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Israel has ‘historic’ opportunity to change direction, says leader of Arab coalition

Yousef Jabareen says he is ready to join forces with opposition bloc to oust Benjamin Netanyahu after winning record number of seats in Knesset The leader of Israel’s main Palestinian coalition, which holds the balance of power after Tuesday’s elections, has said the country is facing a historic opportunity to change direction. Yousef Jabareen, the head of the Joint List, said he was ready to join forces with the “Change” bloc to oust Benjamin Netanyahu and his far-right coalition, and to wrest control of the Knesset.

China state broadcaster pulls La Liga matches following Mbappé joke

China Media Group, which acknowledged Mbappé's apology, has not said how long the blackout will last.

Ukraine, Russia report hacking attacks on emergency alert apps

Ukraine and Russia have both reported cyberattacks targeting applications used to send emergency alerts to the public. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy said Ukraine will stop refinery strikes if the US sends Patriot missiles.

Ukrainian air raid alert app sends false warnings after being hacked

The app has sent Ukrainians false warnings that some areas of the country face nuclear and chemical threats.

Ukraine blames Russia after air alert app sends out false warnings

Russian Emergencies Ministry also says its mobile app suffered a 'massive cyberattack', leading to 'false information'.

OPEC+ keeps December oil output targets steady ahead of tougher call for 2027

Seven core OPEC+ members — Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan and Oman — made the decision in ​an online meeting on Sunday, OPEC said in a statement. OPEC+ comprises the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies including Russia.

Russia in talks with four African states on large nuclear power plants, Rosatom says

Rosatom Chief Executive Alexei Likhachev said the company was discussing building large nuclear power plants with Uganda, Ghana, Ethiopia and Egypt. Director General of Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom Alexei Likhachev The forum, ​launched in 2019, is part of Russia’s efforts to deepen ​its political and economic ties with Africa.

UN warns of security risks in Western Sahara as peacekeeping mission ends

The mission, known as MINURSO, has been in place in the disputed region since a ceasefire in 1991.

Kherson braces for return of war as localised Russia-Ukraine truce ends

Moscow and Kyiv continue strikes elsewhere, but no reported violations in Kherson region during the six-day ceasefire.

October keeps WA guessing with warm temperatures, showers and even hail

Western Australia experienced a roller-coaster of weather in October, with everything from above-average heat and chilly mornings to an isolated hailstorm.

Thousands displaced from Hebron as Israel carries on siege

Almost 5,000 people have been displaced as a result of Israel’s military siege on the city of Hebron in the West Bank.

Israeli strikes kill eight people in Gaza, medics say

Israeli strikes killed at least eight Palestinians, including five police officers, in the Gaza Strip in two separate attacks, according to medics and the Hamas-run interior ministry.

Russia's giant new radar in Kaliningrad raises alarm in NATO

Russia is nearing completion of what experts think is a giant radar complex in Kaliningrad, capable of monitoring much of Europe. Experts warn the project could intensify the military standoff between Moscow and NATO.

UK was ‘vehement’ slavery reparations should not be on Commonwealth summit agenda

British prime minister has now agreed to structured dialogue on reparatory justice but issue remains off formal Chogm agenda British officials initially insisted that discussions of reparations for slavery should not be on the agenda of the Commonwealth leaders’ summit in Antigua and Barbuda – and even warned that Andy Burnham would not attend the meeting if the subject was formally included, according to a leading Caribbean political figure. Ralph Gonsalves, a former prime minister of St Vincent and the Grenadines and a senior figure in the reparatory justice movement Repair Campaign, welcome

Russian strikes cut power to thousands in Ukraine as Kherson ceasefire to end within hours

A rare humanitarian ceasefire has allowed civilians to evacuate the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky.

China grants Nigeria $30m for grassroots development projects

The Federal Government has signed a $30m grant agreement with China to finance community-based development projects across Nigeria as part of efforts to reduce poverty, improve livelihoods and expand economic opportunities at the grassroots. The agreement, valued at RMB200m, was signed on Thursday at the Federal Ministry of Budget and Economic Planning in Abuja, according

Five Bengaluru city corporations launch ‘One Ward’ initiative to address civic issues

Israel’s first ambassador to Somaliland presents credentials in Hargeisa

Israel expands ties with the breakaway territory as Somalia challenges its motives and war intensifies in Yemen.

SEC orders repolling in four wards across three ULBs

Hebron siege continues for 10th day as Israel threatens wider offensive

Hebron's economic losses surpass $3.8m as Israeli forces demolish West Bank homes and close hundreds of businesses.

Ukraine defies Trump to resume attacks on Russian oil refineries

Kremlin says Kyiv is ‘simply ignoring’ US wishes days before midterm elections after reported strikes on two oil sites Ukraine has resumed its attacks on Russian oil refineries in defiance of pressure from Donald Trump ahead of the US midterm elections, with a ceasefire in the occupied town of Oleshky due to end late on Sunday. Russian state media said on Sunday Ukrainian long-range drones had set fire to the Kstovo refinery in Nizhny Novgorod oblast overnight, soon after a major strike against another big refinery in Samara oblast, owned by the Russian state energy giant Rosneft.

How Real Warri Pikin conquered comedy stages across continents

By Ayo Onikoyi When Nigerian comedian and actor Anita Alaire Asuoha, popularly known as Real Warri Pikin, won the Best Stand-Up Comedian award at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), it marked another milestone in a career built on hard work, persistence and an unmistakable brand of humour. The honour, presented at the awards ceremony held in Dallas, Texas, on September 12, placed her ahead of several established comedy stars, including Basketmouth, Bovi, Godfrey, Eric Omondi, Trevor Noah, Patrick “Salvado” Idringi and Ty Ngachira.

Al Jazeera marks 30 years of transforming news in Middle East and beyond

The anniversary coincides with a significant restructuring of Al Jazeera Media Network’s Arabic-language news services.

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill eight including child, hospitals say

Five officers from the Hamas-run police have been killed in Khan Younis and three people, including a child, killed in Gaza City, officials say.