Hannibal Gaddafi, the youngest son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been released by Lebanon after being detained for nearly 10 years without trial. He was initially seized in 2015 due to accusations related to a missing cleric. His release followed the payment of bail, and he plans to leave Lebanon for a secret location.
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Hannibal Gaddafi is the youngest son of the late Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi.
Lebanese authorities detained him in 2015, accusing him of hiding information about a Lebanese cleric who vanished in 1978.
He spent almost 10 years in detention without being tried in court.
Human rights groups criticized the accusations against him.
His release came after a bail payment of $900,000.
A higher bail amount was initially set but later reduced following an appeal.
His lawyer mentioned that Gaddafi intends to leave Lebanon for an undisclosed place.
Hannibal was previously living under house arrest in Oman before his detention.
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The COP30 climate conference has started in Belem, Brazil, where leaders from around the world are discussing ways to address global warming together. The conference is a 12-day event with around 50,000 participants from over 190 countries. The United States is not participating in the event due to President Donald Trump’s stance on climate change.
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COP30 is being held in Belem, Brazil, near the Amazon rainforest.
Around 50,000 people from over 190 countries are attending the 12-day conference.
The UN's climate chief emphasized the need for faster action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
A new UN analysis shows current plans to cut emissions are not enough to meet temperature goals.
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva highlighted climate change as a present-day issue.
The U.S. is not participating in COP30, aligning with President Trump's stance.
Indigenous leaders stressed the need for action beyond promises to protect vulnerable communities.
Scientists warned about the rapid destabilization of glaciers and ice sheets.
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Ariana Grande has changed her hair color to brunette, sparking interest among fans. She clarifies that the change is not meant to signal a farewell to her character Glinda from the "Wicked" films, but rather as a fun, new look. She continues to reprise her role alongside Cynthia Erivo in the upcoming sequel, "Wicked: For Good."
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Ariana Grande switched from blonde to brunette hair, which got fans talking on social media.
Grande denies that her new hair color means she is leaving her Wicked character, Glinda.
The sequel "Wicked: For Good" features Grande and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda and Elphaba, respectively.
A special event in London celebrated the film with fans dressing up in themed costumes.
The films are based on a successful musical, split into two parts for the cinema.
The sequel movie has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes, slightly shorter than the first film.
The filming took place at Sky Studios Elstree, with production pauses due to an actors' strike.
"Wicked" was the top-grossing UK movie in 2024, receiving 10 Oscar nominations and winning two.
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Syria has decided to join the U.S.-led coalition to fight the Islamic State group after a meeting between President Donald Trump and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House. This marks a change in U.S. foreign policy, as diplomatic relations with Syria had been suspended since 2012. Al-Sharaa, formerly linked to terrorist organizations, is now leading Syria's efforts for rebuilding after years of conflict.
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Syria will join the U.S.-led coalition against the Islamic State group.
President Trump met Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the White House.
Diplomatic ties between the U.S. and Syria were suspended in 2012 but are being restored.
Ahmad al-Sharaa was previously on the U.S. terrorist list but has been removed.
President Trump lifted U.S. sanctions on Syria to support its path to stability.
Al-Sharaa is working to improve Syria's international image after years of war.
Additional announcements regarding U.S.-Syria relations are expected soon.
There has been violence in Syria during al-Sharaa's rule, affecting minority groups.
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President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion over claims about him made in a Panorama documentary. The BBC is facing challenges, including the resignations of two top leaders, Tim Davie and Deborah Turness. These events follow accusations of bias and a controversial documentary edit.
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President Trump is threatening legal action against the BBC, demanding retraction and compensation.
He is upset about statements made in a Panorama documentary that he says are false and defamatory.
If the BBC does not respond by Friday, Trump plans to seek at least $1 billion in damages.
The BBC's director general, Tim Davie, and news CEO, Deborah Turness, have both resigned.
The resignations followed claims of bias and criticism of the documentary in question.
Critics have raised concerns about a politically motivated campaign against the BBC.
The BBC has apologized for the documentary edit and is addressing accusations of bias.
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US mediator Jared Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss a US-backed ceasefire in Gaza. The talks focused on President Trump's plan to end the ongoing conflict, which includes disarming Hamas and creating a new government excluding the group. The ceasefire aims to stop violence and stabilize the region, but faces challenges.
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Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem.
Their discussions focused on a ceasefire agreement in Gaza supported by the US.
The ceasefire aims to end ongoing violence and stabilize the region.
Part of President Trump's plan includes disarming Hamas and forming a new government in Gaza without them.
Hamas opposes giving up its weapons.
A critical issue is the trapped Hamas fighters in tunnels beneath Rafah.
Some countries could participate in an international security force for Gaza, pending a UN mandate.
The United Arab Emirates may not join this force due to current conditions.
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The United States has issued a temporary waiver to ease serious sanctions against Syria. This coincided with a meeting between Syria's interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and President Donald Trump in Washington. The meeting focused on improving relations between the US and Syria, and discussions included regional and international issues.
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The US issued a waiver lifting some sanctions on Syria for six months.
Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syria's interim president, visited Washington and met with President Trump.
Discussions focused on strengthening ties between Syria and the US.
Al-Sharaa was a former al-Qaeda leader and helped topple former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad.
The US previously designated al-Sharaa as a "global terrorist," but he has since changed his stance and name.
The US Treasury Department stated the sanctions relief aims to support Syria's economic rebuilding and combat terrorism.
Reports suggest Syria may join the US-led coalition against ISIL, possibly leading to a US military withdrawal from Syria.
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President Donald Trump has threatened to sue the BBC for $1 billion due to a program he claims falsely edited one of his speeches. The BBC has acknowledged the issue, with its chair apologizing, and its leadership, including the director general and the CEO of BBC News, resigning following criticism of the program.
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President Trump plans to sue the BBC for $1 billion.
Trump's legal team demands the BBC retract a program they say falsely edited his speech.
The BBC chair apologized for what he called an "error of judgement" regarding the program edit.
The BBC is still deciding how to respond to Trump's legal threat.
The BBC's director general, Tim Davie, and CEO of BBC News, Deborah Turness, resigned.
A leaked memo criticized a 2024 BBC Panorama program about President Trump.
The legal dispute centers on a BBC Panorama episode involving President Trump.
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The chairman of the BBC apologized for a mistake in editing a speech by President Trump in a BBC documentary. Following a leaked memo criticizing the documentary, the BBC's director general, Tim Davie, and CEO of news, Deborah Turness, resigned. BBC's Analysis Editor Ros Atkins explained that this issue had deeper roots.
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The BBC chairman apologized for a judgment error in editing President Trump's speech.
A Panorama episode was the subject of the editing controversy.
Tim Davie, the BBC's director general, resigned.
Deborah Turness, CEO of news at the BBC, also resigned.
A leaked memo criticized how the documentary was handled.
Ros Atkins, BBC Analysis Editor, highlighted that this problem wasn't sudden.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva called on global leaders to work together to tackle the spread of false information about climate change. He emphasized the need to address those who deny the harmful effects of climate change at the COP30 conference.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva spoke at the COP30 conference.
He urged people worldwide to fight against misinformation about climate change.
Lula asked for unity to combat climate change denial.
Climate change impacts are described as devastating.
COP30 is a conference focused on climate issues.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa met with U.S. President Trump at the White House. After the meeting, he greeted supporters who were waving flags. The U.S. Treasury announced a six-month extension of a waiver on sanctions against Syria.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the White House.
He met with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Al-Sharaa greeted supporters outside the White House after the meeting.
Supporters of al-Sharaa waved flags during his appearance.
The U.S. Treasury extended a waiver on the Caesar Act sanctions against Syria for six more months.
This is the maximum extension allowed without needing Congress to approve it.
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"One Battle After Another," directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, will be available digitally on November 14 on platforms like AppleTV and Amazon Prime Video. The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio and others, and had success in theaters with positive reviews and high earnings. It will later be available on various physical formats and a special collector's edition will be released in Spring 2026.
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"One Battle After Another" is directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.
The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Benicio del Toro, and others.
It will be available digitally on November 14 on platforms like AppleTV and Amazon Prime Video.
The movie earned $197 million worldwide at the box office.
It received a 94% critic approval rating and 88% audience approval on Rotten Tomatoes.
Physical copies will be sold on January 20, 2026, in formats like 4K UHD and Blu-ray.
A special steelbook edition with bonus features will be released in Spring 2026.
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Canada has lost its measles-free status after failing to control an outbreak for a year. Public health officials urge increased vaccination efforts. The U.S. may also lose its measles-free status if it cannot stop a current outbreak by January.
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Canada is no longer considered measles-free due to ongoing outbreaks.
The Pan American Health Organization (Paho) announced the status change.
The outbreak is mainly in communities with low vaccination rates.
Canada has reported over 5,000 measles cases in 2025.
The U.S. risks losing its measles-free status if ongoing outbreaks continue.
Health officials recommend 95% vaccination to control the disease.
More than 150 children were quarantined in the U.S. as cases rise.
Factors include low vaccination rates, misinformation, and lack of access to healthcare.
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Malaysian search and rescue teams found five more bodies after a boat carrying mostly Rohingya refugees from Myanmar overturned near Langkawi. This brings the total number of bodies recovered to 21.
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A boat carrying mostly Rohingya refugees capsized near Langkawi, Malaysia.
Search and rescue teams found an additional five bodies on Monday.
A total of 21 bodies have been recovered so far.
The refugees were primarily from Myanmar.
Malaysian police and maritime officials are involved in the search and rescue efforts.
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Gold artifacts from the Bronze Age were stolen from the St Fagans National Museum of History in Wales. Two men have been charged, and police are actively trying to recover the missing items. The museum and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
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The theft occurred at the St Fagans National Museum of History in Cardiff, Wales.
The stolen items are Bronze Age gold artifacts, including armlets and a necklace known as a lunula.
The theft happened on 6 October at about 00:30 BST.
Two men from Northampton, Gavin Burnett and Darren Burnett, have been charged with burglary.
A 45-year-old woman from Northamptonshire was also arrested and remains on police bail.
Police have released images of the artifacts and continue to search for them.
St Fagans National Museum is noted for preserving Welsh history and underwent a significant renovation in 2018.
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A report suggests that Western countries could weaken Russia's fighter jets by targeting their supply chains with stronger sanctions. Russia's defense industry relies heavily on imported parts, making them vulnerable to disruptions. The analysis highlights that NATO could strategically exploit these weaknesses as part of its response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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Russia depends on imported parts to build and maintain many of its fighter jets.
A new report suggests that Western countries could use sanctions to disrupt Russia's aircraft production.
The Sukhoi aircraft series, including models like the Su-57, is central to Russia's air power.
The U.S., the U.K., and the European Union have imposed various sanctions on Russia because of the Ukraine conflict.
Russia's air force has played a significant role in the conflict, although it hasn't suffered as much damage as ground forces.
Nations like India are choosing non-Russian aircraft, indicating a shift in military purchasing.
NATO is encouraged to compete with Russia in providing combat aircraft to nations with aging fleets.
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Iraq is holding elections at a time when there are significant disagreements among its Shia leaders. Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani is dealing with pressures from Iran, the US, and Gulf countries, while an influential group, the Sadrist movement, is not participating in the election.
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Iraq is having an election with major divisions among its Shia political groups.
The Sadrist movement, an important political force, is not taking part in the election.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani faces challenges from Iran, the United States, and Gulf countries.
The Sadrist movement's absence affects voter turnout and how coalitions are formed.
The election is happening during a time of changing power dynamics in the region.
How the election turns out could change the political alliances in the country.
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The Supreme Court chose not to reconsider the 2015 ruling that allows same-sex marriage. The U.S. military conducted two strikes on suspected drug boats in the eastern Pacific. In the Philippines, Typhoon Fung-wong resulted in at least eight deaths and over one million evacuations.
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The Supreme Court did not change the 2015 same-sex marriage legalization.
U.S. military targeted suspected drug boats in the eastern Pacific with two strikes.
Typhoon Fung-wong hit the Philippines, leading to at least eight deaths.
More than one million people had to leave their homes due to the typhoon in the Philippines.
The events are significant developments across different regions impacting legal, military, and humanitarian aspects.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa visited the White House to meet with President Trump. This meeting marks the first visit by a Syrian leader to the White House in almost 80 years since Syria became independent. They discussed Syria's role in the global fight against ISIS and the U.S. decision to extend temporary sanctions relief for Syria.
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Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and President Trump met at the White House.
This is the first visit by a Syrian leader to the White House since Syria's independence nearly 80 years ago.
Syria is part of the global alliance fighting against ISIS.
The Trump administration provided temporary relief from sanctions for Syria.
The meeting indicates Syria's effort to strengthen ties with Western countries.
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