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US court rules daughter of Trump critic James Comey was illegally fired | Courts News | Al Jazeera

Maurene Comey had argued that she was fired because her father, former FBI chief James Comey…
A United States judge has ruled that former federal prosecutor Maurene Comey was illegally fired by the administration of President…
US District Judge Jesse Furman said on Monday that the Trump administration had overstepped the boundaries of executive authority when…

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Serbia Elections: Student-Led Protesters Defeat Populist Strongman Aleksandar Vucic

Welcome back to World Brief, where we’re looking at the electoral defeat of former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic…
Tens of thousands of Serbs flooded the streets of Belgrade on Monday to celebrate the electoral defeat of strongman Aleksandar…
His ouster is the culmination of nearly two years of student-led protests against one of Europe’s most staunchly populist regimes…

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What Vucic’s defeat means for Serbia’s foreign policy | News | Al Jazeera

Those expecting Belgrade to tilt towards the West may need patience while the new government deals with domestic issues.
Serbia has reached a watershed moment following 14 years of authoritarian rule by Aleksandar Vucic and his Serbian Progressive Party…
Sunday’s election delivered a historic victory for the opposition Student List…

aljazeera.com19d ago

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World News in Brief: Ethiopians flee to Kenya amidst renewed conflict, new head of UN’s food programme, UN mission in Somalia concludes | UN News

Around 36,600 people have fled into northern Kenya following an uptick in fighting on the Ethiopian side of the border.
26 October 2026 Peace and Security Around 36,600 people have fled into northern Kenya following an uptick in fighting…
That’s according to the UN migration agency, IOM .

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What Does Durga Puja Tell Us About Minorities in Bangladesh? – The Diplomat

The largest Hindu religious festival went off smoothly – a credit to the new BNP government.
Bangladeshi Prime Minster Tarique Rahman poses for a selfie with celebrants during a visit to the historic Dharmasabha Puja Mandap…
Durga Puja, the largest religious festival of Bengali Hindus, ended on October 21…

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Protest leaders urge French pupils to keep barricading their schools | France | The Guardian

Activists say struggle must go on until their ‘maximum’ demands are met over teacher shortages and building repairs
Activists say struggle must go on until their ‘maximum’ demands are met over teacher shortages and building repairs French children…
“Today we’re at the negotiating table, we’re able to negotiate with the government,” Pierre Sourzat of Les Lycéens told France…

theguardian.com19d ago

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‘Deflections’: Abdul El-Sayed responds to Trump’s anti-Muslim attacks | US Midterm Elections 2026 News | Al Jazeera

The Democratic candidate for the US Senate has been the subject of Islamophobic attacks from Trump.
Detroit, Michigan – Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed has dismissed United States President Donald Trump’s anti-Muslim attacks against him…
At a news conference in Detroit on Monday…

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West Bank: Hebron crackdown displaces thousands, Türk warns of ethnic cleansing | UN News

Israel’s “aggressive operation” in the West Bank city of Hebron raises serious concerns of ethnic cleansing…
26 October 2026 Human Rights Israel’s “aggressive operation” in the West Bank city of Hebron raises serious concerns of ethnic…
The UN aid coordination office, OCHA , said aid partners are supporting local authorities in Hebron to meet the needs…

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Women and girls’ share of civilian war deaths doubles since 2021 | UN News

War is growing deadlier for women and girls…
26 October 2026 Women War is growing deadlier for women and girls…
At least 25 women and girls are killed every day in conflict settings…

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Netanyahu reportedly pressured military to attack Iran in run-up to election | Benjamin Netanyahu | The Guardian

Israeli prime minister increases alarmist rhetoric as his far-right coalition narrowly trails in polls
Israeli prime minister increases alarmist rhetoric as his far-right coalition narrowly trails in polls Benjamin Netanyahu has resorted to increasingly…
The Israeli prime minister posted an AI-generated image of a nuclear mushroom cloud destroying Tel Aviv…

theguardian.com19d ago

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Brazil Election: Lula Defeats Flávio Bolsonaro in Historic Victory

RIO DE JANEIRO—Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won reelection by more than 3.5 percentage points in the country’s…
25, extending the career of one of the most significant leaders in the democratic world.
Lula made history as the first Brazilian presidential candidate to come from behind to win a second-round vote.

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Middle East peace held back by US insistence that Iran is a threat, Oman’s foreign minister says | Iran | The Guardian

Badr Albusaidi calls for security pact involving Gulf states, Iraq and Iran with US no longer primary provider of security
Badr Albusaidi calls for security pact involving Gulf states…
Badr Albusaidi called for a non-aggression security pact involving all six Gulf states as well as Iran and Iraq.

theguardian.com19d ago

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Trump faces private citizens lawsuit over limiting White House media access | Freedom of the Press News | Al Jazeera

The plaintiffs argue they are losing access to vital information media outlets covering Trump used to provide.
A group of private citizens has sued the administration of United States President Donald Trump over its restrictions on news…
“All of the Plaintiffs rely on the White House press corps for independent reporting about the president and his administration…

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US midterm elections 2026 in maps and charts | US Midterm Elections 2026 News | Al Jazeera

On November 3, Americans decide which party controls the US Congress for the second half of Donald Trump’s presidency.
On November 3, about 210 million registered voters will decide how much power Donald Trump has for the rest…
Trump is not on the ballot, but control of the United States Congress is.

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How the streets and social media drove Lula to a historic comeback in Brazil | Brazil | The Guardian

A viral WhatsApp channel and student-led protests played a key role in the veteran Brazilian leftist’s election victory
A viral WhatsApp channel and student-led protests played a key role in the veteran Brazilian leftist’s election victory After…
A mood of dismay swept Brazil’s left, and because 9 million voters for the other candidates…

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How Venezuela’s earthquake amputees adapt to life without limbs | Earthquakes News | Al Jazeera

Experts say recovery for earthquake survivors will likely be a lifelong endeavour…
Ricardo Contreras’s new leg rests on a wooden countertop.
More than four months after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, the 24-year-old is still recovering from his injuries.

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Algeria’s president orders troop deployment to neighbouring Niger | Conflict News | Al Jazeera

Niger requested troops to secure shared energy interests in what would be Algeria’s first deployment abroad since 1973.
Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune has ordered troops to neighbouring Niger to protect energy and economic interests shared by both countries.
The decision, announced by Algeria’s presidency on Monday…

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Britain sanctions Sudanese commanders over weaponised rape | Crimes Against Humanity News | Al Jazeera

Commanders from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and Sudanese Armed Forces face travel and asset freezes.
The United Kingdom has sanctioned 15 Sudanese military commanders…
Commanders from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces were sanctioned for sexual violence…

aljazeera.com19d ago

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Serbia’s Student List preparing for talks on forming government despite no clear leader | World news | The Guardian

Non-hierarchical movement is seeking to ‘rebuild society’ in Balkan country after years of authoritarian rule
Non-hierarchical movement is seeking to ‘rebuild society’ in Balkan country after years of authoritarian rule Serbia’s triumphant but untested Student…
Supporters of the movement, which has no experience of government…

theguardian.com19d ago

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Brazil runoff as it happened: world leaders congratulate Lula on historic election win as Bolsonaro refuses to concede | Brazil | The Guardian

Sunday’s election is a test for incumbent Lula: can he can rally enough support to overturn Bolsonaro’s lead?
Brazilian ⁠Supreme Court justice Cristiano Zanin ⁠has just ordered ⁠voting in the country’s presidential runoff ⁠on Sunday to be ⁠extended…
Polls were initially set ‌to close at 5pm Brasilia time.

theguardian.com19d ago

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Serbia wakes up to new reality after student-led movement ousts Vučić – as it hapepned | Serbia | The Guardian

Hopes raised for a reset in relations with EU and other partners following the defeat of authoritarian president
Serbia wakes up to a new reality this morning after a grassroots opposition movement led by students ousted the country’s…
With 96.9% polling stations processed , the Student List has 52.6% of votes, well ahead of Vučić’s bloc at 39.22%.

theguardian.com19d ago

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Beijing Can’t Control Its Own Export Boom

There is no sign that China’s export juggernaut is slowing down.
China’s auto exports, for example, have grown more than tenfold since 2020 and are estimated to reach 10 million vehicles…
The country posted a record trade surplus of $119.1 billion in August alone…

foreignpolicy.com19d ago

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‘Democracy always’: Lula vows no return to dictatorship in Brazil after election win | Brazil | The Guardian

Leaders and governments worldwide congratulate Lula on dramatic comeback seen as an important signal to rest of Latin America
Leaders and governments worldwide congratulate Lula on dramatic comeback seen as an important signal to rest of Latin America Lula…
“This is God’s work – and it’s thanks to all of you,” Lula told tens of thousands of supporters who…

theguardian.com19d ago

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UN panel accuses Israel of ‘extermination’ in West Bank, genocide in Gaza | Israel-Palestine conflict News | Al Jazeera

Report finds extermination, torture and rape in the West Bank and says genocide in Gaza is continuing despite ceasefire.
A United Nations commission of inquiry has accused Israel of committing crimes against humanity in the occupied West Bank…
The report, published on Monday by the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory…

aljazeera.com19d ago

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