Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the army to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank after Israeli soldiers shot and killed two men who allegedly carried out a shooting attack near Hebron. Five people were injured, and security forces set up roadblocks in response to the incident.
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Israeli soldiers killed two men near Hebron who were accused of launching a "terror attack."
The attackers were armed with an M16 rifle and a handgun.
Five people were injured, some seriously, and were taken to hospitals in Israel.
Prime Minister Netanyahu's office instructed the army to prepare for a full closure of the West Bank starting Friday.
The military established roadblocks and restricted movement in Palestinian towns nearby.
The attack took place just days before Israeli elections scheduled for the following Tuesday.
Israel has warned of possible attacks by hostile groups ahead of the election.
Far-right Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said the attack shows the need to limit Palestinian movement in the West Bank.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that Africa is facing a difficult Ebola outbreak. The virus has now spread from east Africa to Nigeria, which is the first time it has appeared in west Africa.
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Ebola virus, a serious disease, is spreading in Africa.
The outbreak began in east Africa and has now reached Nigeria in west Africa.
This is the first confirmed Ebola case in west Africa during this outbreak.
The WHO described the outbreak as "complex" because it is spreading across a large region.
Nigeria is a populous country, increasing concerns about controlling the virus.
Health authorities are working to track and stop the spread of Ebola.
Ebola spreads through close contact with bodily fluids from infected people or animals.
Controlling the outbreak requires cooperation between countries and quick medical response.
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Storm Austen is causing strong winds and heavy rain across parts of the UK. Power cuts have affected over 9,000 homes in Cornwall and Devon, and weather warnings are in place for several regions.
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More than 9,000 homes in Cornwall and Devon have lost power due to the storm.
A red weather warning is active for the islands of Guernsey and Jersey.
Cornwall and parts of Devon have an amber warning for strong winds.
A yellow rain warning is in place for parts of Scotland, including the Lothian Borders.
Yellow weather warnings are also active for the South East, North West of England, the East Midlands, and Wales.
BBC weather presenter Simon King reported from Newquay as the storm arrived.
The storm is expected to affect millions across the UK during the morning.
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In South Africa, anti-migrant protests have caused violence, including the death of a foreign national during a march in Durban. The situation highlights growing tensions between locals and migrants in the country.
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A foreign national was killed during anti-migrant protests in Durban, South Africa.
The protests are part of rising xenophobic (anti-foreigner) tensions in the region.
Durban is a city affected by repeated incidents of hostility toward migrants.
Protests were organized as a response to increasing anti-migrant sentiment.
South Africa faces challenges managing relations between local citizens and foreign nationals.
Neighboring countries and African leaders have expressed concern about the violence.
The unrest comes as broader efforts continue in West Africa to address lead poisoning and illegal mining issues.
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Ukraine’s access to Starshield, a military-grade satellite internet service run by SpaceX, has been limited, affecting the country’s drone and air defense operations. There is a dispute involving President Trump, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, and U.S. officials over who is responsible for these service restrictions during the conflict with Russia.
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Russia launched attacks on Ukrainian energy sites, leaving over 500,000 people without power.
Ukrainian officials say limited access to Starshield has disrupted drone strikes and air defense systems.
President Trump claims the Starshield service has been fully restored.
A European official said the service was not fully working despite Trump’s statement.
Trump and his cabinet deny ordering any limits to Starshield and suggest Musk controls the service.
Elon Musk says Starshield is owned and controlled by the U.S. government, and any usage limits come from the military and President Trump.
The Wall Street Journal reported Musk ordered the service slowdown, with unclear involvement from Trump.
U.S. politicians disagree on whether Musk acted alone or with White House approval.
The dispute happens amid ongoing fighting and rising civilian casualties in Ukraine.
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Heavy storms caused severe flooding in eastern Spain, leading to deaths and evacuations. The UK is facing two strong storms bringing damaging winds and rain, increasing flood risks. Meanwhile, Super Typhoon Champi is moving toward China and Japan after hitting Taiwan with heavy rain and strong winds.
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Storm Adam brought extremely heavy rain to eastern Spain, causing floods and lockdowns for 850,000 people.
At least five people died, 500 were rescued, and 2,100 were evacuated in Spain due to flooding.
The Balearic Islands also experienced flooding, affecting travel with flight diversions and cancellations.
Storm Austen is the first named storm of the UK winter, bringing strong winds (50-90 mph) to the UK, Ireland, and northern France.
A second storm, Storm Boelo, will bring more rain and strong winds to the UK and Ireland, increasing flood risks.
Super Typhoon Champi, with winds equivalent to a category 5 hurricane, is approaching China and Japan after hitting Taiwan.
Taiwan experienced up to 900mm of rain, leading to school closures, cancelled flights, and high waves.
Flooding and travel disruptions are expected to continue in affected areas.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Russia is ready to restart talks with Ukraine and the United States about the security terms of a final peace agreement. However, he emphasized that Russia is not interested in negotiating a short-term ceasefire.
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Russia wants to have three-way talks with Ukraine and the U.S.
The focus of talks would be on a final peace deal's security details, not a temporary truce.
Putin made this statement on October 23, 2026.
The talks aim to address the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Russia has not agreed to a short ceasefire at this stage.
The U.S. is involved in the peace discussions as a third party.
This announcement comes amid continued fighting in Ukraine.
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French authorities want to ban some protests amid ongoing unrest and riots. President Emmanuel Macron plans to meet with students on Friday to discuss the situation.
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A curfew is in place in parts of Paris every night until Monday morning.
French students have continued to protest, even during school holidays.
The French Prime Minister, Sebastien Lecornu, has met with political party leaders about the unrest.
Shopkeepers in France are worried about possible new looting during upcoming protests.
President Macron has promised to stop violence linked to the protests.
Some groups have found that pro-Russian online accounts have spread messages to increase anger in France.
Marine Le Pen, a far-right politician, has gained support during the protests and riots.
The protests involve concerns over education and rising prices but have also included violent acts.
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Young people, often called Generation Z, are leading protests in several countries over issues like education, housing, and government policies that affect them. These protests show growing concerns about inequality, worsening public services, and problems like job security and climate change that impact their futures.
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In France, large protests started over poor conditions in public schools, with hundreds of thousands joining.
In India, a movement called the Cockroach movement opposes Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, especially after many voters were removed from electoral lists.
In Spain, protests erupted due to a housing crisis and laws that fail to stop evictions; an 87-year-old woman died soon after being evicted.
Inequality has increased since 2008, affecting income, wealth, and access to public services like health and education.
Public services have weakened due to budget cuts, making it harder for many people, especially young ones, to get quality education and healthcare.
Young people face challenges from rapid AI growth, which is starting to replace entry-level jobs.
The climate crisis is seen as a major problem for young people’s futures, worsened by unequal societies.
Governments are struggling to regulate social media and AI effectively, which impacts young people’s mental health and education.
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A new personalized cancer vaccine combined with immunotherapy has lowered the chance of melanoma skin cancer returning or spreading by about 40% in a large clinical trial. The vaccine uses technology similar to some COVID-19 vaccines and is tailored to each patient’s tumor.
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The trial involved 1,137 melanoma patients who had surgery to remove tumors.
Patients received the immunotherapy drug Keytruda, and about two-thirds also got the new vaccine called Intismeran.
The vaccine is personalized using mRNA technology, which teaches the immune system to spot and attack cancer cells.
After two years, those getting the vaccine had 42% less risk of dying or cancer returning and 38% less risk of the cancer spreading.
The vaccine approach is also being tested on other cancers like kidney, bladder, and lung cancer.
Independent experts said longer studies are needed to confirm if it helps patients live longer overall.
Drug companies MSD and Moderna plan to ask regulators to approve the vaccine as early as next year.
Cost and the need for genetic analysis of each tumor will affect how widely the vaccine can be used.
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Oil prices have risen to nearly $111 per barrel as fighting and attacks on oil tankers increase near the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route. Emergency oil reserves worldwide are at their lowest levels in decades after being heavily used since the conflict between the US and Iran started in February 2025.
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Brent crude oil price rose to $110.85 per barrel, close to a five-month high.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reported attacks on multiple oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Houthis in Yemen captured territory near the Bab al-Mandeb strait, another important shipping route.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) coordinates emergency oil reserves held by many countries to manage supply emergencies.
Since February 2025, over 400 million barrels of oil have been released from strategic reserves worldwide, more than double the amount released after the Ukraine war began.
The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at its lowest level since 1982, holding about 283 million barrels.
Analysts estimate around 400 million barrels of usable emergency oil remain globally, excluding major reserves that may be difficult to access or export.
China has reserves for roughly 80 days of refinery use but is not part of the IEA stockpile-sharing system.
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Europe faces ongoing challenges from Russia’s war in Ukraine, which affects more than just the battlefield. With President Trump pushing for a settlement and threatening to reduce US support, Europe must strengthen its economic and industrial ability to support Ukraine and protect itself.
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Russia’s war has heavily damaged parts of Ukraine, especially in the south and east.
Europe has helped finance Ukraine’s defense, including a recent €90 billion loan without US backing.
President Trump is seeking a settlement with Russia that could be unfavorable to Ukraine and threatens to reduce US support.
European Union countries remain divided on sanctions and energy policies related to Russia.
EU has imposed its largest sanctions list but still allows Russian pipeline gas imports until 2027.
Europe needs to build a "war economy" with stronger joint borrowing and defense industry capacity.
The EU’s successful borrowing during COVID-19 showed that borrowing together can work in crises.
Strong financial and industrial foundations are necessary for Europe to defend itself against future threats.
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The Indian government is lowering prices on 137 cancer drugs to make treatment more affordable after the Supreme Court found large price mark-ups by hospitals and pharmacies. This move aims to reduce the financial burden on poor cancer patients who often face debt or give up treatment due to high costs.
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The price cuts will start next month and cover 137 cancer drugs.
The Supreme Court described high mark-ups on cancer drugs as "extortion" and "carnage."
Hospitals and chemists were charging much more than the government wholesale price; for example, one drug costing 2,700 rupees was sold for 27,000 rupees.
Some cancer drugs had mark-ups of over 700%, with an average of 170%.
Before, only 42 drugs had a 30% trade margin cap, but now this cap applies to more drugs.
The price reduction could lower drug costs by up to 70%, saving patients about 2,500 crore rupees (£199 million) yearly.
Many poor patients avoid cancer tests or treatment due to fear of high costs.
India’s government insurance covers some cancer costs but often not enough for expensive drugs or full treatment.
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The court will announce the verdict on December 22 in the trial over the 2020 death of Argentine football star Diego Maradona. Seven healthcare workers, including Maradona’s main doctor, are accused of being careless in his care leading to his death.
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The trial lasted six months and ended with statements from Maradona’s daughter and the defendants.
Diego Maradona died in November 2020 at age 60 from heart failure and lung swelling.
Maradona was recovering at home after minor brain surgery when he died.
Seven healthcare workers are on trial for negligence, with prison terms of 4 to 12 years requested by prosecutors.
Leopoldo Luque, Maradona’s main doctor, denies wrongdoing and says he was made a “scapegoat.”
The defense argued Maradona’s death was not predictable and that Luque cared deeply for him.
The prosecution said the care was insufficient, pointing out the lack of hospital equipment at home.
Medical experts said warning signs like Maradona’s breathing trouble and fast heartbeat were ignored before his death.
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The U.S. State Department warned Americans in Paris to be cautious and avoid protests ahead of the NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints. Violent protests in France, involving damage and clashes with police, have raised safety concerns for visitors during the event.
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The NFL will hold its first game in Paris featuring the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints.
The game is scheduled for Sunday.
The U.S. State Department issued a security alert advising Americans in France to avoid demonstrations and crowded areas.
Multiple protest groups planned demonstrations on Saturday and Sunday in Paris.
Recent protests in France have been violent, including property damage, looting, and attacks on police.
Police have used tear gas and other means to control crowds.
The protests began in late September over high living costs and poor school conditions.
Protests can change without notice and might happen outside planned routes.
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Brazil will hold a runoff election on October 25, 2026, which could change politics in Latin America. In the first round, Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, led by about two million votes over the current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva.
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Brazil’s runoff election is scheduled for October 25, 2026.
Flavio Bolsonaro is the leading candidate after the first round of voting.
Flavio Bolsonaro is the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
Incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is the runner-up in the first round.
The election outcome may impact the political situation in Latin America.
The article highlights why global viewers should pay attention to this election.
The first round vote difference was a bit more than two million votes.
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The US government and its officials have given unclear statements about why Ukraine’s access to the Starshield satellite system, used for military communication and drone control, was limited. President Donald Trump said the access has now been fully restored, but a European official claimed restrictions were still in place.
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Ukraine’s Starshield satellite system was restricted, affecting its military drone operations.
Starshield is a military-grade version of SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service.
President Donald Trump said access to the system was restored after some days of limited access.
US officials gave mixed messages about who ordered the restrictions, with no clear explanation given.
European officials indicated the speed limit on the system remained capped as of October 23, 2026.
Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal announced an investigation into the cause of the restrictions.
Vice President JD Vance suggested coordination with Elon Musk, while other officials denied White House involvement.
Elon Musk directed questions about the system to the Pentagon, as it is a military technology.
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Senator Jordon Steele-John from the Australian Greens is facing allegations of inappropriate behavior towards women. The party leader, David Shoebridge, has called for an independent investigation, but Steele-John denies the claims and refuses to take leave from parliament.
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Allegations against Steele-John date from 2017 to 2025 and involve inappropriate conduct toward women.
The Greens received a letter requesting an independent probe into these allegations.
Steele-John denies the allegations and claims he did not agree to take leave from his duties.
Party leader Shoebridge says Steele-John agreed to leave but cannot force him without party majority support.
Removing Steele-John would need two-thirds of Greens members to vote for expulsion.
Steel-John is the Greens’ disability spokesperson and has strong support within the disability community.
This situation tests Shoebridge’s leadership and the Greens’ processes for handling internal issues.
The party aims to resolve the matter while maintaining fairness and consensus decision-making.
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has decided to support Gianni Infantino for another term as FIFA president. This is a change from earlier doubts after Infantino apologized for mistakes related to a failed financial plan.
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The AFC, which has 47 member groups, endorsed FIFA President Gianni Infantino for a fourth term.
The FIFA presidential election will be held in March, with a November 18 deadline to challenge Infantino. No official challenger has yet filed.
Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa, AFC president, publicly supported Infantino at a meeting in Tokyo.
Two months ago, the AFC had criticized Infantino for a “fundamental breach of trust” over a $4.2 billion deal to sell a stake in FIFA events.
Infantino apologized recently to FIFA’s ruling council for mistakes related to that deal.
Sheikh Salman said most AFC members now support Infantino despite past issues.
Infantino has traveled widely to gain support from football countries worldwide.
The AFC’s endorsement signals a united backing from Asian football for Infantino’s new term.
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Europe is starting winter with very low natural gas reserves, which makes it vulnerable to supply problems. The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) said that ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, especially the US-Israel war on Iran, are disrupting gas supplies and could raise energy prices in Europe this winter.
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Europe’s gas storage is currently 72% full, below the usual 90% seen before winter.
Low gas reserves mean Europe may face higher prices and energy shortages in the coming months.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for liquefied natural gas (LNG), is experiencing disruptions due to conflicts involving Iran.
About 10% of Europe’s LNG supply traveled through the Strait of Hormuz before the war.
Iran has attacked vessels, reducing gas imports to Europe.
Europe depends heavily on imported gas to heat homes and power industries in winter.
The International Energy Agency has coordinated emergency oil and diesel stock releases to stabilize markets since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The EU’s reliance on Russian fuel and aging refineries has contributed to current energy shortages, including diesel fuel needed for trucks and agriculture.
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