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WorldColombia seizes 7.6 tonnes of cocaine in decade’s biggest drug bust at Cartagena port
President Abelardo de la Espriella said his government has seized 132 metric tonnes of cocaine in 75 days as it steps up its crackdown on drug trafficking and armed groups.
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WorldFrance extends curfews as Marseille and Paris seek calm after riots
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu acknowledged intelligence and policing failures as authorities prepared for further protests and reinforced security measures.
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WorldIndonesia protests: Students rally over rising costs, forest fires and Prabowo’s policies
Demonstrators in Jakarta, Yogyakarta and Bandung demanded action on toxic haze, corruption and civil liberties, as activists called for corporate accountability over wildfires.
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WorldMeta says Lula and Bolsonaro receive equal treatment ahead of Brazil runoff
The company says it has complied with Brazil’s electoral court order and introduced a human review system for presidential campaign advertising.
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WorldUN launches global initiative to address risks of military AI and loss of human control
The UNIDIR is setting up an international forum to tackle AI-related military threats, including risks to nuclear security, human rights and compliance with international law.
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WorldMusk reportedly ordered Starlink slowdown in Ukraine, raising alarm in Kyiv
The Wall Street Journal reports that Elon Musk directed a slowdown of Ukraine's Starlink network, while US officials deny ordering restrictions.
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WorldTrump launches whistleblower programme for exposing government fraud
The White House says the 'Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Programme' or WHIP initiative will reward tips leading to fraud convictions or major federal enforcement actions.
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WorldAlbania protests enter eighth day as demonstrators clash with police
Protesters hurl petrol bombs and stones at police in Tirana as authorities use tear gas and water cannon amid demands for Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.
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WorldZelenskyy says US restores missile warnings as Russia intensifies attacks
Ukraine welcomes renewed US intelligence after Rubio call as Russian strikes kill civilians, damage infrastructure and cause power outages across 12 regions.
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WorldItaly’s Meloni announces tougher security measures after youth-led riots
The new rules include penalties for violent demonstrators and financial liability for parents, as Italy deploys 500 additional troops to Milan following clashes, looting and vandalism.
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WorldNigeria records first Ebola case: Health authorities
Health Minister Muhammad Pate said authorities had begun tracing 44 people identified as contacts of the patient.
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WorldIran draws red line: No US talks until Washington lifts sanctions, meets Tehran’s conditions
Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces, Field Marshal Asim Munir, met senior Iranian leaders in Tehran on Tuesday as Islamabad stepped up efforts to ease regional tensions.
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WorldRAF Fairford incident: UK Police re-arrest two on suspicion of assisting Iran over suspected plot
The two suspects had previously been arrested and released on bail as investigators continued examining the suspected plot targeting the air base.
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WorldRomanian lawmakers approve Luca Niculescu’s Cabinet, ending six-month political crisis
Niculescu pledged to begin work immediately, but analysts warned that a fragmented Parliament and tight budget could threaten the government’s stability.
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WorldIndia calls for Arctic research cooperation as EU, US step up focus on Greenland
India seeks deeper Arctic research ties with Japan and South Korea as the EU and US step up their focus on the region.
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WorldSouth Africa shark attack kills 65-year-old swimmer; two beaches closed
Fellow swimmers tried to rescue the woman but she was declared dead at the scene. Authorities closed Orient and Eastern beaches and issued safety warnings.
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WorldFrance protests: Curfews bring calm to Paris as authorities crack down on rioters
At least 2,400 people were arrested after rioters on October 17 clashed with police, during nationwide protests against rising living costs and poor conditions in schools.
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WorldUK deploys RAF jets for defensive air patrols over Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting said British jets would protect Saudi cities and critical infrastructure without striking Houthi targets, as London reiterated its support for a UN-led peace process.
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WorldJapan heads to Phobos, a doomed moon: Why does it matter to the Mars mission?
The MMX spacecraft aims to return samples by 2031 to investigate the origins of Mars’s moons and explore their potential for future crewed missions.
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WorldAustralian police charge driver over serious injury to federal lawmaker
Helen Haines, 65, remains in critical but stable condition after being struck by a car outside her office in Wangaratta, Victoria.