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DW - World4 d ago

Multiple flights to European airports targeted by bomb threats

Polish authorities said they carried out inspections of two passenger planes targeted by bomb threats on Tuesday but did not find any explosives, in a string of bomb threats that hit several European airports. A bomb alert forced a LOT flight from London's Heathrow to make an unscheduled landing at Warsaw-Modlin airport, prompting the airport to shut down. Operations resumed around midday. "The passengers were evacuated and the plane underwent security checks. Nothing was fo…

DW - World4 d ago

Yemen: Houthi clashes near Taiz leave residents in a 'state of panic'

Four months into the fighting in Yemen between the Iran-backed Houthi movement and the Saudi-backed Yemeni government, clashes are concentrated around Taiz in the country's southwest. Yemeni authorities have warned civilians of sniper fire from surrounding hillsides. Houthi forces have also largely blocked the delivery of goods to Taiz, which is under the control of government forces. Taiz is Yemen's third-largest city, with a population of around 1 million people. However,…

CGTN - World4 d ago

Wang Yi calls for advancing China-Laos community with a shared future

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday called for advancing the building of a China-Laos community with a shared future, as the two countries mark the 65th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year.Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, made the remarks during a meeting with Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane in Beijing.Wang pointed out China and Laos are friendly s…

NPR - World4 d ago

Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia

CGTN - World4 d ago

Wang Yi meets Thai FM, calls for deeper bilateral cooperation

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (R), also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, meets with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow in Beijing, China, November 3, 2026. /Chinese Foreign Ministry Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Tuesday met with Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow in Beijing, calling for stronger strategic communication and deeper mutually benefici…

ABC News - International4 d ago

Afghanistan's Taliban officials will attend UN climate summit for second time

Afghanistan's Taliban officials have been invited and will attend the upcoming U.N. climate summit as observers ISLAMABAD -- Taliban officials have been invited to attend an upcoming U.N. climate summit as observers for the second time since returning to power in Afghanistan, a Kabul official said Tuesday. The summit starts next week in the Mediterranean city of Antalya in Turkey. Two years ago, they attended a previous summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the first time since th…

The Guardian - World4 d ago

US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island as Vance voices optimism about a deal

Strikes on eve of US midterms reportedly target surface-to-air missiles being used against US assets The ⁠US launched limited strikes on ​Iran’s Qeshm Island late on Monday, hours after the vice-president, JD Vance, said he was optimistic that diplomatic efforts to end the war were moving in the right direction. The strikes, disclosed by Iranians on social media and confirmed by US Central Command (Centcom), came on the eve of crucial midterm elections in which Donald Trump’…

CGTN - World4 d ago

From robot competitions to inclusive cross‑border AI cooperation

Robot Lightning sets a new world record at the second World Humanoid Robot Games, held at the National Speed Skating Oval (the Ice Ribbon) in Beijing, China, August 22, 2026. /CGTN Editor's note: The APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting is set to convene in Shenzhen from November 18–19, 2026. Against growing global interest in embodied AI and cross‑border robotics collaboration, CGTN invited Zhou Changjiu, president of RoboCup Asia‑Pacific (RCAP) Confederation and vice‑president o…

Sky News - World4 d ago

Australia's social media ban challenged by Reddit and rights group in court

Australia's landmark social media ban for under-16s faces challenges in court over accusations that it amounts to censorship and creates privacy issues.

ABC News - International4 d ago

Tusk says Poland thwarted possible provocation on Kaliningrad border overnight

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says Poland successfully prevented an attempted provocation on its border with Russia's Kaliningrad exclave WARSAW, Poland -- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday that Poland successfully prevented what appeared to be an attempted provocation on its border with the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad overnight. He gave few details but said that “individuals with flashlights” had been observed in the border area. The Polish guards pre…

ABC News - International4 d ago

Collins Dictionary chooses 'mogging' as its 2026 word of the year

LONDON -- Collins Dictionary has named "mogging” — a slang word meaning to outshine someone or something — as its word of the year. Dictionary experts said Tuesday that the word, most often used by young people “in a playful and ironic way when someone is upstaged," has entered mainstream language and saw a 210% increase in usage in 2026. Other new and notable entries include “firewaves," defined as a series of urban wildfires in a short space of time, and “P(doom),” an esti…

ABC News - International4 d ago

Indian navy rescues 20 crew from Iranian fishing boat hijacked off Somalia

Indian naval forces have freed an Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 hijacked off Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia -- Indian naval forces freed an Iranian fishing boat and its crew of 20 hijacked off Somalia after an operation lasting more than 48 hours, India’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday. The rescue of the Azini was completed Monday in the Arabian Sea, more than 3,000 kilometers (1,865 miles) from Mumbai, Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh said. An official with the Pu…

The Guardian - World4 d ago

Trump’s troubles with Iran could open the door to China

Beijing launches diplomatic salvo to woo Gulf leaders and bolster its influence in the region China has held a flurry of meetings with Gulf leaders in a sign that Beijing is stepping up its diplomatic efforts in the Middle East. The diplomatic salvo comes before a highly anticipated meeting between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping when the US president is expected to attend the Apec conference in Shenzhen, China, on 18 and 19 November. Xi held talks with Haitham bin Tariq, Oman’s…

The Guardian - World4 d ago

Brazil publishes first global ‘roadmap’ for phasing out fossil fuels

Cop30 host sets out steps to break link with coal, oil and gas as it aims to move focus from negotiating to implementing All countries can start to break their dependence on fossil fuels now without needing to wait for new technologies or economic changes, Brazil’s government has said ahead of a global climate summit. Brazil, the host of last year’s UN climate conference, set out the world’s first global “roadmap” for phasing out fossil fuels on Tuesday, showing that countri…

CGTN - World4 d ago

Voting begins for US midterms amid concerns over rising living costs

Voters cast their ballots at a polling location inside the Edward C. Winston Town Hall Auditorium in Kennebunk, Maine, November 3, 2026. /VCG Voters are starting to cast their ballots in the United States' midterm elections as polls opened at 6 a.m. Eastern Time (1100 GMT) on Tuesday in several eastern US states, including Maine, New York and Virginia. Amid persistently high inflation and rising living costs, this year's midterm elections are shaping up to be a major test fo…

DW - World4 d ago

Can US midterm election really change Trump's Iran policy?

Tuesday's election is shaping up to be one of the most consequential midterm votes in modern US history, with Washington's relationship with Israel and its war on Iran at the center of the political standoff. Many Democrats, including the party's rising stars such as Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, are outspoken critics of the Iran war. El-Sayed called the conflict "illegal" and "stupid." US President Donald Trump sought to downplay the effects of the war during the…

Sky News - World4 d ago

Bomb threats reported on multiple flights, including two from UK airports

At least seven flights, including two from the UK, have been affected by bomb threats, which caused unplanned landings and temporary airport closures.

CGTN - World4 d ago

IMF projects 4.5% growth for sub-Saharan Africa amid rising risks

Signage hangs at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) headquarters in Washington, D.C., the United States, April 14, 2020. /VCG Sub-Saharan Africa is expected to maintain economic growth of 4.5% in 2026 and 2027, however, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned that increasing economic pressures could weaken the region's recovery. In its latest regional outlook, the IMF said countries had demonstrated resilience to disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict, su…

ABC News - International4 d ago

Australia's highest court hears challenges to social media ban for children

Australia's highest court is hearing challenges to a law banning children younger than 16 from social media MELBOURNE, Australia -- Australia’s highest court on Tuesday began hearing constitutional challenges to the nation’s world-first legislation banning children younger than 16 from popular social media platforms. The seven High Court judges began hearing two challenges to the ban that took effect last year on young children holding accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Reddit…

NPR - World4 d ago

Control of Congress is at stake today. And, judge to consider motion in Clancy case

Election Day is here, and voters are heading to the polls in an election that may change control of Congress. And, a judge is considering whether to dismiss Lindsay Clancy's murder case.(Image credit: Timothy A. Clary)

CGTN - World4 d ago

Campaigns end ahead of South Africa’s local elections

FILE PHOTO: The Independent Electoral Commission of South Africa announces the results of the South African general election at the National Counting Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa, June 2, 2024. /VCG Campaigning for South Africa’s local government elections officially ends Tuesday with voters set to go to the polls on Wednesday, November 4. Wednesday has been declared a public holiday so that every voter has the opportunity to make their mark. Political parties held t…

CGTN - World4 d ago

African candidates seek seats on UN top court in key judicial election

The logo of the International Court of Justice displayed on the judges' bench in The Hague, Netherlands, May 4, 2026. /VCG Two African legal experts are among the candidates seeking positions on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as the United Nations prepares to elect five judges to its principal judicial body. Kenya's Phoebe Okowa and Sierra Leone's Charles Chernor Jalloh are representing the continent in the contest which involves nine candidates from various region…

NPR - World4 d ago

Death toll hits 29 after Russian strike on Ukrainian aid site, with 48 still missing

Russia launched 289 attack drones, 17 ballistic missiles and 59 cruise missiles across nine regions, President Zelenskyy said in an online post that noted the barrage coincided with U.S. elections.(Image credit: Ukrainian Emergency Service)

ABC News - International4 d ago

After months lost at sea on a small boat, 5 people are rescued in the island nation of Kiribati

Authorities say five people, including two children, have been rescued in the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati after three months drifting at sea in a 20-foot skiff MELBOURNE, Australia -- Five people, including two children, were rescued this week in the South Pacific island nation of Kiribati after three months drifting at sea in a 20-foot skiff, authorities said. Another four remained missing. Villagers rescued the group Sunday off Fanning Island in Kiribati, the A…