WorldMilitant attacks in Pakistan have killed thousands since the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan. Pakistan blames the Taliban and is now in open conflict with its neighbor. Reporting from Lahore, “Meanwhile in Asia” explores how the former allies became enemies.
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PoliticsBrazilians vote on Sunday in a presidential run-off between incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing Senator Flávio Bolsonaro. Bolsonaro narrowly led Lula in the 4 October first round but fell short of the majority needed to win, while polls before the run-off showed the candidates neck and neck.
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WorldThe UAE closed beaches and warned fishermen to stay away from the Persian Gulf off Umm Al Quwain after oil spilled from a tanker. Authorities were assessing maritime risks as the emirate’s beaches were affected.
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WorldIsrael imposed widespread closures across the occupied West Bank and displaced residents after Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the attack site near Hebron and told security forces to immediately cordon off the city.
World1:43Typhoon Champi is moving toward China and Japan after bringing heavy rain and winds of up to 180 kilometres per hour to Taiwan yesterday. Some 56,000 households across the island are without power.
SocietyAs concerns about violence grow, people of all ages across France are weighing whether joining demonstrations is worth the risk. France 24’s Ophelie Jackson reports.
PoliticsAmid heightened tensions, France’s far-right National Rally is holding its annual congress in Orléans, south of Paris. It is expected to formally launch Marine Le Pen’s presidential campaign and re-elect Jordan Bardella as party leader. Thousands of supporters are expected, alongside a major protest against racism, fascism and imperialism. Local authorities are preparing for possible clashes.
SocietyParis police changed the authorised trade union march route shortly before the October 24 mobilisation. The new route connects Place d’Italie and Porte de Vincennes, but many protesters arrived that morning at the original starting point, Place de la Bastille, unsure where to go.
WorldIsrael began demolishing several Palestinian-owned buildings in the occupied West Bank on Friday after two Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers near Hebron. The military said the two suspected attackers were also killed.
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PoliticsElection Transparency Initiative chairman Ken Cuccinelli discusses reports that court documents list Rep. Ilhan Omar under a different name.
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OtherEuronews presents its midday bulletin for October 24, rounding up important stories from Europe and beyond.
WorldMorgan Norwood reports on the war in Ukraine, while James Longman meets President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine’s access to Starlink. The program also covers a melanoma vaccine showing effectiveness in a late-stage trial and the Pope’s return to the Vatican after lung surgery.
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WorldReuters reporters set out to define heat waves but found a wider phenomenon: “heat storms” spreading across vast parts of the planet. On On Assignment, investigators Maurice Tamman and Ben Welsh discuss how extreme heat became a constant feature of modern life and why they needed new language to describe it.
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Economy1:31China’s economy grew 4.5% in the July-September quarter, above expectations and up from 4.3% in April-June, when growth was at its slowest in more than three years. Exports were robust, while domestic weakness persisted.
WorldTyphoon Champi killed one person and injured hundreds in Taiwan. Its strong winds and rain also toppled trees and cut power to hundreds of thousands as the storm continued overnight Friday into Saturday morning.
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PoliticsTexas Republican U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton discusses his upcoming race against Democrat James Talarico on “Hannity,” saying the two sharply disagree.
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SocietyPoor school conditions sparked the protests. Young people are now leading a broader fight over inequality, politics and France’s future.
EconomyHong Kong and Singapore have competed for years to become Asia’s leading wealth hub. Hong Kong is now stepping up its challenge with carried-interest tax exemptions, while benefiting from an IPO boom and Mainland China’s influence to attract wealthy investors.
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EconomyThe program examines the impact of a tech selloff on Asian markets: investors are seeking safe-haven assets, bonds are benefiting, and Asian AI infrastructure stocks are bearing the brunt.
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WorldSatellite images and footage filmed by Al Jazeera show extensive destruction across Israeli-occupied southern Lebanon. Homes, infrastructure and sites of historical and cultural significance have been damaged or destroyed, raising concern about what displaced residents will find to return to. Israel says its buffer zone is needed to protect northern towns, but the destruction raises questions about the future of southern Lebanese communities.
TechBBC reporter Adrienne Murray visited Stockholm to explore wave energy technology inspired by the heart’s pumping action. Swedish company CorPower has developed large yellow buoys anchored to the seabed that generate electricity from the movement of ocean waves.
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CultureSingapore’s Nine Emperor Gods Festival is held from the first to the ninth day of the ninth lunar month. Its rituals include going to sea to welcome the gods and a water-sending ceremony to bid them farewell. Devotees fast, pray for safety and take part in events including a barefoot fire-walking ritual.
WorldFrance deployed police, helicopters and armoured vehicles and imposed protest bans and local curfews ahead of Saturday’s demonstrations, seeking to prevent a repeat of the violence and looting during nationwide protests last weekend. The restrictions have drawn criticism.
CultureABC’s Kayna Whitworth interviews Donna Mills, the latest celebrity to seek a “side hustle” on the adults-only site OnlyFans.
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