Tens of thousands of people, led by students, held a big rally in Belgrade before Serbia’s upcoming parliamentary election. The student group wants to replace the current government led by Aleksandar Vucic’s party, which has been in power for over 14 years.
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The rally took place in central Belgrade with supporters of the student-led opposition movement.
The election is scheduled for Sunday and could end Aleksandar Vucic’s long rule.
The student movement formed the "Student List," running 250 candidates focusing on fighting corruption.
The protests began after a deadly railway station canopy collapse in Novi Sad that killed 16 people in 2024.
Vucic resigned as president in September to run for prime minister and called the snap election.
Vucic accused the student movement of being a foreign-funded coup attempt.
Polls suggest a close race between Vucic’s party and the student movement, though Serbia lacks reliable independent polling.
More than 100 violent incidents were reported during the election campaign, and some arrests were made for planned election-day violence.
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Tom Skerritt, an actor famous for his roles in movies like Alien and Top Gun, died at the age of 93 from natural causes. He had a long career with over 170 acting credits and was known for his work both in films and television.
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Tom Skerritt died at age 93 from natural causes, confirmed by his publicist.
He acted for more than 60 years with over 170 roles in movies and TV shows.
Skerritt won an Emmy Award and was nominated for the Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild awards.
He served four years in the US Air Force before starting his acting career.
His breakout role was in the 1970 movie M*A*S*H, which was nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars.
He appeared in famous films such as Alien, Top Gun, The Dead Zone, and Contact.
Skerritt co-founded the Red Badge Project in 2012 to help veterans with PTSD through storytelling.
His last film role was in the 2025 western drama Broke, starring Dennis Quaid.
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Libya’s eastern parliament has withdrawn its objection to a sea boundary deal with Turkiye that was signed seven years ago by Libya’s rival government. The deal has caused tension because Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt say it ignores their rights to parts of the Mediterranean Sea, leading Greece to ask the United Nations for help.
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The maritime deal sets boundaries between Libya and Turkiye in the Mediterranean Sea.
Libya’s Government of National Unity signed this deal seven years ago.
Libya’s eastern parliament recently stopped opposing the agreement.
Greece, Cyprus, and Egypt oppose the deal, claiming it violates their rights.
Greece took the issue to the UN Security Council for discussion.
The area involved may have large amounts of natural gas resources.
The deal has heightened regional tensions over control of the eastern Mediterranean.
Experts from economics, law, and geopolitics are analyzing the deal’s impact.
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Tom Skerritt, a US actor known for roles in movies like "Top Gun" and "Alien," and the TV show "Picket Fences," has died at age 93 from natural causes. He won an Emmy award for his acting in "Picket Fences" and had a long career in film, television, and theater.
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Tom Skerritt died at the age of 93 from natural causes.
He was best known for movies such as "Top Gun" (1986) and "Alien" (1979).
Skerritt won an Emmy Award in 1993 for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for "Picket Fences."
He acted in both movies and TV, playing solid and authoritative characters.
Skerritt also performed on stage, including in Broadway’s “A Time to Kill” in 2013.
His acting career began after a theater role led to his first film part in 1962.
He served four years in the Air Force and studied filmmaking at UCLA.
Skerritt had close friendships with actors like Robert Redford, who praised his integrity.
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Europe faces a challenge in maintaining its advanced social welfare systems because its economic growth is much weaker than in major competitors like the U.S., China, and India. This slow growth raises concerns about the future of social protections, economic competitiveness, and political unity across the continent.
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Europe has one of the world's most advanced social systems, described as "very sophisticated."
The continent's potential economic growth rate is about half that of the United States, one-third that of China, and one-fourth that of India.
Weak economic growth threatens the long-term sustainability of Europe's social protections and the political agreement supporting them.
Recent social unrest in France reflects broader economic pressures affecting lower-income groups, including rising living costs and energy problems.
Europe has limited influence over ongoing geopolitical conflicts impacting its economy.
China's growing industrial power poses a challenge to European industries through increased exports.
The preferred European response to trade tensions with China is negotiation first, with stronger trade defenses considered only if necessary to avoid raising prices.
Europe must balance protecting its industries, preserving social welfare, and managing economic competition in a world with increasing international rivalry.
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A 27-year-old woman named Aisha Zaman was charged after a police officer was shot in Nottingham. The officer was injured while approaching two suspects and is now in the hospital receiving treatment.
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The shooting happened around 4:50 a.m. on Sunday in the Angel Row area of Nottingham.
Police found a weapon and set up a large crime scene around the location.
Aisha Zaman faces charges for having a banned gun and intending to use it to commit a serious crime.
The injured officer was trying to talk to two suspects when he was shot.
The officer is currently in the hospital being treated for the injury.
The incident took place in the Hyson Green area, where Aisha Zaman lives.
Police are continuing their investigation and will provide more information soon.
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A curfew has been put in place in some parts of Paris, lasting every night from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. until Monday morning. This was done after recent violence and looting during protests, but students still held a large protest on Thursday after a court lifted a police ban.
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The curfew applies in certain areas of Paris every night from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. until Monday morning.
The curfew began after violence and looting occurred over the weekend.
The Paris police prefecture officially ordered the curfew extension on Thursday.
Students held a protest on Thursday even though the police had banned it.
The protest went ahead because a court overturned the police ban using an emergency decision.
Students have been protesting for weeks, including before the bigger rallies on October 17.
The unrest is partly linked to issues like inflation and education.
French political leaders and officials are responding to the unrest and protests.
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Tom Skerritt, an actor known for his roles in movies like "Alien" and "Top Gun" and the TV show "Picket Fences," has died at the age of 93. His family confirmed he died from natural causes and shared their feelings about his life beyond acting.
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Tom Skerritt was 93 years old when he died.
He acted in famous films such as "Alien" and "Top Gun."
He also starred in the TV series "Picket Fences."
Skerritt died on a Wednesday from natural causes.
His family described him as humorous, curious, wise, generous, and loving.
His death was confirmed by his publicist to CBS News.
The family issued a statement expressing their heartbreak.
The article is a breaking news story with potential updates coming.
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Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir used AI-generated videos to mock Palestinians in Gaza, including one showing them as "donkeys" and another transporting a Gazan to Paris. These videos sparked criticism and a public response from the French Foreign Ministry because France banned Ben-Gvir from entering the country last year.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir is a far-right Israeli Minister using AI videos for political messages before elections.
One video shows Gaza in 2030 as destroyed and calls Palestinians who stay "donkeys."
Another video presents a fictional story where a Gazan magically goes to Paris with Ben-Gvir's help.
The videos relate to Ben-Gvir’s plan encouraging Palestinians to leave Gaza voluntarily.
French officials responded publicly on social media, reminding that Ben-Gvir is banned from France.
Ben-Gvir replied with another AI video showing a destroyed Paris and Palestinian flags.
The French protests linked to Muslim migrants have no proven connection, but some Israeli leaders claim otherwise.
AI-generated content is widely used by Israeli parties in election campaigns, raising concerns about misinformation.
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Turkiye and Libya have renewed a maritime agreement that defines sea boundaries and energy rights. This deal is causing tensions with countries like Greece, Egypt, and Israel, as it affects control over parts of the Mediterranean Sea.
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Turkiye and Libya signed a new maritime deal.
The agreement sets boundaries for parts of the Mediterranean Sea.
It defines who can explore and use underwater energy resources.
Greece, Egypt, and Israel have raised concerns about the deal.
The deal affects regional influence and control in the Mediterranean area.
The renewed agreement is causing political and territorial disputes.
Energy rights linked to the seabed are a major point of conflict.
The situation impacts security and diplomacy in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the Ebola outbreak that started in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is now spreading to multiple African countries, making the situation more complicated. New cases have been confirmed in Nigeria and Kenya, and health officials are still trying to find how the first Nigerian patient got infected.
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The Ebola outbreak began in DRC in mid-May and has caused over 4,000 deaths among more than 9,000 cases.
Cases of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola are now found in DRC, Kenya, Nigeria, and earlier in Uganda.
Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case recently, involving the wife of a Swiss diplomat living in Abuja.
It is unclear where the Nigerian patient caught Ebola; investigations are ongoing about her travel history.
Kenyan and Nigerian first Ebola cases may have crossed paths at Uganda’s Entebbe airport.
Kenya has reported a total of nine Ebola cases so far and traced 135 contacts related to the first case.
Nigeria is tracking 44 contacts connected to its confirmed Ebola patient, with more contacts being identified.
The Ebola outbreak in DRC is the deadliest in the country's history, with a fatality rate nearing 50 percent.
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A 27-year-old woman has been charged after a police officer was shot in Nottingham city centre. The officer is in hospital receiving treatment, and several other people have been arrested in connection with the incident.
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The shooting happened near a bus stop in Angel Row, Nottingham, early Sunday morning.
Aisha Zaman, 27, was charged with possession of a prohibited firearm and possession with intent to commit a serious crime.
She has been remanded in custody and will appear in Nottingham Magistrates' Court on Friday.
Multiple other arrests were made, including two men (aged 24 and 30) and two women (aged 25 and 21) on suspicion of helping an offender.
A 35-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman were arrested for possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and assisting an offender; they remain in custody.
The injured police officer is currently in hospital receiving treatment.
Police continue to investigate the incident, and more updates are expected.
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Actor Tom Skerritt, known for his roles in movies like "Alien" and "Top Gun," has died at the age of 93. His family said he passed away from natural causes.
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Tom Skerritt was 93 years old when he died.
He acted in well-known films such as "Alien," "Top Gun," "Steel Magnolias," and the TV show "Picket Fences."
Skerritt died on a Wednesday.
His family released a statement confirming his death and mentioned they are heartbroken.
The cause of death was natural causes.
The news is still developing with more updates expected.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) received the European Union's top human rights award, called the Sakharov Prize, on October 22, 2026. This award came despite pressure and sanctions from President Donald Trump against the court.
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The ICC was given the EU's top rights prize, the Sakharov Prize.
The award recognizes the ICC's work in upholding international law and justice.
The EU supports multilateralism, which means countries working together through international institutions.
The ICC is currently facing unprecedented challenges and sanctions from the U.S. under President Donald Trump.
European Parliament chief Roberta Metsola announced the prize and highlighted respect for international institutions.
The ICC thanked the European Parliament for the support during challenging times.
The award may increase tensions between the European Union and President Trump’s administration.
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A Libyan man, Abu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi, accused of building the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie in 1988, has lost a request to dismiss his case in a US court. The judge ruled that his transfer to US custody, claimed to be an illegal abduction, does not stop the trial from going ahead in January 2024.
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Abu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi is accused of making the bomb that exploded on Pan Am Flight 103, killing 270 people in 1988.
He was taken from Libya to US custody in 2022, which he called an illegal rendition (forceful transfer).
Marimi asked a US judge to throw out the case, arguing his rights were violated and extradition rules broken.
The judge said US courts can still hold trials even if a suspect was captured by force.
Two exceptions could stop a trial: if the US government directly broke constitutional rights, or broke extradition agreements.
The judge decided the US did not directly control the capture and used recognized legal conventions to bring Marimi to the US.
The trial is set to start on January 19, 2024, after previous delays.
The judge also rejected a request to exclude Marimi's alleged confession made in Libya in 2012.
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A Russian military satellite named Kosmos 2612 recently moved very close to a US-registered commercial satellite called ICEYE-X36 in low Earth orbit. US officials say this behavior looks like a weapon test in space and is dangerous, but Russia denies these claims and says its space activities are peaceful.
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Kosmos 2612 is a Russian military spacecraft launched in April.
It came within about 500 meters of ICEYE-X36, a US commercial radar satellite.
The close approach happened about 340 miles (550 kilometers) above Earth.
US officials warn this may be a test of a space weapon designed to threaten satellites.
Russia says these claims are false and calls US accusations “absurd.”
Russia’s deputy UN representative, Konstantin Vorontsov, said all Russia’s space activities are peaceful.
Russia has a history of testing anti-satellite weapons, including systems designed to collide with other objects in orbit.
The satellite ICEYE-X36 is owned by a US company with Finnish roots and is used for radar surveillance.
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This week, several cities in France experienced violent protests during the night. The UK government approved a new natural gas project called the Jackdaw gas field. Tesla also revealed a new flying car.
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Many cities in France saw violent protests at night this week.
The UK government gave the green light to the Jackdaw gas field, a natural gas project.
Tesla introduced a flying car to the public.
The article is part of a weekly news quiz covering recent global events.
The quiz encourages readers to test their knowledge of world news from the past week.
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Brazil is holding a close presidential runoff election between Flavio Bolsonaro, a far-right candidate, and the current left-wing president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Social media plays a big role in this election, with Bolsonaro's supporters actively sharing content online.
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The runoff election is scheduled for Sunday, with polls showing Bolsonaro slightly ahead, but the gap is narrowing.
Flavio Bolsonaro is the son of the former president Jair Bolsonaro, who was voted out in 2022.
Lula da Silva is nearly 81 years old and is facing questions about his popularity and leadership.
Bolsonaro’s father was convicted of attempting a coup, a point of controversy in the election.
Brazil has the third largest number of users on social media platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
Meta, the company that owns Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Twitter, has been criticized for its role in the election due to heavy political content.
Key issues debated include crime and inequality in Brazil.
Four years after the last election, Brazil’s political and social landscape has shifted, influenced heavily by digital and social media strategies.
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Israel has released nine of ten Israeli settler suspects arrested for attacking a U.S. journalist and European diplomats in the West Bank, placing most under house arrest. The attacks on Palestinians and diplomats have raised concerns from several countries and the United Nations, amid reports of increased settler violence during the Palestinian olive harvest season.
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Nine out of ten Israeli settler suspects involved in attacks on a U.S. journalist and European diplomats were released under house arrest.
The attacks occurred in the occupied West Bank, with one suspect still in custody as investigations continue.
The U.S., France, Belgium, and Poland urged Israel to stop settler violence after diplomats were assaulted.
A Washington Post photojournalist, Heidi Levine, was injured by settlers and needed surgery.
The United Nations Secretary-General called the situation “out of control” and urged for peace talks.
A Palestinian group reported 409 attacks in October on Palestinian farmers and land, mostly by settlers.
Incidents included assaults, theft of crops and equipment, destruction of olive trees, and blocking farmers from accessing their land.
One Palestinian, Ali Hassan Bazzari, died from wounds after settler gunfire during the olive harvest.
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The energy secretary first appeared to oppose new migration rules but later said she supports the government's plans. The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, wants to increase the time foreign workers must wait to get permanent residency from five years to 15 years.
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The energy secretary made a joke suggesting she could not lie about supporting the new migration rules.
She later clarified that she fully supports the government's migration reform policy.
The home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, is leading a plan to extend the permanent residency waiting period from 5 to 15 years.
This change would apply to foreign workers arriving from 2021 onwards.
There are discussions about possibly exempting care workers from the new, longer waiting period.
Andy Burnham, with the prime minister's backing, supports Mahmood’s stance on migration policy.
Some politicians, including Angela Rayner and others, have publicly opposed the extended waiting time.
A former immigration minister said workers who have been in the country should not be punished by longer waits for settlement.
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