Novaya Gazeta, a prominent independent Russian newspaper, says it is shutting down after receiving an eviction order and losing access to a system for collecting reader donations. The outlet blames Russian authorities for forcing it to stop work, following years of restrictions that included the revocation of its licence and the blocking of its website.
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Novaya Gazeta announced that it was closing after about three decades of publication.
The newspaper said it received an eviction order and could no longer collect reader donations.
Russian authorities had revoked the newspaper's licence and blocked access to its website.
The newspaper said six journalists connected with it had been killed for their work, including Anna Politkovskaya.
After Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Russia adopted laws that the article says were used to punish dissent and criticism of the war.
Police searched the newspaper's office earlier this year, and investigative journalist Oleg Roldugin was arrested and charged with unlawful access to computerised information.
Editor-in-chief Sergei Sokolov was questioned by police, and authorities searched his home.
Novaya Gazeta co-founder Dmitry Muratov received the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize and was designated a foreign agent by Russian authorities in 2023.
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France, Spain and Germany are preparing for Halloween-weekend demonstrations and possible unrest on Oct. 31. French authorities plan to deploy 70,000 security personnel, Barcelona police are monitoring calls for another gathering after recent violence, and German organizers expect more than 100,000 young protesters in at least 23 cities.
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France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said Oct. 31 carries a high risk of public disorder and said demonstrations would be barred from city centers.
France plans to deploy 70,000 police officers and security personnel on Saturday.
Authorities said 410,000 people joined marches across France the previous Saturday.
In Barcelona on Oct. 24, more than 600 young people gathered; authorities reported at least 23 businesses looted or vandalized and 33 small fires.
Authorities reported 130 arrests in weekend unrest in Spain, including 76 minors; about 20 more people were arrested after disturbances in Bilbao.
A Telegram group using the name Blocus BCN circulated calls for another gathering in Barcelona on Oct. 31, according to the article.
Germany expects more than 100,000 people to attend youth-led demonstrations in at least 23 cities.
The German demonstrations are organized by Gen Z Regelt and will address education, healthcare, climate action, living costs, military conscription and austerity.
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A study in mice found that consuming olive oil before a glucose drink slowed stomach emptying and increased hormones involved in blood sugar regulation. A dietitian said human studies support olive oil’s health benefits, but the effects of taking an olive oil shot have not been established in people; she suggested using it in meals instead.
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The study was published by the American Diabetes Association and tested mice.
Mice that consumed olive oil before a glucose solution showed slower stomach emptying.
The mice also had increased secretion of glucagon, GIP and GLP-1, hormones involved in blood sugar regulation.
The study authors’ proposed effect of olive oil before carbohydrates has not been tested in humans, according to the article.
Dietitian Lisa Valente said pairing fat with carbohydrates can affect the blood sugar response after a meal.
Valente said a tablespoon of olive oil contains about 120 calories, so taking it before three meals could add roughly 360 calories a day.
Valente recommended adding olive oil to meals rather than drinking it straight.
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John Shegerian argues that Japanese habits around cleaning and litter reflect a view that people share responsibility for public spaces. He links those habits to the Sampo-yoshi business principle—benefit for sellers, buyers, and society—and contrasts it with a “take, make, waste” economic model.
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Japanese soccer fans have been seen cleaning stadiums after matches since the 1998 World Cup, according to the article.
The article recounts Japanese fans and players cleaning up after matches at the 2014, 2018, and 2022 World Cups.
Many Japanese schools hold daily cleaning periods in which students clean areas such as floors, windows, and bathrooms.
The article describes gomi hiroi as picking up litter and cites baseball player Shohei Ohtani as someone who does it.
The article says Ohtani included picking up trash among goals on a chart he made as a high school student.
Sampo-yoshi is a business principle described as good for the seller, the buyer, and society.
ITOCHU was founded in 1858 by merchant Chubei Itoh and adopted Sampo-yoshi as its corporate mission in 2020.
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Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta says it will shut down after pressure from authorities. Editor-in-chief Sergei Sokolov said the outlet plans to turn off its servers and close its offices on November 9.
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The newspaper’s editorial board said Russian authorities and intelligence services forced it to cease operations.
Novaya Gazeta said it would shut down its servers and offices on November 9.
Authorities searched Sokolov’s home and questioned him on October 15.
The search was linked by authorities to a criminal case involving colleague Oleg Roldugin, who was arrested in April and charged with unlawful access to computerised information.
Moscow has designated Novaya Gazeta a “foreign agent,” a label the article says is used to stifle dissent.
The paper had already reduced its operations in Russia after authorities revoked its media licence following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
Former editor-in-chief Dmitry Muratov shared the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize for efforts to safeguard freedom of expression.
Reporters Without Borders said six Novaya Gazeta journalists and staff members had been murdered.
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More than 1,400 Africans have been recruited to fight for Russia in Ukraine since 2023, according to the report. As African and Russian officials meet at a summit, families in Tunisia are seeking information about men who went to Russia for work or study and whose fate is unknown.
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The report says more than 1,400 Africans have been enlisted since 2023.
The recruits are fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
African leaders and Russian officials are meeting at an Africa-Russia summit.
The summit agenda covers security, trade and political cooperation.
Recruitment of Africans to fight in Ukraine is not on the summit agenda.
Families in Tunisia are searching for several men who travelled to Russia for work or study.
The article reports that the families have not received answers about the men’s fate.
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President Donald Trump’s attorneys filed a 43-page brief in the Second Circuit on October 29, criticizing the late Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein’s rulings in Trump’s effort to move his New York criminal case to federal court. The lawyers argue that a 2024 Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity gave Trump grounds to seek the transfer and that he did not wait too long to do so.
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Judge Alvin K. Hellerstein died at age 92 on Wednesday, according to the article.
Trump’s attorneys submitted the brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on October 29, one day after Hellerstein’s death.
The filing challenges Hellerstein’s rejection of Trump’s attempts to move his New York criminal case from state to federal court.
Trump’s lawyers rely on a federal-officer removal statute that can allow some state criminal cases involving federal officers to be transferred to federal court.
The attorneys argue that the Supreme Court’s July 2024 ruling in Trump v. United States changed the legal position on presidential immunity and supported a new removal request.
The brief disputes prosecutors’ claim that Trump waited too long or waived his right to seek removal by continuing to participate in state court proceedings.
Trump’s lawyers say he continued to argue in state court to avoid possible sentencing and incarceration.
The filing also argues that delays in the proceedings, including a 10-month wait for a district court decision after a 2025 remand, should not block transfer.
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Michoacan state authorities arrested Uruapan welfare secretary Rosa Alejandra Vargas over alleged concealment related to the killing of Mayor Carlos Manzo. Prosecutors say investigators believe the Jalisco New Generation Cartel ordered the attack; authorities have arrested 34 people in connection with the case.
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Prosecutors said Vargas was arrested on suspicion of concealing a crime.
State prosecutor Israel Vega said Vargas is related to several people already arrested and had not appeared when investigators summoned her.
Assassins killed Manzo in Uruapan during Day of the Dead celebrations in November 2025.
Investigators believe the Jalisco New Generation Cartel ordered the attack, according to the article.
Authorities have arrested 34 people over Manzo's killing.
Manzo had spoken out against organized crime in Michoacan and led the Sombrero Movement.
At least 13 mayors have been killed in Mexico since President Claudia Sheinbaum took office, according to an Associated Press tally based on official reports.
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All 435 U.S. House seats are on the ballot on Nov. 3, 2026, and ABC News rates 16 races as tossups that could determine control of the 120th Congress. Democrats need to gain at least three seats to take control of the House.
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The article identifies 16 House races as tossups heading into Election Day.
Florida’s 14th District incumbent Kathy Castor faces Republican Mike Beltran after the state redrew the district.
Florida’s newly drawn 22nd District is an open-seat race between Democrat Pia Dandiya and Republican Casey Askar.
Iowa’s 2nd District is open because incumbent Ashley Hinson is running for Senate; Democrat Lindsey James faces Republican Joe Mitchell.
Kentucky’s 6th District is open because Republican Andy Barr is running for Senate; Republican Zach Dembo faces Democrat Ralph Alvarado.
In Michigan’s 4th District, Republican incumbent Bill Huizenga faces Democratic state Sen. Sean McCann.
Michigan’s 7th District incumbent Tom Barrett faces Democrat William Lawrence.
Michigan’s 10th District is open because incumbent John James is running for governor; Democrat Christina Hines faces Republican Mike Bouchard.
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Beijing’s annual Love Queer Film Week was cancelled shortly before it was due to begin after authorities reportedly increased pressure on organizers through repeated phone calls. Founded in 2001, the festival provided a public forum in mainland China for films and discussions about LGBTQ+ issues.
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Organizers announced the cancellation in an Instagram post late Thursday.
The festival was scheduled to begin Friday in Beijing.
The festival was founded in 2001 by Peking University students.
It was described as one of China’s oldest independent film festivals and the only mainland Chinese festival offering a public forum for LGBTQ+ films and discussions.
Several international filmmakers whose work was selected for the festival had travelled to China to attend.
In June, police harassment led to the cancellation of Beijing screenings of LGBTQ+-themed films at the Institut Français.
Beijing’s public security bureau could not be reached for comment.
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Villa Vie Residences struggled to keep its MV Odyssey cruise operating after it ran short of money, according to internal documents and people familiar with the company. The ship’s financial troubles included unpaid bills and an emergency fundraising effort, before the company suspended operations in Cambodia and left more than 200 passengers and dozens of crew members stranded.
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The Odyssey began its continuous around-the-world cruise in October 2024, offering passengers the option to buy cabins and live aboard.
In early August, the ship was docked in Singapore and Villa Vie warned it urgently needed to raise money.
A resident paid a fuel supplier $400,000 from a personal checking account to help the ship continue its journey, sources told CBS News.
Internal documents showed the company owed hundreds of thousands of dollars to port agents, fuel companies, food vendors and crew members.
Villa Vie warned residents on Aug. 4 that it might halt operations, lay off staff and repatriate the crew.
The company launched a discounted cabin sales program for current passengers to raise emergency funds; by Aug. 18, it said more than 20 cabins had been committed.
One document showed monthly operating costs of $3.1 million and projected a $600,000 loss even at full occupancy.
Villa Vie suspended operations in Cambodia, leaving more than 200 passengers and dozens of crew members stranded, according to the article.
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An Access Asia program examines rising anti-Indian sentiment in the United States after authorities foiled a plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois. It asks an expert on organized hate about the trend and whether rhetoric from President Donald Trump’s White House is contributing to it.
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The program focuses on anti-Indian sentiment in the United States.
The discussion follows a foiled plot targeting a Hindu temple in Illinois.
The program interviews the executive director of the Center for the Study of Organized Hate.
The interview addresses possible causes of the trend and the role of rhetoric from the Trump White House.
The 13-minute program was issued on October 30, 2026.
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At least 60 Christians were killed in an attack in Ethiopia that the Orthodox Church described as religious violence. Responsibility remains unclear, as rebels and local government officials blame each other; about 20 houses were burned.
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At least 60 Christians were killed in Ethiopia.
The Ethiopian Orthodox Church described the killings as religious violence.
It is unclear who carried out the attack.
Rebels and local government officials blame each other.
About 20 houses were burned.
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U.S. measles cases have risen, and some families are choosing to give children the second MMR vaccine dose earlier than the routine schedule. The CDC allows an early second dose, and evidence cited in the article indicates that two doses remain effective when given earlier.
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The article reports twice as many confirmed U.S. measles cases as in the previous year.
The CDC typically recommends the first MMR dose after age one and the second between ages four and six.
The second MMR dose can be given as soon as four weeks after the first.
Some parents have moved the second dose earlier because of measles outbreaks, including one family that gave it three months after the first dose.
The routine timing of the second dose helps ensure children are vaccinated before kindergarten and reduces extra doctor visits.
The CDC recommends a first measles vaccine dose at six months in certain situations, including outbreaks, international travel, or exposure; infants in these cases should later receive three doses.
Germany moved its second-dose recommendation to four weeks after the first in 2020.
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Maine’s closely contested Senate race between Democratic challenger Troy Jackson and Republican incumbent Susan Collins is entering its final week, with voters weighing rising costs and President Donald Trump’s policies. Jackson argues Collins supports Trump too often, while Collins points to past votes where she broke with him and her party.
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The election is scheduled for 3 November, and recent polling cited in the article showed Jackson and Collins close.
Jackson launched his campaign after former Democratic nominee Graham Platner withdrew amid controversies, including a sexual assault and rape allegation that Platner denied.
Lobster fisher Christian LaMontagne said his weekly fuel bill rose from about $350 to nearly $700 after the U.S. war with Iran began in late February.
Jackson criticized Collins over her support for Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act and said federal funding she secured was outweighed by losses to Maine.
Jackson linked Collins to Trump and cited her vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court.
A September ProPublica report said the FBI investigated Collins over an alleged scheme involving a campaign donor; Collins’s office called the report categorically false and said her campaign was not accused of wrongdoing.
Collins cited her votes against repealing the Affordable Care Act and to impeach Trump after the January 6 insurrection as examples of breaking with her party and the president.
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Seven Democratic members of Congress sent DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin and acting ICE Director David Venturella a letter demanding information about conditions at the El Valle detention facility in Raymondville, Texas. They cited hunger strikers’ allegations of poor medical care, unsafe drinking water and threats of force-feeding, and called for detainees to be released and protected from force-feeding; DHS disputed the lawmakers’ criticism but did not provide evidence that the strikers had criminal histories.
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The letter was led by Representative Delia Ramirez of Illinois and signed by six other Democrats, including Texas Representatives Greg Casar and Jasmine Crockett.
Detainees at El Valle began a hunger strike on October 11, and it was approaching three weeks when the article was published.
Some detainees say they are protesting their detention and seeking faster case processing or transfers closer to family.
The lawmakers requested details about the facility’s detainee population and medical care, and asked officials not to force-feed anyone in custody.
El Valle is owned by the Willacy County Local Government Corporation and operated by the private prison company Management and Training Corporation.
A DHS spokesperson said the department handles official correspondence through official channels and accused the lawmakers of vilifying law enforcement.
The article also reports that senators from Georgia raised concerns about a hunger strike at the Folkston ICE detention complex; DHS denied that strikers there had been threatened with force-feeding.
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Virgin Galactic moved its first Delta-class rocket plane, Apeiron, to Spaceport America for testing ahead of a planned first commercial flight in early 2027. The European Space Agency may miss its target for the first test flight of Themis, while startup Cowboy Space announced plans for a medium-lift rocket called Big Iron.
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Apeiron left Virgin Galactic’s Arizona factory on Wednesday and is headed to Spaceport America in New Mexico.
Virgin Galactic plans to complete avionics and flight software work, ground tests, captive-carry tests, a drop test, and a powered test flight above 80 kilometers.
Virgin Galactic expects Apeiron’s first commercial spaceflight in early in the second quarter of 2027.
Themis has completed two countdown rehearsals at Esrange Space Center in Sweden, but winter weather could delay its first flight beyond 2026.
ESA originally expected Themis to make its first low-altitude hop in 2022, and later targeted the first quarter of 2026.
Themis is a single-stage reusable rocket demonstrator powered by a methane-fueled Prometheus engine, built by ArianeGroup for ESA.
Cowboy Space announced its Big Iron rocket, which it plans to launch before the end of 2028.
Big Iron is planned to stand 282 feet tall and measure about 15 feet in diameter.
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The article says Sen. Mark Kelly has emerged as a leading Democratic contender for the 2028 presidential race. It links that position to a controversy over military obedience and his fundraising during the midterms, while the headline also raises the possibility of a Senate reelection bid.
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Mark Kelly is a U.S. senator.
The article describes Kelly as a leading Democratic contender for the 2028 presidential race.
The article links his political standing to a recent controversy about military obedience.
The article says Kelly raised funds during the midterms.
The headline raises a possible Senate reelection bid as an alternative to a presidential campaign.
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Tanzania is marking one year since the October 29, 2025 election and the violence that followed. President Samia Suluhu Hassan won 98 percent of the vote after most opposition candidates were excluded; security forces suppressed days of protests, and government critics say they still fear abduction, arbitrary arrest, and politically motivated prosecutions.
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The election took place on October 29, 2025.
Samia Suluhu Hassan won 98 percent of the vote.
Most opposition candidates were excluded from the election.
Days of protests followed the vote.
Security forces suppressed the protests.
Government critics say they continue to fear abduction, arbitrary arrest, and politically motivated prosecutions.
Tanzania marked the first anniversary of the election violence on October 30, 2026.
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Serbia’s Student List, which the article says won a decisive election victory, says it will prioritize anti-corruption measures and reform public institutions. Its candidates called for senior security officials to be dismissed and for cases linked to a railway-station canopy collapse that killed 16 people to be reopened or expedited.
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The Student List is described as a direct-democracy movement, not a traditional political party.
The movement’s candidates called for the dismissal of several senior law-enforcement officials, including chiefs of criminal police, the gendarmerie and an anti-terrorism unit.
Candidate Svetlana Stanarević called for the head of Serbia’s internal intelligence agency to resign, accusing the agency of acting as a party security service.
The canopy at a renovated railway station in Novi Sad collapsed two years earlier, killing 16 people; the article says there had been no convictions.
Candidate Iva Marković said police and prosecutors should be able to do their jobs without political pressure.
The students chose the parliamentary candidates, but the article says they will not directly control them after they take office.
Borko Stefanović, a candidate who had opposed Slobodan Milošević, said he did not want a new democratic coalition to lose its early promise.
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