An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a major military base in Évreux, France, after a bomb alert, the French prime minister’s office said. The office said the government was monitoring the situation closely.
An Airbus plane flying from Dublin to Rome was diverted to France following a bomb alert. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s office said the situation was being monitored.
Belgorod Region Governor Alexander Shuvaev said Ukrainian forces carried out 152 attacks there over the past 24 hours, killing five civilians, including a child, and injuring 13. The attacks included seven artillery strikes and 21 drone-dropped explosive devices; 107 Ukrainian drones were shot down or suppressed over the region, he said.
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced on Thursday to 10 additional years in prison. He was once a leader of the 2014 Umbrella Movement, described as one of the boldest populist challenges to China’s Communist Party leaders in decades.
Hong Kong’s High Court sentenced pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong to an additional 10 years in prison after finding him guilty of colluding with foreign entities under the city’s national security law. Wong has been jailed since 2020. The US consulate, Taiwan and rights groups condemned the sentence and called for his release.
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Joshua Wong was given an additional 10-year sentence for collusion. He rose to prominence during Hong Kong’s 2014 Umbrella Movement and has been in and out of jail since 2017.
A Hong Kong court sentenced activist Joshua Wong to 10 years in prison for “foreign collusion.” Wong pleaded guilty in his second case in September this year.
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced Thursday to an additional 10 years in prison for colluding with foreign powers under the city's national security law. Already serving a nearly five-year term for subversion, he is now expected to be released at the end of 2036 rather than next January.
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Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison for conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security. BBC Chinese spoke with three former comrades who continue to visit and write to him about how he has changed in prison and how they sustain their connection.
Joshua Wong, a Hong Kong activist who became an international face of the city’s pro-democracy movement, was sentenced to 10 years in prison on a national security charge of colluding with foreign forces.
Joshua Wong has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for colluding with foreign forces under Hong Kong’s national security law. Already serving a sentence for subversion, he will serve two months and two days of the new term concurrently. Prosecutors said he and other campaigners lobbied for sanctions and blockades against Beijing.
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Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong received a 10-year prison sentence Thursday after his second conviction under Beijing's national security law. Critics say the case reflects a crackdown on the city's once-vibrant pro-democracy movement.
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Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong received an additional 10-year prison sentence on Thursday for colluding with foreign powers, according to a court summary. He pleaded guilty in September to seeking foreign sanctions against Hong Kong and China under Beijing’s national security law and had already spent nearly six years in prison.
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Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison following his second conviction under a Beijing-imposed national security law. Critics say the case illustrates the crackdown on the city’s once-vibrant pro-democracy movement.
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Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to foreign collusion, his second conviction under Hong Kong’s national security law. The judge called his actions grave. Wong is already serving a sentence for conspiracy to commit subversion linked to an unofficial primary election.
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Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong was sentenced by the High Court to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces under the national security law. He has been jailed for more than six years in connection with other cases.
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A Hong Kong court imposed a 10-year sentence on pro-democracy campaigner Joshua Wong over a second national security conviction, extending his time in prison.
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A Hong Kong court gave prominent pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong a 10-year prison term for a second national security conviction, substantially extending his time behind bars just months before his expected release.
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Activist Joshua Wong, described as an international face of Hong Kong’s democracy movement, was sentenced on Thursday to 10 years in prison on a charge of colluding with foreign entities under the city’s national security law.
Joshua Wong, an activist who became an international face of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement, is due to be sentenced on Thursday for collusion with foreign entities. The city’s national security law allows for a possible life sentence.
Ningbo Zhoushan Port handles thousands of containers each day, sending goods around the globe. The report examines how operational efficiency, innovation and adaptability shape port competitiveness, and highlights exchanges between Ningbo and Malaysia’s Port Klang on port development and cooperation opportunities.
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Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, this year’s most anticipated Bollywood film, retells a beloved Hindu epic and is the first of two parts. Critics are divided over it.
Theophilos III, patriarch of Jerusalem, has arrived in Moscow for a two-day visit running from November 4 to 6. He is expected to hold talks with Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia.
Russian National Guard troops have received new body armor and helmets over the past year, Major General Sergey Khairudinov said. He said all personnel at permanent and temporary deployment sites have individual first-aid kits and body armor, including specialized fragment-resistant vests for particular missions.
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Tariff-weary voters rebuked Trump in the midterm elections, but Canada, one of the US president’s main targets, still faces a dilemma over what to do next.
A first-drive review finds Mercedes’ first all-electric AMG impressive on both track and road. Its AMG.EA architecture coordinates three motors, Active Ride Control suspension, rear-wheel steering and active aerodynamics to help counter the performance penalty of battery weight.
Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe first drive: Where tech and fun collide
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An effigy of FIFA President Gianni Infantino will go up in flames on November 7 as part of traditional Bonfire Night celebrations in the small southeastern English town of Edenbridge.
An effigy of FIFA President Gianni Infantino will go up in flames on November 7 as part of traditional Bonfire Night celebrations in the small southeastern English town of Edenbridge.
The article says Democrats’ midterm gains were partly fueled by anger at tech, AI and the super-rich. Democrats have pledged investigations into tech firms and pauses on large data-center construction. Voters accused tech billionaires of shaping politics, with Elon Musk a likely target for scrutiny.
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Trump’s administration spent months casting doubt on the midterms, intimidating voters and election officials, and signaling possible federal challenges to the process. After a sweeping Republican defeat, Trump said he was willing to accept the results. Yet administration legal efforts targeting certification and ballot counting remain ongoing.
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Allies of the California congressman have launched a campaign urging him to run for president. Khanna has been traveling across the country and gaining prominence among progressives.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to deliver his second federal budget on Thursday. The Liberal government will lay out next steps in its plan to support Canada through an affordability crunch and the trade war.
Academic libraries are battling waves of data-scraping bots that slow or crash websites intended for students, researchers and the public, while AI companies keep seeking material to train large language models.
As Donald Trump and fellow Republicans assess a devastating midterm result in which Democrats took control of Congress, Melania Trump is preparing to host representatives from Russia and Ukraine. They are almost certain to praise Washington’s actions.
US First Lady Melania Trump is set to receive officials from Moscow and Kyiv at the White House on Thursday, before talks in Abu Dhabi intended to end the war in Ukraine.
Toronto police warrant applications obtained by CBC show that a Dropbox tip prompted an investigation into 45-year-old Dr. Dilan Dissanayake. He has since been charged with possessing and accessing child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
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El Niño’s most significant effect on global temperatures typically comes in the months after its peak, which has not yet occurred. Still, some climate models suggest 2026 could slightly surpass 2024 as the warmest year on record, raising the question of whether El Niño is influencing temperatures this year.
New guidance for health-care providers warns that one-third of Canadian youth have experienced dating violence, including physical or sexual abuse and online harassment. It aims to help providers screen children and teens for abusive relationships.
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Voter data suggests Alberta’s new electoral map tilts seats in Lethbridge, Banff and Calgary toward the UCP. MLAs aligned with Danielle Smith approved a panel’s controversial boundary plan over NDP protests.
Niagara police are treating vandalism reported Saturday in St. Catharines, Ont., as a hate-motivated crime. B’nai Brith Canada says the incident reflects a disturbing rise in antisemitism across Canada.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada quietly paused an unknown number of permanent resident applications. The affected applicants may now qualify for citizenship by descent.
Gurpreet Virdi-Bains enrolled her daughters in after-school math enrichment to help them get ahead. Reflecting on her own childhood, she now considers what being a good parent means.
The film gives this Hindu myth an unprecedented visual spectacle and brings together top-tier talent from India’s and other film industries, but the overall effect is mixed.
Gordon Brothers said it is in active discussions with interested buyers and is seeking to protect as many jobs as possible. The statement followed meetings with ministers, as Poundland faces possible insolvency after filing notice of its intention to appoint administrators, putting about 12,000 jobs at risk.
American Bitcoin reported $126 million in net income for the third quarter, reversing a $57.2 million net loss in the previous quarter, as gains on digital assets lifted results.
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Russia imported 34,000 used passenger cars in October, down 43% from a year earlier and 5% from September. Shipments from South Korea fell about 6.5-fold to 2,100 cars. Japan remained the largest supplier, accounting for nearly 60% of imports.
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown said during the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue·Ningbo that he learns something new on each visit to China. He described paddleboarding in Ningbo and praised the cities’ longstanding cooperation, saying mayors’ discussions can remind governments to put people’s interests first.
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The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue is taking place in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, from November 2 to 5. Dongqian Lake, Tianyi Pavilion and the busy Ningbo-Zhoushan Port showcase the city’s natural beauty, heritage and modern energy.
Mayors and representatives attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue visited Tianyi Pavilion, Dongqian Lake and the Old Bund in Ningbo, experiencing the city’s literary heritage and openness. Many praised Ningbo and voiced hope for closer cooperation and more opportunities to exchange experiences.
The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue is taking place from November 2 to 5 in Ningbo, in east China's Zhejiang Province. The feature invites readers to discover the city's appeal.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs says nearly 310,000 people have fled their homes in Yemen since early August, with about 37,000 families awaiting shelter assistance. Taiz faces shortages and prices as high as five times their previous levels, while rubbish buildup raises disease risks.
Nearly 310,000 displaced by fighting in Yemen since August, UN says
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Visitors skate on an ice rink during the opening of the "Winterlights 2026" installation by German artist Christopher Bauder and WHITEvoid at the DARK MATTER Transformator Hall in Berlin.
The installation will be open to the public until February 14, 2027
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Visitors skate on an ice rink during the opening of the "Winterlights 2026" installation by German artist Christopher Bauder and WHITEvoid at the DARK MATTER Transformator Hall in Berlin.
The installation will be open to the public until February 14, 2027
Political scientist Mauricio Estevez told TASS that changes in the balance of power in the US Congress after the midterms are unlikely to alter the EU’s militaristic and anti-Russian policy. He said EU leaders are committed to rearmament and raising military spending to 5% of GDP under NATO’s framework, at the expense of citizens.
Michel Barnier, the EU’s former lead Brexit negotiator, said the UK could begin talks on rejoining without an obligation to adopt the euro. But he said joining the single market and accepting free movement are non-negotiable conditions.
After Republicans suffered major losses in the midterm elections, US President Donald Trump warned that impeaching him would damage the Democratic Party.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has faced opposition criticism over his handling of the US alliance after a month-long parliamentary audit, which ended last week, revealed strains in bilateral ties.
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An Indiana man who admitted killing two children in a house fire was executed in the first of three lethal injections scheduled in the United States for the same day.
RC Lens lost 9-1 at home to Como in the Champions League, the heaviest defeat by a French team in European competition. After earlier losses to Club Brugge and Sporting CP, Lens have now lost three European matches in a row.
Unmanned systems have become a priority for Russia’s National Guard, and personnel willing to learn to operate them are readily available, Major General Sergey Khairudinov said. He said units have dedicated positions, and that UAVs are often used against enemy targets as well as for some logistical tasks.
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European far-right politicians began distancing themselves from Donald Trump on Wednesday after Democrats won the US midterms, while mostly avoiding direct criticism of the president.
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Victor Wembanyama posted career highs of 52 points and 24 rebounds, then made the winning free throw with 24.2 seconds left as the host San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 112-111 for their sixth straight victory.
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Kirill Logvinov, a senior Russian Foreign Ministry official, said Moscow would consider candidates from other regional groups if Latin American and Caribbean nominees fail to pass the Security Council’s indicative votes. He said the five permanent members are consulting more often to reach consensus on a successor before Guterres’s term expires.
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Hong Kong has passed a law requiring crypto firms to collect customer and transaction data from 2027, and to share the information with overseas tax authorities from 2028.
Three American astronauts took part in Tuesday’s US midterm elections from the International Space Station, sending electronic ballots to election officials on Earth through advanced communication links.
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Delegation members are set to explore opportunities for renewed US involvement in climate, energy and economic policy at the UN summit, amid what has been described as “cautious optimism.”
Evernorth registered 73.7 million shares for possible resale after its stock fell sharply following its Nasdaq debut. The filing names Ripple Labs, Arrington XRP Capital and affiliates of Japan’s SBI Holdings among investors whose shares could eventually be sold publicly.
Chinese state media say Ma Xingrui, a former member of the Politburo, has been formally charged with accepting bribes. The charge came a week after Communist Party leaders confirmed his expulsion from the party.
Russian forces used the new Zala Z drone to survey strategic areas in the Kharkov Region, with a Battlegroup North serviceman saying Ukrainian forces did not detect it. He said the drone operates and lands quietly and can travel 70 km to conduct reconnaissance before returning to its control center.
Arkansas has sued prediction-market platform Kalshi, alleging its illegal gambling operations cause mental harm. The case makes Arkansas one of a growing number of states taking legal action against the platform.
Arkansas accused prediction-market operator Kalshi of running illegal gambling, joining Utah and several other U.S. states that have brought criminal or civil charges against the company.
Cheng Wanjun posted a video online accusing Taiwanese law-enforcement officers of using violence during his deportation. The immigration agency said he resisted forcefully while boarding and engaged in self-harm, prompting officers to take necessary measures for flight safety. BBC Chinese could not independently verify either account.
OpenAI says its AI uncovered 948 Linux flaws and produced a working attack for each. Crypto security voices argue that decentralization puts the industry in a better position than most to handle the threat.
Residents of Russian-occupied Oleshky have reached Ukrainian-controlled territory and reunited with relatives after facing worsening living conditions.
In war-ravaged southern Lebanon, only a few hundred metres from territory occupied by Israeli troops, Inaya Sultan is trying hard to live like an ordinary 13-year-old.
Kirill Dmitriev, head of the Russian Direct Investment Fund and a special presidential envoy, endorsed Jared Kushner’s initiative to establish a European security architecture. Kushner said the United States is working toward arrangements to prevent a new crisis after the Ukraine conflict is resolved.
Kevin Curran, a cybersecurity professor at the University of Ulster, told Stefan Grobe that the attack on supermarket freezers was not sophisticated and that the vulnerabilities had been known for a long time.
US political analyst Eric Ham said Democrats believe many African-American, Latino and young voters are again up for grabs after backing Trump in previous presidential elections.
Ukrainian lawmaker Fyodor Venislavsky said 14 people had been held in a private house basement described as a “torture chamber” in Petropavlovskaya Borshchagovka near Kyiv, with four experiencing health problems. Earlier reports said about 40 people were detained by armed men; authorities later identified the house as a temporary deployment site for National Guard servicemen.
Fourteen held in basement near Kyiv, four with health problems, lawmaker says
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Gurkha soldiers prepare for their Pass Out Parade at the end of their infantry training at Helles Barracks in Catterick, England.
All Gurkhas are recruited from Nepal, with thousands of applicants each year for only a few hundred posts. Gurkhas have fought for the British since 1815
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Gurkha soldiers prepare for their Pass Out Parade at the end of their infantry training at Helles Barracks in Catterick, England.
All Gurkhas are recruited from Nepal, with thousands of applicants each year for only a few hundred posts. Gurkhas have fought for the British since 1815
Europe has withdrawn gas from underground storage at twice the five-year average since the heating season began on October 28. Just seven days after storage reached an autumn peak fill level of 74.96%, withdrawals had already doubled the five-year average. Facilities were 74.07% full on November 3, below the European Commission’s required target.
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Narek Karapetyan, head of the Strong Armenia parliamentary faction, said opposition groups had agreed to join forces against the authorities led by Nikol Pashinyan. Representatives of 12 political groups signed a joint statement calling for unity in addressing the country’s challenges.
A displaced Palestinian has assembled a makeshift wind turbine in Khan Younis to supply electricity to tents. Unable to afford solar panels, he is using wind power for everyday necessities.
Running from Nov. 5 to 10, this year’s CIIE has drawn 4,142 overseas exhibitors and covers more than 440,000 square meters. More than 480 exhibits are slated to debut globally, in Asia or in China, a record for the event.
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The ninth China International Import Expo opened in Shanghai on Thursday. It drew 4,142 overseas exhibitors, with more than 440,000 square meters of exhibition space. Over 480 exhibits are scheduled to debut globally, in Asia or in China, a record for the expo.
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U.S. firms including ADM, Rockwell Automation, 3M and FedEx are showcasing products and solutions at the ninth China International Import Expo in Shanghai. U.S. exhibitors have secured more than 50,000 square meters, while companies cite opportunities in China’s market, industrial upgrading and demand for innovation.
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The ninth China International Import Expo will run in Shanghai from Nov. 5 to 10, bringing together 4,142 overseas exhibitors. Its exhibition area will exceed 440,000 square meters for the first time. Participants from 162 countries, regions and international organizations are expected, and more than 480 products are set to make a global, Asian or China debut at the expo, a record.
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The US Space Force said NASA’s Swift space observatory reentered the atmosphere over Indonesia’s North Sumatra region at 7:39 a.m. EST Wednesday and burned up. The reentry ended its 22-year mission; NASA said some components may have survived. A 2026 effort to raise its orbit and delay reentry failed.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses intercepted and destroyed 496 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over Russian regions and the Black and Azov seas overnight. In Ryazan, a school’s windows were shattered, industrial facilities caught fire and power lines were damaged. People were injured in Ryazan Region and Gorlovka.
A new report commissioned by Greenpeace Germany found that oil companies made an extra €36 billion in margins from the fallout of the US-Iran conflict between March 1 and October 19. Could Europe tax those profits to help curb rising energy bills?
After Republicans lost ground in the U.S. midterm elections, Chinese netizens discussed the result on Weibo. The hashtag “Trump Total Defeat” had drawn more than 70 million views by Wednesday evening.
Brisbane chef Davide Tamburella was dismissed after, among other workplace complaints, refusing to make ham and pineapple pizzas, saying the topping insulted his Italian culture. He lost his unfair-dismissal claim before Australia’s Fair Work Commission because it was filed late.
Rheinmetall lowered its 2026 outlook for the second time in three months, citing delays in German military projects and artillery ammunition deliveries.
Rapper Nicki Minaj, an outspoken Donald Trump supporter, shared what appeared to be an AI-generated image of the famous killer doll in a MAGA election day post. Chucky creator Don Mancini was displeased.
China has long been willing to buy more U.S. agricultural products, the Commerce Ministry said Thursday, but said both sides must first finalize and implement reciprocal tariff cuts on $60 billion worth of imports from each other.
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Aer Lingus flight to Rome diverted to French military base after bomb alert
