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Quebec separatist premier sworn in without royal presence

Quebec's new separatist leader took office Wednesday after being sworn in without pledging an oath to King Charles III, while the monarch's official representative in the Canadian province stayed away from the ceremony.

Washington orders US embassy staff, families to leave Saudi Arabia

Washington has ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia, the State Department said on Wednesday, as the kingdom comes under sustained deadly attacks by Yemen's Houthis.

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'Leave us alone!' DC golfers fear worst over Trump's course remodel

For years, Max Salas has enjoyed teeing off at Washington's East Potomac Golf Links, a public course nestled in the heart of the US capital where ordinary Americans can enjoy a round without breaking the bank.

Zelensky, US hail 'productive' talks to end Trump feud

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the United States hailed "very productive" talks in Oslo on Tuesday amid efforts to draw a line under a bitter feud between Kyiv's leader and US President Donald Trump over the war with Russia.

Dow boosted as markets rotate from tech shares

Wall Street stocks mostly rose Tuesday, greeting a pullback in oil prices as investors steered funds towards industrial equities amid lingering caution over artificial intelligence shares.

Trump says he wants Zelensky to 'make a deal' with Russia

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged Volodymyr Zelensky to make a deal with Russia -- redoubling pressure on the Ukrainian leader even as Moscow grinds on with the war it launched four years ago.

Zelensky hails resumption of US advance warning of strikes on Ukraine

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky hailed Tuesday the resumption of US intelligence sharing on looming Russian strikes, but insisted Kyiv must be included in any future talks on its fate after meetings with US envoys.

All who profited from fund scandal 'identified': Turkish minister

Everyone who profited from the sprawling multi-billion dollar investment fund scandal gripping Turkey has been identified, Finance Minister Mehmet Simsek said on Tuesday, expressing confidence the markets would emerge stronger from the controversy.

Italy sends troops, toughens security laws after Milan clashes

Italy on Tuesday approved the deployment of 500 troops to Milan after violent clashes as fuel price protests hit pasta production and food deliveries in southern Italy.

Alberta separatists vow to fight on, risking turmoil for Canada

Separatists in Canada's Alberta province say their independence fight is not over despite a decisive referendum loss, risking long-term political turmoil in an oil-rich province crucial to the Canadian economy.

Two men re-arrested for suspected spying for Iran in airbase scare: UK police

UK police said Tuesday they have re-arrested two men on suspicion of spying for Iran, amid an investigation into a security scare at a British airbase used by the United States.

Guatemalan man gets 30 years for truck smuggling deaths of 53 migrants

A Guatemalan man was sentenced in Texas on Tuesday to 30 years in prison for his involvement in the deaths of 53 migrants crammed into a sweltering tractor-truck that had crossed the Mexican-US border in 2022.

Italy to send 500 troops to Milan after clashes

Italy was on Tuesday preparing to send 500 troops to Milan after violent clashes as fuel price protests hit pasta production and food deliveries in southern Italy.

Zelensky, US envoys hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims US missile holdup

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks in Oslo with top US envoys on Tuesday in a bid to get strained relations with Washington "on a more constructive path", Norway said.

Wild West Wing? Turmoil revives memories of Trump 1.0

After a relatively disciplined start to Donald Trump's second term, the White House is grappling with signs of turmoil that have revived memories of his first chaotic presidency.

Albania PM blames 'hybrid war' for week of unrest

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Tuesday blamed a "hybrid war" for fuelling unrest in his country, after a week of violent anti-government demonstrations in Tirana.

UN demands aid access to besieged Yemen city Taiz

The United Nations insisted Tuesday that aid must immediately be allowed to enter Yemen's Taiz, besieged by pro-Iran Houthi fighters who are preventing supplies from reaching the country's third-largest city.

French PM vows 'massive' police deployment for new demonstrations

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday vowed a "massive" police presence at fresh protests called for the coming weekend, as he faced criticism over the handling of recent street violence.

Stock markets retreat as oil rises again

Technology firms led losses across stock markets Tuesday on growing fears about the AI investment boom ahead of earnings reports from major companies in the sector.

Turkey troops to stay in Syria, Iraq 'until border security ensured', defence minister tells AFP

Turkey will keep its own troops in Syria and Iraq until border security with its two neighbours has been fully ensured, Defence Minister Yasar Guler told AFP.

Rubio says India diversifying oil, trade deal 'very close'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Tuesday India had made "substantial progress" in diversifying its oil supplies, suggesting a trade deal with New Delhi was "very close".

Kemi Badenoch Proposes Ending Childcare Benefit Cliff Edge

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch proposed tapering childcare support for higher earners to replace the current cut-off at £100,000 of individual income.

Unverified Kim Jong Un Rumours Put Kim Yo Jong Back in Focus

Unverified social-media claims about Kim Jong Un’s health and leadership have renewed attention on his sister Kim Yo Jong, a senior North Korean official.

India Warns Unpaid Assessments Are Deepening UN Cash Strain

India said persistent unpaid assessments by major contributors have left the United Nations facing a difficult liquidity position in 2026.

Marco Rubio Travels to India as Trade Talks Reach Difficult Stage

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is travelling to India for talks combining diplomacy and commerce after a stop in Uzbekistan.

Spain Housing Dispute Puts Landlords at Centre of Election Debate

Spain’s housing shortage and rising rents have made landlords, tenants and property regulation prominent issues ahead of the November 29 snap election.

Qatar Prime Minister Opens Eighth Global Security Forum

Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani inaugurated the eighth Global Security Forum in Doha.

Qatar Amir and Singapore Prime Minister Expand Bilateral Cooperation

Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong held official talks in Doha on wider political and economic cooperation.

US Midterms Put Control of Congress and Key States at Stake

US voters will choose House members, senators, governors and state officials on November 3 in elections that could alter the balance of power in Washington.

An unhappy republic: France's troubles extend beyond the street

"Revolution!" some shouted during France's protests. Others demanded better classroom conditions. Many simply wanted their household budgets to stop shrinking as fuel and food prices spike.

Australian police charge man over 'targeted' attack on lawmaker

Australian police charged a man on Tuesday over what they alleged was a "targeted" attack with a vehicle on independent lawmaker Helen Haines.

努莎・奧貝爾：未見嶄新開局，卻見領導失能——波茨坦市長能否勝任其職？

努莎・奧貝爾（Noosha Aubel，50歲，無黨籍）曾向波茨坦市民承諾，將為這座城市帶來嶄新開局。此前，她的前任麥克・舒伯特（Mike Schubert，53歲，德國社會民主黨籍）已遭波茨坦市民罷免。然而，在奧貝爾上任將近一年之際，與這項承諾形成鮮明對照的，卻是涉及一名多重極重度身心障礙幼童照護問題的醜聞、破敗的道路、預算支出凍結，以及不斷升級的領導危機。這起照護醜聞，已成為邦首府波茨坦、尤其是努莎・奧貝爾在道德層面嚴重失格的明證。與此同時，她所擔任的職位享有高額薪酬：奧貝爾目前領取的年度基本薪資為143,056歐元。根據已公布的薪級調整計畫，未來更將增至每年169,006.44歐元，而這筆支出須由市民負擔。因此，一個令人不安、卻完全合理的問題隨之浮現：努莎・奧貝爾在經濟、組織管理及政治層面，究竟是否具備治理一座邦首府所需的能力？

Zelensky, US envoys to hold Oslo talks as Ukraine claims US missile holdup

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky will hold talks with top US envoys in Norway on Tuesday, after accusing the United States of deliberately delaying the delivery of interceptor missiles to his war-torn country.

On Israeli election eve, settler violence becomes Netanyahu liability

Attacks on a US journalist and European diplomats in the occupied West Bank have turned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's championing of settlers into a potential liability days before elections, with opponents calling him soft on "Jewish terrorism".

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