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Cyclone leaves trail of destruction in India as thousands evacuated

October 28, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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Cyclone Arnab caused destruction along India’s eastern coast after fierce winds and rain made landfall on Wednesday. More than 180,000 people were evacuated beforehand.

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Cyclone Arnab struck India’s eastern coast.
The cyclone left a trail of destruction.
Fierce winds and rain accompanied its landfall.
The cyclone made landfall on Wednesday.
More than 180,000 people were evacuated before landfall.

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At least 30 dead as high-speed train crashes into stopped train in Spain, authorities say

October 28, 2026 • World • CBS News

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A high-speed train crashed into the rear of a stopped train in central Spain on Wednesday, killing at least 30 people, authorities said. The collision derailed two train cars.

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The crash happened in central Spain on Wednesday.
A high-speed train struck the rear of a stopped train.
The collision derailed two cars.
Authorities reported at least 30 deaths.

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Families brace for a fourth winter of wind, rain and floods in Gaza’s camps

October 28, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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Displaced Palestinians in Gaza are preparing for a fourth winter in tents and makeshift shelters that offer little protection from rain, wind and cold. OCHA says at least 294,250 families need winter shelter assistance, while available supplies can provide partial aid to about 52,000 families.

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Mohammed al-Jamal and his family are trying to patch their damaged tent in a displacement camp on Gaza City’s coast.
A replacement tarpaulin costs between 120 and 150 shekels ($37–$47) in local markets, beyond what al-Jamal’s family can afford.
About 30 members of al-Jamal’s extended family live in difficult shelter conditions, and rain can flood their tent.
The article reports that about 1.5 million of Gaza’s 2.3 million people live in tents or makeshift shelters.
OCHA estimates that at least 294,250 families need winter shelter assistance; current supplies offer partial assistance to about 52,000 families.
A Shelter Cluster survey found that more than 65 percent of displaced households lived in tents or makeshift shelters, and more than half of those shelters were in poor or very poor condition.
The Norwegian Refugee Council said on October 5 that at least 500 truckloads of shelter materials were awaiting entry or procurement, and estimated that entry could take more than seven months at the current pace.

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Both blocs claim upper hand in crucial Israeli election | First Thing

October 28, 2026 • World • Guardian World

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Partial results in Israel’s election showed no bloc with the 61 seats needed to form a government, raising the prospect of weeks of coalition talks. The article also reports that Trump plans to end Biden-era methane rules, Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly left Brazil after losing the presidential election, and a train collision in Spain killed at least 30 people.

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With 70% of votes counted, Netanyahu’s bloc had 54 seats, the Change bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot had 47, and Palestinian parties had 19.
A majority in Israel’s parliament requires 61 seats.
Netanyahu said he would seek a coalition with Likud, far-right factions, and Jewish religious parties.
The article says Israeli citizens of Palestinian origin, about 20% of the population, turned out in record numbers; Palestinians in the occupied West Bank and Gaza cannot vote in the Israeli election.
Trump said his administration would end Biden-era rules holding oil and gas companies accountable for large methane leaks; the EPA projected the proposal would save $45 billion.
Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly left Brazil for the United States after losing the presidential election to incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva; Brazilian police are investigating him over a possible money-laundering scheme.
A high-speed train collision south of Madrid killed at least 30 people, according to regional authorities.

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Russia-Africa Summit: What is on the agenda, and why does it matter?

October 28, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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Leaders and delegations from 48 African countries are meeting with Russian officials in Moscow on October 28–29 for the third Russia-Africa Summit. The talks cover trade, security and other areas of cooperation as Russia seeks to deepen ties with African countries amid Western sanctions over its war against Ukraine.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin and African Union chair Evariste Ndayishimiye are chairing the summit.
Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov said 22 African heads of state are expected to attend.
More than 40 sessions will address trade, investment, technology, food and energy security, healthcare, education and youth exchanges.
Putin is scheduled to meet Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.
A report by the African Security Analysis group says Russia has missions or troops in at least nine African countries.
Trade between African countries and Russia has exceeded $28 billion, up from an estimated $16.8 billion in 2019.
Russia’s African ties include energy, fertilisers, defence and nuclear power; trade remains concentrated in a few countries and is smaller than China’s and the European Union’s.

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High voter turnout among Palestinian citizens of Israel threatens Netanyahu

October 28, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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Palestinian citizens of Israel voted in unusually high numbers in the parliamentary election, with some towns reporting turnout above 70 percent. Preliminary reports suggested Arab parties could win as many as 17 seats combined, potentially blocking Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition from securing a 61-seat majority, though opposition parties have ruled out an alliance with them.

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Arab towns have typically recorded turnout of 45 to 65 percent in recent Israeli elections, according to the article.
Residents cited government policies and an attempted settler outpost on Palestinian land in Majd al-Krum as reasons some previously disengaged voters went to the polls.
The Joint List and United Arab List (Ra’am) were projected in preliminary reports to win up to 17 seats combined.
A party or coalition needs 61 seats for a majority in Israel’s parliament, the Knesset.
Arab Movement for Renewal leader Ahmad Tibi said Arab parties were willing to cooperate with the opposition to prevent Netanyahu from returning to power.
Tibi said Arab parties would seek commitments on issues including crime, personal security, home demolitions and racism in exchange for support.
The article said leaders of nearly all parties opposed to Netanyahu had ruled out an alliance with Arab parties.

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Flávio Bolsonaro on flight to Miami after fleeing Brazil following election defeat

October 28, 2026 • World • Guardian World

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Brazilian senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost Sunday’s election to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, flew from Argentina through Ecuador and is heading to Miami with his wife and daughters. U.S. officials said visas would be granted to the family, and Donald Trump said he would approve their move to the United States.

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Bolsonaro boarded a Gulfstream IV in Puerto Iguazú, Argentina, late Tuesday with his wife and two daughters.
The aircraft stopped in Guayaquil, Ecuador, and continued toward Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport.
Bolsonaro disappeared from public view for more than 24 hours before Argentina’s migration authorities confirmed he entered the country by land.
Lula called Bolsonaro’s departure “shameful” at an event in Brasília.
Brazilian police faced criticism for not preventing Bolsonaro from leaving the country.
Police had asked Brazil’s supreme court to retain Bolsonaro’s passport after his election defeat, citing comments by his brother Eduardo.
O Globo reported that the escape plan had been prepared for weeks as a contingency, with Eduardo Bolsonaro helping organize it.
Bolsonaro was expected to hold a press conference in the United States on Wednesday.

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Israeli election: As votes are counted, no clear winner emerges

October 28, 2026 • World • France24

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Israeli election results remained inconclusive Wednesday as votes were counted. Turnout reached its highest level in more than 25 years, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition parties may face weeks of negotiations over forming a government.

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Votes were still being counted Wednesday.
The election had no clear winner as results took shape.
Turnout was the highest in more than a quarter-century.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced negotiations over forming a government.
Opposition parties were seeking to unseat Netanyahu.
Weeks of negotiations could lie ahead.

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Brazil: Bolsonaro defeated and on the run

October 28, 2026 • World • France24

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Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro left Brazil for the United States despite a court order barring him from leaving. He has not conceded Sunday’s election and is under investigation in Brazil over alleged corruption and money laundering.

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Flávio Bolsonaro was defeated in Brazil’s presidential election.
He left Brazil for the United States.
A court order barred him from leaving Brazil.
He has not conceded defeat in Sunday’s election.
Brazilian authorities are investigating him over alleged corruption and money laundering.
He is the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro.

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‘Elonville’: Mississippi residents say Musk’s xAI is buying up homes if they don’t sue over noise

October 28, 2026 • Technology • Guardian Tech

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xAI has offered to buy homes in Southaven, Mississippi, as it expands its nearby data center operations. Residents say the offers are tied to an agreement not to join a lawsuit over noise from gas turbines powering the facilities; xAI denies the lawsuit’s claims.

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A realtor told one resident that xAI was targeting 418 homes and that 18 owners had agreed to sell, according to a recording cited by The Guardian.
The reported purchase offers require homeowners to agree not to join the noise lawsuit against xAI.
The homes could house xAI employees, according to the realtor and Southaven’s mayor.
xAI has built three data centers in the Memphis-Southaven area since July 2024.
The power site has 69 temporary gas turbines, which residents say create continuous noise.
The article says the turbines were installed without permits.
xAI did not respond to questions about the reported purchase target and neighborhood plans, and has said it intends to be a good neighbor.

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Ballots in the hallway: How California can restore lagging faith in our elections

October 28, 2026 • Us • The Hill

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The article argues that California can address disputes over election confidence without proving that anyone cheated. It calls for securing ballots, verifying voter rolls and publishing the results of both processes.

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The article focuses on election confidence in California.
It says California need not prove that anyone cheated to address the dispute.
It calls for securing ballots.
It calls for verifying voter rolls.
It calls for publishing the results of ballot security measures.
It calls for publishing the results of voter-roll verification.

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India: Over 180,000 evacuated on east coast as massive cyclone hits

October 28, 2026 • World • France24

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A cyclone with winds of 125 kilometers per hour hit India’s southeastern coast on October 28, 2026. Authorities warned of localized flooding and damage to power and communications poles, while neighboring Sri Lanka and Nepal issued weather warnings.

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More than 180,000 people were evacuated in India.
The cyclone struck India’s southeastern coast on Wednesday, October 28.
Winds reached 125 kilometers per hour.
Authorities warned of localized flooding.
Officials warned that power and communications poles could be uprooted.
Sri Lanka and Nepal also issued weather warnings.

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Viable explosive device in package delivered to hotel

October 28, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

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Police in Londonderry said a package delivered to The Ebrington hotel contained a viable explosive device. Army bomb experts carried out a controlled explosion, and police took the device for forensic examination; authorities evacuated people from the hotel and nearby premises.

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The package was discovered at about 15:20 GMT on Tuesday at a hotel in Ebrington Square, in Londonderry’s Waterside area.
Army bomb experts carried out a controlled explosion on the device.
Police said the device was viable and was taken away for forensic examination.
A number of people left The Ebrington hotel, along with staff from neighbouring premises.
A Halloween funfair was taking place nearby and remained open during the security alert.
A local policing watchdog chair said the incident might relate to an Ministry of Defence careers event at the hotel in September, but Sinn Féin councillor Christopher Jackson said it was too early to speculate.
Northern Ireland Justice Minister Naomi Long condemned the incident and praised police who responded.

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Midterm campaigns make final push as early voters hit the polls

October 28, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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More than 35 million people had voted early by Tuesday, ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026, midterms. President Donald Trump campaigned for Republican candidates in Texas and was scheduled to visit Ohio, while Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski endorsed Democratic Alaska gubernatorial candidate Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins.

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All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are on the Nov. 3 ballot.
Voters in 36 states will elect governors.
The University of Florida Election Lab reported that more than 35 million people had voted early as of Tuesday.
CBS News' Battleground Tracker gives Democrats an edge in the contest for control of the House.
Trump held rallies in Corpus Christi and Lubbock for Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who is running for Senate, and other Republican candidates.
CBS News considers the Texas Senate race between Paxton and Democrat James Talarico a toss-up.
Murkowski endorsed Democrat Jonathan Kreiss-Tomkins for Alaska governor and criticized Gov. Mike Dunleavy's administration for failing to use some federal funds.
Alaska uses ranked-choice voting, and Kreiss-Tomkins faces three Republican challengers.

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WATCH: All eyes on rising prices

October 28, 2026 • Us • ABC News

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With six days remaining before the election, inflation and high gas prices are key concerns for voters, according to the report. The article provides no polling figures or further details about voters’ views.

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The report is dated October 28, 2026.
The report says six days remain before the election.
It identifies inflation as a key concern for voters.
It identifies high gas prices as a key concern for voters.
The article is presented as an ABC News video report.

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What we know about the crash so far

October 28, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

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Two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid on Wednesday morning, causing several carriages to fall down an embankment. The article gives conflicting death tolls: its opening says at least 30 people died, while a regional government spokesperson later cited 10 confirmed deaths; officials have not announced a cause.

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The collision happened shortly after 09:00 local time between Mora and Orgaz, about 140 km south of Madrid.
The trains were operated by Spain’s Renfe and the private company Iryo.
RTVE, citing the transport ministry, reported that a Renfe train struck the rear of an Iryo train.
At least two carriages fell down an embankment.
The article says more than 500 people were aboard the two trains.
The article reports conflicting death tolls: at least 30 in its opening, and 10 according to a regional government spokesperson quoted later.
Authorities have not confirmed the cause; local media reported that a signalling-related human error could be involved.
Adif said rail traffic on the line had been stopped, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said emergency services were responding.

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Coalition talks loom in Israel as Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs set to fall short of majority

October 28, 2026 • World • Guardian World

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With 70% of votes counted in Israel’s election, neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition nor Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc appeared likely to win the 61 seats needed for a Knesset majority. Coalition talks may hinge on whether Eisenkot’s bloc will work with Arab Israeli parties, which were projected to win 16–19 seats; the remaining absentee ballots could still affect the results.

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Initial exit polls showed Eisenkot’s bloc narrowly ahead, but Netanyahu’s coalition moved ahead as vote counting continued.
With 70% of votes counted, both major blocs appeared short of a majority in the 120-seat Knesset.
The Joint List and Ra’am were projected to win a combined 16–19 seats, according to the article.
Centre-left leader Yair Golan urged Eisenkot to negotiate with the Arab Israeli parties.
Eisenkot appeared to rule out a broad coalition with those parties in a victory declaration, referring to a “Zionist majority.”
Absentee ballots, including votes from deployed soldiers, remained to be counted; the article said the full count could take several days.
After the results are final, President Isaac Herzog will ask a party leader to try to form a government, giving that leader six weeks.
Donald Trump said his endorsement helped Netanyahu’s performance.

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James Fishback Retracts Claims Against Florida Congressmen, Issues Apology

October 28, 2026 • Us • Newsweek

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James Fishback retracted his claim that Florida Representatives Byron Donalds and Cory Mills were under federal investigation and apologized to them and their families. He said he accepts the Justice Department’s statement that neither man is under investigation and called his earlier claim a mistake.

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Fishback made the allegation in early August while competing with Donalds in a Republican primary for Florida governor.
Fishback said he had received the information from someone he trusted.
He said the alleged investigation involved the congressmen’s travel to a Maryland resort in 2024.
Fishback shared documents with his original post, but the materials have not been independently authenticated.
The Justice Department said Donalds was not under investigation; its public statement did not name Mills.
A law enforcement official told Newsweek that the allegation against Donalds was “absolutely false.”
Fishback said neither congressman nor their lawyers asked him to issue the apology.

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Overturned carriages and makeshift medical tents at crash site

October 28, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

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Two high-speed trains collided south of Madrid, Spain, leaving at least 10 people dead. A regional government spokesperson said the toll was expected to rise as rescuers worked at the scene.

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More than 500 passengers were travelling on the trains involved.
The collision occurred between a Renfe train and an Iryo train, according to rail operator Adif.
The Iryo train was travelling on the Madrid-to-Seville route.
Rescue workers set up makeshift medical tents at the crash site.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said he was shocked by the accident and was in contact with the transport minister.

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American who was ISIS teen bride convicted of getting weapons training

October 28, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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A federal jury convicted Halima Salman, a U.S. citizen from New York, of receiving weapons training from the Islamic State group. Salman said her father took her to Syria when she was 17 and that she was trapped there by her husband; prosecutors argued she supported the group and took part willingly. Her lawyers asked the judge to overturn the verdict, and sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 2.

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Salman was born in Brooklyn and was 17 when her father took the family to Syria in 2017.
Prosecutors presented a video of Salman holding an assault rifle, a photo of her with the Islamic State group’s flag and messages she sent her husband.
Salman testified that she was frightened when the family entered Syria and said she repeatedly tried to leave her marriage.
She married German-Afghan Islamic State fighter Abu Ali, according to court documents.
Salman’s father died in 2018 after being injured in an airstrike.
The conviction carries a potential sentence of up to 10 years in prison.
Her lawyers asked the judge to set aside the verdict and acquit her.
Sentencing is scheduled for Feb. 2.

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