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Al Jazeera condemns Israeli ban extension, calls for its immediate lifting

Network calls move 'assault' on press freedom, warns of 'dangerous pattern' that undermines ability to report facts.

Warm welcome for Vande Bharat Sleeper train in Yadgir

The most anticipated train service from SMVT to CSMT was accorded a grand reception upon its arrival at the railway station

Second edition of Bengaluru Skill Summit from November 3 to 5 to focus on a future-ready workforce

Arab parties back Eisenkot: What’s the latest in Israel’s coalition talks?

Political wrangling is still ongoing as all blocs weigh potential paths to power.

What we know about the alert app hack in Ukraine and Russia

Both Ukraine and Russia say their air raid alert apps were cyber-attacked - Joe Tidy explains what we know so far.

Chinese cigarettes and Bolivian beer: the Amazonian town transformed by a rampant mining boom

Mayaya, once-remote, has become a hub for Chinese companies. Zhang Changchun, a middle-aged man from China’s Heilongjiang province, is cooking dinner for his friends on a warm evening in Mayaya, a small town in the Bolivian Amazon.

Railways intensify security ahead of Deepavali, warn against carrying firecrackers

Additional RPF personnel have been deployed at entry and exit points, platforms and other crowded areas to regulate queues, manage crowds and enhance security

ANALYSIS: Congolese refugees caught between war and closing doors

Congolese refugees caught between war and closing doors. As fighting continues in eastern DRC, shrinking aid and tighter security in host countries undermine the rights of refugees.

NIA begins nationwide crackdown on illegal Ghana Card photocopying, warns of GH¢24,000 fines

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has announced a nationwide enforcement exercise targeting institutions that unlawfully photocopy Ghana Cards or use visual inspection instead of approved biometric systems to verify the identities of customers. Under the new regulations, such institutions are expected to connect to the NIA’s biometric verification platform to authenticate the identities of individuals presenting their Ghana Cards.

Negotiators ‘braced for worst’ over US-Iran talks to reopen strait of Hormuz

Third day of indirect talks as Qatar tries to negotiate release of $6bn in Iranian assets that could lead to waterway’s reopening Officials from the Gulf states are “braced for the worst” as they wait for Washington’s response to an Iranian proposal that could reopen the strait of Hormuz before the US midterm elections on Tuesday. Indirect talks in Doha ran into a third day on Sunday with Qatar trying to negotiate the release of more than $6bn in Iranian assets, which could lead to the reopening of the strait of Hormuz and the restart of negotiations on Iran’s nuclear programme.

As aid situation worsens, displaced Sudanese worry about warnings of famine

Sudan's displaced people now face a mounting food crisis, with warnings of famine.

Nuclear radiation in Russia, Ukraine? No, just hacked warning alerts

Nuclear radiation in Russia, Ukraine? Warnings startle people in Ukraine, but authorities say they cleared up the confusion in under an hour.

Ministry of Defence seals contracts worth over ₹53,000 crore to procure eight warships for Navy

The contracts were signed with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited (GRSE) and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) for acquisition of eight Next Generation Corvettes (NGCs)

GMet warns of possible drop in Volta River inflows amid El Niño conditions

The Ghana Meteorological Agency (GMet) has warned that persistent El Niño conditions could reduce water inflows into the Volta River, potentially affecting hydroelectric power generation at the Akosombo Dam. Read Also: GMet warns of possible drop in Volta River inflows amid El Niño conditions The warning comes as Ghana prepares for a period of prolonged dry conditions, with GMet projecting above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall in the coming months.

Ukraine and Russia say emergency air-raid warning systems hit by cyber-hacks – Europe live

In Ukraine, the app started to send out alarming fake messages late on Sunday night Good morning and welcome to our live coverage of key events in Europe. Ukraine and Russia have reported corresponding cyber-hacks on their app warning systems overnight.

Scholars urge Lagos mosques to improve documentation, sanitation

Islamic scholars and experts have warned that poor documentation, weak governance and inadequate sanitation threaten the sustainability of some mosques in Lagos. They gave the warning at the annual programme of the Mosque Guidance and Development Lagos Initiative (MGDLI), held in Lagos on Sunday.

Ryanair may freeze workers' pay as fuel prices spike

The airline says fuel prices may rise by €2bn in 2028 unless there is an end to the US-Israel war with Iran.

Is it true that … drinking alcohol warms you up?

“There’s a perception of warmth, but in reality, it doesn’t occur,” says Winston Morgan, professor of toxicology, equity and inclusive practice at the University of East London. The blood vessels narrow, or constrict, reducing blood flow to the skin and helping to conserve heat.

NBA: Yaxel Lendeborg scores 37 as Warriors defeat Clippers

Yaxel Lendeborg scores 37 as Warriors defeat Clippers. Golden State Warriors' rookie leads scoring in 124-112 win over Los Angeles Clippers, while Celtics beat Magic 108-97.

Iran Warns New War Could Last Longer After Trump Threatens Strikes

Iran warned on Sunday that any renewed war with the United States could last longer than the previous round of fighting, after President Donald Trump said he still had to “take care” of more targets. The warnings came as Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei disclosed on Saturday that he had received a letter from US Vice President JD Vance seeking to revive talks.

The future of the Palestinian vote in Israel

The backlash against the high Palestinian turnout reveals much about the state of Israeli democracy and its future.

‘Traitors in every family’: Hungary to unmask communist-era informants and confront past

To rebuild trust, their files will finally be made public Hungary’s new government will on Wednesday reveal the names of tens of thousands of state informants from the communist era in an attempt to confront the past and rebuild public trust. From 1945 to 1989, Hungary’s communist state-security services relied on an extensive network of informants to monitor society and suppress dissent.

Nine big oil firms on track to share more than £95bn profit two quarters in a row

Windfall for oil corporations such Saudi Aramco and BP comes on back of soaring fuel prices driven by Iran war The world’s biggest oil companies are on track to amass profits of more than $95bn (£71bn) in the third quarter as the war in the Middle East drives up the price of fossil fuels. The windfall war profits have sparked calls for oil corporations such as Saudi Aramco and BP to pay for environmental damage and help the world transition towards renewable energy.

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