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Asia Pacific

Michelin-starred restaurateur faces jail for using ants as dessert garnish

South Korean prosecutors have requested a one-year jail term for the owner of a Michelin-starred restaurant accused of using ants as a dessert garnish, according to local media.

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Football

Indian Village Football Tournament Awards Goats as Trophies

To coincide with the FIFA World Cup, a remote Indian village held a football tournament with a unique twist: awarding goats as trophies. According to Al Jazeera, the event in Chaibasa, Jharkhand, featured teams from 64 villages.

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Movies

Rebel Wilson cleared in defamation case from her film ‘The Deb’

An Australian court has dismissed a defamation case brought against Rebel Wilson by actress Bella MacInnes, ruling that the imputation that MacInnes changed her story was not defamatory. The decision was handed down on Wednesday by Justice Elizabeth Raper.

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Naher Osten

Palästina-Woche: Israel verschärft Angriffe vor Wahlen

Kurz nach der Auflösung des israelischen Parlaments und der Festlegung eines Wahltermins am 27. Oktober traf ein israelisches Drohnenangriff auf eine Trauerprozession im Flüchtlingslager Nuseirat mindestens acht Trauergäste, meldete Al Jazeera.

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Conflicts & Security

Spanish hotel chain ceases Cuba operations amid US pressure

Spanish hotel chain Meliá is to cease all operations in Cuba by the end of the week, citing 'major difficulties' under growing US pressure, according to The Guardian.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Canada Cancels Joint Bridge-Opening with US Amid Tariff Dispute

A joint US-Canada ceremony for the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge has been canceled after Trump announced a 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, according to The Guardian.

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US Politics

Trump Announces New Tariffs on Generic Drugs to Take Effect in 2028

President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on generic drugs to take effect in 2028, marking a significant shift in the U.S. approach to pharmaceutical imports.

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Public Health

Seven Americans Quarantining in Kenya Over Ebola Concerns

Seven American aid workers are quarantining at a new facility in Kenya after the US imposed travel restrictions, according to a US charity employing them. The 50-bed isolation unit has drawn controversy and is at the center of a legal dispute.

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Food & Drink

1 in 3 People Can’t Afford a Healthy Diet, UN Report Reveals

One in three people globally cannot afford to eat a healthy diet, according to a new UN report. The findings underscore the urgent need to address food affordability.

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Conflicts & Security

Lebanese Army Says Troops Deploying in Pilot Zone After Israeli Withdrawal

Lebanon's army says its troops are deploying to a 'pilot zone' in the south of the country following the withdrawal of Israeli forces under a US-brokered agreement reached last month, according to the BBC.

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Conflicts & Security

Iran War Costs $37.5bn, Says Hegseth as Pentagon Seeks More Funds

The war with Iran has cost the US $37.5bn so far, an increase of nearly $8bn since May, according to Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth. He urged lawmakers to approve $87bn in additional funding for the Pentagon.

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Europe

France Banning Under-15s from Social Media from 2027

France has become the first European country to pass a law banning under-15s from social media, set to take full effect in January 2027, according to BBC.

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US Politics

Trump Threatens Iran with Strike on Underground Nuclear Site

The US launched strikes on Iran for the 11th consecutive night as President Donald Trump threatened to attack an underground nuclear site near Natanz, according to the BBC.

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US-Politik

Trump droht mit Bombardierung iranischer Brücken und Kraftwerke

US-Präsident Donald Trump hat laut BBC gedroht, im nächsten Wochen Iranische Brücken und Kraftwerke anzugreifen, falls das Land nicht zu Gesprächen zurückkehrt.

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Celebrity

Godzilla vs. Kong actress Kaylee Hottle dies in crash at 18

Kaylee Hottle, known for her role in 'Godzilla vs. Kong,' died in a Maryland car crash at 18. Her father shared the news in a live stream and via dispatch audio obtained by TMZ.

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