsonaro, vows digital platform regulation
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, after winning a fourth term, declared "Brazil is no one's backyard," signaling resistance to US influence in Latin America.
Mark Hendrickson, sons Alan and Case die in plane crash
A small plane crash in the West Elk Wilderness of Gunnison National Forest claimed the lives of Mark Hendrickson and his teenage sons, Alan and Case, on October 24.
France's PM Sebastien Lecornu meets Paris student leaders amid protests
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu and key education ministers will meet student leaders on Monday amid ongoing protests over education reforms and police responses.
Netanyahu, Gen. Eyal Zamir clash over Iran strike before vote
Reports suggest a brewing confrontation between Israeli PM Netanyahu and IDF Chief General Zamir over military actions related to Iran, coinciding with upcoming elections.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran over election interference
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu cautioned Iran and its allies against disrupting Israel’s upcoming elections, threatening severe military retaliation if provoked.
Brazil's President Lula begins 4th term amid 82% public debt
Re-elected President Lula faces significant economic challenges, including soaring public debt and high interest rates, as he begins his fourth term amid a conservative Congress.
US restarts missile alerts, SpaceX's Starshield restored, Zelenskiy: defense crucial
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced that US warnings about Russian ballistic missile strikes have been fully restored, crucial for Ukraine's air defense strategy.
Russia, Ukraine and US to resume peace talks in November
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that Ukraine, the US, and Russia will hold trilateral peace talks in November to revive stalled negotiations.
Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva defeats Flavio Bolsonaro with 51.75%
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva secured a historic fourth term as Brazil's president, defeating far-right opponent Flávio Bolsonaro after initially losing the first election round.
Bus crash in Fogars de Montclus injures more than 80
More than 80 people were injured when a bus plunged down a 65ft embankment in Fogars de Montclus, Spain, following a collision with a car on a mountain road.
France fast-tracks 'vandals pay' bill to order €10,000 payments
France's proposed "vandals pay" bill could impose fines up to €10,000 on protesters for damage they did not cause, raising concerns about its impact on the right to protest.
Aleksandar Vucic concedes as student movement wins in Serbia
Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat to a student-led movement in Serbia's parliamentary election, marking the end of his 12-year reign amid record voter turnout.
Early Saturday East Village skull-masked man stabs 32-year-old, victim stable
A man wearing a skull mask and fur-trimmed vest stabbed a 32-year-old during an argument in Manhattan's East Village early Saturday, police reported.
President Trump weighs new strikes on Iran as carrier deploys
US President Donald Trump signals potential military action against Iran post-midterms, deploying additional forces to the Persian Gulf amid rising regional tensions.
Maria Corina Machado returns to Venezuela despite 15-year ban
Nobel Prize-winning opposition leader María Corina Machado returned to Venezuela for the first time since fleeing last year, following Nicolas Maduro's capture by US forces.
Storm Boelo threatens Scotland with gusts up to 129km/h
Train services are cancelled, and police advise against unnecessary travel as Scotland braces for Storm Boelo, with heavy rain and winds up to 80mph expected.
Donald Trump faces backlash after Georgia rally oil profits comment
President Trump claimed the US is profiting from high oil prices, despite 73% of likely voters disapproving of his handling of gas prices, according to a recent poll.
Storm Boelo batters Yorkshire leaving about 42,000 without power
Storm Boelo has caused severe flooding and travel chaos in Yorkshire, with thousands of homes without power and numerous flights cancelled at Leeds Bradford Airport.
Saudi executes Hassan Zaki al-Faraj amid U.N. and HRW criticism
Hassan Zaki al-Faraj, 29, was executed in Saudi Arabia for offenses committed at age 14, drawing condemnation from international human rights organizations and the United Nations.
Lana Nusseibeh enters UN Secretary General race, apparent Palestinian endorsement
Lana Nusseibeh, a prominent Emirati diplomat known for facilitating humanitarian aid to Gaza, has joined the race to succeed António Guterres as the UN secretary general.
Off campus deck collapse at Williamsburg homecoming injures 28 students
At least 28 students from William & Mary were injured when a deck collapsed during a homecoming party in Williamsburg, Virginia, on October 23.
Is free movement between UK and EU possible again?
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed his willingness to engage in an "honest discussion" about the possibility of reinstating free movement between the UK and European Union.
Protests grip Europe over cost of living, political accountability
Europe witnessed a weekend of protests over the cost of living, housing, education, pensions, corruption, and political accountability.
Iran claims shooting down US drone over Bandar Abbas
Iran's military has claimed to have shot down a United States LUCAS drone over Bandar Abbas, a port city near the Strait of Hormuz.
Brazil votes in presidential runoff pitting Lula against Bolsonaro
Brazilians are set to vote on Sunday in a closely contested presidential runoff.
Israel elections: Who is Gadi Eisenkot, Netanyahu's biggest challenger?
Gadi Eisenkot, a former Israeli army chief, is emerging as a major contender against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the upcoming elections on October 27.
US military strike on Iran possible today: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has hinted at the possibility of a military strike on Iran as early as Sunday.
Shrapnel from Yemen's Houthi missiles fell in Mecca, Medina regions
Saudi Arabia's civil defense agency has reported that shrapnel from intercepted missiles fell in the Mecca and Medina regions. The missiles were launched by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Over 400,000 people protest in France against rising living costs
France witnessed massive protests on Saturday as over 400,000 people took to the streets. The demonstrations were sparked by issues of school underfunding and rising living costs.
'Starlink shouldn't be...to kill people': Musk amid Ukraine war
Elon Musk confirmed that his company, SpaceX, reduced the speed of its Starlink satellite internet service in Ukraine.
Video: Mid-air collision of Philippine military planes kills 4 pilots
A tragic accident occurred at the Fernando Air Base in the Philippines on Friday afternoon when two SF-260 single-propeller military planes collided mid-air during a training exercise.
Italy braces for protests against rising cost of living
Italy has ramped up security in major cities ahead of nationwide protests over the rising cost of living.
1 dead, 350 injured as Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan
Typhoon Champi wreaked havoc in Taiwan, killing one and injuring 350 people. The storm's strong winds and rains continued overnight from Friday into Saturday morning.
Meghan Markle 'relieved' as father's child pornography allegations get investigated
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, is "relieved" by news of a reported investigation into child pornography allegations against her estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr.
Trump claims he prevented India-Pakistan war by threatening 250% tariffs
United States President Donald Trump has again claimed he played a key role in preventing a war between India and Pakistan in 2025.
Most-wanted Haryana gangster arrested in US: Report
Haryana gangster Himanshu Bhau, one of India's most-wanted criminals, has reportedly been arrested in the United States by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), according to information available to India Today.
Trump threatens to unleash 'another little Epic Fury' on Iran
United States President Donald Trump has threatened to launch another round of military strikes against Iran if an agreement is not reached.
Strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Vanuatu islands
A powerful earthquake of magnitude 7.1 struck the Vanuatu Islands in the South Pacific Ocean on Saturday at 2:31am GMT.
Gunmen open fire during funeral at Jordan church, killing 6
At least six people have been killed, and 28 others wounded after gunmen open fire during a funeral at the Hamoud church in Jordan's Karak governorate on Friday.
France to deploy 70,000 police personnel for cost-of-living protests
France is deploying around 70,000 police officers across the country on Saturday in anticipation of renewed violence during cost-of-living protests, PTI reported.
'Zero red lines': Iran threatens Gulf if US, Israel attack
Iran has threatened to target oil facilities, undersea cables, data centers, and artificial intelligence facilities across as many as seven Gulf countries if the United States and Israel launch a new attack.
AQI at 410, Lahore ranked world's most polluted city
Lahore was named the world's most polluted city on Friday, with its air quality reaching hazardous levels and the Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 410.
Meghan Markle 'deeply distressed' over father's child porn allegations
Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, has expressed her distress over the recent allegations against her father, Thomas Markle Sr.
US judge orders Trump deposition in defamation suit against BBC
A United States judge has ordered President Donald Trump to answer questions under oath in his defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC).
Drive-by shooting in Paris leaves 1 dead, 4 injured
A drive-by shooting in the Yvelines district west of Paris has left one dead and at least four others injured.
Indonesia's wildfires threaten ancient rock art
Wildfires in Indonesia, the worst in over a decade, are endangering some of the oldest rock art on Earth.
Europe's heat-related deaths hit record high due to climate change
This summer was the deadliest on record for heat-related deaths in Europe's cities, with over 50,000 fatalities across the continent.
'They rigged 2nd election': Trump declares 'right' to run again
United States President Donald Trump has said he believes he has the "right to run again" for president again, despite the constitutional restrictions.
Typhoon Champi nears Taiwan; 1,000 flights canceled across East Asia
Hundreds of flights in Taiwan and Japan have been cancelled as Taiwan braces for powerful Typhoon Champi, which is passing close to the island's east coast with torrential rains and gusts of up to 191 kph (119mph).
Explained: Shamonda virus symptoms, transmission, public risk
France has reported its first human case of the Shamonda virus, a disease previously only seen in animals.
'Historically Russian lands': Putin calls Zelenskyy's territorial loss remarks 'inappropriate'
Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's statements on accepting territorial losses as inappropriate.
Russian hack exposes Trump's son-in-law's secret dealings with Saudi, UAE
A new book has alleged that Russian hackers exposed two secret bank accounts of Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump's son-in-law.
Meghan Markle's father under investigation for possessing child pornography
Meghan Markle's estranged father, Thomas Markle Sr., is reportedly under investigation for possessing child pornography.
'They refused...own soldiers' bodies': India questions Pakistan's burial rights position
India has called out Pakistan for not accepting the bodies of its soldiers killed in the 1999 Kargil War while the Indian Army buried them with military honors and full Islamic rites.
UAE shuts beaches after tanker oil spill
The United Arab Emirates has temporarily shut down all beaches and coastal areas in Umm Al Quwain after a tanker oil spill affected the emirate's coastline.
Trump claims Musk has restored Ukraine's access to Starlink internet
United States President Donald Trump has claimed that Elon Musk has restored Ukraine's access to Starlink internet services. This comes after reports of disrupted connectivity affecting Kyiv's military operations.
Tibet: 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocks region, 18 dead, over 40 injured
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake rocked a remote region in China's Tibet on Thursday, killing at least 18 people and injuring 46 others.
Houthis claim Saudi attacked boat carrying 14 Indian nationals
Yemen's Houthi rebels have alleged that a boat with 14 Indian nationals was attacked by Saudi Arabia near Zuqar Island in the Red Sea.
Trump now says he should have won Pulitzer
United States President Donald Trump has now claimed that he deserved a Pulitzer Prize for his writing, still miffed over missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize.
What's Badr defense pact signed between Qatar, Türkiye, Pakistan, Indonesia
Qatar, Türkiye, Pakistan, and Indonesia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen defense cooperation and strengthen defensive capabilities.
France reports first-ever case of deadly shamonda virus in human
The Shamonda virus, an insect-borne disease that primarily affects livestock, has been detected in a human for the first time.
Indian among 2 killed in attack on Saudi airport
An attack on King Fahd International Airport in the eastern city of Dammam, Saudi Arabia, late Wednesday night killed two people, including an Indian national.
Why Ukrainian drones worth over $1M suddenly fell from sky
Ukraine's military operations were severely impacted last week when armed drones lost their satellite internet connections through Starshield, a Pentagon-funded service.
Is Prince Harry's reconciliation call to royals a 'challenge'?
Prince Harry's recent call for reconciliation with his father, King Charles, and brother, Prince William, could be viewed as a "challenge," as per a close friend of the royals.
Saudi airport attacked again; 1 dead, 8 injured
A suspected Houthi strike on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, eastern Saudi Arabia, left one dead and eight injured late Wednesday.
Indian embassy issues advisory amid violent protests in France
The Indian Embassy in Paris has issued an advisory to its nationals amid violent protests and clashes across France.
'They irritate me': Macron slams Trump over France protest comments
French President Emmanuel Macron has slammed United States President Donald Trump for his "as unacceptable as they are stupid" comments on the unrest in France.
Elon Musk decides Ukraine's access to Starlink, says Marco Rubio
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said that decisions on Ukraine's access to Starlink are the prerogative of SpaceX and Elon Musk, not the White House.
Will Prince Harry get to reconcile with brother William?
Prince William is unlikely to respond publicly to his brother Prince Harry's recent call for reconciliation.
74-year-old American detained by Russia in 2022 released
Stephen Hubbard, a 74-year-old American citizen, has been freed from Russian detention after US special envoy Steve Witkoff's visit to St. Petersburg.
Pakistan's Khawaja Asif raises alarm over bureaucrats' exodus to Portugal
Pakistan's Defense Minister Khawaja Asif has raised concerns over the loyalty of senior bureaucrats amid reports of Army Chief Asim Munir's growing influence over governance in Islamabad.
'Quiet, are you sick person?': Trump berates journalist
United States President Donald Trump had a heated exchange with The Independent reporter Andrew Feinberg in the Oval Office on Tuesday.