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US urges Venezuela to follow phased plan for democratic transition | Politics News | Al Jazeera

This comes as leading opposition leader returns to Venezuela and hints at criticism of Trump administration.
The United States has urged Venezuela to continue on a phased plan of economic recovery and political reconciliation before embarking…
Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the gradual plan during a meeting on the country’s political future with Venezuelan Minister…

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Explosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report US strikes in Hormuz | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

Several explosions heard on Qeshm Island and in Bandar Lengeh as US media report US military strikes in Hormuz.
Explosions reported on Iran's Qeshm Island amid fears of renewed war Several explosions have been heard on Iran’s Qeshm Island…
The blasts came in rapid succession late on Monday, according to Iran’s state-owned IRNA news agency.

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US lawmakers ask Trump administration to stop deportation of Afghans | Refugees News | Al Jazeera

At least 150 Afghans are facing deportation to Pakistan and on to Afghanistan.
A group of 66 lawmakers in the United States has written to the administration of President Donald Trump asking it…
In Monday’s letter, the lawmakers cited advocacy group reports that at least 150 Afghans were scheduled to be deported…

aljazeera.com12d ago

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Ukraine war briefing: US to mediate talks with Kyiv and Moscow in Abu Dhabi next week, says Witkoff | Ukraine | The Guardian

De-escalation, post-war security and humanitarian efforts on the agenda of trilateral talks. What we know on day 1,714
What we know on day 1,714 The US will bring together ⁠delegations from Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi next…
In a social media post, ‌Witkoff said the discussions will cover “post-war security agreements, de-escalation, humanitarian measures…

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‘Men know they won’t face consequences’: rise of street sex work in Tokyo is fuelling calls for change | Japan | The Guardian

The boom in international tourism has fuelled a new phenomenon of women soliciting on the streets of Tokyo’s Kabukicho night-time…
The boom in international tourism has fuelled a new phenomenon of women soliciting on the streets of Tokyo’s Kabukicho night-time…
The bustling centre of Tokyo’s night-time economy is a magnet for tourists and locals in search of a bite…

theguardian.com12d ago

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Ebola outbreak kills more than 5,300 people in DR Congo | Ebola News | Al Jazeera

The Bundibugyo strain has spread to Kenya and Uganda, while two in Nigeria returned negative results.
The death toll from the latest Ebola outbreak in Africa has surpassed 5,300…
The DRC is the epicentre of the latest outbreak…

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Iran war live: Tehran warns of ‘crushing response’ if US attacks amid talks | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

US forces target Iranian positions in the Strait of Hormuz in “defensive” strikes following missile threats.
Al Jazeera Originals News Live updates Live updates, Iran war live…
[File: Stringer/Reuters] By Federica Marsi and Stephen Quillen Published On 3 Nov 2026 3 Nov 2026 Save Share US conducts…

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Red gold from purple flowers: saffron harvest in Kashmir – in pictures | Kashmir | The Guardian

Kashmiri saffron is one of the world’s most expensive spices. It’s primarily cultivated in the Pampore region of Jammu…
View image in fullscreen Kashmiri farmers pluck saffron from flowers during the harvesting season in Pampore Share View image…

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Trump approval rating near record low on eve of US midterm elections: Poll | US Midterm Elections 2026 News | Al Jazeera

Only 32 percent of voters approve of Trump’s job performance in the latest Reuters/Ipsos poll.
Ahead of the United States midterm elections…
Some 32 percent of respondents approved of Trump’s handling of the presidency…

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PM to ask countries affected by UK’s role in slavery to help shape formal apology | Commonwealth summit | The Guardian

Andy Burnham to launch ‘structured dialogue’ on issue at Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda
Andy Burnham to launch ‘structured dialogue’ on issue at Commonwealth summit in Antigua and Barbuda Andy Burnham will ask countries…
The prime minister was en route to the Commonwealth heads of government summit (Chogm) in Antigua and Barbuda…

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U.S. Midterm Elections: Trump's Closing Speech Focuses on Capital Renovations

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the key issues in the U.S.
midterm elections, cyberattacks targeting Russia and Ukraine , and Iran ’s proposal to end the war.
Democrats and Republicans made their final pitch to voters on Monday in the run-up to Tuesday’s U.S.

foreignpolicy.com12d ago

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Is the U.S. Military Ready to Restart the Iran War?

President Donald Trump could restart the war with Iran following the U.S.
While there have been renewed diplomatic efforts to reach a deal over the past week…
sanctions—would be difficult for the United States to accept.

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World News in Brief: healthcare crisis in Yemen’s Taiz and Afghanistan, Western Sahara mission's phased closure | UN News

The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is worsening, particularly in the southwestern city of Taiz…
2 November 2026 Peace and Security The humanitarian crisis in Yemen is worsening, particularly in the southwestern city of Taiz…
All roads to the city are now closed due to the fighting, and no commercial supplies are getting through.

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Russian attack on Ukraine aid hub kills 26 as US announces new peace talks | Russia-Ukraine war News | Al Jazeera

Ukraine’s president calls attack further proof that Russia does not want any ‌kind of de-escalation or real justice.
A Russian ⁠bomb attack on an aid centre in Ukraine has killed 24 people, Ukraine’s emergency services agency said.
The strikes destroyed a school used as a humanitarian centre in the village of Komyshuvakha in the southeastern region…

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Ukraine: WFP provides hot meals to Oleshky evacuees as UN pushes to restore power before winter | UN News

The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is providing emergency food assistance to more than 400 people who were able…
2 November 2026 Humanitarian Aid The UN World Food Programme (WFP) is providing emergency food assistance to more than 400…
Many arrived in worrying condition at medical facilities in Kyiv on 31 October after being trapped by fighting…

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Human Error Is the AI Risk We Should Focus on Now

Washington is gripped by an artificial intelligence (AI) panic, driven by the prospect of superintelligent models delivering our doom.
Today’s Nostradamuses include whistleblowers from frontier AI companies—who put the odds of AI killing all humans at greater than one…
The doomsayers may yet be right, but their scenario rests on a long chain of assumptions…

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British adventurer Karl Bushby returns home after 28-year walk around world | Travel News | Al Jazeera

The 57-year-old crossed jungles and frozen seas before an emotional homecoming in Hull, northern England.
A British adventurer has completed a 28-year walking journey around the world…
Karl Bushby, 57, was embraced by his mother, Angela, outside her terraced house in Hull, northern England, on Monday…

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Drone attacks extend campaign targeting Sudan’s power system | Sudan war News | Al Jazeera

Attacks the latest to disrupt electricity supplies; army reports new defections from paramilitary RSF.
Drone strikes are reported to have hit three electricity substations in eastern and northern Sudan…
The attacks on Monday, which caused widespread power outages across parts of the country…

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Trump, Vance campaign with candidates on last day before US midterms | US Midterm Elections 2026 News | Al Jazeera

Republicans and Democrats hold last rallies around the United States as polls point to a tight congressional race.
US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have begun their final push ahead of the November 3 midterm…
Trump is scheduled to deliver his closing campaign message at 2pm ET (19:00 GMT) on Monday at the Lincoln Memorial…

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Shop fridges and freezers across Europe hit by fresh suspected cyber-attack | Sweden | The Guardian

Chains in seven countries say cooling unit temperatures rose overnight in incident similar to hack of French stores
Chains in seven countries say cooling unit temperatures rose overnight in incident similar to hack of French shops Who…
Supermarket chains in at least seven European countries have said the temperatures of refrigerators and freezers in some of their…

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Ibiza on ice: why is Greenland suddenly throwing open its doors to tourists? | Greenland | The Guardian

It’s 80% frozen and there are no roads outside towns…
It’s 80% frozen and there are no roads outside towns…
Age: The landmass is believed to have been settled about 2500BC .

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Ikea among shops affected by fridge cyber-hacks – Europe live | World news | The Guardian

Supermarkets across Europe have experienced temperature-control meddling
I’m going to leave the blog there for now, here’s what you need to know…
Dutch supermarkets were also affected then.

theguardian.com12d ago

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A New USAID Can Give Smarter, Smaller Grants

“A very good morning,” I said in Spanish…
Agency for International Development (USAID) team and I had just arrived to inaugurate new offices for the land agency…
It had taken years of hard work and millions of dollars of aid to bring reform to Colombia’s dysfunctional land…

foreignpolicy.com12d ago

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China steps up Middle East diplomacy with Iran and Oman meetings | US-Israel war on Iran News | Al Jazeera

Beijing urges dialogue on US-Iran war, sends envoy to Gulf as Xi hosts first Omani head of state visit since…
China is stepping up its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, including over the US-Israel war on Iran…
Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday met a senior Iranian security official in Beijing…

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