Voters in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley are reconsidering their 2024 shift toward Trump as both parties compete for support. Residents cite tariffs, rising fuel and housing costs, and immigration enforcement as pressures on their livelihoods, saying neither party seems to help ordinary people.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 10:24
CGTN’s Danial Khan travels across Pakistan in this episode, focusing on ties between China and Pakistan beyond infrastructure. It visits the Pakistan-China Friendship Center, a Chinese restaurant with a history of more than five decades, and the Confucius Institute in Islamabad, where Pakistani students study Mandarin.
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CGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-31 10:16
As Pope Leo prepares to return to South America, Peruvian abuse survivor Pedro Salinas sees grounds for both hope and concern in the pope’s record on confronting clerical abuse.
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ReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 10:15
As the 2026 midterms near, divisions within MAGA are becoming more visible. The war in Iran, rising fuel prices and the Epstein files are driving disagreements among Trump’s loyal supporters over foreign policy, the economy and the meaning of “America First.” Trump remains the coalition’s central figure and is trying to keep it together.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 10:11
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet the foreign ministers of Australia, India and Japan on Saturday. It will be the group’s third meeting this year, as preparations advance for a leaders’ summit in Manila next month.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 10:05
Iranian state broadcaster IRIB, citing an official in Hormozgan province, said the US attacked two fishing boats near Qeshm Island on Saturday. Two fishermen were missing and one was wounded.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 10:00
A Guardian poll found government corruption was the second-biggest issue for US midterm voters, behind the rising cost of living. The article contrasts the administration’s focus on alleged fraud in social programs with voters’ concern that elected officials put their own or donors’ financial interests ahead of the public.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 10:00
Since classes resumed in Gaza, children have continued to face Israeli air raids and sniper fire. Fourteen-year-old Mohammed Hamad was killed in a strike while walking home from school on October 17; his younger brother survived. The article says 10 children aged six to 16 and a teacher were killed from October 18 to 24, while pupils near the Yellow Line remain in danger.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 10:00
A biotech startup let an AI agent select a gene therapy and successfully inject it into a mouse, offering a striking glimpse of what future research labs may look like.
WWIREDOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 10:00
The number of Nunavut classroom teachers holding letters of authority rose from about 50 to more than 90 in five years. Education Minister David Akeeagok says he is not concerned, while the teachers’ union warns that reliance on unqualified teachers is growing.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 10:00
Germany’s largest industrial union, IG Metall, has launched nationwide strikes to demand a pay rise for 3.7 million workers. Union chairwoman Christiane Benner addressed workers at a protest against job cuts in Hanover, central Germany.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 09:59
The National Retail Federation estimates that consumers will spend $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, about $400 million more than last year.
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CNNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 09:56
Ukraine has launched Dodomu, a platform for Ukrainians abroad considering a future return. A short questionnaire generates a personalized roadmap covering documents, jobs, housing, health care, social support and local services. It currently profiles 154 communities and is in beta, with users invited to test it and provide feedback.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 09:53
More than 700 delegates from over 20 African countries gathered in Gqeberha, South Africa, for an automotive partnership conference on local manufacturing, greener transport and cross-border connectivity. Outcomes included cooperation on localized production, automotive finance, spare-parts supply and new-energy vehicles with Mozambique, Ethiopia, Kenya and Zambia.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 09:51
Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Le Havre in the opening match of Ligue 1’s ninth round. Achraf Hakimi scored three goals and supplied two assists, playing a decisive part in all five PSG goals. The French champions strengthened their hold on first place, while Le Havre stayed bottom.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 09:51
Achraf Hakimi scored a hat-trick and provided two assists as Paris Saint-Germain thrashed bottom-placed Le Havre 5-1. PSG earned their sixth league win and moved two points clear at the top of Ligue 1.
Rwanda has released 533 people convicted of genocide after they completed their sentences.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 09:47
Second-placed Arsenal travel to Anfield seeking a response after their shock League Cup fourth-round exit. Liverpool enter on a five-game winning run and could move within three points of the Gunners with a victory.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 09:47
Young people are set to demonstrate in about 34 German cities, seeking a greater political voice and a more hopeful future. Organizers are also opposing military conscription and calling for stronger climate protection, while urging peaceful protests.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 09:47
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said he is open to apologizing for his country's role in the slave trade, but ruled out financial reparations.
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NBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 09:46
Americans vote on November 3 in midterm elections that could cost Republicans control of Congress and put President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda at risk. Although the Constitution leaves election administration to the states, Trump is seeking to exert influence before the vote.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-31 09:40
The 2026 Youth Olympic Games opened Saturday with a spectacular ceremony in Dakar, marking the first time an Olympic event has been held on African soil. The Games come as the continent seeks a larger role in international sports competitions.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-31 09:37
In the run-up to the October 30, 2026 opening in Dakar, French screen actor Omar Sy bore the Youth Olympic Flame.
Hours after data showed an unexpected contraction in third-quarter economic output, Fitch downgraded France’s outlook.
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Financial TimesOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 09:36
Kenyan President William Ruto said Vladimir Putin pledged to designate Kenya a “non-source country” for recruitment into Russia’s armed forces, aiming to stop further enlistment of Kenyans in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Ruto appointed a defence attaché in Moscow to coordinate returns and compensation. The leaders also discussed a bilateral labour agreement and raising scholarships for Kenyan students in Russia from 70 to 300.
CCGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 09:35
The UN Security Council rejected competing US and Russian proposals, leaving the Western Sahara peacekeeping mission without an approved extension. Russia vetoed the US-backed draft, while a rival Russian proposal failed to win enough votes for adoption.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 09:35
Russia and the United States vetoed each other's Security Council proposals to extend the Western Sahara peacekeeping mission, leaving its mandate set to expire on October 31. The US plan made Morocco's autonomy proposal the sole basis for negotiations and reduced the mission's military component; Russia proposed renewal on the existing terms.
The Security Council failed on Friday to renew the mandate of MINURSO. A US-backed draft received 11 votes in favor but was vetoed by Russia; a Russian proposal for a one-year extension fell short of the nine votes required, with the United States voting against it.
Polish police increased security around the Constitutional Tribunal after dozens rallied on Friday against the government’s suspension of its president, which they said was unlawful. Police said several people were detained after demonstrators breached the perimeter fence.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-31 09:31
Poland’s president cut short a trip to Senegal and joined protesters confronting police outside the country’s Constitutional Court. The standoff followed the government’s moves to remove the court president and vice-president, prompting accusations of a coup at the court.
As the crisis unfolds, Polish President Karol Nawrocki cuts short his visit to Senegal and returns to Poland.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 09:30
Riot police faced protesters outside Poland’s constitutional court after judges appointed by the government suspended its president and deputy amid a long-running dispute over the court’s legitimacy. President Karol Nawrocki returned to Warsaw and tried to enter the building, condemning what he called a violation of Poland’s constitutional order.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki left the presidential palace in Warsaw for the Constitutional Court, where opposition leaders were protesting, his chief of staff said. Nawrocki and Supreme Court First President Zbigniew Kapinski entered the building. Telewizja Republika reported that police barred presidential security staff from entering, while a video showed an attempt to stop Nawrocki.
After returning to Warsaw, President Karol Nawrocki met urgently with Supreme Court First President Zbigniew Kapinski and Bogdan Swieczkowski, previously reported suspended as acting head of the Constitutional Court. Nawrocki turned his plane back from the trip to Senegal after Justice Minister Waldemar Zurek moved to strip Swieczkowski of immunity. Protests over Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s court appointment have included attempts to break through barriers around the court.
Protesters gathered outside Poland’s Constitutional Court on Friday night, prompting police to secure the grounds. The court’s website had said President Bogdan Swieczkowski and his deputy were suspended for a month. Prime Minister Donald Tusk defended the move as necessary to restore the rule of law.
Protesters gathered outside Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal after its head, Bogdan Swieczkowski, was suspended. Police entered the premises following incidents that included objects being thrown at officers and detained three people. The suspension comes amid a long-running dispute over the court’s politicisation and judicial independence.
Police cordoned off Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal on October 30 after its website announced the suspension of president Bogdan Święczkowski and his deputy. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said restoring the rule of law required decisive action, while the deputy and opposition politicians called the events a “coup.” President Karol Nawrocki cut short his Senegal visit and returned to Poland. The government’s dispute with Law and Justice over the tribunal has lasted months.
President Karol Nawrocki turned back from a trip to Senegal after police entered Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal and its president was suspended. Dozens protested outside, and police said dangerous objects were thrown at officers. The incident escalated a prolonged dispute over the judiciary between Nawrocki and Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s government.
President Karol Nawrocki cut short his Senegal trip on Oct. 30 and returned to Warsaw as a dispute over the Constitutional Tribunal’s leadership intensified. Tribunal leaders rejected their reported suspensions and accused those responsible of attempting a coup; Prime Minister Donald Tusk said restoring the rule of law requires decisive action.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki shortened his trip to Senegal amid a crisis at the Constitutional Court. Protesters gathered outside the court in Warsaw as police stood nearby.
G20 foreign ministers concluded two days of talks in the US without agreement on several major global security issues. European ministers confronted Russia’s Sergei Lavrov over Ukraine and declined to join him for the customary group photo. Separately, Marco Rubio signed an Arctic cooperation deal with Japan and South Korea and confirmed US participation in Riyadh’s 2030 World Expo.
FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-31 09:30
France is set for another nationwide day of demonstrations on Saturday over the cost of living and school conditions. Dubbed “Act Three,” the protests unite Yellow Vest activists and students. The country’s highest administrative court upheld a ban on the planned Paris march route, keeping protesters to the capital’s eastern outskirts. Authorities are deploying 70,000 security personnel and imposing curfews in some areas. The interior minister warned that covering one’s face at a demonstration remains illegal.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-10-31 09:28
France prepared on Saturday for a third weekend of protests coinciding with Halloween. Shops boarded up their storefronts as authorities scrambled to prevent a repeat of the street violence that swept the country two weeks earlier.
Mass protests are planned across France on Saturday, Halloween, prompting a large-scale security operation with 70,000 personnel to be deployed.
France prepared on Saturday for a third consecutive weekend of protests, coinciding with Halloween. Authorities were concerned that rioters might use festive masks to hide their identities, and deployed about 70,000 security personnel to prevent a recurrence of street violence seen two weeks earlier.
A wave of youth-led protests across Europe has condemned rising prices and a lack of prospects. About 150,000 people in Germany have registered for Saturday demonstrations in around 30 cities, prompting plans to add thousands of police officers. France is deploying 70,000 officers for another weekend of possible protests and violence, while more than 40 Paris metro stations will close. The French interior minister warned of a “very high risk” of disorder.
Two rallies against racism are taking place near Paris. France is also bracing for a third consecutive weekend of protests, with demonstrations over the rising cost of living planned nationwide.
FFrance 24Original★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 09:27
A Lebanese military court charged 13 people it says are linked to Hezbollah with trafficking explosives and other offences. The case follows the seizure of a truck carrying 780kg of explosives at a checkpoint earlier this month. Hezbollah acknowledged the explosives belonged to it, saying they were intended for use against Israeli forces and calling the charges unjust.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 09:26
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on Oct. 30 denied that Moscow was seeking a phone call between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelensky instead of an in-person meeting. Ukrainian officials told the Kyiv Independent that Russia had tried to arrange a call, which they fear could help Putin avoid substantive talks. Lavrov said, “Don't trust them,” and reiterated that Zelensky should travel to Moscow.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 09:23
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia and Ukraine have no agreement for their human rights envoys to visit prisoners in each other’s countries. He called Ukrainian ombudsman Dmitry Lubinets’ visit to Russia a precedent and said any reciprocal visits would require planning and coordination with relevant authorities.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 09:22
Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian Human Rights Commissioner Yana Lantratova and Ukraine’s human rights ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets had formed a good, trust-based relationship and were gradually beginning to trust one another, benefiting human rights work.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee apologized on Thursday over the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire, as an independent committee released its investigation report. The government announced a package of measures to carry out the report’s 120 recommendations.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 09:16
Hong Kong’s government has released an independent committee report on November’s fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, outlining accountability and reforms. The fire tested emergency response and, more fundamentally, the character of governance.
An article by the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office, signed Gang Aoping, said the HKSAR government’s response to the Wang Fuk Court fire demonstrated responsibility. It cited announced criminal, administrative and political accountability measures, said 99.3% of homeowners accepted proposed arrangements, and called for reforms to building maintenance oversight and regulation.
Ahead of the US midterm elections, BBC Verify visited an election centre in Maryland to see how mail-in ballots are processed and counted. President Trump continues to make unsubstantiated claims that postal voting leads to widespread fraud.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 09:16
This news quiz covers a team winning the World Series for the first time, a luxury cruise that went horribly wrong, employees of a federal agency being doxxed, the NFL’s announcement of this season’s Super Bowl halftime performer, and DoorDash taking over a competitor.
NNBC NewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-31 09:15
Flávio Bolsonaro says he will keep defending his father’s political agenda and urges supporters to stay strong. He also endorses Rogério Marinho for president of Brazil’s Federal Senate.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 09:14
Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have exceeded 5,000 as the virus continues to spread. Congolese Health Ministry figures show 5,026 deaths among 10,351 infections, a fatality rate close to 50%.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 09:09
Government data show more than 5,000 deaths and over 10,000 confirmed infections in the DR Congo outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus. It has reached eight provinces and spread to Uganda, Kenya, Nigeria and France. Insecurity, delayed detection and strained health services have hindered the response; Africa CDC says no vaccines or specific treatments are approved for the virus.
Government data show that more than 5,000 people have died and over 10,000 have been infected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s deadliest recorded Ebola outbreak. Authorities have not brought it under control, and no treatments or vaccines are approved for the strain. The outbreak has reached eight provinces and neighbouring countries.
Government data showed that more than 5,000 people have died in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Authorities have yet to find a way to contain the country’s deadliest recorded Ebola epidemic.
Clocks in much of the United States will move back on Sunday as daylight saving time ends.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 09:00
November begins National Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the United States.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-31 09:00
Most of Ontario will turn clocks back one hour on Sunday as daylight saving time ends. A large part of the province will not change its clocks, leaving Ontario split across two time zones.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 09:00
Democrats running in competitive 2026 races are criticizing Joe Biden’s handling of border security in an effort to blunt a political vulnerability.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 09:00
The Adeline-C reached Halifax on Oct. 31, 1981, carrying advanced equipment, but its crew soon abandoned it. Only years later did its role in a complex U.S. drug-smuggling operation, valued at up to US$200 million, become clear.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 09:00
China urged stronger international cooperation to advance the right to development and called on countries to place development at the center of the global agenda. At an event marking 40 years since the UN declaration, envoy Sun Lei proposed four measures, rejected unilateral sanctions and long-arm jurisdiction, and cited funding and projects under China’s Global Development Initiative.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 08:59
Political activist and researcher Samer Jaber argues that Israeli colonisation is making Palestinian life increasingly impossible. He says the war and destruction in Gaza, alongside violence, displacement and movement restrictions in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem, are undermining the foundations of Palestinian communities. He calls for an international protection force to protect civilians, schools, hospitals, livelihoods and aid access.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 08:57
Fairfield, California, police said a shooter killed one person and injured six at a Spirit Halloween store Friday night. A manhunt is underway.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 08:53
Police said a shooting at a Spirit Halloween store in Solano Town Center in Fairfield, California, left one person dead and six others injured.
Jordanian border guards stopped 14 armed people who were trying to enter northern Jordan from Syria, the armed forces said on Saturday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 08:45
The Kyiv IndependentThe 2026 Global Observance of World Cities Day opened in Fuzhou under the theme “Regenerating the City: Adequate Housing for All.” The event highlights the need for safe, affordable homes and showcases urban renewal efforts in China and Fuzhou, including old-community renovations, affordable housing and infrastructure upgrades.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 08:36
Israeli forces are continuing an operation in Hebron, restricting Palestinian movement by closing roads and entrances to the city.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 08:32
Follow live text updates on pre-match build-up and team news for Chelsea against Manchester United, with Bruno Fernandes in the spotlight.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 08:30
Kärcher, best known for its pressure washers, recorded €3.5 billion in sales in 2025 and employs 17,000 people worldwide. Its CEO warns of a “perfect storm” and calls for a plan to make Germany and Europe fit again.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 08:30
Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday he was “extremely worried” that renewed escalation in the war between the United States and Iran would cause greater destruction and have a major impact.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 08:30
A Toronto judge is considering whether to imprison a single father for bringing cocaine into Newfoundland and Labrador during the pandemic, or impose another sentence that could help his seven-year-old son break the cycle.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 08:30
Russia’s war in Ukraine is severely damaging Black Sea marine life. A Ukrainian researcher says more than 120,000 dolphins have died amid the conflict. Explosions, missile launches and military sonar disrupt dolphins’ echolocation, while pollutants from sunken and damaged vessels further harm the ecosystem.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 08:27
Three aircraft carrying residents evacuated from Oleshky, a Russian-controlled town in Ukraine, landed at Gomel airport in Belarus, state news agency Belta reported on Saturday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 08:25
Residents of Alyoshki who said they wanted to go to Ukraine after being evacuated departed from Anapa Airport for Gomel Airport in Belarus, Russia’s Defense Ministry said. It said military transport aircraft of the Russian Aerospace Forces carried them, accompanied by Ukrainian Human Rights Ombudsman Dmitry Lubinets.
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said Russia’s Defense Ministry air defenses destroyed two drones flying toward the capital. Emergency teams are working where debris fell.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 08:22
Nations reached a deal to revive global nature goals at the 17th UN Biodiversity Conference in Yerevan, though progress remains short of what is needed.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 08:20
After a breast biopsy, seven uncertain days led Euronews reporter Monica Pinna to confront cancer, family history and fear. She also examines persistent inequalities in early detection and care across Europe.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 08:17
Sanya’s Central Business District Administration signed an online memorandum of understanding with Italy’s Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority last week. The agreement takes Hainan’s global free-trade partner network to 46, with cooperation planned in cruise and yacht transport, maritime logistics, corporate expertise and foreign trade.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 08:17
Senior Rapid Support Forces commander Siddiq Ander says he has defected, accusing leader Hemedti and his relatives of controlling the group’s finances, weapons, troop movements and promotions as a family project. He also says dissenters face expulsion, imprisonment or death. His departure follows several other senior defections this year.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 08:09
An investigation found Russian satellites observing areas targeted by Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, including its military and energy infrastructure. Analysts say Russian military intelligence has supported an Iran-led intelligence network assisting Houthi operations, while one analyst cautions that the findings may not reveal the whole picture.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 08:08
Mouria, a historic cafe in Athens’s Exarchia district, will close permanently on Sunday after its owners declined to renew the lease. A campaign by 7,500 people urged Greece’s culture ministry to protect the site as heritage, but the ministry did not intervene as the neighbourhood undergoes gentrification.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 08:00
CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, is expanding into battery swapping and energy storage to find new growth drivers as price wars intensify and profitability faces mounting pressure. The path is challenging: Nio already has a strong foothold in swapping, while BYD has reinforced its position in energy-storage systems.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 08:00
Lithium battery fires have raised concerns, even as many people store and charge smartphones, e-bikes and other devices at home. The report explores whether some batteries are safer, how risks can change and what warning signs to watch for.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 08:00
An African senior health official who has lived in Canada since 2013 told CBC News that Ebola could spread massively across borders in the coming months, urging greater international support.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 08:00
After moving from Nigeria to Calgary, Atai Okokon was surprised to find that Canadians, much like Nigerians, struggle to afford medications.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 08:00
U.S. midterm candidates around the country keep invoking Canada. CBC’s The House spoke with experts and former officials about why Canada is drawing attention and the risk that Trump could blame it if he loses.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 08:00
Artificial shelters designed to protect bats from the elements can turn deadly during heat waves. Mass deaths have been reported around the world in a population already under threat, though a few changes to the boxes could help bats thrive.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 08:00
The contest between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico for Texas’s next Senate seat is described as the most consequential U.S. midterm race. Its result could determine which party controls the Senate majority for the rest of Donald Trump’s presidency.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 08:00
As US politics remains sharply polarized, opposition to AI data centre development is crossing traditional party lines. Democrats and Republicans in Ohio are setting aside their differences to oppose what they see as a common enemy.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 08:00
Thai human rights lawyer Arnon Nampa was sentenced to two years and eight months under Section 112 of the criminal code. He faces 14 cases under the same law, with his cumulative sentences now exceeding 34 years; two cases are still awaiting rulings. Since 2020, 294 people have been charged with lese-majeste offences in Thailand, with sentences reaching 50 years.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 07:55
Starting December 1, 2026, Westpac may aggregate payments to identified exchanges across relevant accounts and payment methods under a single monthly limit.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 07:50
Zelenskyy thanked the US for a deal to supply 500 Patriot missiles, while warning that delivery could take years. Kyiv has long sought more interceptors to help its forces repel Russian missile and drone attacks, and the approaching winter is intensifying that need.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 07:46
The US approved the possible sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine, valued at $2.1bn. Canada, Germany and Norway will contribute to the package, but delivery is not expected until the early 2030s. The deal comes as Ukraine seeks more interceptors amid stepped-up Russian attacks.
The US approved an estimated $2.1bn sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine. Zelenskyy praised the decision but warned deliveries may take years, saying Ukraine needs interceptors now to counter Russian ballistic missile attacks. He urged partners to provide missiles from existing stocks, which he said could later be replenished.
The US State Department said in a release that it approved the potential sale of 500 Patriot air defense interceptor missiles to Ukraine.
The United States approved the sale to Ukraine of 500 PAC-3 missiles for Patriot air-defense systems, plus related equipment, for $2.1 billion. Canada, Germany, Norway and an EU loan will fund the purchase, with no US funds involved. Congress has 30 days to review the deal and could block it.
The Trump administration has approved a potential sale of Patriot missiles to Ukraine.
The US State Department approved a potential sale of PAC-3 missiles for Ukraine’s Patriot systems, estimated at $2.1 billion, with partners and allies covering the full cost. The statement gave no delivery timeline. Ukrainian officials say the country faces shortages and that deliveries are vital ahead of an expected increase in Russian ballistic missile attacks on energy infrastructure this winter. Volodymyr Zelensky has accused the US and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of deliberately delaying interceptor missiles already paid for by NATO countries. He says Ukraine receives an average of 12 Patriot missiles monthly.
The State Department said in a statement that the Trump administration approved a $2.1 billion sale of Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine on Friday.
The US approved a $2.1bn sale of 500 PAC-3 interceptors to Ukraine, with European allies and Canada covering the cost. President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine had waited nearly a month for approval of critical missile supplies. The order is understood to be for newly built missiles, so delivery is unlikely to be rapid.
The State Department approved a proposed $2.1 billion sale of 500 Patriot interceptors to Ukraine, financed by Canada, Germany and Norway, with additional Ukrainian funds. No timeline was given, and Congress generally has 30 days to review such a sale. NATO commander Alexus Grynkewich said deliveries were continuing without delays, while Volodymyr Zelensky has repeatedly voiced concerns about authorization delays.
The US State Department said on Friday it had approved the sale of 500 Patriot PAC-3 missiles to Ukraine, with an estimated value of $2.1 billion.
The United States has approved a $2.1 billion deal to sell 500 Patriot missiles to Ukraine.
Leading scientists have gathered in Shanghai for the 2026 World Laureates Forum. Shao Feng is the first Chinese national to win the World Laureates Foundation Prize, while a new award recognizes six young scientists.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 07:44
Ukraine’s General Staff said on Oct. 31 that Russia has lost 1,588,180 troops in Ukraine since its full-scale invasion began on Feb. 24, 2022, including 1,670 casualties over the past day. It also reported extensive Russian equipment losses. Ukraine has not disclosed its own losses; Western think tanks estimate Russian casualties are substantially higher.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 07:39
More than 30,000 exhibitors and around 340,000 overseas buyers are expected at the Canton Fair’s 70th anniversary. Since the 140th edition opened on October 15, a reporter has been exploring the exhibition halls to learn why international buyers return year after year.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 07:37
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.
