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First published 30 October 2026
Deep divisions over the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East were expected to complicate efforts by G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta to issue unified statements or take coordinated action.
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Spain’s second deadly train crash of 2026 has prompted scrutiny of railway staffing, workload and safety procedures. A railway traffic controllers’ union said current staffing levels could make the workload unsafe.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted African leaders at a summit intended to strengthen Moscow’s political and economic influence across Africa. Kenyan President William Ruto called for a stronger African role in the international order.
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A localized ceasefire around Russian-occupied Oleshky in southern Ukraine entered its third day, with humanitarian aid and mine-clearing efforts planned amid the continuing Russia-Ukraine war.
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Flávio Bolsonaro arrived in Miami after fleeing Brazil following his defeat by Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, while President Trump suggested without evidence that Lula’s reelection was rigged.
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The names of some victims of the train crash in Spain have been released publicly, including a young athlete and a former minister, prompting widespread grief and anger across the country.
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Yemen’s Taiz governor said the besieged city was experiencing famine because fighting and a blockade were preventing aid from reaching more than 600,000 people. A Saudi airstrike reportedly killed 13 people.
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Final results showed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party and its allies won 53 parliamentary seats, short of the majority needed to form a government. The main opposition bloc won 48.
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An Ebola outbreak in Congo has surpassed 10,000 confirmed cases. Experts said the apparent plateau in case growth was encouraging but stressed that testing, care and contact tracing remain essential.
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Haiti announced new election dates while gangs continued fighting police and soldiers supported by more than 2,000 Salvadoran troops. Humanitarian groups warned that civilians remained at risk and criticized unclear rules of engagement and command structures.
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A localized ceasefire in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky held for a third day as an aid mission prepared to enter. About 1,000 residents reportedly want to leave, while Moscow and Kyiv await possible U.S.-led talks.
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Benjamin Netanyahu’s party amplified unsubstantiated claims that Arab-led parties had stolen the election, while final results showed his bloc had lost its parliamentary majority.
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At least 68 people were killed when a Spanish high-speed train struck a stationary train near Urda. Officials said a computer communications failure caused a signaling problem and an erroneous decision to restart passenger service.
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U.S. officials told several Middle Eastern countries and regional allies to prepare for possible renewed military action against Iran after the U.S. midterm elections, according to diplomats briefed on the matter. Iranian officials said Tehran was still pursuing diplomacy through mediators.
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U.S. officials warned Middle Eastern allies to prepare for possible renewed military action against Iran after the U.S. midterm elections and for potential Iranian retaliation. Iran said it was still giving diplomacy a chance, while regional governments urged political solutions.
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Iran said three oil tankers struck mines amid continuing tensions in the Middle East. The report also described ongoing humanitarian conditions in Yemen and continuing violence in Gaza despite a ceasefire.
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A U.N.-backed analysis says nearly 5.94 million people in Haiti are experiencing high levels of acute food insecurity. The number facing severe hunger is projected to rise to 6.35 million by mid-2027.
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The United Nations’ political mission in Somalia is set to end after more than three decades, with no agreed replacement mechanism to resolve disputes between rival leaders. Somalia faces political tensions and continuing militant violence.
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The United States has sanctioned Rwanda’s defence ministry over the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals in the conflict-hit region.
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Scientists called for climate change to be treated as a global health emergency after the Lancet Countdown released its annual report. The report linked increased heat exposure to hundreds of thousands of deaths annually and was published ahead of COP31.
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Neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc nor his main challenger appears likely to win a majority, leaving Israel facing possible deadlock and several potential paths to forming a new government.
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Israel’s first election since Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack produced no clear winner and left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu short of a majority. The result could shape the country’s political direction and its approach to Gaza and the West Bank.
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Houthi officials said Saudi-led airstrikes killed 14 people at a market in northern Yemen. The report also described new attacks around Mayun Island at the entrance to the Bab al-Mandeb, a major global shipping route.
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At least 68 people were killed in a train crash in Spain. The accident was the second in less than a year on the same busy rail line and was among the deadliest in the country’s history.
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Three maritime drones struck a container ship in the Black Sea off Bulgaria on October 28. The crew was evacuated and rescued in the latest incident affecting commercial shipping near NATO’s eastern flank.
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Officials said a ceasefire was holding in a Ukrainian city as Moscow and Kyiv awaited U.S.-led negotiations. The development came amid continuing efforts to reduce the intensity of the conflict.
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Israel’s election produced no clear winner as votes were counted. The result could affect the country’s domestic political balance and its approach to regional tensions, including relations with Iran.
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With more than 85% of ballots counted, Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc was slightly ahead but short of a parliamentary majority. Arab parties could become decisive in efforts to form Israel’s next government.
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European intelligence agencies are warning about continuing Iranian activity involving alleged violent plots, arson, sabotage and cyberattacks. The concerns follow a joint condemnation issued by 32 countries, including several European states.
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A train collision in central Spain killed at least 68 people and intensified scrutiny of rail safety ahead of the national election. Rail workers also held a previously planned strike demanding promised safety improvements.
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