Brazil’s president cancels Russia trip after injuring head at home
The 78-year-old president was scheduled to travel to Russia to attend the Brics summit.
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Monthly Archives: October 2024
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Oct
Blasts heard in Lebanon as Israel vows to hit Hezbollah’s financial sites
Israel earlier warned residents of 24 areas in Lebanon to leave, ahead of its overnight strikes.
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Oct
Egypt declared malaria-free after 100-year effort
The World Health Organization says the disease “that plagued pharaohs” now belongs to Egypt’s history.
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Oct
Cuba’s power to be restored by Monday as Hurricane Oscar nears
Millions of people are still without power, with food rotting in fridges and no water supply in many homes.
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Oct
Alec Baldwin returns to SNL for the first time since Rust trial
The actor opened the show in a sketch parodying Kamala Harris’ interview on Fox News.
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Oct
Liam Payne fans hold vigils around the world
Thousands of the One Direction star’s followers have gathered globally in memory of the singer who died last week.
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Oct
Moldovans vote in pivotal election and EU referendum
Sunday’s vote sees Moldovans facing a choice between pushing on with EU membership or keeping close ties to Russia.
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Oct
At least 87 killed in strike on northern Gaza, officials say, as UN warns ‘nowhere is safe’
Israel says it is checking reports of casualties but added earlier – lower – figures from Hamas were “exaggerated”.
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Oct
Musk to give away $1m per day to Pennsylvania voters
The winner will be chosen from those who sign a petition by the tech billionaire’s Trump-supporting campaign group.
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Oct
Seven dead as crowded ferry dock collapses during celebration
Authorities say at least 20 people went into the water when the gangway collapsed.
