Uruguay headed for run-off vote in presidential race, forecasts suggest

Leftist history teacher and centre-right veterinarian set for run-off vote next month, according to pollsters.

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Bulgaria centre right leads in snap vote, fails to win majority: Exit polls

GERB party in the lead in parliamentary elections, but falls short of majority needed to end political instability.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/27/bulgaria-centre-right-leads-in-snap-vote-fails-to-win-majority-exit-polls?traffic_source=rss

Bangladesh’s new outcasts: Students from ex-PM Hasina’s party now in hiding

Until August, they dominated college campuses and were accused of leading violent mobs against anti-Hasina protesters.

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Will Iran respond to Israel’s latest attack?

Israel attacked Iran early on Saturday and said its objectives have been achieved.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/10/26/will-iran-respond-to-israels-latest-attack?traffic_source=rss

Venezuelan opposition activist found dead after detention: Political party

The Voluntad Popular party blames the Maduro government for death of co-founder Edwin Santos.

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Biden apologises for ‘sin’ of Indigenous boarding school abuses

Forced assimilation policy is a 'sin on our soul', said Biden in first-ever visit to Native American country.

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Biden to apologise for Indigenous boarding school policy in US

Other countries including Canada and Australia have said sorry for previous policies of forced assimilation.

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Hurricane Helene damage estimated at $53bn, as US relief bill passes

North Carolina lawmakers have passed almost $900m in disaster relief, but that's still way short of likely cost.

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Why is Israel targeting Al Jazeera correspondents in Gaza?

Israel accuses six Al Jazeera journalists of being members of Palestinian armed groups.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/10/24/why-is-israel-targeting-al-jazeera-correspondents-in-gaza?traffic_source=rss

US charges Venezuelan media tycoon with money laundering

Raul Gorrin Belisario, owner of Globovision, allegedly took part in $1.2bn scheme to launder corrupt oil money.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/23/us-charges-venezuelan-media-tycoon-with-money-laundering?traffic_source=rss

Gisele Pelicot tells mass rape trial ‘it’s not us who should feel shame’

Addressing French court for second time, Pelicot says she's determined to change how society confronts sexual violence.

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Giuliani ordered to hand over New York apartment to defamed election staff

Former New York mayor was one of many associates of Donald Trump who made false claims over 2020 election.

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McDonald’s linked to one death, dozens of food poisonings in US

At least 49 people sickened after E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s quarter pounders, health officials say.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/10/23/mcdonalds-linked-to-one-death-dozens-of-food-poisonings-in-us?traffic_source=rss

US official hails Panama decree to strip sanctioned ships of registration

Stricter registration policies by the world's largest ship registry come amid a push to crack down on oil smuggling.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/10/22/us-welcomes-panamas-decree-to-strip-sanctioned-ships-of-registration?traffic_source=rss

Suspected Venezuelan gang members arrested fleeing New York state police

The two men are believed to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang.

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Brazil victims of mining disaster take BHP to court in London

Victims of the worst environmental disaster in Brazil have filed a class action lawsuit seeking $47bn in damages.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2024/10/21/brazil-victims-of-mining-disaster-take-bhp-to-court-in-london?traffic_source=rss

Can BRICS offer a counterbalance to the existing world order?

Partnership representing more 40 percent of the world's population doubles in strength.

source https://www.aljazeera.com/program/inside-story/2024/10/21/can-brics-offer-a-counterbalance-to-the-existing-world-order?traffic_source=rss

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 969

As the war enters its 969th day, these are the main developments.

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Trump visits McDonald’s as Harris speaks to churchgoers in swing state push

US presidential candidates zero in on battleground states of Pennsylvania and Georgia as Election Day nears.

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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 968

As the war enters its 968th day, these are the main developments.

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State of the race: Five takeaways 17 days out from the US election

What's the latest on the race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump? Al Jazeera breaks down the week's election news.

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