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Spain Protests Erupt

Tens of thousands protest housing crisis after eviction of 87-year-old woman, key housing bill rejected. Spanish PM Sánchez faces pressure

3 h agoNegative

Politics

Brazil Election Heads to Runoff

Lula and Bolsonaro lead in a tight presidential race. The second round will determine the winner.

3 h agoNeutral

Celebrity

SNL Mocks Trump Allies

Saturday Night Live's cold open targeted Trump's Republican allies, including Mitch McConnell and Jd Vance. The show also featured a surprise cameo by Taylor Swift.

3 h agoNeutral

Climate

Australia Faces Climate Criticism

Australia's climate credentials are under scrutiny as it hosts pre-COP talks in Fiji, following approval of a major coal mine expansion. Pacific leaders will meet to sharpen climate goals amid record-breaking heat.

3 h agoNegative

Politics

N Korea Fires Missile

North Korea launched a ballistic missile, with Kim Jong Un overseeing the test. The missile travelled over 700 kilometres, according to South Korea's military.

3 h agoNegative

Politics

Ethiopia Regains Tigray Capital

Government forces seize Mekelle as TPLF withdraws, regional rivals meet in Egypt. Ethiopian forces have recaptured the airport in Tigray's capital.

3 h agoNeutral

World

US Withdraws B-1 Bombers from UK Base

The US has withdrawn its B-1 bomber aircraft from the UK's Fairford base amid concerns over a potential attack, with roughly a dozen aircraft returning to the US. The move comes after several 'terrorism-related' arrests were made outside the base.

3 h agoNeutral

World

Iran Sets Conditions

Tehran demands halt to US aggression, end to naval blockade and economic warfare. Yemen's government launches military campaign against Iran-backed Houthis.

3 h agoNegative

World

Ukraine Ready for US-Backed Talks

Trilateral talks with Russia and the US could happen this month in the UAE or another US-proposed venue, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The US is pushing for technical-level talks by the end of October to try to end the war fought for over four and a half years.

3 h agoNeutral

Business

Zimbabwe Businessman Dies in Crash

Wicknell Chivayo, implicated in R800m money laundering probe, dies in helicopter crash with wife and four others. Chivayo was known for his lavish lifestyle and close ties to African presidents.

3 h agoNeutral

Celebrity

Tom Cruise Film Digger Bombs

Alejandro G. Iñárritu's satire opens to $8 million in North America, a major disappointment for Warner Bros. The film's production budget was $125 million, with some estimates as high as $180 million. Digger added $12 million internationally.

3 h agoNegative

World

Flydubai Attack Raises Security Questions

An attack by a copilot on a Flydubai flight has raised concerns about aviation security, with investigators working to establish a motive. The incident occurred on a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, which was diverted to Saudi Arabia after the attack.

3 h agoNeutral

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Yemen Conflict Escalates

Houthis claim attack on Aramco as Saudi-backed government launches military drive. Saudi-led coalition pledges support for Yemeni offensive against Iran-backed Houthis.

2 h agoNeutral

World

US Withdraws B-1 Bombers from UK Base

The US has withdrawn its B-1 bomber aircraft from the UK's Fairford base amid concerns over a potential attack, with roughly a dozen aircraft returning to the US. The move comes after several 'terrorism-related' arrests were made outside the base.

3 h agoNeutral

World

Iran Sets Conditions

Tehran demands halt to US aggression, end to naval blockade and economic warfare. Yemen's government launches military campaign against Iran-backed Houthis.

3 h agoNegative

World

Ukraine Ready for US-Backed Talks

Trilateral talks with Russia and the US could happen this month in the UAE or another US-proposed venue, says President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. The US is pushing for technical-level talks by the end of October to try to end the war fought for over four and a half years.

3 h agoNeutral

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Politics

Spain Protests Erupt

Tens of thousands protest housing crisis after eviction of 87-year-old woman, key housing bill rejected. Spanish PM Sánchez faces pressure

3 h agoNegative

Politics

France Closes 500 Schools

Lessons will be suspended in some high schools due to student protests over education standards. The French education minister said security conditions have not been fulfilled, with 24 schools burned or ransacked since the start of the protests.

3 h agoNegative

Politics

Brazil Election Heads to Runoff

Lula and Bolsonaro lead in a tight presidential race. The second round will determine the winner.

3 h agoNeutral

Politics

N Korea Fires Missile

North Korea launched a ballistic missile, with Kim Jong Un overseeing the test. The missile travelled over 700 kilometres, according to South Korea's military.

3 h agoNegative

Crime & Justice

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Crime & Justice

Cornell University President Vows Change

Michael Kotlikoff says the school 'must do better' after a woman alleged she was drugged and gang-raped at a fraternity house. The university is committed to investigating the handling of the case.

3 h agoNegative

Crime & Justice