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Russia Conscription
Russia to conscript 120,000 men, with assurances they won't be sent to fight in Ukraine. The move sparks fears of mobilisation.
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Trump Rallies Republicans
US President Donald Trump campaigns in Ohio ahead of midterm elections. He says the midterms will bring a big surprise.
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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
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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.
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Brazil Election Heads to Runoff
Lula and Bolsonaro lead in a tight presidential race. The second round will determine the winner.
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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.
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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.
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Bolsonaro Leads Lula in Brazil
Far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro will face leftwing President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a runoff vote after winning the first round of Brazil's presidential election. Bolsonaro secured 47.1% of the vote, while Lula received 45%.
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South Africa
South AfricaCape Town Marches for Palestine
Thousands gather in Cape Town to call for an end to Israel's military campaign in Gaza. George Galloway and Yvonne Ridley join the march, urging support for Palestinians.
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New Zealand
New ZealandLabour Reveals Fiscal Plan
Labour says all of its election promises will be fully paid for, with a plan that leans on scrapping National's Investment Boost and a previously announced capital gains tax to help fund its spending. The party promises a pay rise for care and support workers and a return to surplus in 2028/29.
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Kenya
KenyaSifuna Unveils New Party
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has launched The Equitable Party as his vehicle for the 2027 presidential election, with several leaders attending the launch and urging him to build a national outfit. Sifuna vowed to steer the party with integrity and prioritize change and people-centered leadership.
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Australia
AustraliaOne Nation vows law-and-order boost
Party launches Victorian campaign with promise to abolish First Nations treaty and legalise pepper spray, sparking concern over 'Americanisation' of politics. Premier Ben Carroll criticises threat to jail former premiers
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AustraliaAlbanese's Popularity Plunges
Labor's primary vote at record low, economic concerns rise. The party has lost its lead on key issues except health, a new poll shows.
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Philippines
PhilippinesMarcos Commemorates Teacher's Day
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recognized the sacrifices of teachers and their role in advancing Philippine education. He also launched a digital platform to boost teacher development.
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Singapore
SingaporeBolsonaro Leads Brazil Election
Flávio Bolsonaro wins first round with 47.24% of the vote, will face President Lula in runoff on October 25. Lula secured 44.91% of the vote, with nearly 99% of votes reported.
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South AfricaDA 'water tanker mafia' billboard removed
The Democratic Alliance's billboard was taken down after eThekwini officials threatened legal action, with the municipality claiming the message was defamatory. The DA says the campaign aimed to highlight the city's water crisis.
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Pakistan
PakistanUS Bombers Leave UK Base
All B-1 bombers have returned to the US from a UK air base due to security concerns. The UK says there are strong indications Iran played a part in a security incident at the base.
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PhilippinesNCAP Reimplementation Starts
The No Contact Apprehension Policy resumes in 5 Metro Manila cities on October 5, following the lifting of the Supreme Court's temporary restraining order. Motorists are bracing for the policy's return.
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PakistanImran Khan Supporters March
Thousands of supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan have set off on a protest march from northwest Pakistan towards Islamabad after talks with the government failed. The march is the latest attempt to pressure the government into releasing Khan.
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Tanzania
TanzaniaIPU Assembly in Tanzania
The 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union starts in Arusha, Tanzania, with participants from various countries, including Nepal and Zimbabwe. Speaker Dol Prasad Aryal leads the Nepali delegation to the event, which runs from October 5 to 9, 2026.
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Canada
CanadaPQ May Win Majority
The Parti Québécois could win a majority government in Quebec with less than 30% of the vote, a feat never achieved in Canada. The party is leading in polls ahead of the election on October 5.
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United States
United StatesBrazil Election Heads to Runoff
Far-right challenger Flávio Bolsonaro leads incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, with a second round vote set for October 25. Bolsonaro's strong showing has shifted the country's political landscape to the right.
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Malawi
MalawiMutharika Urged to Speak
President Peter Mutharika is being urged to address the nation amid water, fuel and electricity crises. A presidential address could reassure citizens and explain government efforts to tackle the problems.
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MalawiMutharika Marks Year
President Peter Mutharika reflects on his return to power, citing restored freedom and economic progress. He notes that rebuilding the country is an ongoing process.
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Nepal
NepalNepal Protests India's Map
Nepalese officials describe the positioning of Kalapani and Lipulekh on the India political map as 'status quo'. The Indian government has marked 28 strategic locations in Ladakh on its official map.