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Flavio Bolsonaro reportedly leaves Brazil for US after election loss

• Flavio Bolsonaro, who lost Brazil's presidential election to Lula, reportedly left Brazil with his family for the United States.
• Argentine authorities said he held valid travel documents and faced no legal impediment, despite the court's travel ban.

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Appeals court rejects Trump administration bid to sequester California mail ballots

• The Ninth Circuit denied a Trump administration request to sequester roughly 20,000 California mail ballots before the midterm.
• The administration's non-citizen claim remains unresolved, and the underlying lawsuit returns to a lower court hearing Tuesday.

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Melania Trump reportedly secures temporary Oleshky ceasefire, White House says

• The White House said First Lady Melania Trump secured a temporary ceasefire in Russian-occupied Oleshky, scheduled to start Oct. 29.
• Neither Russia nor Ukraine has publicly commented, so the agreement remains unconfirmed by the two governments involved.

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Rights group says Sudanese army drone strike killed over 100 at Nyala market.

• Emergency Lawyers says a Sudanese military drone strike on a busy Nyala market killed more than 100 people on Monday.
• Sudan Doctors Network reports at least 21 killed, citing verification difficulties, so casualty figures remain disputed.

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U.S. military estimates Iran war has cost $47.1 billion

• A Central Command estimate given to lawmakers puts the U.S. military's Iran war cost at $47.1 billion as of mid-October.
• Munitions replacement makes up the bulk, and the administration disputes inspector general warnings of inventory shortfalls.

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Gulf states pursue multipart deal to avert renewed US-Iran war

• Gulf states are pursuing a multipart deal to avert renewed US-Iran war, centered on Hormuz and Houthi withdrawal.
• Iran's deputy national security council secretary said Tehran is willing to cut its reopening timeline to four days after sanctions are lifted.

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Israeli, US leaders intensify threats as Iranians face steep price rises

• PBS NewsHour reports that Netanyahu says Iran's leadership must be eliminated as Trump vows to finish the job in Iran.
• Reporting presents an official's assessment that new strikes are likely, not a confirmed plan, so whether they occur remains unknown.

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Jordan arrests three over deadly Greek Orthodox church attack, minister says

• Jordanian security forces arrested three wounded men on Monday after a dawn shootout in Karak governorate.
• Interior Minister Mazen Al-Faraya says the men were responsible; suspects are unnamed and no group has claimed it.

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Serbian police kill knife-wielding attacker at Israeli Embassy, interior minister says

• Serbian police say a knife-wielding minor attacked a guard at the Israeli Embassy in Belgrade overnight and was shot dead.
• Israel's Foreign Ministry says no personnel were hurt, while the attacker's Islamic State ties rest on Dacic's account.

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UK prosecutors charge two men over RAF Fairford incident

• British prosecutors charged two men under the National Security Act over a September 27 incident near RAF Fairford in England.
• Counter-terror police believe the intelligence service involved is Iran's, a link Iran denies; other arrest totals vary.

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Venezuelan opposition leader Machado returns to Venezuela after months in exile

• Machado, a Nobel laureate, reappeared in Venezuela on Sunday, her team confirmed, after nearly a year away.
• Her party says she made seven failed return attempts, and the reporting does not detail her next steps.

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Report says Netanyahu clashed with military over possible Iran escalation

• Channel 12 reported that Netanyahu and military chief Eyal Zamir clashed over a directive that could provoke a conflict with Iran.
• Netanyahu's office and Defense Minister Katz deny the reports, so the clash remains disputed and unverified.

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Trump says US may launch another Epic Fury attack on Iran

• France 24 reports Trump floated another military operation against Iran in remarks at a Florida rally.
• Only France 24 has reported the remark, so it has not been independently confirmed by other outlets.

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Arab-led parties could decide Israeli election if rivals agree to partner

• Arab-led parties Ra'am and the Joint List are projected to win 13 seats in the Oct. 27 Israeli election.
• Netanyahu and his main rivals have said they will not form coalitions with Arab-led parties after the October vote.

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Romania alleges Moscow-backed network behind September fire near Brasov arms plant

• Romanian authorities say a Russia-coordinated network was behind a September fire near a Brasov weapons factory, naming three people.
• Russia's embassy calls the accusations baseless and says no evidence was presented, so the claims remain disputed.

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Joint statement warns of Sudan famine risk and urges urgent action

• The US, EU and 30 countries warned of worsening food insecurity in Sudan and urged action to prevent famine.
• The war's displacement figure is disputed, with reports citing 13 million and 14 million people displaced.

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Five dead in US strike on suspected drug boat in eastern Pacific

• The Guardian reports that Tuesday's US strike on a suspected smuggling boat killed five people in the Pacific.
• The Trump administration maintains those aboard were trafficking drugs, but has not provided definitive evidence.

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UAE diplomat Nusseibeh enters UN chief race amid Sudan support allegations

• Lana Nusseibeh, a UAE diplomat, declared her UN secretary-general candidacy this week with unanimous Gulf backing.
• The UAE denies allegations that it armed Sudan's RSF, and a Latin American grouping has objected to her entry.

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Typhoon Champi kills one in Taiwan, shuts schools and flights

Updated since you read: Widespread business closures hit Taiwan and thousands lost power in Okinawa as Typhoon Champi injured hundreds across the island.

• Typhoon Champi struck Taiwan, closing schools and offices and canceling 262 domestic and 669 international flights.
• Injury and evacuation counts remain disputed across official reports, so the final toll is not yet settled.

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King Charles III begins Caribbean tour amid calls for slavery apology

• King Charles III began a nine-day Caribbean tour in the Bahamas, acknowledging past suffering amid apology calls.
• A Bahamas reparations committee chair questioned what the visit would deliver, and Guyana's president says an apology is next.

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Russia hosts third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow on October 28

• Russia is hosting its third Russia-Africa summit in Moscow on October 28 and 29, with 48 countries reportedly attending.
• Trade totals differ between sources, with Russian customs data showing about $27 billion and Al Jazeera citing over $28 billion.

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U.S. and Cuban officials shout at each other during UN embargo debate

• ABC News reports U.S. and Cuban officials shouted at each other on the UN General Assembly floor Tuesday.
• Waltz's remarks alleged years of government corruption, a claim this single-outlet account does not independently verify.

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Egypt's parliament backs military mandate for Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks

• Egypt's parliament voted Monday to authorize President el-Sisi to provide military support to Saudi Arabia amid Houthi attacks.
• A regional official says Egypt will deploy air defense and aircraft, while the opposition bloc abstained over unclear costs and risks.

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Turkish committee backs mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan

• A Turkish parliamentary committee approved a 10-year mutual defense agreement with Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Tuesday, over opposition objections.
• Opposition lawmakers warn the pact could entangle Turkey in other conflicts, and the full assembly has not set a vote date.

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Authorities move tens of thousands from India's coast before Cyclone Arnab landfall

• Andhra Pradesh authorities said nearly 50,000 people had moved to shelters by Monday night, according to Reuters.
• The Wednesday crossing is a forecast, and the evacuation totals were reported on different dates.

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Uganda imposes self-funded 21-day quarantine on returning citizens from Congo

• Health Minister Chris Baryomunsi announced Sunday that citizens returning from Congo must quarantine for 21 days at their own expense.
• Uganda's health minister questions whether relatives who visited Congo were ruled out as an exposure route.

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UN reports 36,000 people fled Ethiopian violence into Kenya

• The United Nations reported that 36,000 people have fled violence in Ethiopia into Kenya, sheltering in camps and villages.
• Local leaders express concern that host communities could be overwhelmed, while police report stray-bullet incidents in Moyale.

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China's Communist Party elite convene four-day plenum on party discipline

• China's Communist Party Central Committee began a four-day plenum on Monday with about 300 members discussing party discipline and self-governance.
• Xi is widely expected to secure a fourth term in fall 2027, though that remains unconfirmed.

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UN-backed inquiry says Russian attacks on Ukraine's energy grid are war crimes

• The UN-backed commission's report calls strikes on heating, power and gas sites since autumn 2022 war crimes.
• Russia's UN mission rejects the findings, calling them based on falsified data and disputing the commission's mandate.

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Court convicts Tommy Robinson of harassing two Daily Mail journalists

• Jurors at Southwark Crown Court found Tommy Robinson guilty on both harassment counts by a 10-2 majority.
• Robinson denied the charges, saying he panicked; he was granted bail before sentencing on December 16.

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Egyptian court orders Mada Masr closure; editor Lina Attalah reportedly detained

• A Cairo court convicted Mada Masr editor Lina Attalah of running an unlicensed website and ordered the outlet closed.
• Mada Masr says Attalah's whereabouts remain unknown even though the fine was paid hours after the verdict.

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Australian lawmaker Helen Haines critically injured in car strike, PM says

• ABC News reports that a car struck independent federal lawmaker Helen Haines, 65, on Monday, critically injuring her in Wangaratta, Victoria.
• Police are investigating whether the act was intentional, and Albanese has said the motive is not yet known.

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South African president authorizes 510 soldiers to KwaZulu-Natal after violence

• President Cyril Ramaphosa has authorized 510 soldiers to deploy to KwaZulu-Natal after violence over an asylum ruling in Durban.
• The presidency attributes the violence to misinformation, and the deployment runs through the end of November.

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Nigerian probe says suspected miners suffocated in overcrowded detention cell

• A Nigerian government panel says 37 suspected illegal miners suffocated in an overcrowded detention cell held by NSCDC.
• Another report on an inquiry counts 33 deaths, leaving the toll disputed; the NSCDC commandant has been suspended.

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Le Pen launches presidential campaign, vows to revive French oil prospecting

• Le Pen launched her presidential campaign in Orléans on Sunday, pledging to revive French oil prospecting if elected.
• Her oil pledge remains a campaign promise, and the Ipsos figure of 32 to 34 percent is only an estimate.

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Revised Imperial House Law keeping male-only succession goes into force in Japan

• Associated Press reports the revisions took effect Saturday, keeping male-only rules in the Imperial House Law.
• Princess Aiko remains barred from succession, while Imperial Household Agency officials are still studying how to implement the measures.

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Iraqi court sentences six French nationals to life over IS membership

• An Iraqi court sentenced six French nationals to life and a seventh to 15 years for Islamic State membership.
• A defense lawyer said the defendants plan to appeal the verdicts to the Court of Cassation.

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Algeria's upper house approves troop deployment to Niger, pending lower house vote

• The upper house of Algeria's parliament unanimously approved sending troops to neighbouring Niger; both chambers must approve.
• Authorities have not disclosed when or where troops would deploy, or how many soldiers would be involved.

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Delegation including British politicians reportedly barred from entering West Bank

• A 23-person international delegation including British politicians was barred from entering the West Bank after detention at a border crossing.
• Israel's military cited election-related crossing closures, while reported detention lengths differ between eight and nine hours.

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Proposition 40 revenue estimates range from $30 billion to $100 billion

• Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on roughly 200 California billionaires' net worth if voters approve it.
• Revenue projections conflict: proponents estimate $100 billion over five years, while Stanford economists estimate it may yield about $30 billion.

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Portugal clears housing protest camps in two cities; police report 31 arrests

• Portuguese police cleared a housing protest camp in central Lisbon, baton-charging demonstrators and making 25 arrests.
• Injury figures remain disputed, with the activist group Casa para Viver contesting police counts of injuries.

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Jailed Tanzanian opposition leader reportedly ends hunger strike after brother meeting

• Tundu Lissu ended a brief hunger strike Tuesday after a private meeting with his younger brother, according to his lead lawyer.
• The prisons service denied a hunger strike, and accounts of its start date conflict, leaving the timeline disputed.

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Church says more than 60 killed in attacks on Christians in Ethiopia's Oromia region

• Church officials say at least 60 Orthodox Christians were killed in separate attacks on October 20 and 24 in Oromia.
• A local official blamed a rebel alliance that includes the OLA; the OLA has not commented and denies past attacks.

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South Korea proposes military talks with North Korea over border tensions

• South Korea proposed military talks with North Korea to confirm the border line, restore communication lines and prevent clashes.
• North Korea denies responsibility for the September mine blasts, leaving unclear whether it will accept the talks.

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UK sanctions 15 Sudanese commanders over alleged El Fasher war crimes

• The UK sanctioned 15 Sudanese commanders from both the RSF and the Sudanese Armed Forces over alleged war crimes.
• The allegations are unproven in this reporting, and the UAE continues to deny supporting the RSF.

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Mexico charges former Chihuahua prosecutor with treason over US raid role

• Federal prosecutors charged former Chihuahua attorney general César Jáuregui Moreno with treason over an April raid involving US agents.
• Jáuregui denies the allegations, and his earlier public accounts of the Americans' role differ in reporting.

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Police report at least 10 dead in Taraba village attack; toll disputed

• Police reported at least 10 people killed after gunmen on motorcycles attacked Binnari village in Taraba State.
• Reported tolls range from 10 to 50 people, with police, survivors, and Amnesty International giving different figures.

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Czech coalition advances public media funding overhaul amid independence criticism

• Czech coalition advanced the public media funding bill to committees in an overnight vote early Saturday, despite criticism.
• Critics say the bill could weaken broadcaster independence, while Prime Minister Babiš says no media nationalisation is being prepared.

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Bulgaria's presidential race is shaped by Black Sea drone attacks and Ukraine policy

• Drone attacks on Black Sea ships have made foreign policy a key issue in Bulgaria's presidential campaign.
• Prime Minister Radev said there is not solid evidence to blame any specific party for the attacks.

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Japanese prosecutors indict U.S. Marine over alleged Okinawa murder

• Japanese prosecutors indicted U.S. Marine Devin Jacob Ballard on murder and robbery charges over the alleged killing of Anna Yagi.
• Ballard reportedly denied the allegations at arrest, though media cite later statements that suggest some involvement.

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Under-construction building collapses in Nairobi, leaving many feared trapped

• Associated Press reports a tall building under construction collapsed about 1 p.m. Friday in Nairobi's Eastleigh area, with many feared trapped.
• Rescue work was complicated as police fired tear gas at looters, and the number of people trapped remains unconfirmed.

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Mahmood announces independent review into Henry Nowak murder case

• Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced an independent review into the murder of 18-year-old Henry Nowak in Southampton.
• The review's initial findings are due in five months, and the second phase will wait for the IOPC investigation to conclude.