Prince Harry apologized to Canada for wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers cap during a World Series game against the Toronto Blue Jays. He explained that he wore the cap because he was invited by the Dodgers' owner and joked about needing a hat under bright lights. Many Canadians were upset, prompting Harry to assure that he will support the Toronto Blue Jays in the future.
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Prince Harry wore a Los Angeles Dodgers cap during a game against the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series.
He apologized to Canada for his choice of headgear, acknowledging Canadians' disappointment.
Harry mentioned he was "under duress" and felt obliged because of the invitation from the Dodgers' owner.
The incident occurred during Game 4 of the World Series in Los Angeles.
Prince Harry plans to support the Toronto Blue Jays in the future, even wearing their cap during a later interview.
The situation drew criticism also in the U.S. from Dodgers fans upset about his seating position at the game.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle live in California after stepping back from royal duties in 2020.
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Ukraine recently launched a drone attack on the Russian city of Volgograd, causing fires and flight disruptions. Meanwhile, fighting continues in the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, with Russian forces claiming progress. Additionally, there are developments in military aid talks involving Ukraine, impacts from sanctions, and regional security concerns related to drone sightings in European airspaces.
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Ukraine attacked Volgograd, Russia with drones, causing a fire and affecting flights.
One person died, and an oil refinery operated by Lukoil was damaged in Volgograd.
Russian forces claim to have advanced in Pokrovsk, capturing multiple buildings.
Ukraine is discussing buying Tomahawk missiles from the U.S. and collaborating with Sweden on defense innovation.
Gunvor, a Swiss trader, withdrew a bid to purchase Lukoil's foreign assets due to U.S. sanctions.
Russian oil shipments have been redirected due to Western sanctions, impacting oil flow logistics.
Sweden's Gothenburg-Landvetter airport temporarily halted flights due to a drone incident.
There have been increased drone sightings over European airspaces, raising security concerns.
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A man at Melbourne airport caught fire when a power bank in his pocket overheated and ignited. The incident led to the evacuation of about 150 people from a Qantas lounge, though the man was quickly assisted and taken to the hospital. Many airlines, including Qantas, are reviewing their rules about carrying and using lithium power banks on flights.
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A man in his 50s caught fire at Melbourne airport due to an overheating power bank.
The fire occurred in the Qantas business lounge, causing smoke and an evacuation of around 150 people.
Staff helped the man into a shower and paramedics treated him; he was later released from the hospital in stable condition.
A witness reported seeing battery acid during the incident.
Qantas cleaned the lounge and reopened it two hours after the incident.
Airlines, including Qantas, are re-evaluating their policies on carrying lithium batteries like power banks.
A previous fire on a Virgin Australia flight was also linked to a power bank.
Some airlines have restrictions on power banks' capacity and their use during flights.
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Rosalía, a well-known Latin music star, released her fourth album, Lux, which features unique musical arrangements involving the London Symphony Orchestra. This album follows her earlier success with Motomami and explores themes of self-acceptance and spiritual yearning. The album includes influences from classical music and reflects significant personal changes in Rosalía's life.
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Rosalía is a Latin music star who became widely known with her 2018 album, El Mal Querer.
Her album, Motomami, released in 2022, was a major hit and received critical acclaim, including winning a Latin Grammy.
Lux is Rosalía's fourth album, released on a Friday, and incorporates her classical music training.
The album includes collaborations with the London Symphony Orchestra and composer Caroline Shaw.
Lux explores themes of self-acceptance and spirituality, featuring music influenced by famous classical pieces.
Rosalía's personal experiences, such as a broken engagement and management changes, influenced the album's themes.
The song La Perla includes strong lyrics directed at a past relationship, describing an "emotional terrorist."
Lux features a song available only on CD and vinyl, inspired by a story of Saint Rosalia.
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North Korea has launched at least one ballistic missile towards the eastern waters, according to South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff. This act continues the pattern of tensions between North and South Korea and goes against U.N. restrictions on North Korea's weapons programs.
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North Korea fired a ballistic missile toward its eastern waters.
South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff provided this information.
Relations between North and South Korea are tense.
Kim Jong Un's government has conducted multiple missile tests recently.
These tests defy U.N. restrictions on North Korea's weapons development.
Earlier in the week, North Korea fired artillery while Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was in the region.
President Donald Trump was scheduled to visit South Korea for a summit when North Korea tested cruise missiles in the Yellow Sea.
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Last month, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a militia group in Sudan, allegedly killed over 2,000 people in the city of el-Fasher. The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating whether these acts constitute war crimes. The RSF has surrounded el-Fasher, cutting off supplies and engaging in severe violence against both military and civilian targets.
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The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia is accused of killing more than 2,000 people in el-Fasher, Sudan.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) is investigating these acts as potential war crimes.
El-Fasher was a strategic target, being the last stronghold of the Sudanese military in Darfur.
Over the past two years, fighting in the region has resulted in an estimated 150,000 deaths.
The RSF built a sand barrier around el-Fasher to block access and supplies.
Reports include an RSF attack on a mosque and a displacement camp, killing over 100 people.
Graphic videos show RSF fighters targeting unarmed civilians and imposing blockades on essential goods.
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A BBC investigation found that many care homes in England rated as needing improvement or inadequate are not reinspected for over a year. Over three-quarters of the homes rated as "requires improvement," and one in five rated as "inadequate," have not been reinspected within this timeframe. This delay means families often are unsure if care quality has improved.
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Over 2,100 care homes in England were rated as "requires improvement" as of October this year.
More than three-quarters of these have not been reinspected within a year.
20% of 123 homes rated "inadequate" have also not been reinspected in a year.
The CQC changed its inspection framework in 2021, removing the previous fixed timeframes.
Inspections are now done based on a "risk basis," focusing on the riskiest homes first.
A family in Cornwall called for annual inspections after the death of their 24-year-old son in a care home.
The home where he lived was not inspected within the recommended period after being rated "good" in 2018.
The CQC stated it has been regularly monitoring services through received information.
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The United Nations Security Council voted to remove sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and his Interior Minister. This decision was part of a resolution supported by the United States and was approved by 14 council members, with China abstaining. Al-Sharaa is set to meet President Donald Trump in Washington next week.
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The UN Security Council voted to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
The United States championed the resolution, and 14 members approved it; China abstained.
The sanctions were largely symbolic, as they were waived when al-Sharaa traveled outside Syria.
An assets freeze and arms embargo on al-Sharaa will also be lifted.
Al-Sharaa became Syria's president after leading opposition fighters to victory over President Bashar al-Assad in December.
HTS, al-Sharaa's group, was on the UN's ISIL and al-Qaeda sanctions list since 2014.
President Trump previously met al-Sharaa in May and ordered most sanctions to be lifted.
Al-Sharaa will visit Washington next week for talks with President Trump.
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Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, strengthening diplomatic ties with Israel after 33 years of relations. This announcement was made before a meeting involving President Donald Trump and Central Asian leaders. Kazakhstan's move is part of its foreign policy of dialogue and regional stability.
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Kazakhstan announced it will join the Abraham Accords with Israel.
Kazakhstan and Israel have had diplomatic relations since 1992.
President Trump is involved in discussions around the Accords.
Kazakhstan's decision aligns with its foreign policy goals.
The Accords involve formal ties between Israel and several Arab nations.
In 2016, the Israeli Prime Minister visited Kazakhstan, strengthening ties.
Kazakhstan is also working to deepen relationships with the United States.
A new cooperation deal on critical minerals was signed between Kazakhstan and the U.S.
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A woman named Nadia went on a 20-minute date with Christopher Harkins, a known fraudster and rapist in Scotland. After the date, Harkins sent Nadia threats and abusive messages, impacting her mental health for years. Eventually, Harkins was jailed for his crimes against several women he met online.
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Nadia met Christopher Harkins on the dating app Tinder.
Their date lasted only 20 minutes before Nadia chose to leave due to "red flags."
After she left, Harkins sent her threatening and abusive messages.
Harkins was jailed in 2024 for crimes against multiple women.
Reports about Harkins to Police Scotland were made as early as 2012.
Police Scotland treated early reports about Harkins in isolation.
Nadia and other victims criticized police handling and asked for an apology.
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The UN Security Council voted to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa before his visit to the White House. Sharaa became the transitional president after a rebel group he led removed Bashar al-Assad from power. The decision signals Syria's new political direction following Assad's departure.
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The UN Security Council voted to lift sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Sharaa is set to visit the White House next week.
He became president after leading a successful rebel offensive against Bashar al-Assad in December 2024.
Sharaa was once sanctioned due to his leadership of the group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS).
HTS was previously linked to al-Qaeda but has been removed from the US list of foreign terror groups.
The UN also lifted sanctions on Syrian Interior Minister Anas Khattab.
President Donald Trump praised Sharaa for progress towards peace in Syria.
Sharaa addressed the UN in September, marking the first Syrian leader to do so in nearly 60 years.
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The government has recovered £74 million from companies running asylum accommodation due to excessive profits. The total cost for asylum accommodation was £2.1 billion in 2024/25. The government plans to reduce costs by using alternative accommodations like military sites and aims to end the use of asylum hotels before the next general election.
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The government recovered £74 million from asylum hotel companies.
The total cost of asylum accommodation was £2.1 billion for the year 2024/25.
Accommodation costs have decreased from the previous year's £3 billion.
The government aims to stop using asylum hotels before the next general election.
Cheaper accommodations and room sharing have reduced the nightly cost per person.
Plans are in place to use military sites to house asylum seekers.
Criticisms were made regarding the management of contracts and excess profits.
The Home Office was criticized for not using mechanisms to reclaim excess profits earlier.
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The reality TV show "Celebrity Traitors" concluded with Alan Carr winning the prize money and revealing himself as a traitor among the contestants. Out of 19 participants, Carr, Cat Burns, Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed, and David Olusoga were the final five contestants, with Carr ultimately emerging victorious. The prize money of £87,500 will be donated to the charity Neuroblastoma.
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"Celebrity Traitors" is a reality TV show that recently ended its latest season.
Alan Carr was revealed as the winner and a traitor among the contestants.
The show started with 19 contestants, and five made it to the final stage.
The final five contestants were Alan Carr, Cat Burns, Joe Marler, Nick Mohammed, and David Olusoga.
Alan Carr's charity, Neuroblastoma, will receive £87,500, the total prize money.
During the final, a challenge involved contestants ripping up portraits of other participants.
Social media had a strong reaction to Carr's victory and the finale's drama.
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A woman named Israa al-Areer searches a hospital in Gaza for her missing husband and brother, who disappeared when fighting started between Gaza and Israel. She hopes to find their bodies among those returned by Israel so she can give them a proper burial.
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Israa al-Areer is looking for her husband, Yasser al-Tawil, and her brother, Diaa al-Areer.
Contact with them was lost on October 7, 2023, during the start of conflict between Gaza and Israel.
Bodies from Israel are delivered to Nasser Hospital in Gaza, where families look at photos to identify them.
Israa travels regularly from Deir el-Balah to the hospital in Khan Younis to search for her loved ones.
On October 14, after a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, 45 bodies were handed over to Gaza by Israel.
Many of the returned bodies show signs of torture and decomposition.
Israa has been searching for her husband and brother for two years without success.
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In Brazil, a soya moratorium agreement has been protecting the Amazon from deforestation since 2006. Recently, this agreement faced a challenge as the Brazilian competition regulator began investigating it, causing uncertainty about its future. The investigation is paused until a court decision expected in mid-November.
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The soya moratorium started in 2006 to stop buying soya from deforested land after 2008.
The Brazilian competition regulator, CADE, began investigating the moratorium for anti-competitive practices.
A judge temporarily halted the investigation, and the Supreme Court will review the case between November 14 and 25.
The moratorium has reduced Amazon deforestation significantly, according to research.
Expanding soya cultivation can increase land prices and encourage deforestation indirectly.
Clashes on this issue are happening as the COP30 Climate Change Conference begins near the Amazon.
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President Donald Trump stated that he was in charge of Israel's initial attack on Iran in June, although U.S. officials previously said Israel acted alone. The attack led to a conflict involving retaliatory missile strikes and U.S. airstrikes on Iran's nuclear sites. A ceasefire was reached after Iran targeted a U.S. airbase.
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President Trump claimed he was in charge of Israel's initial attack on Iran.
The attack occurred on June 13 and targeted several Iranian officials and nuclear scientists.
Iran responded by firing hundreds of missiles at Israel.
The U.S. joined the conflict by bombing Iran's nuclear facilities, initially stating Israel acted alone.
A ceasefire was achieved after Iran struck a U.S. airbase in Qatar.
Trump has expressed a desire to reach a peace agreement between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
Negotiations between the U.S. and Iran over the nuclear program have not shown progress recently.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan have blamed each other for new cross-border firing while engaging in discussions in Turkiye to finalize a ceasefire. The meetings in Istanbul are following a prior truce made in Qatar after deadly clashes earlier. Both countries accuse each other of not cooperating during negotiations as tension remains over security issues.
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Pakistan and Afghanistan exchanged blame for new incidents of border firing.
The firing happened as both countries met in Turkiye for ceasefire talks.
A truce negotiated in Qatar on October 19 ended previous deadly clashes.
Previous clashes resulted in deaths and injuries on both sides of the border.
Afghanistan denies Pakistan's allegation of harboring militant groups.
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of initiating the latest firing incident.
Peace talks in Istanbul have encountered challenges and delays.
Important border crossings between the two countries remain closed, impacting trade.
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Holocaust survivor Manfred Goldberg, known for teaching schoolchildren about the Holocaust, has died at the age of 95. Goldberg survived the Riga Ghetto and Stutthof concentration camp, and later moved to the UK, dedicating his life to educating others about the atrocities of World War Two. He was honored as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for his contributions to Holocaust education.
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Manfred Goldberg was a Holocaust survivor who died at 95.
He and his family were deported to the Riga Ghetto in Latvia in 1941.
Goldberg was later held in the Stutthof concentration camp in Poland.
The British army liberated him in May 1945.
Goldberg moved to the UK in 1946 and was reunited with his father.
His younger brother, Hermann, did not survive the Holocaust.
He received the MBE for his work on Holocaust education.
Goldberg spoke to schoolchildren about the importance of remembering the Holocaust to prevent future atrocities.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer expressed anger over two prisoners being mistakenly released from a London prison. One prisoner, Billy Smith, turned himself in, while the other, Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, is still missing. A review is underway to prevent such mistakes in the future.
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Two prisoners were mistakenly released from Wandsworth Prison in London.
Billy Smith turned himself in after being mistakenly released due to a court error.
Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, a convicted sex offender, is still at large.
Prime Minister Starmer spoke about failures in the prison system and the need for reform.
Justice Secretary David Lammy promised strong measures to prevent future mistakes.
A government review is being conducted to understand the mistakes and prevent recurrence.
Incorrect prisoner releases have been increasing, with 262 cases reported in the last year.
Kaddour-Cherif's release happened while the prison governor was away investigating another mistaken release.
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Italy has agreed to provide medical care for 19 children from Gaza. They were evacuated by the World Health Organization and will receive treatment in various hospitals throughout Italy.
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19 children from Gaza are being taken to Italy for medical treatment.
The World Health Organization helped evacuate these children.
Italian hospitals will provide the care these children need.
The children are expected to receive advanced medical treatments.
This initiative involves coordination between international and local health organizations.
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