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Venezuelan army attack on Colombian rebel camp leaves at least nine dead: NGO

Venezuela's military struck an ELN rebel camp in Apure state, in what an NGO called the first such attack inside Venezuelan territory.

North Korea tests cluster warhead for tactical ballistic missile

Pyongyang says the warhead can devastate up to 32 acres, as it plans to equip military units with four types of cluster warheads by year-end.

Two Palestinian babies die in Gaza tent fire

Two-month-old Habiba and seven-month-old Aseel die of severe burns after a blaze rips through a displacement tent in Al Mawasi, southern Gaza.

US still has to 'take care' of one or two targets in Iran — Trump

US president says Washington can strike remaining Iranian targets within minutes, including a suspected underground nuclear complex, while negotiations with Tehran continue.

California's Newsom claims Trump admin may seek to seize midterm ballots, warns judges

The governor urges heightened judicial scrutiny for any federal warrant applications targeting election materials.

Protesters take to Israeli streets demanding coalition with Arab parties

Demonstrators rally across Israeli cities to demand a broad governing coalition that includes Arab parties.

Israel completes 'preparations' for Iran confrontation as US weighs options — report

Israeli fighter jets rehearse potential attack routes towards Iran, while the US military presents Trump with options for renewed strikes amid ongoing negotiations with Tehran.

British police arrest 139 Palestine Action activists ahead of Supreme Court appeal

Protesters gather in London and Edinburgh against the government's terrorism ban, as the Supreme Court prepares to hear a challenge to the group's proscription.

US didn't facilitate Flavio Bolsonaro's flight to Miami — Rubio

US Secretary of State Marco says that Bolsonaro had a visa and the president made the decision to allow him into the country.

Eisenkot vows to build broad coalition to avert fresh Israeli election

Israeli opposition Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot is vowing to assemble a broad governing coalition to prevent another election.

Iran talks ‘have never stopped’, US open to diplomacy: Rubio

Washington seeks a peaceful outcome that addresses its security concerns, Rubio says, while also discussing a possible US-Russia leaders’ encounter with Lavrov.

Iran has no plans for US talks, conditions must be met first: Araghchi

Iranian Foreign Minister describes US outreach as a potentially positive step but says Tehran sees no need for talks as mediation continues through Qatar and Pakistan.

Iranian strikes damage 24 US military sites, adding billions to war costs: WSJ

Pentagon estimates put damage at between $5 billion and $15 billion, on top of the war’s estimated $47.1 billion cost as of October 16, the WSJ report says.

Thousands of young Germans rally over living costs, spending cuts as police make arrests

Protesters demand action on living costs, education and climate change, with arrests in Hamburg and reports of pyrotechnics fired at police in Stuttgart.

Spanish village mourns victims of rail disaster that killed dozens

Mourners gather for a memorial Mass in Urda, Toledo, to honour at least 69 people killed in a high-speed train collision.

Why the Texas race is a high-stakes test for both Republicans and Democrats

Democrats are optimistic while Republicans are spotting warning signs in Texas ahead of Tuesday midterms. TRT World speaks with strategists from both parties about why neither side can afford to lose the fight for the Lo

Polish opposition seeks to oust Tusk government amid constitutional crisis

Former premier Mateusz Morawiecki proposes a temporary government led by Marek Jurek as a dispute over the Constitutional Tribunal escalates.

Iran's Khamenei orders 'geographically unrestricted' response to any attack

Supreme leader tells military commanders any US or Israeli threat must be met immediately, as speculation grows that the Middle East war will resume.

Israel attacked Syria over 1,000 times in less than two years: Syrian FM

Foreign Minister Asaad al Shaibani reaffirms that the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights is Syrian territory and urges a return to the lines in place before 8 December 2024.

Iran’s Khamenei orders “geographically unrestricted” response to any attack

Supreme leader tells military commanders any US or Israeli threat must be met immediately, as speculation grows that the Middle East war will resume.

Trump may consider major Iran strike if Republicans lose ground in midterms: report

As Qatari mediators push to revive US-Iran negotiations, Washington signals to Tehran that its best chance for a deal may be before next week's midterm elections.

Germany’s largest industrial union launches nationwide strikes, demands pay rise for 3.7M workers

Germany’s IG Metall launches warning strikes in metal and electrical sectors after rejecting employers’ wage offer, threatening further action if talks stall.

Israeli army tightens grip on Hebron for ninth day

Thousands displaced, dozens detained and homes demolished as the military declares another neighbourhood a closed zone.

Trump may consider major Iran strike if Republicans lose ground in midterms: report

As Qatari mediators push to revive US-Iran negotiations, Washington signals to Tehran that its best chance for a deal may be before next week's midterm elections.