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- Israel suspends commercial goods from entering Gaza amid escalating tensions.
- Alberta NDP unveils three-part plan for custody releases in Edmonton’s Chinatown
- Elon Musk donates $158 million to Senate GOP group backing Ken Paxton
- Researchers predict the world may face overpopulation crisis in 2026
- Minibus collision with shuttle train injures 19 at Eurotunnel site
- Zimbabwe’s ZiG seeks to gain trust and reduce reliance on the US dollar
- Winnipeg zoo announces new name for polar bear cub after record votes
- FBI alerts Sikh separatist Pannun to new threats against his life
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A research paper suggests that the world population could approach infinity by November 13, 2026, due to unsustainable growth patterns.
Zimbabwe’s government is actively promoting the ZiG currency to reduce reliance on the US dollar, despite widespread scepticism stemming from past currency crises. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe claims the ZiG is backed by reserves, yet many citizens remain hesitant to trust its stability for savings and transactions.
A minibus collided with a LeShuttle train near Calais, injuring 19 people, five critically, while the cause of the accident is under investigation.
A Russian Mi-8 military helicopter valued at £11 million was shot down by its own air defences in the Voronezh region, resulting in the deaths of three crew members.
A Bronze Age sword and various metal objects have been discovered in Lake Mezzano, Italy, prompting new insights into ancient settlement practices.
Fighting in northern Ethiopia has intensified, nearly four years after a peace deal ended the Tigray conflict. Government-aligned forces captured Alamata on September 28, while Tigrayan forces expanded into Afar. Telecommunications are disrupted, hampering humanitarian efforts amid heightened regional tensions.
Professor Sergei Karaganov warns that millions could die if Russia resorts to nuclear action in response to NATO troops in Ukraine or threats to Kaliningrad.
Negotiations over the UK-Mauritius treaty concerning the Chagos archipelago remain stalled, raising concerns among elderly Chagossians about their ability to return to their homeland. While the 2025 agreement allows for resettlement on islands other than Diego Garcia, US opposition has delayed its implementation.
Adeniyi Adeyemi has been charged with defrauding Nigeria by establishing a false government agency and securing a $1 million budget.
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