Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at a UN biodiversity meeting in Armenia. He criticized the environmental harm caused by wars in the Middle East and called it “environmental genocide,” urging global leaders to find solutions.
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President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran addressed a UN biodiversity summit in Armenia.
He highlighted severe environmental damage linked to conflicts in the Middle East.
Pezeshkian used the term “environmental genocide” to describe the harm caused by war.
He appealed to international leaders to work together to solve these environmental problems.
The speech focused on protecting biodiversity and the environment amid ongoing conflicts.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had an unusual reaction when reporters asked him about President Donald Trump during a meeting with European Council leaders. The brief news report showed his response but did not give detailed comments.
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine.
Zelenskyy met with leaders from the European Council.
Reporters asked Zelenskyy a question related to President Donald Trump.
Zelenskyy's reaction to the question was described as peculiar or surprising.
The event took place recently, and CBS News covered the story.
No detailed information on Zelenskyy’s exact response was given in the reported content.
The report is part of a news segment with other headlines and topics.
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Sir Olly Robbins, the former top civil servant in the UK Foreign Office, has reached a settlement with the government after being dismissed. He was sacked because of issues around the security clearance given to Lord Mandelson for the role of UK ambassador to the US.
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Sir Olly Robbins was removed from his position by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer in April 2026.
The dismissal followed concerns about how Lord Mandelson was cleared to be ambassador to the US despite vetting warnings.
Lord Mandelson was appointed in December 2024 and started in February 2025 but was dismissed seven months later after more troubling information surfaced.
Sir Olly challenged his sacking through a legal process called a judicial review.
An out-of-court settlement was reached, but the amount paid to Sir Olly was not disclosed.
The FDA union said Sir Olly was unfairly blamed to cover mistakes made by the prime minister.
The government praised Sir Olly’s long career but did not comment further on the settlement.
Sir Olly said government vetting procedures must stay confidential and that he was only given verbal information about the vetting concerns.
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A recent poll shows Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro slightly ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the October 25 run-off election. The race is very close, with multiple polls showing Bolsonaro and Lula within a 2 percent margin of error.
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A CNT/MDA poll gave Bolsonaro 46.8% and Lula 45.9% of the vote.
Other polls (Quaest and Datafolha) show similar close results between the two candidates.
Bolsonaro is the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is serving a prison sentence related to the 2022 election dispute.
Jair Bolsonaro is banned from running for office until 2030.
Flavio Bolsonaro promises to fight crime, reduce taxes, and continues his father’s conservative political style.
Lula is 80 years old and is seeking a fourth, non-consecutive presidential term.
Recently, Brazil’s Congress approved giving workers two paid days off per week, a win for Lula’s social reform goals.
The election is important for Brazil’s economy and has regional significance as Latin America has recently shifted toward right-wing leaders.
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Irish author Sally Rooney's books will no longer be sold in the UK because she plans to give her earnings to Palestine Action, a group banned by the British government as a terrorist organization. Rooney has openly supported this pro-Palestinian group despite its legal status in the UK.
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Sally Rooney is an Irish novelist known for books like "Normal People" and "Conversations with Friends."
She intends to donate her book royalties to Palestine Action.
Palestine Action is a pro-Palestinian group banned by the UK government under terrorism laws.
The British government banned this group last year.
Rooney and her publisher announced that her books will no longer be sold in the UK due to this decision.
The ban means the group is officially seen as illegal and involved in terrorism-related activities by the UK.
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Thousands of people in Buenos Aires protested against cuts to higher education funding by President Javier Milei's government. Most of the protest stayed peaceful, but some groups clashed with police, throwing stones, which led to police using tear gas and water cannons.
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The protest took place on Thursday outside the Argentine parliament in Buenos Aires.
Demonstrators included university students, staff, trade union members, and opposition activists.
The protest aimed to oppose budget cuts to higher education under President Javier Milei.
Most of the participants protested peacefully.
A smaller group, many wearing hoods, threw stones and objects at police.
Police responded with tear gas and water cannons to control the situation.
The clashes happened near the main peaceful demonstration crowd.
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Nasarawa, a region in Nigeria, is experiencing a rise in lithium mining driven by global demand for clean energy materials. Local small-scale miners face unsafe work conditions, issues with child labor, and communities have yet to fully benefit from the mining boom.
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Nasarawa is central to Nigeria’s growing lithium mining industry.
Artisanal miners work on small, informal mining operations.
The global push for clean energy is increasing demand for lithium.
Miners report dangerous and unsafe working environments.
There are concerns about child labor in the mining areas.
Local communities have not yet seen wide benefits from the mining growth.
The article was produced with the help of Light Oriye Tamunotonye.
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The leader of India’s Cockroach Janta Party youth group, Abhijeet Dipke, was arrested by police before a planned protest in Delhi against the government. The protests criticize changes to voter lists that opponents say favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party, and supporters continue to rally despite heavy police crackdowns.
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Abhijeet Dipke, head of the Cockroach Janta Party youth movement, was detained at home before a protest in Delhi.
The protests focus on demands for the resignation of the chief election commissioner, accused of deleting 130 million voter names to help Modi’s party.
Modi’s government and election officials deny the allegations of voter list manipulation.
Police have imposed bans on gatherings, deployed large numbers of officers, and detained thousands to stop protests.
Two other CJP leaders were jailed for five days after a small protest at a restricted site.
Dipke called on supporters to continue peaceful protests, including waving the Indian flag, despite arrests.
Around 2,000 protesters gathered in Delhi even after Dipke’s arrest, with smaller protests in other cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru.
The BJP accuses the protest groups of trying to create chaos and stage a coup.
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Hundreds of people protested in New Delhi, asking for the election chief to resign because of claims about fake names on voter lists. Two protest leaders, Abhijeet Dipke and Neha Bora, were arrested before the protest march.
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Protesters gathered for a flag march in New Delhi.
They demanded the resignation of the election chief.
The reason was alleged fraud in voter registration lists.
Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, was detained.
Student leader Neha Bora was also detained.
Protests happened in multiple cities across India.
The Cockroach Janta Party is involved in leading the protests.
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Lebanese security stopped a minivan carrying hundreds of kilos of explosives from Hezbollah and detained two people. Hezbollah claims the explosives are for fighting Israel, while Lebanese officials and some politicians worry the explosives might be used for attacks within Lebanon. The Lebanese government is investigating and has vowed to act firmly against illegal weapons.
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A minivan carrying TNT and C-4 explosives was stopped by Lebanese security at a checkpoint in Dahr el-Baydar on October 5.
Hezbollah said the explosives belong to them and are meant to resist the Israeli occupation in southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah demands the release of the two detainees and the return of the vehicle and explosives.
Lebanese officials fear the explosives could be used against political opponents inside Lebanon.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said the government will investigate the smuggling and handle illegal weapons strongly.
Hezbollah opposes the government’s ban on its military actions but continues to fight Israel.
There is a US-backed agreement aimed at reducing conflict by creating pilot zones and eventually disarming Hezbollah.
Past accusations link Hezbollah to political assassinations, but the group denies these claims.
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A shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, resulted in deaths. CBS News provided updates, including commentary from a law enforcement expert who discussed the ongoing investigation into the shooter’s motive.
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The shooting happened at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon.
Several people were fatally shot during the incident.
CBS News reporter Elizabeth Campbell shared details about the event.
Kevin Robinson, a law enforcement expert and Phoenix city councilmember, provided insight on the investigation.
Authorities are working to understand the reason behind the shooting.
The article includes reactions from parents and experts on school safety.
Law enforcement continues to search for more information related to the case.
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European Union leaders promised to keep helping Ukraine with weapons and money during the winter, despite tensions between Ukraine and the United States under President Donald Trump. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked the EU for about $79 billion to support Ukraine’s defense against Russian attacks.
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EU leaders urged continued support for Ukraine amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy attended an EU summit in Brussels to seek more help.
There are concerns about worsening ties between Ukraine and the US under President Trump.
Trump criticized Ukraine’s decision to end a deal with Russia not to target energy facilities.
Trump suspended sanctions on Russian oil and made a deal to import Russian diesel.
Zelenskyy called on the EU to provide 70 billion euros ($79 billion) in funding for 2024.
EU officials promised further aid despite challenges to their own energy and security.
Ukraine faces expected attacks on energy infrastructure during the winter.
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Ukraine is conducting Operation Vivaldi, a military counterattack in eastern Ukraine that has captured 277 square kilometers from Russian forces. The operation uses advanced technology, including the Starshield satellite communication system, to help Ukrainian forces coordinate attacks and defend positions, although recent restrictions on this system have caused concern.
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Operation Vivaldi is a Ukrainian counteroffensive in the eastern Donbas region.
The offensive has reclaimed about 277 square kilometers (106 square miles) from Russian control.
Ukraine says it has caused heavy Russian losses, including 8,000 casualties in this operation alone.
Russian forces deny losing ground and claim they are holding their positions.
Drones play a key role: Ukrainian forces use attack and defense drones to spot and target the enemy.
The Starshield satellite communication system helps Ukrainian units stay connected and control drones.
Ukraine reported sudden restrictions on Starshield, likely imposed by the U.S. government, affecting their operations.
Despite technology, ground soldiers remain essential in holding frontline positions during the operation.
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Sacha Baron Cohen said his main goal in comedy is to make people laugh a lot. He also uses satire, which is a way to make fun of social or political issues in a clever way.
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Sacha Baron Cohen is a comedian known for mixing humor with satire.
His main goal is to get people to laugh hard.
He includes satire as a hidden part of his comedy.
Cohen spoke about this during an interview on the show 60 Minutes.
The interview was conducted by Ariel Levy.
The segment will air on a Sunday episode of 60 Minutes.
Satire in his work often comments on social and political topics.
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Actor Sacha Baron Cohen talked about how his characters, like Ali G, show parts of himself. He said that when he was 11 years old, he acted in a way similar to Ali G.
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Sacha Baron Cohen is known for characters like Ali G, Borat, and Bruno.
He discussed how these characters reflect some of his own personality.
He mentioned that as a child, around age 11, he behaved somewhat like Ali G.
The interview was featured on "60 Minutes" with Ariel Levy.
The discussion focused on the connection between Cohen's real self and his characters.
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France is preparing for large protests across the country about the high cost of living. These protests are expected to grow after weeks of student demonstrations and could affect the political situation before the presidential elections next year.
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Protests about the high cost of living in France will spread nationwide on Saturday.
The protests follow weeks of student demonstrations.
There is a chance that the student protests and broader cost-of-living protests will combine.
Authorities worry that the protests may lead to violence.
The demonstrations come before France’s presidential elections in 2027.
Far-left and far-right presidential candidates may gain support as a result of the protests.
The government faces challenges in managing the situation.
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Indian police arrested Abhijeet Dipke, leader of the Cockroach Janta Party, before protests in New Delhi. Hundreds of people marched to demand the removal of India’s election chief despite heavy police presence.
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Abhijeet Dipke is the leader of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
Dipke was detained by Indian police on October 16, 2026.
The arrest happened just before a planned protest in New Delhi.
The protest was organized by a youth-led online movement.
Hundreds of protesters took part in the rally despite strong security.
The main demand of the protest was to remove India's election chief.
The event took place in India’s capital city, New Delhi.
Police increased security measures ahead of the protest.
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President Zelensky thanked the European Union leaders for their support of Ukraine during a meeting in Brussels. At the same time, President Donald Trump criticized Ukraine for restarting attacks on Russian oil refineries.
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President Zelensky praised European Union leaders as true leaders for their help to Ukraine.
He made these comments while standing with EU officials Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa.
President Trump called Ukraine’s renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries “a disgrace.”
The meeting took place in Brussels, where EU heads of state and government gathered.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions between Ukraine, the EU, and the United States regarding the conflict with Russia.
The news was reported by the BBC from Brussels.
Ukraine continues to fight against Russian military forces amid this international support and criticism.
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The documentary NAZA reveals Israel’s actions in Gaza, using interviews with Israeli military insiders to show how civilians were killed during the conflict. The film has been praised worldwide for its detailed investigation and will be available for free online after its cinema release.
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NAZA is a documentary produced by the Guardian about Israel’s killing of civilians in Gaza.
It features 24 anonymous interviews with Israeli military insiders in Tel Aviv.
The film is released in UK cinemas and will be available free on the Guardian’s website in late November.
Many leading newspapers and magazines worldwide have given the film high praise for its journalism and filmmaking.
Reviewers describe NAZA as a tough but important film that exposes military and surveillance systems used in Gaza.
Organizations like the UN, Amnesty International, and Israeli human rights groups have commented on the conflict shown in the film.
The film topped the box office in Italy shortly after its release.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky criticized President Donald Trump's diesel deal with Russia and said Russia is not serious about peace talks. He praised European leaders for increasing their involvement in negotiations and said Ukraine faces problems with the SpaceX Starshield satellite system.
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President Zelensky spoke at a European Union summit in Brussels.
He described Russia's approach to peace talks as a "parody."
Zelensky welcomed stronger roles from European allies in discussions about the conflict.
President Donald Trump made a diesel fuel deal with Russia that Zelensky criticized.
Ukraine is experiencing disruptions to the SpaceX Starshield satellite system, which supports its activities.
The EU summit also discussed various issues, including budget disagreements and Ukraine's situation.
French protests and other international events were reported around the same time.
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