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New polling by CNN across four key United States Senate races has found competitive contests in Michigan, Texas, Maine and Kansas, offering Democrats a potential opportunity to challenge Republican control
Oct 29, 2026 · 2 min read
A senior religious adviser to United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has come under scrutiny following a CNN investigation that uncovered numerous social media posts containing racist, homophobic, anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Oct 28, 2026 · 2 min read
At least 10 people have died after two high-speed trains collided in central Spain on Wednesday, 28 October 2026, prompting the suspension of rail services connecting Madrid with the southern region of Andalusia. Authorities have warned that the death toll could rise as emergency operations continue.
Oct 28, 2026 · 2 min read
A man who risked his life to rescue a teenage girl from a flooded drainage ditch in Aba, Abia State, was swept away by the rushing water alongside the girl he was trying to save.
Oct 27, 2026 · 2 min read
US President Donald Trump has published what has been described as the longest social media post of his career, directing a lengthy attack at comedian and television host Bill Maher amid renewed tensions following their recent meeting at the White House.
Oct 27, 2026 · 2 min read
Voting is underway in Israel’s national elections, the first since the Hamas-led attack of 7 October 2023, in a contest widely viewed as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership and a defining moment in his political career.
Oct 27, 2026 · 2 min read
The Democratic Party in the United States could gain greater political influence if it wins control of either chamber of Congress or both in the midterm elections scheduled for 3 November 2026. Such a victory would give Democrats greater power to scrutinise President Donald Trump’s administration and exert more influence over his policy agenda.
Oct 27, 2026 · 2 min read
The Emir of Kano, Khalifa Muhammadu Sanusi II, has called on food scientists around the world to work closely with traditional institutions to develop effective solutions to hunger and improve nutrition, stressing that achieving the goal of ending hunger requires cooperation between science and traditional systems.
Oct 27, 2026 · null min read
Parents across the United States are calling on schools to reduce students’ screen time, raising concerns about cyberbullying, exposure to inappropriate online content and the growing use of artificial intelligence to cheat on school assignments.
Oct 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has won an unprecedented fourth presidential term after defeating right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in Sunday’s election, in a result that challenges the recent political shift towards conservative leadership in parts of Latin America.
Oct 26, 2026 · 2 min read
The United States midterm election campaign has entered a critical stage, with President Donald Trump and former President Barack Obama making competing appeals to voters in Michigan, while a separate legal battle over mail-in ballots in California raises questions about the federal government’s authority over election administration.
Oct 26, 2026 · 2 min read
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Belgium’s King Philippe have exchanged congratulatory messages to mark 55 years of diplomatic relations between China and Belgium, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening cooperation and maintaining dialogue between the two countries.
Oct 25, 2026 · 2 min read
