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World‘We came back from hell’: Ukrainians describe years in Russian-occupied frontline city

A couple say they crossed minefields in search of food before fleeing Russian-occupied Oleshky with hundreds of residents, travelling via Belarus to northern Ukraine. They described worsening conditions amid shelling, drone attacks and dwindling supplies; a humanitarian ceasefire enabled the evacuation.

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BBBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 19:22

‘We came back from hell’: Ukrainians describe years in Russian-occupied frontline city
‘We came back from hell’: Ukrainians describe years in Russian-occupied frontline city
  • Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reunite with families
    Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reunite with families

    Ukrainian residents who had been trapped for years in Russian-occupied Oleshky reached territory controlled by Ukraine and reunited with loved ones. Their evacuation took place during a US-backed local ceasefire.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-31 18:32Original
  • Emotional reunions as Oleshky evacuees meet loved ones
    Emotional reunions as Oleshky evacuees meet loved ones

    Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky crossed from Belarus into Ukraine and reunited with family in the Chernihiv region. A ceasefire brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump took effect across the Kherson frontline region on Tuesday and is due to last until the end of Sunday, 1 November.

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    BBBC News★★★☆☆2026-10-31 16:55Original
  • Evacuated Oleshky residents reach Ukrainian-held territory after localized ceasefire
    Evacuated Oleshky residents reach Ukrainian-held territory after localized ceasefire

    Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky have crossed into Ukrainian-held territory following a humanitarian mission and a localized ceasefire.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-31 13:10Original
  • Residents from Russian-occupied Oleshky reunite with families after evacuation
    Residents from Russian-occupied Oleshky reunite with families after evacuation

    Residents evacuated from Oleshky reached Ukrainian-held territory on Saturday in a major rescue operation and reunited with their families. They travelled through Belarus during a rare truce brokered by US First Lady Melania Trump. Russian forces have occupied the city since 2022; intense fighting left residents starving and unable to leave.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-31 12:45Original

EconomyHow vulnerable are cryptocurrency platforms?

Hackers targeted Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, stealing about $6.3 billion in client assets. Described as the biggest cryptocurrency heist in history, the attack continues to reverberate through the industry. Analysts suspect North Korean government-backed hackers were responsible, while critics urge tighter regulation to restore investor trust.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 19:19

How vulnerable are cryptocurrency platforms?
How vulnerable are cryptocurrency platforms?

WorldPalestinians ‘stealing their own olives’

In occupied Beita in the West Bank, Palestinian farmers harvest olives at 5am, block roads with stones and watch for Israeli settlers so they can escape if attacked. More than 200 settler attacks have been recorded since September.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 19:18

Palestinians ‘stealing their own olives’
Palestinians ‘stealing their own olives’

WorldOleshky evacuees reunite with families after truce opens crossing

Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky crossed into Ukrainian-held territory on Saturday and reunited with relatives. The rescue operation began Friday under a localized truce in southern Ukraine’s Kherson region, as nearby villagers lined the route to welcome the convoy.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 19:17

Oleshky evacuees reunite with families after truce opens crossing
Oleshky evacuees reunite with families after truce opens crossing
  • Ukraine news: Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reach Kyiv-controlled territory
    Ukraine news: Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reach Kyiv-controlled territory

    The first evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reached Ukrainian-controlled territory via Belarus during a localized ceasefire. Moscow and Kyiv credited US first lady Melania Trump with brokering the arrangement. Ukraine also said it struck a Russian solid rocket-fuel plant and military depots in occupied areas; the claims have not been independently verified.

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    DDW★★★★☆2026-10-31 15:47Original
  • Oleshky residents reach Ukrainian-controlled territory after fleeing Russian occupation
    Oleshky residents reach Ukrainian-controlled territory after fleeing Russian occupation

    Residents evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky reached Ukrainian-controlled territory on Oct. 31 after a 19-hour journey. The operation followed a temporary Ukraine-Russia ceasefire mediated by U.S. First Lady Melania Trump; evacuees traveled via occupied Crimea and Russia to Belarus before reaching Ukrainian-held territory.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-31 13:04Original
  • Civilians evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky reach Belarus en route to Ukraine

    Evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky in Ukraine arrived in Belarus on Saturday and are heading back to Ukraine. They are part of a major rescue operation conducted under the most significant truce since Russia’s full-scale invasion more than four years ago.

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    CCBC News★★★★☆2026-10-31 12:51Original
  • Hundreds evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus en route to Ukraine
    Hundreds evacuated from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus en route to Ukraine

    Four planes carrying hundreds of residents from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrived in Gomel, Belarus, as part of an evacuation under a regional truce expected to last through Sunday. They were due to continue to Ukrainian territory, while residents had also been offered the option of going to Russian-held areas or staying in the city.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-10-31 10:53Original
  • Three planes carrying evacuated Oleshky residents arrive in Belarus
    Three planes carrying evacuated Oleshky residents arrive in Belarus

    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.

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    RReuters★★★☆☆2026-10-31 08:25Original
  • Alyoshki residents seeking to return to Ukraine fly from Anapa to Gomel

    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.

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    TTASS★★★★☆2026-10-31 07:36Original

PoliticsDisquiet grows in Albanese’s electorate as Grayndler creatives unite against ‘insane’ AI proposal

Creatives in Anthony Albanese’s Grayndler electorate are opposing a federal proposal that could let AI companies use Australians’ online works by default to train models. The seat has more than 3,000 cultural and creative businesses, and 10% of workers are in those fields. Draft laws are expected by year-end, with parliament to consider them in 2027.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 19:00

Disquiet grows in Albanese’s electorate as Grayndler creatives unite against ‘insane’ AI proposal
Disquiet grows in Albanese’s electorate as Grayndler creatives unite against ‘insane’ AI proposal

WorldRussia to remain reliable energy and food supplier, Lavrov says at G20

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta that Russia would remain a leading supplier of energy, food and fertilizers. A Russian Foreign Ministry statement said the country reaffirmed its commitment to being a reliable trading partner for countries that need those goods.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 18:56

Russia to remain reliable energy and food supplier, Lavrov says at G20

World'Nearly half a million' flood French streets as protests turn violent

Nearly half a million people took to the streets in France as protests turned violent. A police officer was seen beside a burning car during a demonstration organised by labour unions as part of nationwide protests.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 18:53

'Nearly half a million' flood French streets as protests turn violent
'Nearly half a million' flood French streets as protests turn violent

SocietyBerlin student protests: youth demands meet extremist mobilisation

Police said about 5,000 people joined a demonstration organised by the “Gen Z regelt” initiative at Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate. Organisers put afternoon attendance at around 11,000.

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EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 18:53

Berlin student protests: youth demands meet extremist mobilisation

SportsWho is Arafat Minhas, Pakistan cricket’s rising star all-rounder?

Arafat Minhas scored 61 off 31 balls in Pakistan’s tri-nation ODI final against Sri Lanka, helping secure the trophy and earning player of the series. He also took six wickets against England, and the article traces his development as an all-rounder with support from his father.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 18:50

Who is Arafat Minhas, Pakistan cricket’s rising star all-rounder?
Who is Arafat Minhas, Pakistan cricket’s rising star all-rounder?

SocietyMore than 290 arrested in France as some weekend protests turn violent

Some demonstrations in France turned violent as 320,000 people protested nationwide for a third consecutive weekend against rising living costs and poor school conditions. Clashes occurred in several cities, and police said more than 290 people were arrested on Saturday.

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DDWOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 18:49

More than 290 arrested in France as some weekend protests turn violent
More than 290 arrested in France as some weekend protests turn violent

WorldLondon police arrest 48 as hundreds protest Palestine Action ban

At least 48 people were arrested in London after hundreds protested outside the US embassy against Palestine Action’s proscription. Demonstrations also took place in Edinburgh, with no arrests reported there. The protests came days before a Supreme Court appeal challenging the ban.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 18:48

London police arrest 48 as hundreds protest Palestine Action ban
London police arrest 48 as hundreds protest Palestine Action ban
  • Dozens arrested at London protest supporting proscribed pro-Palestinian group
    Dozens arrested at London protest supporting proscribed pro-Palestinian group

    London police say dozens were arrested at a protest outside the U.S. Embassy in support of Palestine Action, a proscribed group.

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    TThe Associated Press★★★☆☆2026-10-31 18:22Original
  • Palestine Action supporters protest outside US Embassy in London

    Hundreds of people, many of retirement age, gathered outside the US Embassy in London to support Palestine Action, a pro-Palestinian group banned in the UK. They held a sit-in with banners opposing genocide and supporting the group; some wore Halloween costumes. The protest comes before a UK Supreme Court hearing next week on the group’s appeal against the ban.

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    TTASS★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 17:51Original

PoliticsLavrov’s G20 attendance offers chance to maintain contact with Russia, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s participation in the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta provided an opportunity to keep engaging with Russia. Rubio said communication between Washington and Moscow remains important given Russia’s large nuclear arsenal and the risk of future escalation.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 18:44

Lavrov’s G20 attendance offers chance to maintain contact with Russia, Rubio says
  • Lavrov raises ship seizures, sanctions and asset freezes at G20 meeting

    Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov assessed actions undermining international trade, including merchant ship seizures, sanctions and asset freezes, at the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta. He outlined Russia’s views on global tensions and stressed energy and food security, as well as stable supply chains and shipping routes.

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    TTASS★★★☆☆2026-10-31 17:54Original

EconomyBinance CEO says 90 percent of stolen assets have been replenished

After hackers stole $6.3 billion in crypto from Binance customers, the company’s CEO said 90 percent of the funds had been replaced and Binance would cover the remainder. The outstanding portion consists of less-liquid tokens that may take longer to acquire. Withdrawals remain paused, with the company targeting a restart on November 1.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 18:40

Binance CEO says 90 percent of stolen assets have been replenished
Binance CEO says 90 percent of stolen assets have been replenished

EconomyHow to Buy a Vineyard While Prices Are Down

Rolling vineyards, a historic chateau and a wine label bearing your name may sound appealing, but ownership also brings risks such as fires and frost, along with export rules. The article looks at the realities of buying a winery.

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BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 18:30

How to Buy a Vineyard While Prices Are Down
How to Buy a Vineyard While Prices Are Down

PoliticsTrump considers Russia’s participation in G20 discussions important, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said President Donald Trump considers Russia’s participation in G20 discussions important. Asked about Sergey Lavrov’s attendance and Vladimir Putin’s invitation to the December summit, Rubio said he did not know whether Putin would come to Miami and that this had not been announced or confirmed.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 18:18

Trump considers Russia’s participation in G20 discussions important, Rubio says

WorldUS not claiming negotiated Ukraine settlement is anywhere close, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington is trying to determine whether the Ukraine conflict can be settled through negotiations, but is not claiming that a deal is imminent.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 18:17

US not claiming negotiated Ukraine settlement is anywhere close, Rubio says
  • 'I don't know if negotiated peace is achievable,' Rubio says as Russia-Ukraine talks remain uncertain
    'I don't know if negotiated peace is achievable,' Rubio says as Russia-Ukraine talks remain uncertain

    U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said after a G20 foreign ministers meeting that he does not know whether Ukraine and Russia can reach peace through negotiations, adding that no one believes a settlement is imminent. Ukraine, Russia and the U.S. are expected to hold talks in Abu Dhabi in early November, with territorial and security-guarantee disputes unresolved.

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    TThe Kyiv Independent★★★★☆2026-10-31 18:06Original

EconomyPrivate credit funds owe banks $349 billion, while borrowers may not be paying cash

Private credit funds can record interest as income even when borrowers have not paid cash, because some loan contracts let businesses add interest to their debt. That gives borrowers more time, but funds may still owe money to banks they borrowed from.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 18:10

Private credit funds owe banks $349 billion, while borrowers may not be paying cash
Private credit funds owe banks $349 billion, while borrowers may not be paying cash

EconomyBitcoin’s white paper turns 18, while small businesses still pay for the bailouts it answered

Eighteen years after Satoshi published the Bitcoin white paper, business owners are still bearing the cost of a system built on bailouts. Onramp CEO Michael Tanguma argues they can protect some of their surplus by holding it in bitcoin.

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CCoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 18:00

Bitcoin’s white paper turns 18, while small businesses still pay for the bailouts it answered
Bitcoin’s white paper turns 18, while small businesses still pay for the bailouts it answered
FlashTranslated by Minutes
Seventy-one-year-old Anna Stepanska from Russian-occupied Oleshky describes the life-threatening risks residents faced just to find food before being evacuated to Ukrainian-controlled territory on Oct. 31.

Video: Yuliia Taradiuk; Olena Zashko / the Kyiv Independent.
Seventy-one-year-old Anna Stepanska from Russian-occupied Oleshky describes the life-threatening risks residents faced just to find food before being evacuated to Ukrainian-controlled territory on Oct. 31.

Video: Yuliia Taradiuk; Olena Zashko / the Kyiv Independent.
The Kyiv Independent

WorldRubio and Lavrov discuss possible Putin-Trump meeting on APEC sidelines

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he briefly spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Atlanta about the possibility of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump interacting at next month’s APEC summit in China. The two did not hold a formal meeting, and Rubio said there were no firm commitments regarding the G20 summit.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 17:59

Rubio and Lavrov discuss possible Putin-Trump meeting on APEC sidelines

PoliticsVirginia and DC sue to block Trump’s proposed arch as construction looms

Virginia and Washington, DC, filed a federal lawsuit seeking to stop Donald Trump’s proposed memorial arch, as the administration says construction could begin as early as next week. Three lawsuits now seek to halt work on the 250ft structure planned near the Potomac River.

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TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 17:57

Virginia and DC sue to block Trump’s proposed arch as construction looms
Virginia and DC sue to block Trump’s proposed arch as construction looms

WorldRubio says Turkey submitted Black Sea grain-shipping proposals to US

Turkey sent Washington proposals some time ago aimed at ensuring the safety of grain shipments through the Black Sea, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. He said the United States is examining them.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 17:53

Rubio says Turkey submitted Black Sea grain-shipping proposals to US

PoliticsTrump to decide later whether to invite Zelenskyy to G20 summit, Rubio says

President Donald Trump will decide later whether to invite Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the G20 summit near Miami on December 14-15, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. Rubio said an invitation could be considered if Zelenskyy’s participation might yield positive results, but he had nothing to announce.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 17:53

Trump to decide later whether to invite Zelenskyy to G20 summit, Rubio says

SocietyPolice use tear gas at Paris rally

Police in Paris fired tear gas and stun grenades at a protest over declining purchasing power, a TASS correspondent reported. As the march neared its end by Porte de Charenton on the city’s eastern outskirts, radical protesters began throwing stones and bottles at officers.

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TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 17:51

Police use tear gas at Paris rally

SportsCoventry win leaves Man United on brink of Premier League relegation zone

Manchester United lost 2-0 away to Chelsea, extending their league winless run to nine matches. Coventry City then beat Sunderland 3-1 at home to move above United, who sit one place and one point clear of the relegation zone. A point for Crystal Palace in the day’s final match would send United into the bottom three.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 17:51

Coventry win leaves Man United on brink of Premier League relegation zone
Coventry win leaves Man United on brink of Premier League relegation zone

CulturePikmin Day is almost here

Nintendo says November 1 will mark the first annual Pikmin Day. The presentation revealed new Pikmin 4 features for Switch 2, an update to the mobile game Pikmin Bloom, and a new series of Hello! Pikmin shorts.

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TThe VergeOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 17:50

Pikmin Day is almost here
Pikmin Day is almost here

WorldRussian forces hit cargo ship 37 km south of Odesa, Defense Ministry says

Russia’s Defense Ministry said Russian forces struck a dry cargo ship sailing 37 km south of Odesa and carrying supplies for Ukraine’s armed forces. It said drone strikes on vessels transporting military cargo were continuing.

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TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 17:50

Russian forces hit cargo ship 37 km south of Odesa, Defense Ministry says

WorldAt least four Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue

Israel carried out several attacks in Gaza on Saturday, including shelling the Nuseirat refugee camp, killing at least four Palestinians. Gaza’s Health Ministry said at least six people were killed over the past 48 hours, bringing the death toll since the October 2025 ceasefire to 1,580. The UN human rights office warned that Israeli forces continued to displace Palestinians, raising concerns of ethnic cleansing.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 17:49

At least four Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue
At least four Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli attacks continue

PoliticsMichigan Muslims helped elect Trump. Now their faith is under fire

Muslim voters in Michigan helped Donald Trump win in 2024. Now Abdul El-Sayed is running to become the first Muslim senator in the United States, while his faith and loyalty face attacks. Al Jazeera’s Mikail Malik spoke with Muslim Americans in Dearborn.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 17:38

Michigan Muslims helped elect Trump. Now their faith is under fire
Michigan Muslims helped elect Trump. Now their faith is under fire

HealthNigeria reports two suspected Ebola cases in northeast

Nigeria's health authorities are investigating two suspected Ebola cases in the country's northeast, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said Saturday.

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RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 17:35

Nigeria reports two suspected Ebola cases in northeast
Nigeria reports two suspected Ebola cases in northeast

SportsBrighton stun Man City, move within two points of Premier League leaders

Yasin Ayari’s 11th-minute goal gave Brighton a 1-0 away win over Manchester City, inflicting a second consecutive Premier League defeat on City. The third-placed Seagulls earned their first away victory against City and moved within two points of the leaders.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 17:32

Brighton stun Man City, move within two points of Premier League leaders
Brighton stun Man City, move within two points of Premier League leaders

PoliticsJerusalem Daily: Who will form Israel’s next government?

Netanyahu and Eisenkot are vying to assemble a governing coalition in the Knesset. Allegations of foreign interference continue, while officials dismiss them as efforts to undermine the election results.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 17:29

Jerusalem Daily: Who will form Israel’s next government?
Jerusalem Daily: Who will form Israel’s next government?

SportsZaman’s century leads Pakistan to thrilling tri-series final win over Sri Lanka

Opener Fakhar Zaman overcame a knee injury to score 127 as Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by three wickets in the one-day international tri-series final in Lahore. Arafat Minhas added 61 as Pakistan reached 331-7; Sri Lanka had made 325-8, led by Kamindu Mendis’s maiden ODI century of 131. England were eliminated after losing three of four games.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 17:21

Zaman’s century leads Pakistan to thrilling tri-series final win over Sri Lanka
Zaman’s century leads Pakistan to thrilling tri-series final win over Sri Lanka

PoliticsA cure for Trump? Why Democratic doctors are running in the 2026 midterms

A growing number of Democratic doctors and health workers are running for office, seeking to turn anger over rising healthcare costs and what they regard as anti-science policies under Donald Trump into votes. Experts say healthcare has become increasingly polarised along party lines. Richard Pan, Abdul El-Sayed and Annie Andrews are among the candidates mentioned.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 17:19

A cure for Trump? Why Democratic doctors are running in the 2026 midterms
A cure for Trump? Why Democratic doctors are running in the 2026 midterms

SportsDakar Youth Olympics: Who gets to hold the flame?

Senegal becomes the first African country to host an Olympic event as the 2026 Youth Olympic Games open in Dakar on Saturday. The report describes the city’s deep enthusiasm for sport and its welcome for about 2,700 athletes, while raising questions over hosting costs and what the Games will leave behind amid Senegal’s debt and political turmoil.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 17:17

Dakar Youth Olympics: Who gets to hold the flame?
Dakar Youth Olympics: Who gets to hold the flame?
  • Senegal hosts Africa’s first Youth Olympic Games
    Senegal hosts Africa’s first Youth Olympic Games

    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.

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    FFrance 24★★★☆☆2026-10-31 09:37Original
  • Dakar hosts Africa’s first Olympic event
    Dakar hosts Africa’s first Olympic event

    In the run-up to the October 30, 2026 opening in Dakar, French screen actor Omar Sy bore the Youth Olympic Flame.

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    TTRT World★★★☆☆2026-10-31 05:53Original

PoliticsFlavio Bolsonaro says he may run for Brazil’s presidency again

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro said he could seek office again, possibly before 2030. He said he fled to the United States because he was persecuted and cast doubt on his loss to President Lula da Silva, without presenting evidence.

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AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 17:12

Flavio Bolsonaro says he may run for Brazil’s presidency again
Flavio Bolsonaro says he may run for Brazil’s presidency again

WorldIran’s Khamenei warns US and Israel against further attacks

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned the United States and Israel on Saturday against launching further strikes. Fears of renewed fighting in the Middle East are growing after US President Donald Trump and Israeli ally Benjamin Netanyahu recently threatened new military action against Iran.

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FFrance 24Original★★★★☆2026-10-31 17:00

Iran’s Khamenei warns US and Israel against further attacks
Iran’s Khamenei warns US and Israel against further attacks

OtherLatest news bulletin | October 31, 2026 – Evening

A roundup of important stories from Europe and beyond on October 31, covering world news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.

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EeuronewsOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-10-31 17:00

Latest news bulletin | October 31, 2026 – Evening

SocietyLocals in southern Chile push to protect oceans harmed by intensive salmon farming

The remote Guaitecas Archipelago, a gateway to Chile’s Patagonia region, comprises more than 40 small islands. Local residents are pushing to protect oceans harmed by intensive salmon farming.

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TThe Associated PressOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 17:00

Locals in southern Chile push to protect oceans harmed by intensive salmon farming
Locals in southern Chile push to protect oceans harmed by intensive salmon farming

WorldIranian strikes damage 24 US military sites, adding billions to war costs: WSJ

Satellite imagery shows three hangars at Al Dhafra Air Base in the UAE significantly damaged after Iranian strikes days earlier. The strikes damaged 24 US military sites and added billions of dollars to the cost of the war, the report says.

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★★☆2026-10-31 16:50

Iranian strikes damage 24 US military sites, adding billions to war costs: WSJ
Iranian strikes damage 24 US military sites, adding billions to war costs: WSJ

EconomyChainalysis breach exposed customer names, emails and company roles

Chainalysis is urging vigilance for unexpected authentication prompts while it investigates which customer records were accessed.

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CCryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 16:45

Chainalysis breach exposed customer names, emails and company roles
Chainalysis breach exposed customer names, emails and company roles

WorldU.S. Embassy warns of ‘mass casualty’ threat at Moscow’s Tsaritsyno museum; FSB confirms warning

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow said the Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve faced a credible threat of a mass-casualty event on October 31 and that it was coordinating with Russian authorities. Russia’s Federal Security Service confirmed receiving a U.S. warning about a planned terrorist attack in Moscow, saying appropriate action was underway. A museum representative said staff knew of no threat and the site remained open as usual.

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MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 16:43

U.S. Embassy warns of ‘mass casualty’ threat at Moscow’s Tsaritsyno museum; FSB confirms warning
U.S. Embassy warns of ‘mass casualty’ threat at Moscow’s Tsaritsyno museum; FSB confirms warning

SocietyThousands of young Germans rally over living costs and spending cuts as police make arrests

Thousands of young people rallied in Berlin on Saturday to protest living costs and spending cuts, while police made arrests. The demonstration was held under the slogan “Gen Z Takes Care of It.”

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TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-10-31 16:42

Thousands of young Germans rally over living costs and spending cuts as police make arrests
Thousands of young Germans rally over living costs and spending cuts as police make arrests
  • Thousands rally in Berlin as Gen Z protests spread across Germany
    Thousands rally in Berlin as Gen Z protests spread across Germany

    Thousands gathered in Berlin as student demonstrations took place in more than 30 German cities, protesting rising living costs, education cuts and conscription. Organizers said nearly 180,000 people across 34 cities had signed up. Scuffles broke out between protesters and police at a rally in Cologne.

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    AAl Jazeera★★★☆☆2026-10-31 16:28Original
  • Large Gen Z protests planned across German cities
    Large Gen Z protests planned across German cities

    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.

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EconomyAfrican lenders formally establish $5 billion energy bank

The African Export-Import Bank and the African Petroleum Producers' Organisation have formally established the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank, Afreximbank said in a statement on Saturday.

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African lenders formally establish $5 billion energy bank
African lenders formally establish $5 billion energy bank

Society4 dead, 2 critically injured in Puslinch, Ont., crash

Ontario Provincial Police say a single-vehicle crash in Puslinch early Saturday left four people dead and two others with life-threatening injuries.

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4 dead, 2 critically injured in Puslinch, Ont., crash

EconomyAI enthusiasm is fading, and tech earnings have made matters worse

The past two weeks were expected to bring clarity to a stock market unsettled by several risks. Technology giants reported earnings during that period, as investors remained especially concerned about heavy spending on artificial intelligence.

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AI enthusiasm is fading, and tech earnings have made matters worse
AI enthusiasm is fading, and tech earnings have made matters worse

SocietyNancy Guthrie task force travels to Florida to advance DNA analysis as disappearance case nears nine months

Authorities said Friday that members of the task force investigating Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance had gone to Florida to move DNA analysis forward. The case is approaching its ninth month.

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Nancy Guthrie task force travels to Florida to advance DNA analysis as disappearance case nears nine months
Nancy Guthrie task force travels to Florida to advance DNA analysis as disappearance case nears nine months

WorldAttacks on civilian ships in Black Sea serve no one’s interests, Turkish president says

Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Türkiye at Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s invitation and was greeted in an official ceremony at the presidency’s Dolmabahce Office. Erdogan said attacks on civilian vessels in the Black Sea benefit no one.

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Attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea serve no one’s interests, Turkish president says
Attacks on civilian ships in Black Sea serve no one’s interests, Turkish president says

WorldFinnish president says he and Norway’s PM called Putin at Ukraine’s request

Finnish President Alexander Stubb said he and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin at Ukraine’s request to open a channel with Moscow. Stubb said other European countries knew what was discussed, rejected reports that Slavic history came up, and stressed Finland was not mediating and would keep supporting Ukraine. The October 27 call welcomed plans to resume Russia-Ukraine-US trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi in the first half of November.

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Finnish president says he and Norway’s PM called Putin at Ukraine’s request

PoliticsMore than 50 million Americans vote early with three days until midterms

More than 50.5 million people had voted early nationwide by Saturday morning, nearly 5 million more than the total in the 2022 midterms, according to University of Florida analysis. In states reporting party registration, more Democrats than Republicans had voted. The close races will determine control of Congress.

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More than 50 million Americans vote early with three days until midterms
More than 50 million Americans vote early with three days until midterms

TechOpenAI reportedly lowers target for new funding round

OpenAI’s latest funding round appears to be falling short of expectations, and the company has reportedly lowered its target.

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TTechCrunchOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-10-31 16:12

OpenAI reportedly lowers target for new funding round
OpenAI reportedly lowers target for new funding round

OtherA stolen iPhone, $14,000 lost and London's crypto theft problem

Magnus Ahmad met two strangers outside a London bar. Hours later, thieves had emptied his crypto wallets, gained access to his bank accounts and disabled his laptop.

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A stolen iPhone, $14,000 lost and London's crypto theft problem
A stolen iPhone, $14,000 lost and London's crypto theft problem