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Russia has overtaken France in perceived influence among young Africans, but China remains the most positively regarded major power, the African Youth Survey 2026 finds.
With 80% worried about foreign interference, young Africans are demanding investment, respect for their resources and sovereignty. What does this mean for the global contest for influence in Africa?
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France Bars Israeli Arms Firms Again at Major Defence Exhibition
Israeli defence companies face fresh restrictions at Euronaval, the major naval defence exhibition opening near Paris on November 3. Offensive weapons will be barred from display, while Israeli government representatives have been excluded.
The move follows similar restrictions at the Paris Air Show and Eurosatory, as tensions between France and Israel over Gaza continue to strain relations.
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The Political Ad That Derailed Vivek’s Ohio Campaign
Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad featuring Amy Acton’s estranged mother backfired, splitting Republicans and drawing bipartisan condemnation.
Pulled on October 29 after roughly $1 million in spending, the ad may have weakened his campaign just days before Ohio votes on November 3.
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Iran Sets Conditions for Hormuz Reopening Within 48 Hours.
Iran says negotiations with Qatari mediators could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, but the proposal hinges on major demands from Washington, including sanctions relief, the release of frozen funds and changes to the US military presence in the region.
With shipping routes, oil supplies and regional security at stake, the proposal faces uncertainty as diplomatic efforts continue alongside fresh military threats.
Watch the full video to understand Iran’s conditions, Washington’s response and what is at stake for global energy shipments.
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Germany’s Gen Z Takes to the Streets as Tensions Rise
Thousands of young people took to the streets across 34 German cities on October 31, demanding better education, affordable living and a greater say in their future. They also opposed compulsory military service and growing militarisation.
While most demonstrations were peaceful, clashes and violence were reported in several cities, including Frankfurt and Hamburg. France, meanwhile, witnessed another weekend of mass protests, with 320,000 people taking to the streets.
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Africa Builds Its Own $5 Billion Energy Bank.
Africa has launched a $5 billion energy bank in Abuja to finance oil, gas and power projects as traditional lenders retreat from fossil fuels.
Backed by Afreximbank and APPO, the institution aims to address a $200 billion energy investment gap and eventually raise $200 billion.
More than 150 projects remain stalled, with African financing costs reaching 15–20%, against 4–6% in Asia.
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From Punjab to Parmigiano — Sikh families are playing an increasingly important role in northern Italy’s dairy industry.
For decades, Sikh workers have helped keep dairy farms running in Emilia-Romagna. Now, a new generation is moving from the cattle sheds to farm ownership and entrepreneurship.
Behind one of Italy’s most iconic cheeses is also a story of migration, hard work and a community building its future in a new country.
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More than 5,000 dead. Over 10,000 infected. DR Congo's deadliest Ebola outbreak is outrunning the response.
The virus has spread across eight provinces and four African countries. Health workers face attacks, treatment centres are overwhelmed and nearly 80% of new cases are outside tracked transmission chains.
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Binance says hackers stole an estimated $6.3 billion in digital assets, in what could be the biggest crypto heist in history.
Investigators are still tracing how the breach happened and who was behind it. Blockchain intelligence firms have linked the attack to North Korean hacking groups, though Binance says its investigation has not yet identified those responsible.
The scale of the theft has renewed concerns over the security of centralised crypto exchanges — and the risks facing billions of dollars in digital assets.
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A papal first: Pope Leo XIV votes by mail in the US midterms, becoming the first pontiff known to have voted in a US election.
The vote comes amid his public rift with Donald Trump over Iran and immigration. The Vatican has not disclosed his choices.
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Pope Leo XIV has made history by becoming the first known sitting head of the Catholic Church to vote in a US election.
The Chicago-born pontiff reportedly cast a mail-in ballot for the November 3 midterm elections, exercising his right as a US citizen.
While his choice remains private, the historic vote highlights the Pope's own participation in the democratic process — even from the Vatican.
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Four countries off the FATF grey list.
Monaco, Bulgaria, Côte d’Ivoire and DR Congo have been removed from the global financial-crime watchdog’s list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring.
The list now has 18 countries, down from 22. Vietnam remains under scrutiny over the pace of its reforms.
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India Backs Cuba As Supports Wane
India has voted to end the US embargo on Cuba as support for the UN resolution falls to a 20-year low.
The vote was 130-17, with 25 abstentions, down from 165-7 last year.
The result follows US pressure on governments, a heated UN floor confrontation and Washington’s expulsion of a Cuban diplomat.
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Der Spiegel’s Private Notes Land Elif Eralp in Political Storm
Private interview notes published by German magazine Der Spiegel have triggered a political controversy around Berlin mayoral hopeful Elif Eralp.
The notes revealed her attempt to remove a question about a pro-Palestinian activist, citing security concerns. The magazine defended publishing them, sparking a wider debate over media ethics, confidentiality and political expression in Germany.
The controversy is also adding pressure to coalition talks that could shape Eralp’s path to becoming Berlin’s mayor.
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A former Bangladesh Air Force officer has been found dead in a river, months after allegedly facing harassment over a video linked to Sheikh Hasina's departure from Bangladesh.
The family of 28-year-old Tahsif Souri alleges he was targeted over the footage and suspects foul play. They claim he only shared the video and did not record it himself.
Police have yet to establish the cause of death or any connection to the controversy.
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US Closes the Lab Door on China
More than 80% of US-bound electronics are tested in China.
The FCC has voted to bar Chinese labs and those in economies without reciprocal testing arrangements, giving US laboratories until December 2028 to build capacity.
The move comes weeks before the expected Trump-Xi meeting at the APEC summit in Shenzhen.
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A Russian drone strike has hit a railway station in Ukraine’s Dnipro, killing at least 13 people and injuring several others.
The attack targeted a platform where passengers were waiting to board a train. Strikes across other Ukrainian cities also killed and wounded civilians, raising fresh concerns over the escalating attacks.
As diplomatic efforts to revive peace talks continue, the latest strikes underline how far Ukraine remains from a ceasefire.
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Trump Administration Helps Flávio Bolsonaro Reach Miami
A private jet arranged by a Trump ally. US entry approved by the president. And a new political controversy between Washington and Brasília.
Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro reached Miami days after losing the presidential election to Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, despite a Brazilian Supreme Court order requiring him to surrender his passports.
The journey has raised questions about the Trump administration’s role and what Bolsonaro plans to do from the United States.
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