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France Summons Iran's Ambassador Over Alleged Supermarket Sabotage
France has summoned Iran's ambassador to Paris to lodge a strong protest after accusing Tehran of a major cyberattack targeting supermarket refrigerators.
Al Jazeera
Japan to Supply Coastal Radar and Drones to Philippine Military
Japan has agreed to provide the Philippine military with a coastal radar system and surveillance drones to help monitor shipping routes, including those vital to Japan in the South China Sea.
Euronews
Mexican Authorities Apprehend Alleged Jalisco Cartel Leader 'R2'
Mexican officials have announced the capture of Rafael Alvarez, known as 'R2,' a suspected high-ranking figure in the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG).
Al Jazeera
Asian Stock Markets Rebound After Earlier Tech Rout Triggered by US Midterms
Asian stock markets have rebounded significantly following a tech sell-off triggered by the Democratic Party's sweeping victory in the US midterm elections.
Al Jazeera
Cruise Ship Pianist Rescued After Nine Hours Adrift in Pacific Ocean
A cruise ship pianist who fell overboard off the coast of California was rescued by two fishermen after spending approximately nine hours in the Pacific Ocean.
BBC News
New Delhi's Air Quality Severely Degrades After Diwali Celebrations
New Delhi experienced a significant drop in air quality following Diwali, with smog blanketing the city and posing health risks to over 30 million residents.
Al Jazeera
Krakow Shooting Suspect Dies in Hospital
The suspect in the Krakow shooting, accused of killing six people, has died in hospital after being injured in a shootout with police.
BBC News
Trump Reportedly Plans to Meet Putin and Xi Jinping in China to Discuss Ending Iran War
Former US President Donald Trump has reportedly stated his intention to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping in China to discuss ending the Iran war and denuclea
Euronews
Bezzecchi Wins Qatar Grand Prix; Marquez's Title Bid Delayed
Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi won the Qatar Grand Prix, delaying Ducati's Marc Marquez from clinching his eighth MotoGP world title.
Al Jazeera
Trump Says His Immigration Policy May Have Been 'Too Tough' For Voters
Former US President Donald Trump admitted his immigration policy might have been too extreme for voters, impacting the Republican Party's midterm election performance.
Al Jazeera
Qatar PM Meets Trump: Latest on US-Iran Negotiations
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met with US President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss Iran's nuclear program and efforts to end the conflict.
Al Jazeera
Turkey Grapples with Fossil Fuel Dependence While Hosting COP31 Summit
Turkey, hosting the 2026 UN Climate Summit (COP31) in Antalya, highlights its significant reliance on fossil fuels despite advocating for a global clean energy transition.
DW
At Least 34 Dead After Migrant Boat Sinks Off Senegal Coast
A migrant boat heading for the Canary Islands sank off the coast of Senegal, resulting in the deaths of at least 34 people, with search and rescue operations ongoing.
BBC News
DC Universe Co-CEOs James Gunn and Peter Safran Step Down
James Gunn and Peter Safran, co-CEOs of the DC Universe, have stepped down following the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger; Jeremy Latcham from Marvel will replace them.
Ars Technica
Trump Asks UFC Chief Dana White to Be White House Press Secretary
US President Donald Trump has reportedly offered the position of White House Press Secretary to Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) CEO Dana White, who is set to meet with the president to discuss th
Al Jazeera
Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake Strikes Central Japan, Over 20 Injured
A magnitude 5.7 earthquake in Japan's central Shizuoka prefecture injured over 20 people, with authorities warning of potential strong aftershocks.
Al Jazeera
Houthi Media Reports 33 Fatalities in Saudi Air Strike
Houthi-affiliated media claims at least 33 people, including women and children, died in a Saudi air strike in Yemen, with the coalition yet to comment.
BBC News
Drone Attack on Colombian Army Base Kills Three Soldiers, Wounds 16
A drone attack on a military base in northern Colombia resulted in the deaths of three soldiers and injuries to at least 16 others.
Al Jazeera
COP31 Climate Summit Kicks Off in Antalya: Seeking Concrete Action Against Global Warming
The COP31 Climate Summit in Antalya has begun, with countries striving to agree on concrete actions and a transition away from fossil fuels amidst escalating climate disasters.
DW
Rise of Economic Populism in the Democratic Party After US Midterm Elections
The recent US midterm elections indicate a rise in economic populism within the Democratic Party, suggesting the party's potential to refocus on working-class voters.
Al Jazeera
Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Missiles Targeting Riyadh and Eastern Province
The Saudi-led coalition announced it intercepted and destroyed ballistic and cruise missiles launched by Houthis towards Riyadh and the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia.
Al Jazeera
Krakow Gun Attack: At Least Nine Dead in Poland
A shooting in Krakow, Poland, left six people dead in the main square, with three more bodies discovered at the attacker's home; one suspect has been apprehended.
BBC News
India Sees Rise of 'Rent-a-Grandchild' Services to Combat Elderly Loneliness
In India, a growing number of companies are offering 'rent-a-grandchild' or 'children for hire' services to provide companionship for the elderly, addressing the issue of loneliness in an aging popula
Al Jazeera
Ilse Aigner Expected to Be Nominated for German President
Germany's ruling Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party is anticipated to nominate Ilse Aigner, the speaker of the Bavarian state parliament, for the country's presidency.
DW
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