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US election 2024: Millions set to vote in tight election 

News Briefing

It’s election day in the United States and millions of Americans will head to the polls to cast their ballot for either Vice President Kamala Harris or former President Donald Trump. The polls will start to open at 05:00 ET (10:00 GMT) and results are expected to trickle in over the early hours of Wednesday morning. 

Boeing strike ends as workers accept 38% pay rise deal

Business

Boeing workers have ended their seven-week strike after voting to accept the company’s latest pay offer. The new contract will give the workers a 38% pay increase over four years, along with a $12,000 one-time bonus and updates to retirement plans.

Iran urged to release woman detained for taking off clothes at university

News Briefing

Human rights activists are calling for the release of a woman detained in Tehran after she removed her clothes in an apparent protest. A video shared on social media showed the woman sitting in her underwear on the steps of the university before walking away. In another clip, she is seen removing more clothing before being forced into a car by plainclothes agents.

Barcelona hit by new flood as search for bodies in Valencia continues 

EU

Barcelona experienced significant flooding on Monday as heavy rains swept through the region, just days after devastating floods struck Valencia. The Spanish weather agency placed parts of Catalonia on red alert, with local media showing images of partially submerged cars on highways.

Indonesia volcano eruption kills at least 10

News Briefing

At least 10 people were killed when Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted on Flores Island in Indonesia early Monday, officials reported. The eruption began just before midnight, sending lava and rocks toward nearby villages, and causing significant damage to homes.