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World 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 Science UK Textile Waste Transforms into Next-Gen Fabrics Recycling firms in the UK are converting textile waste and leather offcuts into new, sustainable fabrics used by major brands like Dr Martens and Coach. BBC News World 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 World 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 World 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 Business Nvidia Launches Investigation into CEO Jensen Huang Over Suspected Chinese Spy Allegations US tech giant Nvidia has initiated an independent investigation following reports that its CEO, Jensen Huang, had a relationship with a woman suspected of being a Chinese spy. BBC News World 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 Business UK's Electric Vehicle Targets Expected to Be Reduced The UK government is expected to reduce its electric vehicle sales targets this week, a move likely to be welcomed by carmakers but opposed by environmental groups. BBC News World 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 World 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 Sports David Warner Confirms Usman Khawaja's 2018 Ball Tampering Claims as 'Accurate' Former Australian cricketer David Warner has backed former teammate Usman Khawaja's claims that the entire team was aware of the ball-tampering plan during the 2018 'Sandpapergate' scandal. Al Jazeera World 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 World 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 World 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 World 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 World 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 World 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 World 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 World 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 Science Hundreds of Seagrass Shoots Discovered in Fowey Estuary, Boosting Restoration Hopes Over 430 new seagrass shoots have been found in Cornwall's Fowey Estuary, providing significant encouragement for marine habitat restoration efforts. BBC News World 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 World 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 World 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 World 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