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Goats on weed-clearing duty become unlikely Tokyo celebrities

November 06, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Two goats are clearing overgrown grass near a Tokyo railway station. They have become social media stars, drawing curious commuters and residents.

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Two goats were deployed near a Tokyo railway station.
The goats are clearing overgrown grass.
The goats have become social media stars.
Curious commuters have come to see the goats.
Residents have also come to see the goats.

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‘Message to the West’ bomb threats target European newsrooms, travel

November 06, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Newsrooms in Ireland and Bulgaria received bomb threats from a person using the name “Mikhail Andropov.” The sender claimed responsibility for hoax threats that disrupted dozens of flights across Europe during the week; UK broadcaster Sky also reported receiving a security threat.

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Newsrooms in Ireland received bomb threats.
Newsrooms in Bulgaria received bomb threats.
The sender identified themself as “Mikhail Andropov.”
The sender claimed responsibility for a wave of hoax threats.
The hoax threats disrupted dozens of flights across Europe that week.
UK broadcaster Sky said it received a security threat.

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Dutch launch shows smugglers are adapting, says MP

November 06, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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A boat carrying 38 migrants was found without an engine near Cadzand after launching from Dutch territory, prosecutors said. UK MP Mike Tapp said smugglers may shift launch sites as enforcement changes, while Dutch officials called the incident rare and said they would review it.

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Prosecutors confirmed the boat had entered the water from Dutch territory.
The boat was found near Cadzand on Saturday with 38 migrants aboard and no engine.
Two men were being questioned on suspicion of people smuggling, police said.
Dover MP Mike Tapp said smuggling groups may seek new launch locations and methods.
Dutch Deputy Prime Minister Bart van den Brink called the incident highly disturbing and said Dutch authorities would review it.
The Netherlands Red Cross described the crossing as unusual and unsafe.
From 1 January to 31 October 2026, 22,128 people crossed the Channel by small boat from France, 40% fewer than in the same period of 2025.

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Russia’s land gains in Ukraine dwindle as its diesel reportedly goes unsold

November 06, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Russia captured 117.38 square kilometers in Ukraine during the first 10 months of 2026, far less than in 2024 or 2025, according to the Institute for the Study of War. Ukraine’s military reported heavy Russian casualties, while Russia stepped up attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure and other targets as winter began.

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The Institute for the Study of War estimated that Russian forces seized 117.38 square kilometers in the first 10 months of 2026.
The think tank recorded Russian gains of 5,304 square kilometers in 2025 and 3,604 square kilometers in 2024.
Ukraine’s General Staff estimated that 381,300 Russian personnel were killed or seriously wounded from January 1 through October 31; the article says these claims could not be independently verified.
Ukraine’s military reported 54,400 Russian casualties in October, above Russia’s estimated monthly recruitment capacity of 24,000 to 30,000.
The Institute for the Study of War assessed that Russia lost both firmly controlled and infiltrated territory in September and October.
Russia launched 2,346 drones and more than 80 missiles across Ukraine during the week ending November 6, according to the article.
A six-day local ceasefire in Oleshky enabled the evacuation of 800 residents, the article says; Melania Trump brokered the ceasefire.

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Israeli settlers seize Palestinian homes in Jericho, displacing dozens

November 06, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Israeli settlers forced dozens of Palestinians from their homes in Jericho after seizing eight properties. The article says settlers reportedly fired live ammunition, beat residents and threw stones.

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The events took place in Jericho.
Israeli settlers seized eight properties.
Dozens of Palestinians were forced from their homes.
Settlers reportedly fired live ammunition.
The article says settlers beat residents.
The article says settlers threw stones.

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Yemeni gov’t forces, Houthis trade blame for deadly strikes on Taiz market

November 06, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Yemen’s Houthi group and government forces blamed each other for strikes on the al-Hadara market in Taiz, with both sides reporting civilian deaths and injuries. The claims could not be independently verified, and the Saudi-led coalition had not responded at the time of the report.

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The Houthis accused Saudi Arabia of carrying out three air strikes on the market, saying at least 30 civilians were killed and eight injured.
Yemen’s government forces said the Houthis struck the market with ballistic missiles and caused civilian casualties.
The Houthi-controlled Ministry of Health and Environment called for an independent international investigation.
Fighting was ongoing in al-Waziiya district, where the market is located, according to Al Jazeera’s correspondent.
The Yemeni army said it recaptured several areas in Taiz governorate on Friday.
Government forces said they had imposed a siege on entrances to al-Sarari.
The Houthis had besieged the government-held city of Taiz for 30 days, and the United Nations warned that food and medicine supplies were becoming scarce.
Yemen’s internationally recognised government launched Operation Dawn of Yemen on October 5 to retake territory held by the Houthis.

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Why isn’t the PEACE Act law already?

November 06, 2026 • The Hill

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Former Treasury official Gregory P. Wilson argues that Congress should pass the bipartisan PEACE Act. The proposal would use frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine’s military and financial needs during the ongoing war.

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Gregory P. Wilson is a former Treasury official.
Wilson argues that Congress should pass the PEACE Act.
The article describes the PEACE Act as bipartisan.
The proposal would repurpose frozen Russian assets.
The proposed funds would support Ukraine’s military and financial needs.
The article says warfare in Ukraine is ongoing.

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Zelenskyy pushes for 'clear' postwar security guarantees in Ukraine

November 06, 2026 • PBS NewsHour

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine wants clear, written security guarantees from Western allies for after the war with Russia. His comments followed Brussels discussions on security and reconstruction and came before planned talks among Ukraine, Russia and the United States in Abu Dhabi.

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Officials from the United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany and the European Union took part in the Brussels discussions, along with the World Bank and BlackRock.
Zelenskyy said an agreement should specify how allies would respond if Russia attacked Ukraine again, including who would act, what resources they would use and when.
Zelenskyy said recent Democratic victories in U.S. midterm elections could improve the chances of additional U.S. aid, including faster delivery of Patriot missile interceptors.
President Donald Trump met Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev in Washington and said a possible agreement could involve more than Ukraine.
The European Commission said there was still substantial work to do before an agreement and called for Russia to show willingness to move forward.
Russian overnight drone attacks caused widespread power outages in several Ukrainian regions, including the Kyiv area.
Bulgarian authorities said they found a Russian drone in the Black Sea.
The article said planned three-way peace talks in Abu Dhabi would be the first such discussions since February.

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WATCH: 1st look at Nat Geo's 'Wolves Up Close with Bertie Gregory'

November 06, 2026 • ABC News

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A new National Geographic documentary follows Bertie Gregory to Hudson Bay in Canada during the harsh Arctic winter. The film captures rare wolf behaviors.

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The documentary is titled "Wolves Up Close with Bertie Gregory."
National Geographic is presenting the documentary.
Bertie Gregory travels to Hudson Bay in Canada.
The film takes place during the Arctic winter.
The documentary captures rare wolf behaviors.
The article includes a first-look video segment.

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Spain's rail authorities face European fraud probe after Urda rail disaster

November 06, 2026 • BBC Top Stories

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The European Public Prosecutor’s Office has opened an investigation into possible misuse of EU funds for safety and communications upgrades on Spain’s Madrid-Seville high-speed rail line. The inquiry follows an October crash near Urda that killed 69 people and comes after another fatal crash on the same line in January.

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The October 28 crash near Urda involved a Renfe train striking a stationary Iryo train and killed 69 people.
Investigators are examining possible fraud involving EU funds allocated to renovate and upgrade rail safety, signalling and communications systems.
The inquiry includes investigative measures at the offices of rail infrastructure authority Adif and rail safety agency AESF.
The European Public Prosecutor’s Office said it would not release further details because of the high public interest in the case.
A Spanish judge must ensure the investigation follows legal safeguards and authorize measures such as searches or phone-tapping.
The January crash at Adamuz killed 46 people; the two accidents on the same line have killed 115 people in total.
Transport Minister Óscar Puente resigned this week, and opposition parties have called for Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez to resign.
A funeral for the Urda crash victims is scheduled for Tuesday at Toledo Cathedral.

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How Paraguay’s Ueno collapse is only its latest banking crisis

November 06, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Paraguay’s central bank placed Ueno Bank into resolution after finding its capital had fallen below half the legal minimum, freezing accounts for nearly 3 million customers. The collapse has triggered protests and an impeachment effort against President Santiago Peña, who previously held a stake in the bank’s parent company, Grupo Vázquez.

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Ueno Bank reported about 3 million customers, roughly 60 percent of Paraguay’s adult population.
The bank managed about $800 million in public funds, including roughly $380 million invested by a state pension and health fund.
The central bank said Ueno’s solvency ratio had fallen to less than half the legal requirement.
Regulators found that Ueno had made $146 million in loans to companies linked to its owner, Grupo Vázquez.
Investigators said some related-party loans exceeded legal limits, lacked adequate collateral, and were poorly documented.
After regulators corrected the bank’s accounts, its capital was found to be below half the legal minimum.
Peña requested 72 more hours to prepare his defense at an impeachment hearing, while the Senate proceeded with efforts to consider his removal.

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Why smoky bacon crisps threaten to reignite rows over EU rules

November 06, 2026 • BBC Business

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The UK is negotiating a food standards deal with the EU that could reduce trade costs but would require Britain to follow a range of EU rules. One rule restricting meat-related food names could affect labels such as “smoky bacon” on crisps, though its application to snacks remains unclear and it will not take effect before August 2029.

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The government expects the proposed food standards deal to include the new EU rules on meat-related product names.
The EU plans to restrict 31 terms, including bacon, steak and drumstick, to products containing meat.
The rules may affect meat-flavoured crisps that use no meat extracts, but how they apply to snacks is not yet clear.
The rules will not take effect until after August 2029.
The European Commission can create exemptions for terms with a long history of use for other types of food, but it has not explained how it will use that power.
The Food and Drink Federation supports a food deal that could reduce trade barriers, while urging the government to protect UK business interests in EU rulemaking.
Environment Secretary Angela Eagle dismissed a radio presenter’s question about the potential impact of the rules on crisps.

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What to know about Pope Leo XIV's trip to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru

November 06, 2026 • PBS NewsHour

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Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from Nov. 6 to 17, in his longest and farthest trip of his papacy. The trip comes three weeks after surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung; doctors cleared him to travel. Stops in Uruguay and Argentina include religious, social and political engagements, while the article says Latin America remains home to about 40% of the world’s Catholics.

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The trip runs from Nov. 6 to 17 and includes Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
Leo spent two decades as a missionary priest in Latin America and lived in Peru, which the article calls his second homeland.
Leo underwent surgery on Oct. 13 to remove a cancerous tumor from his right lung, and doctors cleared him for the trip.
In Uruguay, Leo is scheduled to visit a parish in Casavalle, a poor neighborhood outside Montevideo, and celebrate Mass in Paysandú.
Leo is due to mark Uruguay’s Nov. 8 feast day honoring the Virgin of the Thirty-three, the country’s patron.
In Argentina, Leo is scheduled to visit Buenos Aires’ cathedral and a federal prison where Jorge Mario Bergoglio ministered before becoming Pope Francis.
Leo is scheduled to meet Argentina’s President Javier Milei, whose government’s spending cuts have drawn criticism from church leaders.

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Bomb threats targeting flights and media outlets continue across Europe

November 06, 2026 • ABC News

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European authorities investigated new bomb threats against aircraft, airports and media organizations on Friday, November 6. Flights landed safely and searches reported no suspicious devices; officials have not identified who made the threats or confirmed whether the incidents are linked.

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At least 26 bomb threats were reported across Europe on Thursday, prompting diversions, emergency landings and searches.
Czech police investigated a threat involving aircraft arriving at and departing from Prague Airport.
Four flights bound for Prague received threats on Thursday; all landed safely, and searches found no suspicious objects.
Copenhagen police responded to threats involving air traffic for a second consecutive day and said their initial assessment found no danger to airport users.
Staff at Irish broadcaster RTÉ’s Dublin headquarters were evacuated after a threat; some broadcasting services were affected.
Sky News said it was among media organizations that received a security threat and that it had contacted authorities.
Authorities have not established who is behind the threats or whether the incidents are connected.

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Democrats can’t heal the US-Canada bond Trump destroyed

November 06, 2026 • The Hill

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The article argues that the U.S.-Canada relationship has been damaged during Donald Trump’s presidency. It says neither the congressional election nor a change of president in 2028 is likely to restore the relationship to what both countries had considered normal.

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The article focuses on the relationship between the United States and Canada.
It says the bilateral relationship has been damaged under President Donald Trump.
The article says the congressional election is unlikely to restore the relationship.
It says a change of president in 2028 is also unlikely to restore it.
The article describes the relationship as one both countries had until recently considered normal.

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Where China Sees the Danger in a Wounded Trump

November 06, 2026 • Newsweek

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The article says China may find President Donald Trump less predictable after Democrats’ midterm gains, despite his reduced political support at home. It argues that Trump could still use executive powers to take a tougher approach toward China, complicating Xi Jinping’s efforts to preserve stability and secure another term.

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The article says Democrats gained control of Congress in the midterm elections.
Trump can still direct U.S. foreign policy through executive powers, according to the article.
Chinese negotiators are expected to restart trade talks with the United States.
Xi Jinping is expected to meet Trump at the APEC summit in China and at the G20 meeting in Miami.
The article says purges of senior Chinese political and military figures have made stability a priority for Xi.
Xi is widely expected to seek a fourth five-year term at the Chinese Communist Party’s 21st national congress.
The article says the Busan truce kept tariffs low in exchange for Chinese agricultural purchases and other commitments.
Analyst Craig Singleton says Beijing may misread Trump’s political setback and face tougher U.S. measures against Chinese companies.

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Europe: What we know about the hoax bomb threats disrupting flights

November 06, 2026 • France24

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Dozens of flights in Europe were disrupted this week by hoax bomb threats sent to airports or reported during flights. Fighter planes escorted many civilian aircraft after threats were reported mid-flight.

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The report was issued on November 6, 2026.
Dozens of European flights were disrupted during the week.
The threats were sent to various airports.
Some bomb threats were reported while planes were in flight.
Fighter planes escorted many civilian aircraft after mid-flight threats.
The article describes the threats as hoaxes.

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Paraguay resumes Pena impeachment proceedings as financial crisis deepens

November 06, 2026 • Al Jazeera

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Paraguay’s Senate has resumed impeachment proceedings against President Santiago Peña despite his resignation, following a lower-house vote approving charges 78–0. The proceedings stem from the collapse of Ueno Bank, which held public funds and left many customers unable to access their accounts.

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Peña was elected president in 2023.
The lower house approved impeachment charges by a vote of 78–0.
Peña requested 72 more hours to prepare his defence before the Senate.
Paraguay’s central bank intervened at Ueno Bank after citing failures to meet minimum solvency requirements.
Ueno held $850 million in public funds, and more than half of Paraguay’s population reportedly lost access to their accounts.
Lawmakers have questioned Peña’s former stake in Ueno’s parent company and whether regulators acted on warnings about the bank.
Central bank chief Carlos Carvallo resigned, and eight Ueno executives faced arrest warrants before turning themselves in.
The attorney general ordered three criminal investigations into the bank’s collapse, including its oversight and the placement of public funds there.

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Russell Brand rape conviction must be ‘wake-up call’, says culture secretary

November 06, 2026 • Guardian World

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UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault conviction should prompt media and other employers to better protect people who report abuse. The conviction has also renewed scrutiny of how Brand’s behavior was tolerated in the media and led production company Various Artists Limited to ask producer Jack Bayles to step back while it considers the trial evidence.

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Nandy called the conviction a defining moment and urged employers to take concerns seriously and protect whistleblowers.
Nandy urged media companies to join the Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority, which provides an online portal for reporting harassment and abuse.
At Brand’s trial, a woman said he thrust his head into her lap while she was made to massage him, and that Bayles and another producer watched and laughed.
Various Artists Limited asked Bayles to step back from the company while it considers the verdict and events surrounding the trial.
Bayles said he was appalled by Brand’s actions, had cooperated with the investigation, and did not remember the incident.
Bayles said he had failed to recognize at the time that the incident caused distress and apologized.
The BBC repeated its apology after an earlier review found some employees felt unable to raise concerns about Brand because of his status and power.

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Burnham aims for ‘quite radical change’ in support for young people

November 06, 2026 • Guardian World

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Andy Burnham said the government wants major changes to how it supports young people, combining more help with work, training and mental health with possible restrictions on benefits for people who refuse support. A forthcoming review by Alan Milburn will examine why young people are not in work, education or training; Burnham said spending on support may need to rise before the overall benefits bill falls.

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Alan Milburn’s second report is due to be published this month.
The first part of Milburn’s review said about one in eight young people—around 1 million—were not working or in training.
The first report cited structural factors including inequality, changes in the labour market and mental health.
Burnham said the review should examine support from early childhood onwards, not only the benefits system.
Milburn’s upcoming report is expected to recommend limiting some benefits for people who refuse to engage with support.
Burnham said he could not promise when the overall benefits bill would begin to fall.
He said spending on support for young people would have to increase first, potentially requiring money to be reprioritised.

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