Guinea-Bissau arrests senior army officers for alleged coup attempt
Arrests come before November general elections as President Umaro Sissoco Embalo is at odds with political opposition.
Gaza family forced to live around undetonated bomb lodged in their home
The Al-Hatto family is living in fear that the unexploded bomb Israel dropped on their home will go off at any moment.
India vs South Africa: Women’s World Cup final – team news, start, lineups
A new ICC Women's World Cup winner will be crowned on Sunday, as India take on South Africa in the 50-over final.
Liverpool vs Aston Villa: Premier League – teams, start, lineups
Follow our live build-up, with full team news coverage, ahead of our live text commentary stream of the game at Anfield.
Israel returns 30 bodies of slain Palestinians as new strikes hit Gaza
Bodies of prisoners returned by Israel show signs of torture, as 3 Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes despite truce.
French lawmakers reject wealth tax on ultra-rich – Reuters
- French lawmakers reject wealth tax on ultra-rich Reuters
- France’s Lecornu Calls Lawmaker Talks as Budget Progress Falters Bloomberg.com
- France’s finance minister on how to pass a budget The Economist
- France's National Assembly rejects proposals for taxing the ultra-wealthy France 24
- French Socialists will climb down on wealth tax, says François Hollande Financial Times
Is the world ready for another pandemic?
With countries struggling to bring the chikungunya virus under control, is the world prepared for another pandemic?
Venezuela’s Maduro Seeks Russian Military Support Amid U.S. Buildup in Caribbean – Washington Post – The Moscow Times
- Venezuela’s Maduro Seeks Russian Military Support Amid U.S. Buildup in Caribbean – Washington Post The Moscow Times
- As U.S. ramps up pressure, Venezuela pleads with Moscow and Beijing for help The Washington Post
- Venezuelan president asks Putin for military assistance, WP reports Українська правда
- Maduro’s secret military wish list revealed: Venezuela turns to Russia, China as Trump signals action Hindustan Times
- The 7 things to know about President Donald Trump for Friday, Oct. 31 The Washington Post
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain a ceasefire — for now. Here’s what to know – NPR
- Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain a ceasefire — for now. Here's what to know NPR
- Afghanistan, Pakistani officials agree to extend talks after Istanbul meetings Reuters
- 'This Will Cost You Dearly': Taliban Minister Slams Pak For Border Turmoil NDTV
- Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to maintain ceasefire after peace talks in Istanbul AP News
- Pakistan threatens to ‘obliterate’ Taliban after peace talks fall apart New York Post
Tanzania opposition says hundreds killed in vote protests, UN calls for probe – Reuters
- Tanzania opposition says hundreds killed in vote protests, UN calls for probe Reuters
- About 700 killed in Tanzania election protests, opposition says The Guardian
- Tanzania Racked by Deadly Protests After Election The New York Times
- Opposition says ‘hundreds’ killed in Tanzania post-election protests Al Jazeera
- Tanzania election: Fresh protests after polls marred by unrest as President Samia Suluhu Hassan takes count lead BBC
FBI claims arrests in alleged Michigan Halloween ‘terrorist’ plot
Footage shows FBI and state police vehicles in Dearborn, Michigan, near Fordson High School, conducting an investigation
Trump administration blocked from suspending Snap benefits for millions of Americans
One judge issued temporary restraining order while another judge ruled the government must continue to fund program that helps low-income households
Two federal judges issued back-to-back rulings on Friday in separate cases ordering the Trump administration to use contingency funds to continue paying for food stamps during the government shutdown.
A federal judge in Rhode Island on Friday afternoon blocked the Trump administration from suspending all food aid for millions of Americans, in a case brought by a group of US cities, non-profit organizations and a trade union.
Continue reading...Palace’s statement on Andrew is ‘vindication’ for Virginia Giuffre, says her family – The Guardian
- Palace’s statement on Andrew is ‘vindication’ for Virginia Giuffre, says her family The Guardian
- What’s Next for Andrew After He Loses ‘Prince’ Title? The New York Times
- Five times the British royal family has been ruthless with its own The Washington Post
- ‘Prince’ no longer: What next for Andrew Mountbatten Windsor? CNN
- Andrew in line for six-figure payment and annual stipend from king, sources say The Guardian
M&S launches ‘secret support’ pants that offer men a ‘subtle lift’
Retailer says underwear that could become male equivalent of push-up bra is intended to ‘help men feel their most confident’
For men who lament the decline of the codpiece, or who lack confidence at the office when their pants are not pushing up their genitals all day, Marks & Spencer is riding to the rescue.
The retailer, the UK market leader in selling underwear, has launched what could be considered the male equivalent of the push-up bra.
Continue reading...Palace’s statement on Andrew is ‘vindication’ for Virginia Giuffre, says her family
Women’s rights groups say announcement sends important message to survivors of abuse
The historic statement from Buckingham Palace stripping Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his title is an “acknowledgment” that something happened to the late Virginia Giuffre, her family has told the Guardian.
In its announcement on Thursday, the palace said Andrew Mountbatten Windsor – as he is now known – will also leave his mansion in Windsor, Royal Lodge, as his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein continue to cause controversy.
Continue reading...Several hundred feared dead as Tanzania election protests continue
A diplomatic source tells the BBC there is credible evidence that at least 500 people had died.
Thousands of Unexploded Bombs Dropped by Israel Have Turned Gaza into a Minefield – Drop Site News
- Thousands of Unexploded Bombs Dropped by Israel Have Turned Gaza into a Minefield Drop Site News
- The Deadly Long-term Problem Hiding Throughout Gaza NPR
- UK pledges £4m to clear land mines to help flow of aid in Gaza BBC
- UK to provide $5M for clearance of unexploded munitions in Gaza The Times of Israel
- Children play near damaged Israeli tank in Gaza Xinhua
Nexperia halts chip supplies to China in threat to global car production
Dutch-controlled company informs customers about suspension but is said to want to de-escalate trade war
Nexperia, the EU-based automotive chipmaker at the centre of a geopolitical dispute, has suspended supplies to its Chinese factory, stepping up a trade war that threatens to halt production at carmakers around the world.
The company wrote to customers this week informing them all supplies to a Chinese plant had been suspended.
Continue reading...‘No inch here was spared’: Hurricane Melissa destroys Jamaica town
The BBC’s Nada Tawfik reports from Black River, where the strongest storm to hit the country in modern history has left scenes of desperation.
More than 60,000 flee Sudanese city after its capture by RSF militia, says UN
El-Fasher is under the control of paramilitaries accused of mass executions and crimes against humanity.