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.
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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.
Barack Obama campaigns for Democrats ahead of 2026 US midterm elections
The former president's appearance follows a series of rallies where Donald Trump promoted tariffs and immigration policies.
Israel closes West Bank crossings for Tuesday elections
The move restricts movement for Palestinian workers and residents as the country prepares for a high-stakes vote amid ongoing military operations.
Brazil, Israel, Serbia and US hold elections within 10 days
The votes occur as Flávio Bolsonaro threatens to change the constitution and pardon his father, who was sentenced for trying to stage a coup.
Israeli forces begin mass demolition of Palestinian homes and businesses in Hebron
The demolition follows an attack that killed two soldiers, resulting in the eviction of 300 families from the gunmen's home district.
Trump administration sues to block Alaska Senate election certification
The lawsuit follows the Alaska Supreme Court's rejection of previous attempts to remove the second Sullivan from the ballot.
France deploys 70,000 police officers for nationwide protests on Saturday
The security surge follows 17 October riots that saw hundreds of people jailed for arson and looting as President Macron nears the end of his term.
Russia and Ukraine agree to temporary ceasefire in Oleshky
Melania Trump mediated the deal after Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump discussed details to help the city's elderly residents and 50 children.
Uganda officials investigate potential Ebola transmission at Entebbe airport
The Kenyan man died, becoming the first recorded Ebola death in the current outbreak as officials investigate the potential airport exposure.