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DevelopingConflict19:31 UTC
Israeli artillery continues to shell towns in southern Lebanon, including al-Mansouri in the Tyre district on October 24.
LatestIsraeli artillery shells al-Mansouri in Tyre district · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingPolitics19:24 UTC
Israel votes on October 27; final TV polls show Eisenkot's bloc ahead with 52-56 seats against about 50 for Netanyahu's, both short of 61. Trump endorsed Netanyahu, who urged Israelis to prepare for sanctions and floated cryptocurrency to operate under them; Eisenkot and the Bank of Israel governor rejected the idea. Thousands rallied in Tel Aviv for a state inquiry into October 7.
LatestBank of Israel says crypto cannot get around sanctions · Sat 24 OctDevelopingCrime & justice19:10 UTC
Gunmen killed at least 40 people in an attack on a village in Nigeria's northeastern Taraba state on Friday afternoon, Amnesty International said.
LatestGunmen kill at least 40 in Nigeria's Taraba state · Fri 23 Oct
DevelopingConflict19:09 UTC
Russia's overnight attacks hit energy sites, leaving over 500,000 without power on October 23, and another barrage on October 24 used 126 drones; Ukrenergo says outage schedules will apply in parts of Ukraine on October 25. Ukraine struck Tolyatti's plant and claims a Krasnodar Krai airfield, and its drones hit Omsk, about 2,500 km away. Russia's energy ministry reports outages across Crimea and occupied regions. Russian attacks killed at least seven people and wounded over 40 in the day, and drone debris hit Kyiv. Zelensky says the US sent only 24 Patriot missiles in three months, Russia and Ukraine swapped 270 prisoners each, and the EU plans to cover about €46.7bn of Ukraine's €70bn budget gap.
LatestDrone debris hits Kyiv car park, injuring one · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingConflict18:44 UTC
Trump says the US is 'not negotiating' with Iran and may do 'another little Epic Fury'. A US intelligence memo warns Iranian plots against Americans have reached advanced stages, the US has ordered diplomats out of Saudi Arabia and is reportedly arranging wider departures of diplomats and families from the region. Iran warns of an 'apocalyptic war' hitting Gulf states if attacked again, its armed forces chief says US warships will not return to the Gulf, and Pezeshkian blames the US for the interim deal's failure while urging a new attempt. The port blockade has reached 100 days, Brent topped $116, and Iran says two more tankers hit mines near Hormuz.
LatestIran's judiciary chief meets unseen supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingConflict18:44 UTC
Yemen's government has declared a drive to retake Houthi-held territory, claiming 285 Houthi fighters killed in a day. Houthi media reports Saudi strikes on Sanaa, Hodeidah and Mocha, and the Houthis claimed an attack on a naval base and camp in Aden; the government says they fired three ballistic missiles at coast guard sites there, and explosions were heard near Aden airport. Taiz has been under Houthi siege for 20 days, and WHO counts 1,574 killed since August.
LatestFour explosions heard near Aden airport · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingTech18:32 UTC
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed the Artificial Intelligence Deceptive Advertising Act, requiring labels on ads significantly modified or generated by AI.
LatestPennsylvania requires labels on AI-generated ads · Thu 22 Oct
DevelopingPolitics18:00 UTC
Kim Jong Un crossed a newly opened bridge over the Yalu River linking North Korea and China, which is seen as a strategic link for expanding trade ties.
LatestKim Jong Un crosses new Yalu River bridge into China · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingCrime & justice18:00 UTC
A gunman firing from a car in Trappes and La Verrière killed one and wounded five, including a 12-year-old girl, and was arrested. Antiterror prosecutors are investigating and Macron called it a 'racist terrorist attack'. Le Monde reports the 39-year-old suspect said he targeted Black and Arab people to avenge looting in the October 17 protests; police found Mein Kampf and gas cylinders rigged to a timer at his home. The victim was an amateur MMA fighter.
LatestTrappes shooting victim named as amateur MMA fighter · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingSociety17:51 UTC
French protests are in a fourth week after the October 17 riots, with about 2,400 arrests then and damage up to €1.2bn. On October 24 about 70,000 police were deployed and protests banned in Marseille and Lyon. The Interior Ministry counted 410,000 marchers nationwide (110,000 in Paris), while the CGT claimed 800,000; Paris stayed largely calm but clashes hit Lyon, Rennes, Nantes, Bordeaux, Nice and Marseille, with nearly 1,000 arrests by evening.
LatestNearly 1,000 arrested in French protests, minister says · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingPolitics17:25 UTC
Student-led anti-government protests over perceived corruption have engulfed central Tirana and spread to other cities. On October 24 clashes injured over 300 protesters and police, and police used tear gas, water cannon and rubber bullets.
LatestAlbanian police fire tear gas as Tirana protest turns violent · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingConflict17:23 UTC
Israeli fire continues to kill Palestinians despite the truce, with about 1,522 killed since the ceasefire by Al Jazeera's count and more than 1,400 by Amnesty's. Gaza's health ministry now puts the war toll at 74,540 killed and at least 175,678 wounded.
LatestIsraeli gunfire kills Palestinian man in central Gaza · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingSociety17:12 UTC
Italian cities saw new protests on October 24 against war and the cost of living, a week after looting and clashes. Soldiers, including 500 additional troops announced by Meloni, patrolled Milan and shops were boarded up; some violence was reported.
LatestNew Italian cost-of-living protests under heavy security · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingPolitics17:01 UTC
Trump confirmed he could move the White House press corps to a new location, possibly away from the executive residence, amid a fractious period with journalists.
LatestTrump says he may move White House press corps · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingPolitics17:00 UTC
Neil Bush said he voted for Democrat James Talarico over Republican Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate race, citing concern about Trump's influence on the GOP.
LatestNeil Bush says he voted for Talarico over Paxton · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingPolitics16:54 UTC
Almost 159 million Brazilians are eligible to vote on Sunday in a runoff between Lula da Silva and Flávio Bolsonaro, who are tied in polls after Bolsonaro won the first round 47% to 45%. Both held final rallies on the eve of the vote.
LatestLula and Bolsonaro stage final rallies before runoff · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingPolitics16:48 UTC
US envoy Tom Barrack accused a prominent Druze sheikh in southern Syria of using perceived Israeli and US backing to persecute other Druze, and said Israel and Syria 'will come to terms'.
LatestBarrack accuses Druze sheikh of persecuting other Druze · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingPolitics16:48 UTC
About 25,000 people rallied in Madrid in support of Spain's state pension scheme, demanding inflation-indexed pensions and an end to the gender pension gap.
LatestAbout 25,000 rally in Madrid for state pensions · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingCrime & justice16:45 UTC
The DOJ is reviewing video of women's sports supporters struck with flagpoles and removed by Providence Park security at a Portland Thorns match.
LatestDOJ reviews Portland Thorns incident involving removed fans · Sat 24 OctDevelopingEconomy16:30 UTC
Instacart has reportedly discussed selling itself, including talks with DoorDash and Uber.
LatestInstacart reportedly discussed sale with DoorDash and Uber · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingSociety16:05 UTC
Protesters and police skirmished at anti-government demonstrations in Brussels on October 24, smaller than clashes the previous week.
LatestBelgian protesters and police clash in Brussels · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingCrime & justice16:00 UTC
A judge ruled the woman at the centre of rape allegations against Cornell University students can keep using a pseudonym in her lawsuit.
LatestJudge lets Cornell rape accuser stay anonymous · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingEconomy14:40 UTC
The Times reports Alimentation Couche-Tard has proposed a $7.5bn-$8bn offer for US convenience store operator Cumberland Farms, formerly EG Group.
LatestCouche-Tard reportedly proposes up to $8bn for Cumberland Farms · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingScience & health14:35 UTC
Amgen's Imdelltra combined with AstraZeneca's Imfinzi cut the risk of death by 58% versus Imfinzi alone in extensive-stage small cell lung cancer, per trial data presented on October 24.
LatestAmgen drug plus immunotherapy cuts lung cancer death risk 58% · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingCrime & justice14:29 UTC
Former MEP and taekwondo federation head Slavi Binev, 60, was shot dead at his Sofia home. Police detained three armed suspects, two of them Turkish citizens, and the motive is unknown.
LatestEx-MEP Slavi Binev shot dead at home in Sofia · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingPolitics14:09 UTC
Former president Michel Martelly registered as a candidate for Haiti's December 13 elections, the first in 10 years, after the electoral council lifted a ban on candidates sanctioned by foreign countries.
LatestHaiti's ex-president Martelly registers for December election · Fri 23 Oct
DevelopingPolitics14:09 UTC
Turkey and Libya plan to redraw Mediterranean maritime boundaries as part of a new economic corridor, which has drawn protests from Greece and pulled in the EU. Libya's Dbeibah says he is ready to address Egypt's concerns.
LatestDbeibah says ready to address Egypt's maritime concerns · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingEconomy14:05 UTC
China's commerce ministry urged the US on October 24 to stop expanding curbs on American investment in China, saying a proposed rule on sensitive technologies would disrupt trade ties.
LatestChina urges US to halt expanded outbound investment curbs · Sat 24 Oct
DevelopingConflict14:03 UTC
Settlers attacked olive harvesters near Ramallah, and the Palestinian PM's office counts 409 attacks on olive farmers in three weeks. Israeli forces arrested dozens in raids across the West Bank, about 70 since Friday by the Prisoners' Club count, as a lockdown took hold. Five Italian activists detained this week were repatriated on October 24, settlers destroyed a Shireen Abu Akleh memorial near Jenin, and the WFP has halved food aid to displaced West Bank Palestinians.
LatestSettlers try to break into Umm Safa home as demolition order looms · Sat 24 OctDevelopingDisasters14:00 UTC
A train hit a minibus in Russia's Far Eastern Jewish Autonomous Region, killing six and injuring one, local railway authorities said.
LatestTrain hits minibus in Russian Far East, killing six · Sat 24 Oct