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World leaders react to Democrats' big wins in US midterms Nov 04, 2026

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Leaders around the world have been reacting to President Donald Trump's resounding defeat in the US midterm elections. Also, Argentine President Javier Milei has been courting tech leaders worldwide to build data centers in his country's southern Patagonia region. And, we examine why some health centers were able to remain standing amid a raging hurricane in Jamaica. Plus, the red dress that took 14 years and 380 people from around the world to create.

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Former USAID head calls for Cabinet-level department for global aid Nov 03, 2026

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In his new book, Andrew Natsios, a lifelong Republican and former USAID chief, argues that helping vulnerable populations overseas helps make Americans safer and more prosperous. Also, a look at the impact of the sand trade on coastal communities in Sierra Leone. And, after years of war and overlapping crises, Lebanon’s healthcare workers are struggling with trauma and burnout. Plus, Denmark calls for a ban on “turbo chickens.”

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China's rapid naval buildup challenges US dominance at sea Nov 02, 2026

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Since World War II, the US has built up the world’s most powerful navy. But in recent years, China has played catch-up and now boasts the world’s largest military fleet. Also, a look at how Israeli elections will impact Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. And, a new study in Nigeria shows how climate change affects mental health. Plus, 20-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli becomes the youngest driver in F1 history to be crowned champion.

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Growing discontent among North Korean elites Oct 30, 2026

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Through hundreds of hours of interviews with North Korean defectors, author Jieun Baek has tried to piece together insights into the "Hermit Kingdom’s" privileged class of elites. Also, El Salvador sends 2,000 troops to Haiti to rescue four military technicians who disappeared in a gang ambush. And, one town in Norway is told not to drink the tap water after tests found higher than average levels of heavy metals and contaminants. Plus, a new survey finds that the Canadian accent is aligning closer to the American accent.

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King Charles' Caribbean tour puts British slavery legacy under scrutiny Oct 29, 2026

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King Charles III embarks on his first official Caribbean tour as monarch, which comes amid renewed calls for Britain to apologize for its role in the transatlantic slave trade and pay reparations, something Buckingham Palace says he will not do. Also, with no clear winner in Israeli parliamentary elections, the political horse-trading and wrangling has begun. And, after English musician Ed Sheeran was pressured to drop Macklemore because of his pro-Palestinian views, the American rapper is now forging a mini-tour of his own. Plus, a look at why Germany is discouraging college in favor of trade schools.

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Deadly train collision in Spain kills and injures dozens of people Oct 28, 2026

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A deadly train collision in Spain that left dozens of people dead and injured appears to have been caused by human error. Also, a record turnout at the polls by Palestinian citizens of Israel has positioned Arab parties to win a historic 19 out of 120 seats in the Knesset. And, an update on Jamaica one year after Hurricane Melissa. Plus, a vaccine that could soon help prevent the deadliest form of skin cancer — melanoma — from returning in those diagnosed.

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Israel sees record turnout at polls for parliamentary elections Oct 27, 2026

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Israelis have flocked to the polls in what is considered one of the most important elections in the nation's history. Also, Colombia's government takes down more than 30 items from the National Museum of Bogota, most of them reflecting leftist, feminist and LGBTQ history. And, residents of a favela in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro try to change the image of their neighborhood through food. Plus, the discovery of a new dwarf planet in space.

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Serbia faces a new political era as Vučić is voted out Oct 26, 2026

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Serbia is facing an unprecedented political experiment after a student-led movement swept to power, ending Aleksandar Vučić's 14 years in office. Also, incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva wins Brazil’s runoff election. And, María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela to a rapturous welcome from supporters. Also, polls project youth voters in Israel could lean farther right than the rest of the population. Plus, using technology to track the migration path of monarch butterflies across North America.

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Europe sees a growing wave of protests Oct 23, 2026

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France is deploying 70,000 police and military personnel across its cities, with more protests planned for this weekend. But it’s far from alone; similar protests have spread to several countries across Europe. Also, a new Frontline documentary details the story of a woman’s journey from Turkey to Germany after she fled Syria when she was 11 years old. And, a look at the 28-year-old millionaire who inherited the Russian Wagner Group mercenary force. Plus, we follow the musical journey of Latin Grammy-nominated Argentine pop star Dillom, who will soon tour the United States.

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Cybercriminals try to cash in on AI-discovered website bug Oct 22, 2026

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A vulnerability identified by AI in the popular programming language PHP set off a global scramble this week. As IT teams around the world rushed to take down websites that rely on PHP and patch the flaw, cybercriminals have raced to exploit it. Also, ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff in Brazil, we take a listen to some of the country's biggest musicians who are taking political sides. And, as Israeli strikes forced families across Lebanon to flee, many migrant workers found themselves abandoned and without shelter; but rather than wait for help, they mobilized their own networks. Plus, a museum in Switzerland puts historic artifacts found amid melting glaciers on display.

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