WORLD

1. UN calls for Israel to open more Gaza crossings for surge in aid deliveries

   Al Jazeera » 2 hours ago

   United Nations humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher calls for immediate 'unhindered access' for aid deliveries....

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1. US judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to fire thousands of gov’t workers

   Al Jazeera » 2 hours ago

   A federal judge said the layoffs seem politically motivated and 'you can't do that in a nation of laws'....

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1. Australia news live: Tony Burke announces crackdown on crypto ATMs used by money-laundering mules

   The Guardian » 2 hours ago

   Home affairs minister to tell National Press Club crypto ATMs used for money laundering, terror financing and serious crime. Follow today’s news liveGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastHome ownership rates have declined sharply for under-35sThe new research from the Australi...

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1. Germany pledges $2bn in military aid for Ukraine as Kyiv seeks more funds

   Al Jazeera » 1 hour ago

   Ukraine says it will need $120bn in defence funding in 2026 to stave off Russia's more than three-year war....

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1. California judge halts Trump federal job cuts amid government shutdown

   LA Times » 2 hours ago

   The judge slammed the Trump administration for failing to provide her with clear information about what cuts are actually occurring....

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1. Trump confirms that he authorized covert CIA operations in Venezuela

   The Guardian » 53 minutes ago

   Move by US marks sharp escalation in efforts to pressure Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro’s regimeDonald Trump confirmed reports on Wednesday that he authorized the CIA to conduct covert operations in Venezuela, marking a sharp escalation in US efforts to pressure President Nicolás Maduro’s...

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1. Judge denies bid to block former President Dina Boluarte from leaving Peru

   Al Jazeera » 2 hours ago

   Boluarte, who was removed from office on October 10, faces accusations of corruption and abandoning her office....

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1. Syria’s al-Sharaa seeks to ‘redefine’ Russia ties in first Moscow visit

   Al Jazeera » 2 hours ago

   During his first state visit to Moscow, Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa vowed to ‘redefine’ ties with Russia....

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1. Colin Farrell can't save gambling stinker 'Ballad of a Small Player' from going bust

   LA Times » 1 hour ago

   Set in the lurid environment of gaming mecca Macau, the movie is notable for assembling good elements, including 'Conclave' director Edward Berger, and squandering them....

   Category: Entertainment  Movies

1. ‘Dark and uncertain reality’: Gaza residents wonder what’s next

   Al Jazeera » 2 hours ago

   Al Jazeera’s Maram Humaid explains the difficult decisions facing Palestinians in Gaza amid the ceasefire....

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   Russians flood streets singing banned song calling for Putin to be overthrown

   Mirror » 1 hour ago

   A large crowd joined street musicians in Russia as they belted out a song banned for being 'extremist' - with lyrics calling for Vladimir Putin to be overthrown...

   Category: World  Europe

1. Apple to increase Chinese investments amid US-China trade tension

   Al Jazeera » 5 hours ago

   Apple’s announcement comes amid increased pressure between Washington and Beijing as new tariffs loom. ...

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1. Certified organic and AI-free: New stamp for human-written books launches

   The Guardian » 5 hours ago

   As machine-made books flood online marketplaces, a new UK initiative is introducing an Organic Literature stamp to help readers identify books created by real authorsA new UK start-up is taking aim at the growing wave of AI-generated books, launching an initiative to verify and label human-written w...

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1. Palestinian journalist cries over ruins of destroyed home

   Al Jazeera » 5 hours ago

   A Palestinian journalist broke down into tears as he returned to northern Gaza to find his family home destroyed....

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1. Deadly car explosion outside Ecuador mall sparks investigation

   Al Jazeera » 5 hours ago

   A car exploded outside a shopping mall in Ecuador’s largest city Guayaquil, killing at least one person....

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