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Netanyahu pressures military for Iran strikes as opposition gains ground in Israel

The Israeli Prime Minister faces a potential loss of parliamentary seats while attempting to secure a renewed military offensive against Tehran.

China and Afghanistan resume direct freight train services via new rail link

The 20-day journey from Shandong Province to Hairatan port will travel through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan before entering Afghanistan via Termez.

China's Communist Party begins four-day plenary session in Beijing

The closed-door meeting aims to tighten discipline and press officials to implement orders while addressing corruption and governing capacity.

Antarctic water channel named after BBC News journalist Jonathan Amos

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins fourth term as Brazil President

The victory marks the first time a Brazilian leader has won a second round after losing the first since the country returned to civilian rule in 1985.

Al-Shifa Trust seeks Qatar Charity partnership for Somali eye care

The collaboration aims to establish a research centre in Lahore while providing free medical treatment to patients from Somalia.

Chris Brown receives suspended prison sentence for London nightclub assault

The singer was arrested in May 2025 after returning to the UK for a world tour to perform in Manchester.

Israel holds first election since 7 October Hamas attacks

Benjamin Netanyahu seeks a new mandate with Donald Trump's endorsement as the country faces a complex multi-party voting landscape.

Trump completes 250 miles of new border wall in United States

The administration is using $46.5bn in new funding to expand barriers and enforce mass deportations as part of a 2024 campaign promise.

Donald Trump labels Norway a shit house country at Michigan rally

The former US President linked the country's failure to award him a Nobel Peace Prize to a lack of welcome for Norwegian immigrants.

Japan opens 39th Tokyo International Film Festival with growth targets

The government aims to sell JPY20 trillion worth of Japanese content overseas by 2033 through production support and attracting foreign shoots.

Andy Burnham becomes British Prime Minister following Labour Party leadership win

The new Prime Minister supports Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood's plan to extend the period for migrants to earn indefinite leave to remain to 15 years.

RSF drone strikes cause mass power outages across eastern Sudan

The UN warns that these strikes on the power grid threaten the health of millions of people across the country.

Nicki Minaj joins Donald Trump at Michigan rally ahead of midterm elections

The rapper's appearance comes as the Republican and Democratic candidates face a tight race in the state.

Australian Supreme Court upholds ban on prisoners consuming Vegemite

Authorities say the paste can be used to brew alcohol or hide contraband, and the ban also exists in three other Australian states.

France deploys 70,000 police officers to contain nationwide protests

Authorities closed major Paris landmarks and metro stations as police used tear gas and water cannons to manage clashes and 135 arrests.

John Oliver warns of rising far-right extremism in US Republican Party

Oliver highlighted how 37% of current GOP members believe the Holocaust was exaggerated or did not happen as historians described.

Protests erupt across Europe as cost of living fuels unrest

Rising poverty risks and the perceived failure of liberal economic models are driving citizens to take to the streets in several nations.

Serbia parliamentary election sees 46 percent turnout by mid-day

The 6.45 million eligible voters are casting ballots until 20:00, with the Student List placing 250 candidates on the ballot.

Benjamin Netanyahu seeks alternative payment methods to bypass potential international sanctions

An unnamed senior economic official warned that proposing these alternative financial technologies could damage the Israeli economy.

Kim Jong Un visits Dandong and opens new bridge to China

During the trip, Kim Jong Un visited a Korean War memorial and a bus factory while expressing gratitude for China's help during the revolution.

Two rescued Russian bears arrive in Ireland after five-year journey

The bears traveled from Moscow via Abu Dhabi to Dublin after blood tests showed their kidney function returned to normal from severe dehydration.

King Charles III to begin Caribbean tour on 21 October

The monarch will deliver three significant speeches and follow government advice not to issue an official apology for the transatlantic slave trade.

Brazilians head to polls for presidential run-off election

The vote follows a first-round victory for Flávio Bolsonaro, who faces off against Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in a high-stakes battle for democracy.