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U.K. authorities seek to reverse decision to ban Israeli team's fans from soccer game

Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the police recommendation to bar the visiting team’s fans from the Nov. 6 game was “the wrong decision.”
Israel v Italy - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
Israel v Italy - FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier
2h ago

Bears have killed a record 7 people in Japan this year

The figures do not include a suspected bear attack involving a 60-year-old hot spring worker who went missing on Thursday after he went to clean an outdoor bath.
A brown bear walking
A brown bear walking
3h ago

Madagascar's coup leader is sworn in as president after military takeover

Col. Michael Randrianirina oversaw the military takeover after three weeks of anti-government protests by mainly young people.
Image: MADAGASCAR-POLITICS-UNREST
Image: MADAGASCAR-POLITICS-UNREST
3h ago

South America

South America

Peru's president refuses to resign after Gen Z protests leave 1 dead, 100 injured

The protests began a month ago calling for better pensions and wages for young people.
Image: PERU-POLITICS-PROTEST
Image: PERU-POLITICS-PROTEST
10h ago

Kanchha Sherpa, last surviving member of pioneering Mount Everest expedition, dies at 92

Kanchha Sherpa was among the 35 members of the team that put New Zealander Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa guide, Tenzing Norgay, atop the 29,032-foot peak on May 29, 1953.
NEPAL-EVEREST-MOUNTAINEERING
NEPAL-EVEREST-MOUNTAINEERING

Russian barrage causes blackouts in Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks Trump's help

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is meeting with President Donald Trump on Friday, is expected to ask for more American-made air defenses and long-range missiles.
NGO Prolinska evacuates civilians in Kostiantynivka
NGO Prolinska evacuates civilians in Kostiantynivka
1d ago

Europe

Europe

French PM survives no-confidence votes after making pension concession

France is in the midst of a major political crisis as a succession of minority governments seek to push deficit-reducing budgets
Sebastien Lecornu.
Sebastien Lecornu.

Trump confirms he authorized CIA action in Venezuela

The president's comments are an extraordinary and unprecedented acknowledgment as the CIA's operations are usually shrouded in secrecy.
Donald Trump.
Donald Trump.

Hamas returns remains of two more hostages, says 'significant efforts' needed to retrieve others

Hamas appeared to tighten its control in Gaza, as the group's internal security organization urged residents to report "collaborators" with Israel.
Image: ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-CONFLICT-HOSTAGES
Image: ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-CONFLICT-HOSTAGES

Pete Hegseth tells NATO that 'firepower' is coming for Ukraine

The defense secretary addressed NATO commitments to Kyiv but did not directly mention Tomahawks sought by Ukraine.
Image: Qatari Defense Minister Sheikh Saoud Al Thani Visits The Pentagon
Image: Qatari Defense Minister Sheikh Saoud Al Thani Visits The Pentagon
2d ago

Leader of Madagascar's military rebellion says he is 'taking the position of president’

President Andry Rajoelina has faced weeks of Gen Z-led anti-government protests.
A keenly awaited national address by Madagascar's cornered President Andry Rajoelina, who went missing as calls grew for his resignation, was delayed twice on October 13, 2025 as a group of armed forces tried to take control of the state-owned media.
A keenly awaited national address by Madagascar's cornered President Andry Rajoelina, who went missing as calls grew for his resignation, was delayed twice on October 13, 2025 as a group of armed forces tried to take control of the state-owned media.