Surfer dies after ‘swordfish attack’ in Indonesia
Giulia Manfrini, 36, was reportedly struck while surfing off the Mentawai Islands.
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Oct
Monthly Archives: October 2024
21
Oct
Musk is giving some US voters $1m. Is it legal?
Two voters have already picked up their lottery-style cheques for a million dollars from Elon Musk.
21
Oct
Why an Australian senator heckled King Charles
Lidia Thorpe explained why she heckled the monarch to the BBC’s Katy Watson, on his second day of engagements.
21
Oct
Moldova says ‘Yes’ to pro-EU constitutional changes by tiny margin
Moldovans vote narrowly to push on with EU membership and reject keeping close ties to Russia.
21
Oct
Mexican priest who spoke out against cartel violence killed
Father Marcelo Pérez advocated for indigenous and land rights in Mexico’s southern Chiapas state.
21
Oct
BBC finds evidence of Russian meddling in Moldova
Sarah Rainsford spoke to a woman who was angry after failing to receive 1,000 roubles for her vote.
21
Oct
India and China agree to de-escalate border tensions
The two countries have reached a patrolling agreement after several clashes between their troops since 2020.
21
Oct
Alexei Navalny’s widow wants Putin ‘to be in prison’
Vladimir Putin should live in prison in the same conditions as Alexei Navalny, says his widow.
21
Oct
Seoul wants N Korean troops to leave Russia immediately
South Korea tells Russia’s ambassador they are prepared to respond with “all measures available”.
21
Oct
Zambian president sacks top judges who ruled in favour of his rival
Some accuse the president of interfering with the independence of the judiciary – he says it is legal.
