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UK's King Charles III decries 'monstrous injustice' of slave trade

King Charles has told leaders at a Commonwealth summit that the legacy of the transatlantic slave trade "fills my heart with horror." He did not addre...

Nov 03, 2026
Why South Africa's local elections matter

South Africans head to the polls on Wednesday amid water shortages, frustration with local services and questions over whether the ANC's support will ...

Nov 03, 2026
Ukraine war: Merz doubts Russia is serious about a truce

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Berlin. Both leaders said the EU needs to be included in peace talks with Russia. Mer...

Nov 03, 2026
China and India achieved diplomatic thaw. Now the border is flaring up

Indian authorities have confirmed a new border "face-off" between Indian and Chinese troops in Arunachal Pradesh, raising questions about the still fr...

Nov 03, 2026
How Berlin's Arab queers are building their community

As the co-founder of the ADIRA Drag Festival, Lebanese performance artist, drag performer, DJ and cultural organizer Hassandra has become an essential...

Nov 03, 2026
Cyprus: From ties with Russia to a strategic alignment with the US

The Republic of Cyprus long balanced ties between Russia and the West. Now, it is phasing out Russian weapons, expanding defense cooperation with the ...

Nov 03, 2026
What US midterm elections mean for Ukraine, Iran and elsewhere

Donald Trump's Republicans control the US Congress, but that could change after the midterm elections. The outcome of the ballot will not only impact ...

Nov 03, 2026
Multiple flights to European airports targeted by bomb threats

The bomb threats involved two passenger planes bound for Warsaw, a Ryanair flight from London to Spain, and a fourth flight traveling from Israel to t...

Nov 03, 2026
Yemen: Houthi clashes near Taiz leave residents in a 'state of panic'

Fighting between Iran-backed Houthi rebels and Yemeni government forces has intensified around the city of Taiz. Residents face growing shortages of f...

Nov 03, 2026
Can US midterm election really change Trump's Iran policy?

The US midterms are at hand, but their impact on the Iran war remains far from clear. Analysts say the Washington political elite may not be as divide...

Nov 03, 2026
Football: Spanish player dies on after cardiac arrest on the pitch

Tenerife forward Jesus de Miguel has died following a collision with the opposing goalkeeper. The Spanish second-division club has said it is "heartbr...

Nov 03, 2026
Asian Cup postponed due to Middle East conflict

The Asian Cup has become the latest sporting event to be affected by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Organizers cite "exceptional circumstanc...

Nov 03, 2026

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