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Palestinian Legislative Elections Face Delay as November Vote Comes Under Pressure

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Palestinian legislative elections scheduled for 28 November 2026 are expected to be postponed for several months, according to a letter sent by Palestinian Vice-President Hussein al-Sheikh to France and seen by Reuters. The letter, dated 8 October, cites worsening political, security and economic conditions across the Palestinian territories and says those conditions are preventing an

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New York ICE shooting sparks protests after man wounded with child in car

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A US immigration officer shot and wounded a man in New York on Thursday, 8 October, prompting protests after city officials said a five-year-old child was inside his vehicle. Police identified the wounded man as Oscar Belgal, 28. New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said he was struck in the neck and taken to NewYork-Presbyterian

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Trump says the US will not resume strikes on Iran before November elections

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US President Donald Trump has ruled out renewed American strikes on Iran before the midterm elections on 3 November, saying Washington and Tehran are continuing discussions. According to Anadolu⁠, Trump made the announcement on Truth Social on Thursday, 8 October, describing the talks as “productive”. However, he said the US blockade would remain in force. His

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Mexico prison clash kills 10, including a visiting child

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Nine inmates and a child visiting a relative were killed in a clash at El Castillo prison in Mexico’s north-western Sinaloa state on Thursday, 8 October, authorities said. Sixteen inmates were injured and taken for medical treatment after the violence broke out during family visiting hours at the prison in Mazatlán. State authorities confirmed the

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Pentagon says Fort Hood gunman Nidal Hasan’s execution will be livestreamed

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The Pentagon says it will livestream the planned firing-squad execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, the former US Army psychiatrist convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. According to Reuters⁠, a Pentagon official confirmed the plan on Thursday, 8 October, saying further details would follow. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth also confirmed the livestream plans on X. Execution scheduled

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Spain’s housing protests raise concerns for African residents and international students.

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Protests over expensive housing and evictions in Spain have intensified, bringing renewed attention to the costs facing residents, including African migrants and international students. According to an AFP report published by Channels Television⁠, tens of thousands demonstrated in Madrid and other Spanish cities on 3 October. Authorities estimated the Madrid turnout at 70,000, while organisers claimed

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Italy approves Meloni-backed electoral reform as opposition plans legal challenge

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Italy’s parliament has given final approval to an overhaul of its electoral system, introducing a parliamentary seat bonus intended to give a winning political alliance a working majority. The Chamber of Deputies approved the legislation on Thursday, 8 October, by 227 votes to 164, according to its official parliamentary record⁠. The measure had been returned to

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Isaias becomes the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 as the US Gulf Coast prepares

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Hurricane Isaias is moving toward the northern US Gulf Coast, prompting coastal preparations and offshore energy shutdowns after becoming the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season. According to Reuters⁠, the storm strengthened into a hurricane overnight, with further intensification expected before it reaches the coast. Where the storm is heading The US National Hurricane Center’s Thursday advisory⁠

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UK’s Jerusalem diplomatic building stays open as mission after talks with Israel

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Britain’s diplomatic building in East Jerusalem will remain open under the name UK Mission, Jerusalem, following discussions with Israel, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced on Thursday, 8 October. In a statement published by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office⁠, Miliband said the mission would remain operational and continue providing services and working with Palestinians. However, the

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Ukraine attack death toll rises to at least 32 as rescuers search rubble

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At least 32 people have been killed following Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine on Wednesday, 7 October, according to an updated report by Reuters⁠. The toll rose on Thursday as emergency teams recovered more bodies. Residential buildings, industrial facilities, and energy infrastructure were hit during the attacks. Five children killed in Pryluky The heaviest reported

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