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First published 04 November 2026
As South Africans vote in local elections, residents tell the BBC they are frustrated by the poor quality of public services, putting pressure on the ANC.
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An Ethiopian-born American contractor admitted sharing dozens of classified documents with senior Ethiopian officials to help kill Tigray fighters.
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The European Commission is set to hold talks on support for Ukraine with the United States, France, Germany, Britain, NATO and the World Bank.
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US officials said the United States assisted a drone strike in Venezuela targeting a drug-trafficking group. A rights group said about two dozen people were killed, as Washington militarizes its campaign against what it calls narcoterrorism.
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Seven flights in Poland, Spain, Bulgaria and Italy were targeted by separate suspected bomb threats, prompting checks of the aircraft for explosives.
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Some Iranian clerics and officials are arguing that Iran should abandon its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb and rebuild deterrence after its war with the United States.
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The United States and Venezuela have long been adversaries, but Secretary of State Marco Rubio has begun talks on a legal agreement that would allow U.S. troops to remain in the country.
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Spain’s transport minister has resigned days after a train collision south of Madrid killed at least 69 people and injured dozens more.
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A Russian strike on a humanitarian hub in Ukraine killed at least 31 people and left dozens missing, according to the report. The United States said peace talks between the two countries would resume after nine months.
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US officials described strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island as limited and defensive. The action came on the eve of the US midterm elections, with officials saying there were no immediate plans to escalate.
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Reddit has challenged Australia’s under-16 social media ban, arguing that the legislation impinges on the implied freedom of political communication. Its lawyers called the original law ill-thought-out and overbroad.
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The US reportedly launched limited, defensive strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island, according to US media and Iranian state media reports. The action came hours after Vice-President JD Vance said he was optimistic about diplomatic efforts to end the war.
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Iranian officials said there had been progress in negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days as part of a deal with the United States, while a Qatari delegation arrived in Tehran for further talks.
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A man has been found guilty of stealing cash from a farm owned by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The case is part of the “Farmgate” scandal, which has left the president facing an impeachment saga.
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Ukrainian officials say at least nine 3,000kg aerial bombs hit a southern village, killing 26 people at an aid centre in what the president called an “utterly horrific” attack.
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Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within two days if Washington met conditions including lifting its blockade of Iranian ports. China said it planned to send a special envoy to Iran, Oman and Saudi Arabia in early to mid-November.
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Iranian officials said their delegation left Qatar after days of discussions, while messages with the United States continued through mediators. The talks seek to avert renewed attacks and address conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping.
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Ukraine’s Air Force said an air raid app appeared to have been hacked, sending users a false radiation warning. Authorities said there was no threat and urged people to follow official channels.
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Thousands joined demonstrations in Germany that were largely orderly earlier in the day before violence and looting erupted in Frankfurt, Berlin, Cologne and Hamburg.
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The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara entered its liquidation period on November 1, ending a 35-year presence. Tensions have continued since the Polisario Front withdrew from a ceasefire in 2020.
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The European Union and Canada announced initial measures under a closer strategic partnership, including additional Canadian funding for Ukraine and cooperation on digital trade and artificial intelligence.
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Russian strikes left thousands without power in Ukraine as a rare humanitarian ceasefire that had allowed civilians to evacuate the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky came to an end.
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Residents in Ukraine’s Kherson region prepared for renewed fighting after a localized ceasefire ended. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia continued targeting energy infrastructure, leaving hundreds of thousands of families without power overnight.
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Israeli election officials said last week’s vote would stand even if allegations of foreign interference were substantiated. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc lost its parliamentary majority, leaving coalition talks and the possibility of another election unresolved.
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A senior UAE adviser said military action would not provide a quick solution to the crisis with Iran and expressed hope for a diplomatic breakthrough through Qatar-led mediation.
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After losing ground in Israel’s election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must use his political capital and deal with former rivals as he tries to build a governing coalition.
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Thousands of people gathered in central Delhi at an opposition rally calling for the chief election commissioner to step down.
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Taiwan’s Coast Guard said China’s latest patrol off Taiwan’s east coast was harassing shipping and attempting to assert jurisdiction. Taiwan dispatched vessels to monitor the patrol, which officials said could be practice for a potential maritime blockade.
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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks with Qatari mediators were under way on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within two days if the United States meets Tehran’s conditions. Iran also described a message from Vice President JD Vance as a positive shift in Washington’s tone.
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As many as 40 percent of injured soldiers in Ukraine face severe infections that can lead to amputations and death. One medical initiative is attempting to improve how those infections are treated.
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