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WorldSaudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi missiles fired towards Yanbu and Taif

A Saudi-led coalition said it destroyed two ballistic missiles fired by the Iran-aligned Houthis towards Taif and Yanbu on Saturday. Fighting between the sides continued.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 09:15

Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi missiles fired towards Yanbu and Taif
Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi missiles fired towards Yanbu and Taif
  • Arabian coalition shoots down Houthi ballistic missile over Riyadh

    A Saudi-led Arabian coalition intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement toward Riyadh, its spokesman said. Saudi civil defense issued an emergency alert to residents, then lifted it, saying the danger to the city had passed.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-24 03:01Original

WorldWhy is Israel launching a new military operation in the occupied West Bank?

Israeli forces have begun a days-long operation in the Hebron area, planning mass arrests, home demolitions and forced displacement. It follows an attack near a Hebron checkpoint that killed two Israeli soldiers. Netanyahu said troops would search homes door to door and vowed to “destroy this place.”

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 09:14

Why is Israel launching a new military operation in the occupied West Bank?
Why is Israel launching a new military operation in the occupied West Bank?

CultureTracing the Vision: Preserving Culture

The video revisits two episodes in China’s cultural heritage protection: safeguarding architectural treasures in Zhengding and protecting Fujian’s Wanshouyan Paleolithic Site, which had faced threats from industrial development. Decisions made decades apart reflected an approach that values cultural continuity alongside economic growth.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 09:05

Tracing the Vision: Preserving Culture
Tracing the Vision: Preserving Culture

SocietyXiongan’s underground plant pioneers a new waste-management model

Xiongan New Area has built an entirely underground solid-waste treatment plant beneath an ecological park. It processes five kinds of waste in an integrated system, generates about 200 million kilowatt-hours of electricity each year, and reuses heat, biogas, oil and residual materials.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 09:03

Xiongan’s underground plant pioneers a new waste-management model
Xiongan’s underground plant pioneers a new waste-management model

PoliticsInteractive graphic: The road to a House majority

Congressional Democrats could take control of the House, while Republicans could retain their majority.

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NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 09:00

Interactive graphic: The road to a House majority
Interactive graphic: The road to a House majority

SocietyBolivian teachers strike over wages and education reform

Hundreds of teachers across Bolivia are on a nationwide strike, seeking higher wages and better funding and warning that proposed education reforms could lead to privatisation.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 08:56

Bolivian teachers strike over wages and education reform
Bolivian teachers strike over wages and education reform

WorldMagnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Zadoi County in Qinghai

A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck Zadoi County in the Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China’s Qinghai Province at 4:39 p.m. Saturday Beijing time, the China Earthquake Networks Center said.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 08:54

Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Zadoi County in Qinghai
Magnitude 5.3 earthquake hits Zadoi County in Qinghai

WorldFour Philippine Air Force pilots killed in mid-air collision during training rehearsal

Four Philippine Air Force pilots died in a mid-air collision during a training rehearsal.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 08:54

Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in mid-air collision during training rehearsal
Four Philippine Air Force pilots killed in mid-air collision during training rehearsal

WorldUkrainian strike on enterprise in Russia's Oryol kills three, governor says

Regional Governor Andrei Klychkov said a Ukrainian missile attack on a facility in the central Russian city of Oryol killed three people.

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RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 08:50

Ukrainian strike on enterprise in Russia's Oryol kills three, governor says
Ukrainian strike on enterprise in Russia's Oryol kills three, governor says
  • Bodies of three victims found after missile strike in Oryol

    Oryol Region Governor Andrey Klychkov said the bodies of three people were found as crews cleared debris after a Ukrainian missile strike on a facility in the city. Emergency services remain at the scene, and the city administration has begun inspecting damaged apartments to assess compensation.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-24 08:45Original

CultureDónal Lunny, ‘colossus of Irish music’, dies aged 79

Irish traditional musician Dónal Lunny has died from cancer at 79. A founding member of Planxty, he also played with groups including Rakes of Kildare, Moving Hearts, the Bothy Band and Coolfin. Ireland’s president and taoiseach, along with fellow musicians, paid tribute to his influence on Irish music.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:44

Dónal Lunny, ‘colossus of Irish music’, dies aged 79
Dónal Lunny, ‘colossus of Irish music’, dies aged 79

WorldUkraine strikes factory in Russia’s Tolyatti and aircraft at airfield in Krasnodar Krai, General Staff says

Ukrainian forces struck the Tolyattikauchuk plant in Tolyatti and an aircraft at Yeysk airfield in Krasnodar Krai, Ukraine’s General Staff said. It reported an explosion and fire near the plant; the aircraft type and extent of damage remain unknown. The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the claims.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 08:33

Ukraine strikes factory in Russia’s Tolyatti and aircraft at airfield in Krasnodar Krai, General Staff says
Ukraine strikes factory in Russia’s Tolyatti and aircraft at airfield in Krasnodar Krai, General Staff says

SocietyMuslims finding a sense of belonging in southern Spain

Henrietta Szovati, a British-Hungarian Muslim, and her husband, Ajmal Masroor, are turning an old farmhouse in Andalusia into the House of Andalus, a project intended to connect people with southern Spain’s Islamic history and natural environment. She says community life there feels familiar and practising Islam is easier than in Britain.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:28

Muslims finding a sense of belonging in southern Spain
Muslims finding a sense of belonging in southern Spain

PoliticsRubio urges Cubans seeking change to partner with CIA

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged Cubans seeking change to work discreetly with the CIA to help end the island’s communist government. Cuban officials mocked the appeal. The US has stepped up pressure on Havana, including an oil blockade that has worsened fuel shortages and blackouts.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 08:28

Rubio urges Cubans seeking change to partner with CIA
Rubio urges Cubans seeking change to partner with CIA

WorldDeath toll from Jordan terror attack rises to 8

A Jordanian woman injured in the terrorist attack on an Orthodox church in Al-Karak has died, bringing the death toll to eight. Health Minister Ibrahim Al-Baddour said 27 injured people remain in medical facilities, including two in critical condition. The search for the attackers is ongoing.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 08:27

Death toll from Jordan terror attack rises to 8

PoliticsCzech coalition advances media overhaul in rushed overnight vote

In a rare overnight vote, the Czech ruling coalition cleared an initial parliamentary hurdle for changes to public media funding, despite criticism that the measures could undermine broadcaster independence.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 08:25

Czech coalition advances media overhaul in rushed overnight vote
Czech coalition advances media overhaul in rushed overnight vote

SportsBulls rally from early deficit to beat Bucks

Chicago overcame a 15-point first-quarter deficit to defeat Milwaukee 132-125. Norman Powell scored 25 points and rookie Caleb Wilson added 21, while Tyler Herro led the Bucks with 34 in Milwaukee’s second straight loss to start the season.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:24

Bulls rally from early deficit to beat Bucks
Bulls rally from early deficit to beat Bucks

WorldClashes in southern Ethiopia kill nine, force 2,500 to flee to Kenya

At least nine people died in fighting between Oromo and Somali groups in Moyale, a town on Ethiopia’s southern border, and at least 2,500 crossed into Kenya, local hospital and Kenyan government officials said. The clashes lasted from Wednesday to Friday, with about 30 injured people admitted to hospital. Kenya Red Cross began emergency aid for displaced families.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 08:24

Clashes in southern Ethiopia kill nine, force 2,500 to flee to Kenya
Clashes in southern Ethiopia kill nine, force 2,500 to flee to Kenya

WorldFire breaks out at Hitler’s former Alpine retreat in Germany; one person detained

A fire broke out at the Eagle’s Nest, the retreat built for Adolf Hitler in Germany’s Bavarian Alps. Police said efforts to put out the fire were continuing, and one person was detained.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:24

Fire breaks out at Hitler’s former Alpine retreat in Germany; one person detained
Fire breaks out at Hitler’s former Alpine retreat in Germany; one person detained
  • Fire engulfs Hitler’s historic Eagle’s Nest teahouse in Germany; arson suspected
    Fire engulfs Hitler’s historic Eagle’s Nest teahouse in Germany; arson suspected

    The Kehlsteinhaus, known as the Eagle’s Nest and formerly Adolf Hitler’s mountain retreat, was engulfed in flames late on October 23, 2026. Arson is suspected.

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    TTRT World★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 07:39Original
  • Man arrested after fire at Hitler’s former Alpine retreat
    Man arrested after fire at Hitler’s former Alpine retreat

    A man was arrested after a fire broke out Friday night at Kehlsteinhaus, Hitler’s former Alpine retreat. Difficult terrain hampered firefighting, and the blaze was still burning Saturday morning.

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    AAl Jazeera★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 07:31Original
  • Fire engulfs Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ retreat in Bavaria
    Fire engulfs Hitler’s ‘Eagle’s Nest’ retreat in Bavaria

    German police said a fire broke out Friday evening at Kehlsteinhaus, Hitler’s former mountain retreat in Bavaria. About 200 firefighters were sent to the remote site, and police said the building was completely ablaze. A suspect was detained temporarily; no one was injured. Investigators are still examining the cause, with German media reporting suspected arson.

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    TThe Guardian★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 06:21Original
  • Arrest made after major fire at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat in Bavaria

    An arrest was made after a major fire broke out at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest mountain retreat in Bavaria. Completed in 1938, the building was designed as a retreat for Nazi officials, though Hitler himself rarely used it.

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    Eeuronews★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 06:17Original
  • Arrest made after fire at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat
    Arrest made after fire at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat

    Police in Bavaria detained a suspect during a fire at Hitler’s Alpine retreat, the Kehlsteinhaus, known as the Eagle’s Nest. About 200 emergency workers were deployed, but difficult terrain hampered firefighting and the blaze was still burning early Saturday. No injuries were reported, and investigators are examining whether the suspect was connected to the fire.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-24 03:51Original
  • Suspect detained after fire at Nazi retreat known as Eagle’s Nest, German police say
    Suspect detained after fire at Nazi retreat known as Eagle’s Nest, German police say

    German police said a suspect was detained after a fire broke out at the historic mountain guest house known as the Eagle’s Nest, once used as a retreat by Nazi officials.

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    RReuters★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 03:40Original
  • Fire breaks out at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat, police say
    Fire breaks out at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat, police say

    A fire engulfed the Kehlsteinhaus, known as Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest, on Friday evening in Bavaria. Firefighters faced difficulties reaching the site, and police said the building and nearby area could only be entered with respiratory protection. A suspect was arrested and a criminal investigation launched; police had no reports of injuries. The site is now a popular restaurant.

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    DDW★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 02:40Original

WorldHundreds of protests expected across France as authorities seek to prevent further unrest

Hundreds of thousands are expected at rallies across France for a fourth weekend, demanding more school funding and help with housing and living costs. Authorities have tightened restrictions and deployed 70,000 police officers and soldiers to deter looting and property damage. Protests are also expected in Italy, Spain, Austria, Portugal, Albania and Ireland.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 08:15

Hundreds of protests expected across France as authorities seek to prevent further unrest
Hundreds of protests expected across France as authorities seek to prevent further unrest
  • Fresh protests set to sweep France as last-minute restrictions fuel tensions

    France is preparing for another day of nationwide protests, while government measures aimed at preventing renewed violence have drawn criticism from some.

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    Eeuronews★★★☆☆2026-10-24 07:51Original
  • France protests: Renewed demonstrations fuel fears of more violence
    France protests: Renewed demonstrations fuel fears of more violence

    France plans to deploy about 70,000 police as nationwide protests resume, seeking to prevent a repeat of violence during demonstrations a week earlier. A fatal shooting near Paris has heightened tensions. Protest restrictions are in place in several areas, and major Paris museums, including the Louvre, will close.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-10-24 06:34Original
  • France deploys police in force as Paris museums close ahead of new protests
    France deploys police in force as Paris museums close ahead of new protests

    France plans to deploy about 70,000 police nationwide, while some major Paris museums will close Saturday, as it prepares for another wave of protests. Looting and unrest accompanied demonstrations a week earlier. High school students’ protests over learning conditions have spread nationwide, fuelled by broader anger over rising living costs.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-24 05:27Original
  • Paris closes museums as France braces for nationwide protests
    Paris closes museums as France braces for nationwide protests

    France is deploying a massive security presence ahead of new nationwide protests. Planned protests led to the cancellation of the weekend programme at Paris’ Grand Palais, a venue for the Art Basel art fair.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-10-24 05:22Original
  • Live: Hundreds of protests expected in France amid high tensions and heavy police presence
    Live: Hundreds of protests expected in France amid high tensions and heavy police presence

    A coalition of the Yellow Vests movement, labor unions and students plans marches across France on Saturday, focusing on study conditions and purchasing power. Authorities will deploy about 70,000 police and fear looting and ransacking like that seen alongside protests last Saturday, which drew at least 550,000 participants.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-24 04:59Original
  • France prepares for day of protest a week after nationwide riots
    France prepares for day of protest a week after nationwide riots

    France is preparing for nationwide protests on Saturday, a week after severe unrest. Hundreds of thousands are expected despite restrictions, and the interior ministry plans to deploy 70,000 police officers. Some cities have banned gatherings; Paris museums will close and PSG’s home match has been moved.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-24 04:03Original

WorldMassive chemical plant fire prompts evacuations in Mexico

An explosive fire broke out Friday at a chemical plant in León, Mexico. Firefighters battled the flames as civil protection teams evacuated hundreds of people from nearby homes.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 08:14

Massive chemical plant fire prompts evacuations in Mexico
Massive chemical plant fire prompts evacuations in Mexico

PoliticsFormer UN official urges reform to prepare the UN for today’s challenges

Erik Solheim says stronger multilateral cooperation and deep UN reform are essential to tackling challenges such as global conflicts and climate change, which no country can address alone. In an interview at the Global Governance Forum in Xiongan, he also said the city’s integrated planning and smart-city development could offer lessons to cities worldwide.

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CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:11

Former UN official urges reform to prepare the UN for today’s challenges
Former UN official urges reform to prepare the UN for today’s challenges

PoliticsDan Sullivan vs Dan Sullivan: Why is Trump’s DOJ suing Alaska?

The Justice Department is suing Alaska to delay certification of the Senate result if Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan loses by fewer votes than a same-named candidate receives. It argues the similar names could confuse voters, while Alaska’s Supreme Court has ruled both candidates may stay on the ballot. Experts disagree over the lawsuit’s merits and the likelihood of voter confusion.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 08:11

Dan Sullivan vs Dan Sullivan: Why is Trump’s DOJ suing Alaska?
Dan Sullivan vs Dan Sullivan: Why is Trump’s DOJ suing Alaska?

SportsAston Villa vs Manchester City: Premier League live

Follow live text updates and build-up, including team news, as Aston Villa face Manchester City in the Premier League, with Erling Haaland in the spotlight.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:03

Aston Villa vs Manchester City: Premier League live
Aston Villa vs Manchester City: Premier League live

HealthKenya reports second Ebola death as cases rise to nine

Kenya’s Health Ministry says the country has recorded nine confirmed Ebola cases and two deaths. The latest victim was a 65-year-old close relative of the first patient; seven others are being treated in isolation. Authorities say all eight secondary cases are linked to the imported first case, with no evidence of wider community transmission.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 08:03

Kenya reports second Ebola death as cases rise to nine
Kenya reports second Ebola death as cases rise to nine
  • Kenya reports second death in Ebola outbreak
    Kenya reports second death in Ebola outbreak

    Kenya’s health ministry says a 65-year-old woman has died while in quarantine. She was a close relative of the first victim, a man who travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Seven other patients are being treated in isolation, with cases confined to one cluster and no evidence of community spread.

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    BBBC News★★★★☆2026-10-24 00:05Original
  • Kenya reports second Ebola death, says there is no evidence of community spread
    Kenya reports second Ebola death, says there is no evidence of community spread

    Kenya has reported its second Ebola death, a 65-year-old woman who developed symptoms while in quarantine. The health ministry says seven cases are being treated at two isolation facilities and remain within one cluster, with no evidence of community spread. The outbreak has been reported in four African countries.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-23 22:33Original
  • Kenya reports second Ebola death
    Kenya reports second Ebola death

    Kenya’s Health Ministry said a 65-year-old woman had died of Ebola, the country’s second death from the disease. She developed symptoms while in quarantine and was a close relative of a Kenyan man who died earlier. Seven people remain in treatment in Kenya.

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    DDW★★★☆☆2026-10-23 21:09Original
  • Kenya reports second Ebola death
    Kenya reports second Ebola death

    Kenya has recorded a second Ebola death, the health ministry said late Friday. The 65-year-old woman developed symptoms while in quarantine and was a close relative of a Kenyan man who died of Ebola earlier this month.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-23 20:15Original

CultureThe trouble with loving Russia: Evan Gershkovich’s memoir seeks sentimentality in a lost country

A review of Evan Gershkovich’s memoir about nearly 500 days in a Russian prison says his candid accounts of interactions with captors are both a distinctive strength and a troubling feature. It asks what it means to recognize the humanity of people who uphold repression, and contrasts his experience with that of Ukrainian prisoners, including journalist Viktoria Roshchyna.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:03

The trouble with loving Russia: Evan Gershkovich’s memoir seeks sentimentality in a lost country
The trouble with loving Russia: Evan Gershkovich’s memoir seeks sentimentality in a lost country

PoliticsWill Alberta’s referendum deepen polarization over immigration?

Beyond the political future of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, the referendum’s most unresolved questions concern immigration.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:00

Will Alberta’s referendum deepen polarization over immigration?

SocietyMarineland’s belugas keep dying. Was moving them a mistake?

The deaths of six belugas at Marineland have prompted questions about whether their transfers harmed their health and well-being, and whether they were fit to travel. The piece also asks if there was a better option for Canada’s last captive whales and dolphins.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:00

Marineland’s belugas keep dying. Was moving them a mistake?

ScienceCould millions live on the moon? Scientists say yes, but not for long

Billionaires including Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos say the moon could host major cities with millions of residents. A new study suggests that may not be feasible, so there is no need to start packing yet.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:00

Could millions live on the moon? Scientists say yes, but not for long

WorldBlack Sea sailors mistook the drone that sank their ship for a rescue boat

The Dignity is among nearly 50 commercial vessels maritime analysts say were attacked in the Black Sea in October alone. The escalating conflict has brought much of the key shipping corridor’s traffic to a halt and led NATO to boost maritime security, including with more patrol boats and radar.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 08:00

Black Sea sailors mistook the drone that sank their ship for a rescue boat

WorldWhy a new U.S.-Iran conflict round could be the most devastating yet

With U.S. midterm elections approaching, intelligence analysts warn that the United States and Israel are preparing for a third round of direct military conflict with Iran that could be devastating. Experts say the region is caught in a dangerous, open-ended war of attrition.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-24 08:00

Why a new U.S.-Iran conflict round could be the most devastating yet

SocietyMany Canadians with disabilities are unaware of savings plan designed for them

The Registered Disability Savings Plan was created as a financial safety net for people with disabilities and their families, but it reaches only about a third of those it was meant to serve.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:00

Many Canadians with disabilities are unaware of savings plan designed for them

SocietyNo repairs yet on washed-out road dividing Quebec town, 82 days later

Residents of L’Ascension, Que., are still waiting for repairs after August flooding washed away part of the town’s main road. The mayor blames bureaucratic delays across different levels of government.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:00

No repairs yet on washed-out road dividing Quebec town, 82 days later

CultureBrent Bambury retires from CBC after 47 years

Brent Bambury signed off as host of CBC Radio’s Day 6 on Saturday, ending a career of more than four decades at the public broadcaster. He began in Saint John, N.B., and went on to shape the nation’s musical tastes on Brave New Waves and host several popular game shows.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:00

Brent Bambury retires from CBC after 47 years

SocietyRival petitions expose divide over paroled murderer in McGill law classroom

Students at McGill University's law faculty are split over a convicted murderer attending classes. A new counter-petition explains why some students feel unsafe and do not want to be around him.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:00

Rival petitions expose divide over paroled murderer in McGill law classroom

PoliticsNature versus bulldozers: Canada's environment minister walks a fine line at UN nature summit

Canada is attending this year's international nature summit in Armenia with pledges to protect areas of land larger than most countries. At the same time, it faces criticism for moving ahead with major projects that could put those protections at risk.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:00

Nature versus bulldozers: Canada's environment minister walks a fine line at UN nature summit

HealthP.E.I. launches sweeping strategy targeting ‘pervasive drinking culture’

Prince Edward Island is taking direct steps to mitigate the effects of drinking, from life-altering tragedies to everyday health risks. Advocates hope a new provincial alcohol strategy will prompt Islanders to reconsider their relationship with alcohol and reduce costs that greatly exceed alcohol revenue.

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CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 08:00

P.E.I. launches sweeping strategy targeting ‘pervasive drinking culture’

TechStarshield speeds restored to more than 400 km/h, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry says

Ukraine’s Defense Ministry said Starshield was operating above 400 km/h on the morning of Oct. 24, with a stable connection, after speeds had previously been capped at 161 km/h. The ministry said the system’s performance matters for the front, drone operations, logistics and communications.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 07:57

Starshield speeds restored to more than 400 km/h, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry says
Starshield speeds restored to more than 400 km/h, Ukraine’s Defense Ministry says
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These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 24, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
These are the indicative estimates of Russia’s combat losses as of Oct. 24, according to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The Kyiv Independent

PoliticsXi sends message to 2026 Global Governance Forum

China hosted the first Global Governance Forum on Friday in Xiongan New Area, Hebei Province. Its theme was “Rebuilding Confidence and Cooperation: Reforming and Improving Global Governance in a Transforming World,” and its agenda emphasized practical steps to strengthen global governance.

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CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 07:43

Xi sends message to 2026 Global Governance Forum
Xi sends message to 2026 Global Governance Forum

WorldVideo shows severe damage inside France’s historic Limoges Town Hall

Limoges Town Hall, a historic building dating to 1883, was largely destroyed in a fire during riots on 17 October. Images released by the city council show extensive damage inside.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 07:43

Video shows severe damage inside France’s historic Limoges Town Hall

TechUkraine’s Sine Engineering launches joint defense tech initiative with Finland

Ukrainian defense technology firm Sine Engineering and Finland have launched a joint effort to develop, test and produce dual-use technologies in Finland, focusing on resilient communications, navigation and onboard autonomy. The company hopes the initiative will be included in the Ukraine-Finland Drone Deal.

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TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 07:36

Ukraine’s Sine Engineering launches joint defense tech initiative with Finland
Ukraine’s Sine Engineering launches joint defense tech initiative with Finland

OtherDaily News Brief | 24 October

TRT World presents its daily news brief for 24 October.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-24 07:32

Daily News Brief | 24 October
Daily News Brief | 24 October

HealthStandard or summer time? What science says is healthier

Experts say keeping standard time year-round would be better for health, as people are set to change their clocks again this weekend.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-24 07:32

Standard or summer time? What science says is healthier

WorldNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean news agency reports

South Korea’s government said Saturday that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un had visited China, his first trip to the country in a year.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-24 07:30

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean news agency reports
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visits China, South Korean news agency reports
  • Kim Jong Un arrives in China’s border city of Dandong
    Kim Jong Un arrives in China’s border city of Dandong

    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reportedly entered China across the newly opened New Yalu River Bridge and reached Dandong, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency said. The bridge had stood unused for years because roads and customs facilities on the North Korean side were lacking; it officially opened about a week ago.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-10-24 07:29Original
  • Kim Jong Un arrives in China, South Korean media reports
    Kim Jong Un arrives in China, South Korean media reports

    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong via the newly opened bridge, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported, citing a government source. The visit came about a week after the bridge linking the two countries officially opened.

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  • Kim Jong Un arrives in China’s Dandong, Yonhap reports
    Kim Jong Un arrives in China’s Dandong, Yonhap reports

    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrived in Dandong, China, for a visit to the neighbouring country, travelling via a newly opened bridge, South Korea’s Yonhap news agency reported Saturday, citing a South Korean government source.

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WorldGeorgia man charged over alleged Molotov cocktail attack on Atlanta ICE building

A 31-year-old Georgia man faces charges for allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement building in downtown Atlanta.

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Georgia man charged over alleged Molotov cocktail attack on Atlanta ICE building
Georgia man charged over alleged Molotov cocktail attack on Atlanta ICE building

EconomyDebt: Moody’s spares France, offering ‘brief respite’ rather than a ‘vote of confidence’

Despite widespread expectations of a downgrade, Moody’s kept France’s sovereign rating unchanged. Economists called the relief short-lived and warned of a debt time bomb and worsening political and social tensions.

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Debt: Moody’s spares France, offering ‘brief respite’ rather than a ‘vote of confidence’

WorldUS authorities repeatedly used SpaceX to advance foreign policy goals, Reuters reports

Reuters, citing sources, reported that the White House repeatedly asked SpaceX to switch its satellite internet services on or off worldwide to further US foreign policy priorities. It also said Kiev had complained about restrictions on terminals used by Ukraine’s military. US officials denied imposing restrictions, while Trump said Kiev’s Starshield access had been restored. The report described requests by both the Biden and Trump administrations involving Ukraine, Iran, Yemen and Lebanon.

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US authorities repeatedly used SpaceX to advance foreign policy goals, Reuters reports

PoliticsCourtyard meetings give villagers a say in local spending

China’s drive for full and rigorous Party self-governance is reaching grassroots communities. In Gaoping District, Sichuan, villagers are involved in decisions and oversight; a visit to Qintaisi village looks at how public input is shaping local spending.

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Courtyard meetings give villagers a say in local spending
Courtyard meetings give villagers a say in local spending

WorldFrench luxury stores board up windows ahead of fresh protests

Staff at LVMH brands Louis Vuitton, Dior and Bulgari said they were taking no chances, while security at their stores was stepped up for the day.

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French luxury stores board up windows ahead of fresh protests
French luxury stores board up windows ahead of fresh protests

WorldDisplaced West Bank Palestinians face mounting hunger after UN food aid cuts

Palestinians displaced by Israeli military operations are facing worsening hardship in the occupied West Bank. The World Food Programme has cut the number of food-aid recipients there by half, citing severe funding constraints. Some families have gone months without assistance and often cannot find bread or a meal.

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Displaced West Bank Palestinians face mounting hunger after UN food aid cuts
Displaced West Bank Palestinians face mounting hunger after UN food aid cuts

SocietyItaly braces for cost-of-living protests under heavy security

Protests against budget cuts and the high cost of living are planned for Saturday in eight Italian cities, including Rome and Milan. After unrest last weekend, authorities announced tight security, with drones and helicopters to monitor the marches.

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Italy braces for cost-of-living protests under heavy security
Italy braces for cost-of-living protests under heavy security

EconomyEthereum staking yields trail cash rates, so why are investors still lining up?

Investing €10,000 in Ethereum staking at a 2.2% annual return would earn about €220 in a year if ETH's price remained unchanged. That is only €7 more than the average rate on new euro household deposits with maturities of up to one year, while exposing investors to ETH price volatility.

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Ethereum staking yields trail cash rates, so why are investors still lining up?
Ethereum staking yields trail cash rates, so why are investors still lining up?

WorldCOP17 puts Armenia’s environmental record in the spotlight

As Yerevan hosts the Convention on Biological Diversity’s 17th meeting, the article questions Armenia’s suitability as an environmental leader. It points to poor waste management and wastewater treatment, pollution risks from mining, and criticism by environmental groups and civil society of the Amulsar gold mine’s inauguration shortly before COP17.

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COP17 puts Armenia’s environmental record in the spotlight
COP17 puts Armenia’s environmental record in the spotlight

SportsRonaldinho set for comeback with Ravenna against Forli next month

Ronaldinho is due to return to competitive football on November 15, playing for Italian third-tier side Ravenna against local rivals Forli. He last played competitively for Fluminense in 2015 and officially retired in 2018.

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Ronaldinho set for comeback with Ravenna against Forli next month
Ronaldinho set for comeback with Ravenna against Forli next month

EconomyTürkiye’s energy ambitions and Eurasian financial ties dominate Verona Economic Forum

Türkiye’s energy ambitions and its financial links across Eurasia took centre stage at the Verona Economic Forum. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar spoke at the gathering.

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Türkiye’s energy ambitions and Eurasian financial ties dominate Verona Economic Forum
Türkiye’s energy ambitions and Eurasian financial ties dominate Verona Economic Forum

PoliticsKeeping the world safe when no one is in charge

The article warns that AI is amplifying cross-border threats as global power fragments and geopolitical blocs harden. Military and economic strength alone cannot contain these dangers, it argues; real security requires strong international institutions, laws and global standards.

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Keeping the world safe when no one is in charge
Keeping the world safe when no one is in charge

SportsMessi receives Spain’s top sports award for his social work

Lionel Messi received the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports in Oviedo on Friday, recognising his distinguished football career and work to improve disadvantaged children’s access to health and education. Princess Leonor praised his unique career at the ceremony.

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Messi receives Spain’s top sports award for his social work
Messi receives Spain’s top sports award for his social work

WorldTyphoon Champi leaves more than 146,000 households without power in Taiwan: report

More than 146,000 households in Taiwan were left without electricity by Typhoon Champi, according to a report. A woman photographed waves as the storm approached Keelung on October 22, 2026.

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Typhoon Champi leaves more than 146,000 households without power in Taiwan: report
Typhoon Champi leaves more than 146,000 households without power in Taiwan: report
  • Taiwan: Typhoon Champi leaves 1 dead, more than 500 injured
    Taiwan: Typhoon Champi leaves 1 dead, more than 500 injured

    Typhoon Champi killed at least one person and injured 527 as it passed through Taiwan on Saturday, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and widespread disruption. About 280,000 households lost power, with 80% restored by Saturday morning. The weakening storm moved toward China but was not expected to make landfall there.

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  • Typhoon Champi affects at least 500 people in Taiwan

    Typhoon Champi, approaching Taiwan, has affected 500 people, according to the island’s central emergency operations headquarters. Earlier reports listed one death and 94 injuries. Gales and heavy rain caused traffic accidents and brought down billboards and trees; one person died on a beach in Pingtung County.

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  • Typhoon Champi kills one and injures more than 500 in Taiwan as it heads toward China
    Typhoon Champi kills one and injures more than 500 in Taiwan as it heads toward China

    Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday, killing one person and injuring 527 while bringing down trees and cutting power. The storm weakened as it moved north toward China’s coast. Parts of northern and central Taiwan, including Taipei, remained closed, and some flights were cancelled.

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  • Typhoon Champi passes Taiwan, killing one and injuring more than 500
    Typhoon Champi passes Taiwan, killing one and injuring more than 500

    Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday, killing one person and injuring more than 500, while bringing down trees and cutting power. It continued to weaken as it moved north toward the Chinese coast, where it was not expected to make landfall.

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  • Typhoon Champi sweeps past Taiwan, killing one and injuring more than 500
    Typhoon Champi sweeps past Taiwan, killing one and injuring more than 500

    Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Saturday, killing one person and injuring more than 500. It brought down trees and cut power as it weakened and moved north toward the Chinese coast.

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  • Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan, killing one and injuring 350
    Typhoon Champi hits Taiwan, killing one and injuring 350

    Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan’s northeast, killing one person and injuring at least 350. Thousands of households lost power and more than 4,300 people evacuated. Authorities warned of destructive winds and urged people to stay indoors; hundreds of regional flights were cancelled as the storm moved towards China and Japan.

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EconomyJUST upgrades JST buyback and burn with GasFree revenue and $20.34M surplus

The upgraded JST buyback-and-burn program establishes a $50 million treasury reserve buffer and adds GasFree revenue alongside JustLend and USDD to fund all core JUST products. About $20.34 million in legacy surplus funds will be released in phases for future use.

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JUST upgrades JST buyback and burn with GasFree revenue and $20.34M surplus
JUST upgrades JST buyback and burn with GasFree revenue and $20.34M surplus

PoliticsRussia hopes new UN chief election will free Secretariat from Western dictate, MFA says

Russian Foreign Ministry official Kirill Logvinov said serious problems in the UN’s operations cannot be ignored. Russia hopes the election of a new secretary-general will restore collegiality, strengthen the Global South’s voice and end what it calls Western dictate and backroom deals in the Secretariat.

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Russia hopes new UN chief election will free Secretariat from Western dictate, MFA says

TechHackers Turn Exposed AI Models Into Cybercrime Tools

Researchers found a distinctive technique for bypassing AI models’ safety guardrails, allowing hackers to turn exposed models into tools for cybercrime.

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Hackers Turn Exposed AI Models Into Cybercrime Tools
Hackers Turn Exposed AI Models Into Cybercrime Tools

WorldUS embassy says security tightened in Jordan after deadly church attack

The US embassy in Amman said security was increased at shopping malls, foreign embassies and other sites across Jordan after a church in Karak governorate was attacked on Friday.

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US embassy says security tightened in Jordan after deadly church attack
US embassy says security tightened in Jordan after deadly church attack