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World Opposition and Student Groups Demand Resignation of Election Chief in India Amid Crackdown India's main opposition leader Rahul Gandhi and student groups are protesting in New Delhi, demanding the resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Al Jazeera Business Warning Signs of Bad Debt Advice Amid Rising UK Credit Card Debts As more people in the UK fall behind on credit card payments, authorities are warning consumers about the risks of unscrupulous debt advice and promoting free, impartial services. BBC News World Israel's 'Yellow Line' Continues to Squeeze Palestinians in Gaza A year after a ceasefire, Israel reportedly restricts access to nearly two-thirds of Gaza, confining 2.1 million Palestinians to a shrinking area. Al Jazeera World CCTV Captures Missile Strike at Riyadh Airport: 13 Dead CCTV footage released by Saudi authorities shows the moment a missile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on October 10, an attack that killed at least 13 people. Euronews World Zelenskyy Accuses Russia of Violating Trump's Declared 'Energy Ceasefire' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claims Russia has violated the 'energy ceasefire' announced by U.S. President Donald Trump, vowing to respond if attacks persist. Al Jazeera World Student Arrested After Two Teachers Shot at French School A 14-year-old student was detained after a principal and a teacher were injured in a shooting at a middle school in Aubagne, near Marseille, France. BBC News World Unvaccinated Woman Dies in Pennsylvania Measles Outbreak, Sixth Fatality Reported A 39-year-old unvaccinated woman in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, has become the sixth fatality in the state's ongoing measles outbreak. Ars Technica World Yemen Government Warns Taiz Hospitals on Brink of Collapse Amid Houthi Siege Hospitals in Taiz, Yemen, are facing an imminent shutdown due to severe shortages of fuel, medicine, and medical supplies under a tightened Houthi blockade, according to the Yemeni government. Al Jazeera World US Justice Department Launches Antitrust Probe into TV Networks Halting Trump Coverage The US Department of Justice is investigating whether the decision by television networks in the White House press pool to halt coverage of former President Donald Trump violated antitrust laws. Al Jazeera World At Least 12 Killed, Over 300 Injured in Attack on Riyadh Airport An attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, has left at least 12 people dead and over 300 injured, with Yemen's Houthis blamed for the strike. BBC News World US Justice Department Investigates TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage Suspension The US Justice Department is investigating whether several TV networks violated federal competition laws by suspending their pool coverage of President Donald Trump. BBC News World India's Top Court Orders Release of 'Cockroach Movement' Leaders Leaders of India's 'Cockroach Movement' were released by court order after being detained ahead of a major protest demanding the election commissioner's resignation. DW World Vinicius Jr. Sent Off for Hair Pull, Could Miss El Clasico Real Madrid's Brazilian star Vinicius Jr. was sent off for pulling an opponent's hair and had a goal disallowed against Villarreal, now facing the risk of missing El Clasico. Al Jazeera World 'Cockroach' Group Leaders Released in India Amidst Anticipation of Further Protests Leaders of India's 'Cockroach Janta Party', advocating for electoral reforms, have been released by court order after their detention in Delhi, as the city braces for more protests. BBC News World Hidden Costs and Risks in Georgia's Surrogacy Industry Georgia, a hub for surrogacy after the war in Ukraine, presents intended parents and surrogate mothers with hidden costs and legal ambiguities in the booming industry. DW World At Least Four Dead as Storm Isaias Hits Southeast US At least four people have died in the southeastern US states due to Storm Isaias, which made landfall in Florida on Friday and later weakened into a post-tropical cyclone. Euronews World Manchester City Faces Hostile Reception at Anfield Following Financial Breaches Verdict Manchester City is set to face an angry and hostile reception from Liverpool fans in their first match since being found guilty of serious financial breaches of English Premier League rules. Al Jazeera Gaming New Manga and Anime Crossover Series Announced for Naruto Universe Author Masashi Kishimoto announced a new Naruto manga titled "Shadow Rising" and a new anime crossover series, "Naruto x Ninku," at New York Comic Con 2026, combining Naruto with the popular 90s serie IGN World Russia's Yandex Data Center in Vladimir Shut Down After Drone Attack A data center belonging to Yandex, Russia's leading technology and AI company, has ceased operations following a drone attack in the city of Vladimir. Al Jazeera World Pakistan: President Imposes Emergency Rule in Khan's Stronghold Province Pakistan's President Asif Ali Zardari has imposed emergency rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, a stronghold of former Prime Minister Imran Khan's party, effectively suspending the local government. DW Sports Mohamed Salah Sets New Super Lig Record for Trabzonspor Egyptian star Mohamed Salah has set a new record in the Turkish Super Lig, achieving 10 goal contributions in his first seven matches for Trabzonspor. Al Jazeera Business Roofing Scammers Defraud Homeowners Out of Thousands of Pounds According to Citizens Advice, roofing scams are the most common type of fraud reported, costing UK homeowners thousands of pounds for incomplete or shoddy work. BBC News World Putin Tells Trump Peace Talks Unlikely Due to Ukraine Drone Attacks Russian President Vladimir Putin informed US President Donald Trump that immediate peace talks are improbable, citing Ukraine's drone attacks on Moscow during recent elections. Al Jazeera World India Deploys Police, Restricts Transport Ahead of Mass Protest in Delhi Over Election Chief India's capital, Delhi, has seen extensive security measures implemented ahead of a youth-led protest demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over changes to voter lists Al Jazeera