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Texas sued after glitch delays almost 600,000 voter registrations

Voting registration organizations accuse Texas officials of failing to ensure eligible voters can register properlyTexas election officials are struggling to process a massive backlog of nearly 600,000 voter registration applications after a major state computer system failure, just days before early voting is set to open on Monday and amid concerns about widespread voter suppression.The disruptio...

A mother’s touch helps premature babies grow strong in Gaza

At Nasser Hospital, a kangaroo mother care pilot programme helps vulnerable newborns.

Dozens reportedly injured in police crackdown on Portugal housing protest

Demonstrators clashed with police overnight in Porto, after officers moved in to remove tents. Protest organisers say at least 35 people were injured.

US midterms: Postal Service announces special measures to ensure mail-in ballots reach voters on time

From Tehran's pupils to missile makers: Why Houthis are a bigger threat now

Green Card lottery latest update: US judge orders Trump administration to reopen 2027 Diversity Visa lottery; registration to begin November 1

Watch: What does Starlink have to do with the Ukraine-Russia war?

Ukraine's president has told Elon Musk that any restriction on the Starlink's system cost lives.

28-foot statue of biblical pharaoh who enslaved Israelis discovered by Egyptian farmer

A farmer in Behbeit El Hagar, Egypt stumbled upon a remarkable royal statue of Ramses II while tilling his land. In a swift response, local antiquities officials began an excavation to retrieve the statue along with other artifacts. They uncovered a substantial head of Ramses II and several smaller statues embellished with inscriptions. This discovery is expected to deepen our knowledge of ancient...

150-million-year-old bird had tiny wings and dinosaur-like teeth

Prince Harry and Meghan in first joint outing since UK return: ‘great to be back!’

Britain’s Prince Harry and his wife on Thursday carried out their first joint engagement since their surprise move back to the UK in August, with Meghan telling well-wishers: “It’s great to be back.” King Charles’ 42-year-old younger son and Meghan, 45 – who left Britain and quit royal duties in 2020 amid a bitter royal family feud – were greeted with cheers as they arrived in the central English ...

‘False accusations’: Maduro, wife rejects fresh torture allegations in New York court

Pope Leo resumes work in hospital while recovering from surgery

Catholic leader met top Vatican aide, as doctors say recovery proceeding after lung surgery to remove cancerous growth.

19 injured after Channel Tunnel collision between bus and train

Nineteen people have been injured after a collision between a bus and a train on the French side of the Channel Tunnel.

19 injured after Channel Tunnel collision between bus and train on French side

19 people have been injured after a collision between a bus and train on the French side of the Channel Tunnel.

Houthi missile attack on Yemeni presidential palace kills two, minister says

Yemen's information minister says the prime minister and other ministers were unhurt when ballistic missiles hit al-Maashiq Palace.

Firm accused of cost-cutting, false declarations over fire-safety parts in 48 lifts

Hong Kong authorities have uncovered alleged corner-cutting and false declarations involving fire-safety components in a contractor’s replacement of 48 lifts at two public housing estates. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department said on Thursday that surprise inspections had found serious deficiencies in projects carried out by Taizoom Elevator (Hong Kong) at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in ...

DR Congo protests Formula 1’s ‘indefensible’ decision to race in Rwanda

Formula One returns to Africa for the first time since 1993, but DRC slams decision to stage race in Rwanda.

Woman resentenced to life in prison for death of Kansas City reporter

Prosecutors say Adan Manzano was victim of Danette Colbert’s operation targeting New Orleans touristsA woman involved in a New Orleans criminal enterprise that targeted tourists and led to the death of a reporter has been resentenced to life.On Wednesday, a Jefferson Parish judge resentenced 49-year old Danette Colbert to life in prison plus 75 years under Louisiana’s habitual offender. In Septemb...

FBI investigates letters with ‘unknown substance’ sent to US election officials

Election officers in Louisiana and Oklahoma receive a powdery substance, prompting evacuationsThe FBI and the US Postal Inspection Service are investigating letters sent to state officials and election offices across the country containing an “unknown substance”.Just weeks before November’s US midterm elections, election officers in Louisiana and Oklahoma received envelopes containing a powdery su...

Pentagon says Trump and Hegseth ‘completely aligned’ on decision to cancel livestream of firing squad execution – live

Pentagon spokesperson says pair spoke before announcement canceling plan to broadcast execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort HoodQ&A: Will Trump’s economy sink the GOP in the midterms?Sign up for the Breaking News US emailThe US government could spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a media campaign in South Africa to figure out why more white Afrikaners are not applying to...

Watch: Moment drone hits supermarket in Odesa

CCTV video verified by the BBC shows the drone strike in the town of Mayaky in Ukraine's Odesa region.

Dying in Detention

Fault Lines investigates the soaring death rates in immigration detention centres following President Trump’s crackdown.

US midterms: Trump warns voters Democrats will 'destroy' America, backs Andy Biggs in Arizona governor race

Seven sailors missing after drones strike tankers near Romania’s Black Sea coast

Nato source says drones came from Russia, while Romania’s president says attacking commercial ships ‘is unacceptable and has to stop’Seven sailors are missing after drones struck two tankers near Romania’s Black Sea ⁠coast, setting them ablaze and raising ⁠fresh security concerns on a ​vital shipping route used by Ukraine.A Nato military source told Reuters the drones that hit the Wine Trader and ...

Maduro pleads not guilty to new torture-related charges in New York

"I reject this document entirely," Maduro said in court, responding to newly added torture-related charges.