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British adventurer returns home after 28-year on-foot walk around the world

Karl Bushby, 57, initially expected to spend 10 years, but he faced many hurdles, including COVID restrictions and legal issues over illegal border crossings.

US Supreme Court rejects request by Trump admin to block California mail-in ballots

Trump administration appealed to the court earlier in the day, asking justices to intervene and prevent 20,000 ballots from being counted on eligibility grounds.

US to mediate Russia-Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi this November

Witkoff says negotiations centred on post-war security arrangements, easing regional tensions and addressing humanitarian needs, as Washington pursues parallel diplomatic talks with European allies in Brussels.

Saudi, US defence chiefs discuss Houthi attacks and regional tensions

Khalid bin Salman and Pete Hegseth review strategic defence cooperation and efforts to ease regional tensions amid continued Houthi militia attacks on Saudi Arabia.

Vance says progress made toward negotiated deal between US, Iran

US vice president sets no deadline for a potential deal with Iran amid fears of renewed strikes.

Ukraine says Russian strikes kill 26 people, dashing hopes for 'progress toward peace'

Zelenskyy says Russia is sending an entirely opposite signal, urging a response to the strikes.

Abdul El-Sayed rallies Michigan voters ahead of midterm election

Democratic heavyweights, including Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi, rally behind El-Sayed after his former primary rival Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers, triggering a fierce backlash.

Trump downplays renewed US strikes on Iran after midterm elections

US president rules out any strikes when questioned, citing diplomatic progress while insisting Tehran must never acquire nuclear weapons.

Trump declares 2026 midterms 'most important in our lifetime' while blasting Democrats

President Trump urges high turnout, targets Democrat Party and its members in harsh terms, and mixes in promotion of his DC renovations during his closing pitch for 2026 midterm elections at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting P

Netanyahu seeks 'broad national government' under his leadership, minus Arab parties

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he is open to talks on forming a broad coalition government but only if he stays prime minister and Arab parties are excluded.

US sanctions against institution seek to 'obstruct course of justice': ICC chief

ICC President Tomoko Akane urges all UN member states to take concrete action, individually and collectively, to defend the court and the principles of the Rome Statute.

Russian strikes on aid distribution point kill 18 in Ukraine: Kiev

President Zelenskyy says Russian forces struck a school distributing humanitarian aid in Komyshuvakha with multiple bombs.

Election eve snapshot: Democrats ahead in all 7 key Senate races heading into Tuesday's midterms

Final NYT/Siena polls show Democrats leading in at least five Senate toss-ups —including a double-digit advantage in Michigan — where Democrat Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers over progressive Abdul El-Sayed

Israeli opposition rallies behind Eisenkot as Herzog opens consultations on next government

Expected recommendations from Arab parties could raise Yashar leader's support to 67 lawmakers.

EU slams Houthi militia escalation in Yemen, strikes on Saudi Arabia

The bloc stressed the need for a political settlement to the conflict and reiterated its support for international mediation efforts.

Iran pursuing 'intensive shuttle diplomacy' through Qatar, Pakistan: top diplomat

Iran's Foreign Minister Araghchi says Washington must choose between diplomacy and military action, and warns of a "harsher" response to renewed aggression.

Republicans, Democrats make last-gasp pitches to voters before Tuesday's midterm elections

Final rallies come amid recent opinion polls showing Democrats increasingly competitive in once reliably Republican seats, especially in Trump's conservative heartland.

'Migrant troublemakers' remark sparks backlash against German minister

The Social Democratic coalition partner and opposition Left Party criticise the remarks following unrest that erupted after largely peaceful youth protests.

Deadly missile attack by Houthi militia hits health centre in Yemen's Lahj

Missile strike targets Al-Suqya health centre in Lahj province, according to state media.

Will Europe defend the ICC or remain Washington’s supplicant?

European leaders must act as one to push back at the unprecedented US sanctions on the court, which threaten the very foundation of the global justice system.

US proposes resuming Russian gas supplies to Europe via Ukraine: WSJ

According to the Wall Street Journal, President Trump's envoys suggested using an American intermediary for Russian gas sales as part of efforts to secure an energy ceasefire.

Will Europe defend the ICC or remain Washington’s supplicant?

European leaders must act as one to push back at the unprecedented US sanctions on the court, which threaten the very foundation of the global justice system.

Is Netanyahu pressuring US to nuke Iran?

Prominent American commentator Tucker Carson sparks intense debate and speculation over claims that the Israeli leader is pushing for a nuclear strike on Pickaxe Mountain.

Binance resumes withdrawals after security incident, reports $3.64B in net outflows

The exchange platform restores services across 15 networks and assets as withdrawal volumes stabilise.