Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he talked with US President Donald Trump about the need to remove Iran’s government. Netanyahu believes that doing this is important to stop Iran from restarting its nuclear weapons program and weakening a group called the Axis of Resistance.
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Netanyahu spoke with President Trump about Iran’s government.
They discussed the idea of removing or toppling Iran’s regime.
Netanyahu sees this step as key to stopping Iran’s nuclear weapons efforts.
The Axis of Resistance is a group that Netanyahu wants to weaken by changing Iran’s leadership.
The conversation took place on a Sunday.
Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel.
Donald Trump is the US President.
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Brendan Nugent has been charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury and other offences after an alleged attack on Australian MP Helen Haines. He will appear in Wangaratta court for a hearing, and police are treating the incident as a targeted attack.
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Brendan Nugent faces three charges: dangerous driving causing serious injury, intentionally causing serious injury, and causing harm to a commonwealth public official.
Nugent was held overnight and is scheduled to appear in Wangaratta magistrates court at 9:30 am.
Police believe the attack was aimed specifically at Helen Haines, a member of the Australian parliament.
Victoria Police and the Australian Federal Police (AFP) held a joint press briefing about the case.
Tracee Hutchison, a politician who experienced harassment, decided not to run in the upcoming Victoria state election, citing rising violence towards women.
Hutchison reported ongoing threats and unsafe conditions during the election process to the Victorian Electoral Commission.
Election officials have limited power to prevent or stop harassment at polling booths.
Helen Haines is the MP who was allegedly targeted in this attack.
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The U.S. government has issued new security warnings to Americans in the Middle East due to increased attacks by Iran-backed Houthi militants on Saudi Arabia, including a deadly missile strike on Riyadh’s airport. The Trump administration is providing support to Saudi Arabia but has not yet decided on direct military involvement.
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U.S. embassies in several Middle Eastern countries warned Americans about the risk of spreading violence from Houthi attacks.
A missile attack on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport on October 10 killed an American citizen and at least 12 others, injuring over 300.
The State Department maintains partial restrictions at embassies in the region due to security concerns.
The Houthis continue attacking Saudi oil facilities and military targets, increasing regional instability.
President Trump has declined to commit to direct U.S. military intervention but has left the option open.
Yemen’s government is asking for more U.S. support like intelligence sharing and air defenses but not for ground troops.
The U.S. faces demand for missile defense systems from Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Ukraine.
The Trump administration emphasizes the safety of American citizens as a top priority.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said US intelligence sharing now works well after meeting President Donald Trump’s envoy in Oslo. The talks included Finnish and Norwegian leaders and focused on peace proposals, with Zelensky saying it is now up to Russia to respond.
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Zelensky met Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, in Oslo to discuss intelligence sharing and peace proposals.
US intelligence now helps Ukraine with early warning about Russian missile attacks.
Finnish President Alexander Stubb said progress was made on peace ideas but gave no specifics.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has not commented publicly; Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said they would listen but refuse political concessions.
Relations between Ukraine and the US have been tense, with President Trump suggesting Ukraine needs new leadership.
Zelensky said Ukraine is ready to negotiate to end the war but continues to lose people due to Russian attacks.
Russian forces still control about 20% of Ukraine, and drone attacks recently killed at least 10 civilians.
The talks involved Ukraine’s intelligence chief and lawmakers who had met earlier with Trump’s associates.
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Nigeria confirmed its first Ebola case in the capital city, Abuja. This comes as the Ebola outbreak spreads in Africa, with thousands infected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and cases in Kenya and Uganda.
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The Ebola patient in Nigeria arrived from Uganda and was treated in a private hospital in Abuja.
Nigerian health authorities are tracing 44 people who had contact with the patient.
Kenya has nine confirmed Ebola cases, all linked to one group of contacts.
The DRC has reported over 9,000 cases and 4,381 deaths from Ebola.
The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, for which no vaccine or specific treatment exists.
The World Health Organization (WHO) is supporting countries near the DRC to prepare and respond to the outbreak.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the chance of Ebola spreading to the U.S. is very low.
WHO advises against travel or trade restrictions with affected countries based on current information.
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The US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian missile attacks after a brief pause. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the early warnings help save lives and expressed gratitude to the US for this support.
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The US temporarily stopped giving Ukraine advance warnings about Russian missile strikes but has now resumed.
Zelenskyy thanked the US for the warning system, saying it protects civilians, including children.
Talks in Oslo involved Ukrainian officials, US envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and leaders from Norway, Finland, the EU, and the UK.
Zelenskyy discussed with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the impact of restrictions on Ukraine's ability to use Elon Musk’s satellite internet for military drones.
Zelenskyy offered to stop Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil refineries if the US supplied Patriot missile defense systems.
The US Pentagon has blocked delivery of some missile defenses to Ukraine, which Ukraine says makes it more vulnerable.
Zelenskyy opposed a proposed Russia-US-China meeting on Ukraine, insisting Ukraine must be included in any talks about its future.
Recent US actions, including lifting sanctions on Russian diesel, have raised tensions between Washington and Kyiv.
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Preliminary results show that more than two-thirds of people in Alberta want to stay part of Canada. Prime Minister Mark Carney called this a positive result for the country.
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More than 66% of Alberta voters support remaining in Canada.
The vote was a setback for the separatist movement, which wants Alberta to leave Canada.
Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed the result as good news for Canada.
The results are preliminary but considered decisive.
The news was shared by the BBC, which spoke to people in Alberta about their views.
The vote reflects strong support for Canadian unity in Alberta.
The separatist movement’s hopes for independence faced a significant challenge.
This event received attention from Canadian and international media.
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The 16th Milipol Qatar homeland security exhibition opened in Doha, featuring over 270 local and international companies showing new defense technologies. Qatar and France signed a security cooperation plan lasting from 2027 to 2030 to work together on crime, drug trafficking, counterterrorism, and more.
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Milipol Qatar is a homeland security and safety exhibition held every two years since 1996.
The 16th edition is taking place at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center.
More than 270 companies from around the world are participating.
Companies are showcasing the latest defense technologies and solutions.
Qatar and France signed a three-year security cooperation plan during the event.
The cooperation plan covers the years 2027 to 2030.
The plan focuses on fighting organized crime, drug trafficking, and terrorism.
It also includes cooperation on international event security and civil protection.
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Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Wesley Clark criticized President Trump’s decision to waive sanctions and allow Russian diesel fuel into the United States. Clark said this move shows no balance because it benefits Russia, even as the U.S. supports Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
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Wesley Clark served as NATO’s Supreme Allied Commander.
President Trump waived sanctions on Russian diesel fuel.
The U.S. agreed to allow Russian diesel imports.
The decision was made while the U.S. supports Ukraine in its war against Russia.
Clark said the decision lacks balance and effectively gives in to Russia.
The main concern is protecting the freedom and rights of nations.
The issue involves energy imports and international conflict dynamics.
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Police in Guinea-Bissau raided the offices of vaccine researchers praised by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The raid seized hepatitis B vaccine doses amid controversy over a study that delays vaccination for newborns in a country with high rates of hepatitis B infection.
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The police raid happened on a Monday and targeted vaccine doses linked to a research study.
The research is partly funded by the US CDC and two private foundations, totaling $3.2 million.
The study involves delaying hepatitis B vaccination for 7,000 newborns during the first six weeks after birth.
About 20% of adults in Guinea-Bissau carry hepatitis B, which can cause serious liver disease or cancer.
The study received approval from Guinea-Bissau’s national ethics committee and a Danish ethics group.
Guinea-Bissau’s transitional health minister denied that the study will proceed.
The World Health Organization called the study unethical and stressed that hepatitis B vaccination at birth is vital.
The researchers involved are from the Bandim Health Project, a group operating in Guinea-Bissau since 1978, praised by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with US special envoy Steve Witkoff to try to improve worsening relations between Ukraine and the United States. The tensions have grown as President Donald Trump has shown support for Moscow, while Ukraine has criticized Washington for delaying important defense aid.
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President Zelensky met with US envoy Steve Witkoff on October 20, 2026.
The meeting aimed to address declining relations between Ukraine and the US.
President Donald Trump has been engaging with Moscow, causing concern in Kyiv.
Ukraine has complained that the US is withholding essential defense support.
The visit took place amid ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
U.S.-Ukraine relations are reported as reaching new lows this year.
The situation reflects broader tensions in international diplomacy related to the conflict.
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Since October 17, over 2,000 people have been held by police in France after protests and damage in city centers. Trials have started quickly to examine who was involved, what they did, and the punishments they may receive.
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More than 2,000 people have been taken into police custody since October 17, 2026.
About 70% of those detained are adults.
The trials are happening soon after arrests to determine each person's actions and evidence.
French authorities are using these trials to understand the detainees' backgrounds and assign penalties.
Local curfews have been set in parts of Paris starting October 20 to control unrest.
The unrest involves protests against the rising cost of living.
Some famous locations, like the Louvre Museum, have been affected or blocked during the protests.
The French government has promised strict punishments for those involved in the violence.
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Paris police have set a new curfew for certain parts of the city from 9:00 p.m. Tuesday to 4:00 a.m. Wednesday. This follows a previous curfew that helped calm riots and looting over the weekend in areas where protests and clashes occurred.
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The curfew covers the Republique public square and the les Halles shopping district in central Paris.
It starts at 9:00 p.m. and ends at 4:00 a.m. the next morning.
The curfew aims to prevent further riots and looting after violent weekend protests.
Police said the earlier curfew helped restore calm in affected areas.
The government is using targeted curfews in places where unrest continues.
The unrest included clashes involving students and others protesting in the city.
Authorities have put several people on quick trial for damaging city centers in France.
The situation remains tense, with local officials promising strict punishments for rioters.
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The UK plans to send Typhoon fighter jets to defend Saudi Arabia from attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The UK Defence Minister called the increased attacks unacceptable and said the jets will carry out defensive missions.
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The UK will deploy Typhoon fighter jets to Saudi Arabia.
These jets will perform defensive missions to protect Saudi Arabia.
The attacks on Saudi Arabia are carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
The UK Defence Minister is Wes Streeting.
He described the rising attacks as “outrageous” and “intolerable.”
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A report by Oxfam shows that the richest 1 percent in Peru gained 42 percent of new wealth between 2019 and 2025, while the poorest half of the population got just 1.4 percent. The report highlights growing inequality and political instability in Peru, with many Peruvians feeling that powerful interests control the government.
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The richest 1 percent in Peru captured 42 percent of the new wealth from 2019 to 2025.
This share increased from around 39 percent between 2000 and 2019.
The poorest 50 percent received only 1.4 percent of the new wealth in the same period.
A survey found that 84 percent of Peruvians think powerful groups control politics for their own benefit.
Over 75 percent believe rich people and big companies avoid paying their fair share of taxes.
About 70 percent want the government to do more to reduce inequality.
Peru has had nine presidents in the past ten years due to impeachments and political crises.
Political conflict between the presidency and Congress has weakened Peru’s democracy.
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The United States helped create a ceasefire to stop fighting in Gaza last year, but attacks have continued and food supplies are running very low. The World Food Programme says it must reduce food aid to half a million Palestinians because of not enough funds, worsening the humanitarian crisis.
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A ceasefire was brokered by the United States to end fighting in Gaza last year.
More than two million people live in Gaza and hoped the ceasefire would improve their situation.
Despite the ceasefire, Israel has continued attacks in Gaza.
Food supplies in Gaza are very limited and becoming even scarcer.
The World Food Programme faces funding shortages.
As a result, it will cut food aid to about 500,000 Palestinians in Gaza.
The reduced aid increases the risk of a humanitarian crisis in the region.
Experts from different fields discussed these challenges on a program hosted by Imran Khan.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has asked Senator Flavio Bolsonaro to publicly share his personal bank, tax, and phone records before Brazil’s presidential election. Lula said he will do the same if Bolsonaro agrees, aiming to expose corruption as a key issue in the election.
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Lula challenged Bolsonaro to release personal financial and phone records during the election campaign.
Lula promised to share his own and his family’s records if Bolsonaro agrees to do the same.
The election is deeply concerned with corruption scandals involving influential people in Brazil.
Bolsonaro has direct links to a major banker involved in a corruption scandal.
The scandal has affected Brazil’s Supreme Federal Court, which sentenced Bolsonaro’s father to prison for a coup plot.
There are concerns about possible U.S. interference, with Meta (Facebook’s parent company) accused of restricting Lula’s online campaign.
Meta told Brazil’s Supreme Court it is treating both candidates equally and monitoring advertising accounts closely.
Lula may try to disqualify Bolsonaro’s campaign alleging unfair support through social media algorithms.
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Prince Harry said he wants to fix his relationship with his father, King Charles III, and his brother, Prince William. He told GQ Magazine that reconciliation is important, especially with many challenges happening in the world.
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Prince Harry spoke to GQ Magazine in New York.
He expressed a desire to "work it out" with his father and brother.
The relationship issues are within the British royal family.
Prince Harry called reconciliation the most important thing amid global problems.
The interview highlights ongoing family dynamics involving the Duke of Sussex.
King Charles III is Prince Harry’s father.
Prince William is Prince Harry’s older brother.
The topic is connected to the British royal family and their public image.
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Christina Applegate announced that her doctor told her she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) and does not have the disease. Despite this, she still experiences symptoms like those of MS and is unsure about her health condition.
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Christina Applegate previously said she had multiple sclerosis, a disease where the immune system attacks nerves.
Her doctor now says she does not have MS, meaning she was misdiagnosed.
She still has symptoms typical of MS and uses wheelchairs when visiting doctors.
MS diagnosis is difficult and usually requires ruling out other illnesses over a long time.
Applegate and her podcast co-host Jamie-Lynn Sigler are public advocates for MS awareness.
Applegate expressed feeling confused and concerned about no longer having the MS diagnosis.
Scientists say MS happens when genes and environmental factors, like infections or pollution, trigger immune problems.
Applegate has shared openly about how her symptoms have affected her daily life and mobility.
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The UK government will approve drilling at the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea, supporting the oil and gas industry while raising concerns from climate activists. The decision follows legal and political debates about its impact on the UK’s climate goals and energy security.
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The Jackdaw gasfield will soon receive approval for gas drilling.
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh and Chancellor John Healey will announce the decision.
Jackdaw is one of the largest undeveloped gasfields in the North Sea.
The field is operated by Shell and Equinor, a Norwegian company.
Climate campaigners argue Jackdaw contradicts Labour’s climate promises and worsens global warming.
Jackdaw will provide about 2% of UK gas demand for about 10 years and account for 6% of North Sea gas production when fully running.
Labour government had promised no new North Sea oil and gas licenses but is approving Jackdaw because it is not a new license but a reapproval after a court ruling.
President Donald Trump and UK politicians supported approving the gasfield to help with energy supply and jobs.
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