Trump administration illegally fired James Comey’s daughter, judge rules
Maurene Comey believes she was let go from her job as a federal prosecutor because her father is the former FBI director.
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Jordan arrests three suspects over deadly church attack
Jordanian authorities have arrested three relatives over a church attack in Karak that killed eight people.
Netanyahu election win could spell early exit for IDF chief Zamir – Ynetnews
- Netanyahu election win could spell early exit for IDF chief Zamir Ynetnews
- Palestinians protest against military demolitions in West Bank as Israelis vote Reuters
- Israeli military closing West Bank crossings ahead of upcoming elections as massive operation continues CBS News
- West Bank: Hebron crackdown displaces thousands, Türk warns of ethnic cleansing UN News
- Israel expands expulsions in occupied West Bank to cement control Al Jazeera
Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalate – Reuters
- Egypt approves military support for Saudi Arabia after Houthi attacks escalate Reuters
- Egypt OKs Military Aid to Saudis in Fight With Houthis The New York Times
- Why is Egypt so wary of getting involved in Yemen’s conflict? Al Jazeera
- Egypt Parliament Backs El-Sisi’s Offer to Defend Saudi Arabia Bloomberg.com
- Egypt Votes to Defend Saudi Arabia, Risking Houthi Fire Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
iPhone Duo owners report cracks in Apple’s first foldable handset
Company says small number of devices affected by display glitch after posts appear on Reddit and social media
Owners of the new foldable iPhone are reporting cracks in the device’s screen, as Apple confirmed an issue with a “small number” of units.
Reports of cracks have emerged on Reddit and social media platforms since the handset went on general sale globally on Friday. Experts said there had been too few examples to determine whether there was a more serious problem with Apple’s first foldable device, which retails from $1,999 (£1,499).
Continue reading...Middle East peace held back by US insistence that Iran is a threat, Oman’s foreign minister says
Badr Albusaidi calls for security pact involving Gulf states, Iraq and Iran with US no longer primary provider of security
The Middle East’s ability to solve its problems has been held back by America’s 50-year insistence that the Gulf states should view Iran as a security threat, Oman’s foreign minister said on Monday in a significant speech designed to break the deadlock over the region’s future.
Badr Albusaidi called for a non-aggression security pact involving all six Gulf states as well as Iran and Iraq. The US would in future no longer be the primary provider of security, he said.
Continue reading...Scott Bessent says Iran’s economy is ‘collapsing’ as Treasury tightens financial vise – Fox Business
- Scott Bessent says Iran's economy is 'collapsing' as Treasury tightens financial vise Fox Business
- Bessent's tax boycott and fuel advice sparks debate among Iranians Iran International
- Iran's Economy Keeps Grappling Under the U.S. Blockade. Bessent Said it Will Shrink By More Than 25%. Yahoo
- Bazaar blues in historic market The Star
- Iran: will economic pain force the regime to capitulate? Capital Economics
Pope’s South American trip to go ahead following lung cancer surgery – BBC
- Pope's South American trip to go ahead following lung cancer surgery BBC
- Pope’s visit confirmed: ‘I look forward to returning to Latin America’ Vatican News
- Pope Leo cleared to make his trip to South America after successful lung cancer surgery CBS News
- Pope Leo’s doctors confirm his visit to Latin America two weeks after lung surgery OSV News
- VATICAN DISPATCH: Pope Leo returns to duties as questions over Church teaching persist The Catholic Herald
Trump faces private citizens lawsuit over limiting White House media access
The plaintiffs argue they are losing access to vital information media outlets covering Trump used to provide.
Brazil’s real sinks after Lula’s re-election victory
Investors react to Lula's victory with a sharp decline in the real and concern over increased spending and fiscal challenges.
UN inquiry says Israel kept committing genocide in Gaza after truce – Reuters
- UN inquiry says Israel kept committing genocide in Gaza after truce Reuters
- Israel Has Committed Genocidal Acts in Gaza Since Cease-Fire, U.N. Human Rights Panel Says The New York Times
- Gaza ceasefire has not stopped Israel from committing genocide, UN-commissioned experts say AP News
- UN Inquiry Finds Israel Committed Crimes Against Humanity in West Bank Haaretz
- UN panel accuses Israel of ‘extermination’ in West Bank, genocide in Gaza Al Jazeera
Could the midterms change US military support for Israel?
From Texas to Michigan, Senate candidates are challenging US weapons transfers to Israel.
No 10 clarifies Andy Burnham’s stance on freedom of movement
Clarification comes after PM fuelled speculation about EU-UK relationship in series of interviews at weekend
Downing Street has been forced to clarify Andy Burnham’s stance on whether the UK would return to having freedom of movement with the EU after the prime minister said an “honest discussion” was needed on the issue.
Burnham fuelled speculation about a return to freedom of movement in an interview at the weekend, prompting questions about how close the UK could become to Brussels.
Continue reading...Sydney’s new $5bn airport has one big problem: Getting there is tough
The airport won’t have direct public transportation for a year. How do locals feel about getting there?
US midterm elections 2026 in maps and charts
On November 3, Americans decide which party controls the US Congress for the second half of Donald Trump's presidency.
Zelenskyy says peace talks with Russia, US to restart
Zelenskyy says peace talks with Russia, US to restart
How Venezuela’s earthquake amputees adapt to life without limbs
Experts say recovery for earthquake survivors will likely be a lifelong endeavour, given the physical and mental toll.
Algeria’s president orders troop deployment to neighbouring Niger
Niger requested troops to secure shared energy interests in what would be Algeria’s first deployment abroad since 1973.
Swiss woman with Ebola evacuated from Nigeria to Geneva – Reuters
- Swiss woman with Ebola evacuated from Nigeria to Geneva Reuters
- First confirmed Ebola patient in Nigeria evacuated to Switzerland CNN
- Ebola scientists to probe Nigeria case origin, Africa CDC says Reuters
- Nigeria Ebola patient flown to Switzerland, Congo health worker killed as 4 countries deal with outbreak CBC
- Nigeria evacuates Ebola patient to Switzerland Financial Times
A cartoonist takes Japan’s new imperial succession law to court over male-only heirs – AP News
- A cartoonist takes Japan’s new imperial succession law to court over male-only heirs AP News
- How Japan's Reforms on Imperial Succession Affect Its Monarchy Time Magazine
- Manga artist sues gov't claiming revised imperial law is unconstitutional Japan Wire by Kyodo News
- Revised Imperial House Law comes into effect, but challenges remain The Japan Times
- Revised law to maintain Japan’s imperial family size takes effect South China Morning Post