Millions turned out for anti-Trump ‘No Kings’ protests across US
The demonstrations against the US president - which Republicans had called "hate-America rallies" - were boisterous but peaceful.
Bolivia to vote in presidential runoff that will turn it to the right
End of almost two decades of leftist rule could revive ‘war on drugs’ in change of approach to coca cultivation
Bolivians go to the polls on Sunday in an election that, whatever the result, will mark a complete shift to the right after nearly 20 years under the rule of the leftist Movimiento al Socialismo (Mas).
The country’s first-ever presidential runoff pits the centre-right senator Rodrigo Paz Pereira, 58, who won the first round in August, against the rightwing former president Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga, 65, who in recent weeks has overtaken Paz Pereira in the polls.
Continue reading...Newspaper headlines: ‘Andrew told Met to dig up dirt on Virginia’ and ‘Virginia’s revenge’ – BBC
- Newspaper headlines: 'Andrew told Met to dig up dirt on Virginia' and 'Virginia's revenge' BBC
- More damaging reports on Andrew appear as King faces calls to strip him of prince title BBC
- Prince Andrew facing police investigation over Giuffre smear claims The Telegraph
- Prince William plans 'ruthless approach' towards Prince Andrew - as reports of attempted smear campaign against accuser emerge Sky News
- Prince Andrew ‘asked Met bodyguard to investigate Virginia Giuffre’ The Times
Newspaper headlines: ‘Andrew told Met to dig up dirt on Virginia’ and ‘Virginia’s revenge’ – BBC
- Newspaper headlines: 'Andrew told Met to dig up dirt on Virginia' and 'Virginia's revenge' BBC
- More damaging reports on Andrew appear as King faces calls to strip him of prince title BBC
- Prince Andrew facing police investigation over Giuffre smear claims The Telegraph
- Prince William plans 'ruthless approach' towards Prince Andrew - as reports of attempted smear campaign against accuser emerge Sky News
- Prince Andrew ‘asked Met bodyguard to investigate Virginia Giuffre’ The Times
Live: Israel continues deadly attacks on Gaza, closes Rafah crossing
At least 38 Palestinians have been killed as the Israeli army commits 47 violations of ceasefire agreement.
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to new ceasefire after more than a week of deadly clashes – CNN
- Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to new ceasefire after more than a week of deadly clashes CNN
- Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire after peace talks in Doha Reuters
- Pakistan and Afghanistan agree ceasefire Financial Times
- Pakistan confronts a new reality: It may have lost the Taliban The Washington Post
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Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to new ceasefire after more than a week of deadly clashes – CNN
- Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to new ceasefire after more than a week of deadly clashes CNN
- Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to immediate ceasefire after peace talks in Doha Reuters
- Pakistan and Afghanistan agree ceasefire Financial Times
- Pakistan confronts a new reality: It may have lost the Taliban The Washington Post
- Afghan and Pakistani delegations in Doha for crisis talks ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
US to repatriate survivors of strike on ‘drug-carrying submarine’, Trump says
The latest attack is at least the sixth US strike on ships in waters off Venezuela in recent weeks.
Messi scores hat-trick, secures Golden Boot as Miami beat Nashville
Lionel Messi's 29 goals in 28 matches allow the Argentinian star to finish as MLS's top scorer for the first time.
Crocodile discovered in luxury Queensland resort pool sparks new warnings
Reptile was removed after guests filmed it lying at the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas on Saturday
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A crocodile discovered lying in a luxury Queensland resort’s pool has been removed by wildlife rangers, with the state’s environment regulator issuing new warnings about the reptiles.
Two TikTok users posted footage of what appears to be a juvenile crocodile in the lagoon-style pool at the Sheraton Mirage in Port Douglas, in far north Queensland, on Saturday afternoon.
Continue reading...Japan coalition to back Takaichi as first woman PM — reports – DW
- Japan coalition to back Takaichi as first woman PM — reports DW
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‘Don’t Touch My Retirement!’ Wins the Day in France – The New York Times
- ‘Don’t Touch My Retirement!’ Wins the Day in France The New York Times
- French PM Lecornu escapes first no confidence vote after major concessions CNN
- Broken promises and political crises: how Emmanuel Macron fell from French favour The Guardian
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‘Don’t Touch My Retirement!’ Wins the Day in France – The New York Times
- ‘Don’t Touch My Retirement!’ Wins the Day in France The New York Times
- French PM Lecornu escapes first no confidence vote after major concessions CNN
- Broken promises and political crises: how Emmanuel Macron fell from French favour The Guardian
- French Government Moves to Suspend Macron’s Signature Pension Overhaul wsj.com
- French PM survives major test but breathing space will not last long BBC
Japan coalition set to back Takaichi as first woman prime minister: Reports
Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi appears back on track to becoming Japan first female prime minister.
Netanyahu denies Trump forced truce on him, says war ends ‘for good’ when Hamas disarmed – The Times of Israel
- Netanyahu denies Trump forced truce on him, says war ends ‘for good’ when Hamas disarmed The Times of Israel
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- Netanyahu says ‘struggle is not over’ as dispute with Hamas over hostage bodies continues CNN
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Afghanistan, Pakistan agree to immediate ceasefire after talks in Doha
South Asian neighbours also agreed to hold follow-up meetings in coming days to ensure peace deal's implementation.
Hamas returns bodies of two more captives, says Israel violating ceasefire
The remains of 12 of 28 deceased captives have been returned to Israel but Hamas faces challenges recovering all bodies.
Israel says it will return to ceasefire after Gaza strikes
Israel and Hamas accused one another of breaching the deal, which came into force on 10 October.
Border crossing to stay closed, Israel says, as US alleges Hamas ceasefire violation – Reuters
- Border crossing to stay closed, Israel says, as US alleges Hamas ceasefire violation Reuters
- Rafah crossing to stay closed, says Netayahu, amid rising tensions over Gaza ceasefire – Middle East crisis live The Guardian
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October heat records broken in WA; police use pepper spray on Melbourne protesters – as it happened
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Crocodile discovered in luxury Queensland resort pool sparks new warnings
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Asked about the hundreds of Palestinians from Gaza approved for visas in Australia and whether the ceasefire changes anything, Tony Burke said he’s not sure all of those approved for visas are still alive.
He says some will choose to stay in Australia, and others may end up with other options they might take up.
And there will be some people who we don’t hear from again. And there’s some on that case list that we haven’t heard from for a very long time. A significant number of them are part of split family groups, where some of the family is, in fact, here in Australia and they’re wanting to join.
You need to remember, our humanitarian program that we run around the world isn’t limited to places where there’s an active war. There is decency that Australia shows to people from around the world … there are Israelis who have been approved for humanitarian visas as well. I’ve got no intention of cancelling those either. We’re a decent country. We are talking about people where all the checks have been made. And some of them won’t choose to come here, some of them won’t be alive any more …
Probably the most significant change in response these days is the majority of people now get sent straight back to their country of origin. So, you used to really only see people going back to Indonesia or off to Nauru for processing. But the majority of cases now are going straight back to country of origin.
We had one very recently where, within 72 hours, we had everybody back to their country of origin. There was one in May, for example, where it was a mixed boatload of people from different countries and we had to, you know, from three different sorts of citizenships that people had come from. It was more complex but we still made sure we returned people directly straight back to the countries of origin.
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