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- Trump and Netanyahu Discuss Timing of Iran Strikes, Sources Say
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Trump and Netanyahu talked about when to strike Iran, with Netanyahu urging immediate action after midterms, while Trump favors continued negotiations.
- Israel Elections Committee Declares Investigation into Alleged Foreign Funding Won’t Affect Results
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The head of Israel’s Central Elections Committee, Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg, said on Sunday, November 1, 2026, that an ongoing inquiry into…
- Learjet 60 Crashes in Palm Beach County, Killing All Nine Onboard
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A Learjet 60 crashed into a Palm Beach County neighborhood, killing all nine aboard. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause.
- Edinburgh Dealer’s £5 Ivory Chessman Sells for £735,000, Setting Auction Record
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A £5 ivory chessman from Edinburgh sold for £735,000, setting a record for the most expensive medieval chess piece at auction.
- Britain Reluctant to Include Slavery Reparations in Commonwealth Summit Agenda
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British officials initially insisted that discussions of reparations for slavery should not be on the agenda of the Commonwealth leaders’ summit in…
- France Launches ‘Attempted Murder’ Investigation After Petrol Bombs Hit Police
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Prosecutors launch an attempted murder investigation after petrol bombs were thrown at police in Paris protests, injuring officers and causing fires.
- UNGA Resolution on Ending Cuba Embargo Receives Record Low Support in 2025
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UN General Assembly passed a resolution on Oct 30, 2025 to lift the U.S. embargo on Cuba, receiving only 130 votes in favor, 25 abstentions, and 17 against.
- Jewish ex‑police officer joins Arab Islamist party, sparking debate over Israel’s coalition prospects
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Yoav Segalovitz, a former Jewish police officer who describes himself as a Zionist, has joined Ra’am, an Arab‑led Islamist party that won eight seats in…
- Israel’s Ambassador to Somaliland Receives Credentials in Hargeisa
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Israel’s first ambassador Michael Lotem presented credentials to Somaliland President Cirro in Hargeisa, marking the first diplomatic recognition by a UN…
- Hebron Under Siege for Ten Days as Israeli Forces Demolish Homes and Shut Businesses
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For ten days, Hebron faces a siege as Israeli forces demolish 15 homes, shut 327 businesses, displace 3,300 Palestinians, and halt 80,000 students from school.
- Arizona State Fair Closes Early on Final Day Amid Heavy Rain
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The Arizona State Fair, running Oct 1–Nov 1, closed early on its final Sunday due to heavy rain and safety concerns after an inch of rainfall on Saturday.
- Al Jazeera Celebrates 30 Years Amid Major Service Restructuring
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Al Jazeera celebrated 30 years with Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, launched AI initiative The Core, and restructured Arabic news services.
- Drone Strike Hits Industrial Site Near Moscow, Ukraine Claims Major Refinery Targeted
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A drone attack overnight damaged an industrial enterprise in Kstovo, east of Moscow, with over 100 drones destroyed and no casualties reported.
- Al Jazeera Balkans Returns as Digital‑First Service
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Al Jazeera Balkans returns on Nov 1 as a digital‑first platform, offering country‑specific coverage, social media content, and a portal at…
- North Korea Demonstrates Cluster‑Bomb Warheads on Mobile Launcher
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On Oct 31, 2026, North Korea fired cluster‑bomb warheads from a mobile launcher in a weapons drill, following drone, torpedo, and hypersonic missile tests.
- Iran Targets U.S. Air‑Defence and Military Sites in Gulf, Damaging 26 Bases
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AP satellite analysis shows Iran struck 26 U.S. military bases, damaging radar systems, aircraft, and infrastructure, prompting asset relocation.
- Wyoming Man Wins $1 Million Powerball Ticket After Forgetting It in Wallet
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Michael Vander Lugt of Wyoming, Michigan, won $1 million in the Powerball lottery but did not realize his win for almost two months. He purchased the…
- German Ministers Threaten Severe Penalties After Frankfurt Riots
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Frankfurt riots left 17 shops damaged, 5 looted, over 100 police injured. German ministers warn of harsh penalties for looters and rioters.
- Iranian Fishing Ship Hijacked by Somali Pirates Near Puntland Coast
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Somali pirates seized the Iranian fishing vessel Azini near Puntland, taking 21 crew and 2 guards. EU Operation Atalanta is investigating.
- 210 Million Voters Set to Decide Congressional Balance on Tuesday
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All 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 35 of the Senate’s 100 seats will be contested on Tuesday. The election will determine how much power…
- Pakistan Families Switch to Firewood as LPG Prices Surge
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Rawalpindi households turn to firewood, coal and kerosene as LPG prices climb to PKR13,500 per cylinder, forcing many to seek cheaper cooking fuels.
- Lebanon’s Palestinian Refugees Face Rising Costs and Limited Work Opportunities
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Palestinian refugees in Lebanon face high prices, rising electricity costs, limited work rights, and growing migration attempts to Europe.
- Iran Signals Possible Hormuz Reopening Amid Military Readiness and US Skepticism
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Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Al Jazeera that Tehran could open the Strait of Hormuz sooner if its conditions are met, while the United…
- Student Group Announces Return of High‑School Blockades on Monday
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High‑school blockades resume Monday, Nov 2, 2026, as students protest government proposals. France sees large protests across the country.
- US‑China Trade Tensions Quiet, Yet Supply‑Chain Rivalry Escalates
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A US‑China truce paused tariffs, but supply‑chain rivalry intensifies. China limits critical minerals; the US restricts tech exports, risking $1.5T annual cost.
- Beirut Airport Seizes 46.7 kg of Cocaine in Largest Drug Bust
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Lebanese customs seized 46.7 kg of cocaine at Rafic Hariri Airport from a Syrian passenger arriving from Accra, Ghana, on MEA 576.
- US‑Iran Talks Continue Amid War‑Ready Rhetoric
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Mediators in Doha and Tehran are pushing forward a two‑day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global energy chokepoint, and restart peace talks…
- Bulgaria Holds Presidential Run‑Off as Ship Attacks Continue
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Bulgaria holds a presidential run‑off after a record low 23% turnout in the first round, while drone attacks on Black Sea merchant ships continue.
- Xi Intensifies Anti-Corruption Drive, 33 Party Members Expelled at Fifth Plenum
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Xi Jinping expels 33 party members, including former Xinjiang chief Ma Xingrui and top generals, in a record anti‑corruption crackdown.
- Serbia’s Two-Year Struggle Over Novi Sad Train Station Collapse Leads to Government Shift
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On Nov 1, 2024 a concrete canopy collapsed at Novi Sad railway station, killing 16. Protests, arrests, and a prime minister's resignation followed.