Venezuela's Machado wins presidential primary, near-final count shows (www.reuters.com)
109 miners escape from gold mine in South Africa but others continue union standoff, official says (apnews.com)
Former British police officer jailed for abusing over 200 girls on Snapchat (apnews.com)
Loyalty above all: Removal of top Chinese officials seen as enforcing Xi's demand for obedience (apnews.com)
‘Pervasive and relentless’ racism on the rise in Europe, survey finds (www.theguardian.com)
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Xi says China willing to cooperate with US as hopes rise for talks with Biden (www.theguardian.com)
The Chinese leader, Xi Jinping, has said China is willing to cooperate with the US as both sides manage their differences and work together to respond to global challenges, raising hopes of a meeting between Xi and the US president, Joe Biden, this year.
Israel vows to ‘teach UN a lesson’ in row over Hamas attack comments (www.independent.co.uk)
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Turkey's Erdogan says Hamas is not a terrorist organisation (www.reuters.com)
ANKARA, Oct 25 (Reuters) - Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, in his strongest comments yet on the Gaza conflict, said on Wednesday the Palestinian militant group Hamas was not a terrorist organisation but a liberation group fighting to protect Palestinian lands and people.
Pilot who ‘tried to shut off engines mid-flight was high on magic mushrooms’ (www.telegraph.co.uk)
Israel says it will ban UN staff after secretary general’s comments (www.theguardian.com)
Drone attacks on American bases injured two dozen U.S. military personnel (www.nbcnews.com)
Two dozen American military personnel were wounded last week in a series of drone attacks at American bases in Iraq and Syria, U.S. Central Command told NBC News on Tuesday....
Turkey’s Erdogan says Hamas is a ‘liberation’ not a ‘terrorist’ group (english.alarabiya.net)
Fears grow that Israel has ‘no plan’ agreed for postwar Gaza (archive.ph)
A “McCarthyite Backlash” Against Pro-Palestine Speech (jewishcurrents.org)
Pro-Palestine NYU Law Student Speaks Out After Losing Job Offer (theintercept.com)
Australia sends aircraft and troops to Middle East in case ‘this gets worse’ (www.theguardian.com)
The Australian government is sending a “significant contingent” of aircraft and supporting troops to the Middle East on standby in the event “this gets worse”, as the death toll from Israel airstrikes passed 5,700....
All three Italians missing after Hamas attack are dead, Rome says (www.reuters.com)
All of the three people with dual Italian-Israeli citizenship who went missing after the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by the Hamas militant group have died, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Monday....
US and Gulf nations target ‘secret’ Hamas investment portfolio worth up to $1 billion (www.cnn.com)
The United States along with some Middle Eastern nations are stepping up efforts to target a “secret” Hamas investment portfolio government officials believe to be worth up to $1 billion....
Japan's top court says trans sterilisation requirement unconstitutional - BBC News (www.bbc.co.uk)
Israel's military tells UN in Gaza: ask Hamas for fuel (www.reuters.com)
Israel’s military suggested on Tuesday that the United Nations ask Hamas for fuel supplies after the U.N. agency providing aid to Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip warned it would have to halt operations on Wednesday night if no fuel was delivered....
Israel slams UN chief for saying Hamas attack ‘did not happen in a vacuum,’ calls for his resignation (www.politico.eu)
Argentina's Peronists soar in election to seal run-off with radical Milei (www.reuters.com)
BUENOS AIRES, Oct 22 (Reuters) - Argentina’s ruling Peronist coalition smashed expectations to lead the country’s general election on Sunday, setting the stage for a polarized run-off vote next month between Economy Minister Sergio Massa and far-right libertarian radical Javier Milei....
Gazans forced to drink dirty, salty water as the fuel needed to run water systems runs out (edition.cnn.com)
Hamas’ brutal attacks in Israel on October 7 killed at least 1,400 people and the group took more than 200 hostages, according to Israeli authorities. In the wake of the assault, Israel launched an aerial bombardment of Gaza that Palestinian health officials say has killed more than 5,000 people. Israel also announced a...
Europe on edge as Gaza conflict raises tensions, prompts bomb threats (www3.nhk.or.jp)
The conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Middle East has heightened tensions across Europe, where authorities are on high alert for potential acts of terror and violent unrest....
Poland's Tusk visits Brussels, seeking initiative in repairing ties with EU and unlocking funds (apnews.com)
