White House lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods as midterm elections loom
From 30 October, tariffs will be eased on some products, including certain machinery, and placed on others, such as carpets.
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DOJ demands that California counties help identify noncitizen voters
The Department of Justice is warning local election officials in California to cooperate with the administration to identify noncitizens on a list of registered voters
Vanessa Trump says she is ‘cancer-free’ six months after diagnosis
Vanessa Trump, ex-wife of Tweety McTreason Jr., revealed Friday that she is cancer-free, after beginning treatment for breast cancer earlier this year.
‘People are going to die’: Father reveals how he stopped Oregon school gunman
A father has described how he shot the gunman who killed four people at his daughter’s school in Oregon and the guilt he feels about
Lebanese sceptical Israeli polls will bring change, end occupation of south
Residents and analysts doubt October 27 vote will bring any meaningful shift in Israeli policy towards their country.
Massive oil slick seen weeks after tanker struck off UAE’s coast
An oil spill off the UAE coast has prompted beach closures after a vessel reportedly hit a naval mine in early October.
Argentina identifies dozens of victims killed in its ‘Dirty War’
Forensic anthropologists have identified the remains of at least 38 victims of Argentina’s last military dictatorship.
How Brazil’s changing working class is reshaping the presidential race
Calls for change present a challenge to President Lula in the second round of the election on Sunday.
The rise of AI election ads in US midterms campaign
BBC Verify has tracked dozens of AI ads to assess how they are being used by campaigns in the midterms.
France prepares for day of protest a week after nationwide riots
More than 70,000 police officers are to be deployed over fears protesters will defy restrictions on demonstrations.
Arrest made after fire at Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest retreat
Around 200 emergency personnel are deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator’s Alpine residence in Germany.
Argentinian judge drops fraud investigation into Milei over crypto scandal
President Javier Milei’s role in cryptocurrency launch does not translate into a fraudulent scheme, judge says.
Syrians protest Israel’s incursions near occupied Golan Heights
Syrians are protesting Israel’s occupation of parts of the country’s south, near the occupied Golan Heights.
WHO announces start of Ebola vaccine clinical trial in DR Congo
A clinical trial begins to test the safety, efficacy and immunogenicity of multiple vaccines.