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The Jerusalem Post reports that 47 years after the revolution, Islamic Republic authorities are cracking down on jewelry bearing the Lion and Sun emblem, which has become a symbol of growing opposition to the…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has awarded the Order of Princess Olga to US First Lady Melania Trump for her role in brokering a ceasefire in Oleshky and her humanitarian contributions.

The mother of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy fatally shot in New York last week, has traveled to the US after receiving an emergency visa following President Trump's intervention.

Caretaker Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing intense criticism from the opposition and the attorney general for challenging recent election results and attempting to use security agencies against Arab politicians.

Left-wing Democrat Abdul El-Sayed has won in the battleground state of Michigan to become the first Muslim senator in US history, defeating Republican Mike Rogers.

According to Deadline, a group of trans rights protesters gathered outside the new Harry Potter store on Oxford Street in London, chanting against J.K. Rowling.

According to Variety, a group of transgender rights protesters gathered outside the new Harry Potter flagship store in London's Oxford Street to demonstrate against J.K. Rowling's views.

Manchester United defender Diogo Dalot believes the 3-2 Champions League comeback win against Roma can transform their difficult season and prove to frustrated supporters that the players care about the club's success.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has removed the Rwandan army-funded club (APR) from the Basketball Africa League due to US sanctions imposed over Rwanda's role in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Yaakov Asher, chairman of the United Torah Judaism party, criticized the Israeli Attorney General, accusing her of applying double standards in handling election corruption cases versus her treatment of the Haredi community.

Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard urged Thai authorities to immediately halt plans to forcibly return two Uyghur men to China, warning they face a real risk of torture, arbitrary detention, and enforced disappearance.

Amnesty International condemns the decision by Peru's Public Prosecutor's Office to close the investigation into the forced sterilisation of thousands of women during the 1990s.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, in a meeting with his Venezuelan counterpart, has called for the release of the 322 remaining political prisoners and discussed laying the groundwork for free and fair elections.

The Times of Israel reports that security forces are searching for assailants after an officer was killed in southeastern Iran, while two men were executed for the deaths of four officers during anti-government protests.

The Guardian reviews Randy Boyagoda's new novel Lords of Serendipity, highlighting its satirical take on the corruption and corporatisation of higher education across Sri Lanka, the US, and Italy.

US President Donald Trump has notified Congress of his intention to remove South Africa and Rwanda from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) preferential trade programme, effective 1 January 2027.

According to Israel's Channel 14, Tehran has turned to Russia for military, intelligence, financial, and political support after failing to secure mediation through regional countries.

The Beersheba District Court has extended the detention of Ibrahim Al-Gharibi for two days in connection with an election bribery investigation.

Amnesty International reports that one year after Colonel Michael Randrianirina’s military coup in Madagascar, the country has moved away from promised reforms, marked by military consolidation and authoritarian practices that leave Gen Z aspirations…

South African police have arrested five people in connection with the brutal attack and torture of 50-year-old farmer Donovan Marx in the country's North West province.

Ahead of the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Amnesty International emphasizes the urgent need for a just transition away from fossil fuels, calling on governments to end support for polluting industries and place human…

According to BBC reporting, a limited humanitarian ceasefire in Ukraine's Kherson region allowing civilians to evacuate Oleshky has ended. Meanwhile, Russian strikes on energy infrastructure across four regions left hundreds of thousands of homes…

Ryanair is considering a temporary wage freeze for staff to pay for a sharp rise in its fuel costs which have surged following the US-Israel war with Iran, according to the BBC.

Amnesty International warned that Russia’s increased targeted attacks on energy and heating infrastructure in Ukraine are creating a humanitarian catastrophe for civilians ahead of winter.

Thomas Barnouin, a veteran French extremist who joined ISIS in 2014, expressed regret before an Iraqi court in Baghdad, claiming he did not participate in criminal operations.

Police in Birmingham, Alabama, reported that one person was killed and eight others were wounded in a mass shooting outside Legion Field following the annual Magic City Classic football game.

Amnesty International has criticized the new 'Prevention of Organised Crimes' bill in Sri Lanka, warning that it grants sweeping, unchecked powers to authorities, violates human rights, and paves the way for torture and arbitrary…

Lebanese authorities have seized 40kg of cocaine from a Syrian passenger at Beirut airport, marking what the Finance Ministry described as the largest drug bust in the airport's history.

The Television Academy Foundation is launching a free 10-week training program for Los Angeles high school students in partnership with Best Buy to prepare them for entry-level television production roles.

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella, known as 'El Tigre', has abandoned his predecessor's 'total peace' policy, claiming over 32,000 arrests in ten weeks as he aligns Colombia with Donald Trump's anti-cartel coalition.

Channel 14 Israel reports that ahead of the elections, many citizens have gone to great lengths to vote, including postponing honeymoons or returning from studies abroad.

A video showing the detention of a Venezuelan national by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in North Hollywood has sparked widespread reaction. In the footage, an agent is seen pointing a firearm…

India's opposition alliance, led by Rahul Gandhi, is holding a major rally in Delhi to demand the resignation of the chief election commissioner over the removal of 130 million voters from electoral rolls.

Police in Frankfurt say violent riots took place in the city centre, with unrest also reported in Berlin, Hamburg and Cologne as cost of living protests turned violent.

According to CBS News, protests over the rising cost of living in German cities including Frankfurt turned violent, with masked individuals smashing windows, looting stores, and clashing with police.

According to Alhurra, judicial allegations against 13 Hezbollah members in the Dahr al-Baydar explosives shipment case in eastern Lebanon have pushed the file into a new phase, amid ongoing government disputes over referring it…

Investigation Discovery has announced a four-part documentary series titled 'Andrew Tate: Toxic Empire', exploring the life and controversies surrounding the controversial figure.

According to BBC Sport, the appeals by Celtic and Rangers against the sanction of playing their next Scottish Cup home ties behind closed doors have been dismissed.

The UN human rights chief has demanded an independent investigation into the death of a Yemeni colleague who was held by the Houthis for over two years, noting that his family was only informed…

Axios reports that labor unions in the United States are divided over the rapid expansion of data centers and artificial intelligence technology.

Alhurra reports that fifteen years after the start of the Arab Spring, Tunisia is witnessing renewed mass protests against living conditions and the consolidation of power by President Kais Saied, as core demands for…

According to The National, nationwide demonstrations in France against the cost of living and public services were marked by isolated clashes between protesters and police in Paris, Lyon, and Toulouse on Halloween.

Clashes erupted between police and protesters on the outskirts of Paris during a third weekend of nationwide demonstrations against the rising cost of living and poor public services.

Channel 14 Israel reports that members of the Jarushi crime family are transporting voters to polling stations in Ramla and Lod, campaigning against National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.

Channel 14 Israel reports that while turnout in the Arab sector is high, religious parties Shas and United Torah Judaism are facing lower participation from their base due to dissatisfaction with MK performance and…

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has called for elections to be held in 2027 following her return from exile, describing the country's transition to democracy as irreversible.

Variety reports that Patrick Stewart, the renowned actor known for his roles as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in 'Star Trek' and Professor Charles Xavier in 'X-Men', has passed away at the age of 86.

According to newly released police records, three women have come forward with fresh allegations of physical abuse against Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs following his arrest in May.

Hollywood producer Will Packer visited Florida A&M University to urge students to vote in the midterm elections and support Democratic candidates.

The French government has deployed 70,000 police officers across the country ahead of a third week of intense protests coinciding with Halloween. Fox News reports that the unrest has caused over $1 billion in…

A UN human rights official reports that despite widespread construction and technological advancements in North Korea, its people are more isolated from the outside world than at any point in history.

International media outlets have covered the Israeli elections with varying perspectives; while some focus on post-October 7 security challenges and Netanyahu's political future, others emphasize human rights issues and the war in Gaza.

According to the BBC, residents from the devastated Russian-occupied city of Oleshky have arrived in Belarus following a local ceasefire and are expected to return to Ukraine today.

According to Al Jazeera, during a Mexican league football match between Monterrey and Guadalajara, Monterrey forward Diego Rossi accidentally kicked the assistant referee while trying to take a corner kick, before falling to the…

According to Axios, a federal judge has blocked threats from the U.S. Department of Justice against election workers ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Arnon Nampa, a Thai human rights lawyer, has been sentenced to over 34 years in prison for criticising the monarchy while dressed as Harry Potter at a 2020 rally. More than 294 people have…

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of Christina Downer, Saturday Night Live writer Jimmy Fowlie’s sister, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

According to Deadline, nearly a year after she went missing, the LAPD arrested two people in connection with the death of Christina Downer, the sister of Saturday Night Live writer Jimmy Fowlie.

According to a BBC report, former DR Congo president Joseph Kabila has been named leader of the new FRN rebel movement to challenge President Felix Tshisekedi.

According to BBC, US hosts of the G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta cancelled the official family photo after European diplomats refused to be pictured alongside Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov.