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Trump questions Steelers-Saints NFL game in Paris as France tightens protest security
Donald Trump has questioned whether the NFL should proceed with its historic Paris game amid protests, while organisers say security preparations were coordinated with French and American authorities.
Pope Leo XIV appeals for Yemen ceasefire as Taiz humanitarian crisis worsens
Pope Leo XIV has appealed for an end to the violence in Yemen, highlighting worsening humanitarian conditions in Taiz during a Vatican address delivered less than two weeks after lung cancer surgery.
Andhra Pradesh local elections delayed after Supreme Court intervenes over nomination violence
Electoral proceedings across 100 urban local bodies in Andhra Pradesh have been disrupted after the Supreme Court intervened in allegations of violence and obstruction of candidate nominations.
Israel’s Hebron crackdown displaces Palestinian families ahead of October 27 election
Israeli forces have imposed extensive movement restrictions, conducted arrests and ordered evacuations around Hebron after a shooting killed two Israeli soldiers. The operation comes days before a closely contested election.
Senegal’s ruling party rejects revised budget as $2.2bn IMF programme faces uncertainty
Senegal's dominant parliamentary party says it will not approve the government's revised budget, threatening progress on a proposed $2.2 billion IMF programme amid soaring energy subsidies and heavy public debt.
Borr Drilling rig sinks off Gabon, killing Indian worker as four remain missing
Borr Drilling's Prospector 5 jack-up rig has sunk off Gabon after an apparent seabed stability failure, killing an Indian worker and leaving four people missing. Production at the nearby Dussafu project has been halted.
Trump considers moving White House press corps amid renewed media-access dispute
Donald Trump says he may move White House reporters to another location, while disputing a report that his administration considered removing the historic briefing room to restore a swimming pool.
Bank of Canada tipped to lift interest rate to 2.50% as inflation reaches 3.1%
A Reuters survey shows most economists expect the Bank of Canada to increase its policy rate by 25 basis points on October 28, reversing earlier expectations of no change.
Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles over Riyadh as Houthi threats disrupt airport reopening
Saudi Arabia intercepted drones and missiles targeting Riyadh and southern cities as the Houthis renewed threats against King Khalid International Airport, which has resumed limited flights.
Brazil votes in Lula–Flávio Bolsonaro runoff after first-round upset reshapes race
Brazil is voting in a tightly contested presidential runoff between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, with economic anxiety, public security and relations with Washington shaping the campaign.