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Jesús Owono speaks of “immense pain” after Jesús de Miguel’s death

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Andorra goalkeeper Jesús Owono expressed his grief on Wednesday, November 4, following the death of Tenerife striker Jesús de Miguel.

Gaza: Displaced Palestinian builds wind turbine to generate electricity

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A displaced Palestinian in Gaza has built a makeshift wind turbine to bring electricity to tents in Khan Younis. Unable to afford solar panels, he has found a way to harness the wind to power everyday essentials.

New Zealand: Dead whales found as rescuers battle mass stranding

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Volunteers in New Zealand are working to save pilot whales stranded along the Wairarapa coast, near Cape Palliser. At least 14 have been helped back into the water, but many others have died along the remote coastline.

Iranians hold anti-U.S. and anti-Israel rallies across the country

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Iranians held anti-U.S. and anti-Israel rallies across the country on Wednesday, marking the National Day of Fighting Global Arrogance and denouncing what they call U.S.-Israeli hegemony.

Vote counting gets underway in critical South Africa local elections

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Counting would start at polling stations soon after the last votes had been cast, with final results due by Sunday, the election authority said.

UK commits to 'time-bound' talks on slavery apology

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British diplomats are looking to offer reassurance that there is a sense of urgency to deal with the issue, even if a date for doing so is not yet confirmed, Chris Mason writes.

Why a US-funded vaccine trial on babies was cancelled in Guinea-Bissau

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The trial was condemned as "unethical" and "neocolonial" because half of the babies would not be given the vaccine.

Spain: Madrid hosts 30th Ibero-American Summit with 22-nation bloc

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Spain is hosting the 30th Ibero-American Summit in Madrid, bringing together leaders from Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking nations. The gathering aims to strengthen cooperation across Europe and Latin America.

Chadian president meets Algerian foreign minister in Ndjamena

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Observers say Algeria, which this week deployed troops to Niger seeks to regain influence in the Sahel. Chad and Niger share a border

WHO approves clinical trials on two new Ebola vaccines

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The World Health Organization on Wednesday approved clinical trials for two new Ebola vaccines, as doctors fight to control an outbreak in Africa that has killed more than 5,300 people

Mugabe's son arrested over 'assault' during luxury car smuggling probe

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The son of late former president Robert Mugabe will appear in court on 5 November with four other men.

Libya's eastern administration appoints a new central bank governor

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The former governor, Naji Issa, submitted his resignation to the two legislative chambers in August without publicly explaining his reasons.

Brazil: Santa Claus School celebrates graduation at Christ the Redeemer

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Dozens of Santas gathered at Rio de Janeiro's iconic Christ the Redeemer statue to celebrate their graduation. The 55 new recruits are preparing to spread Christmas cheer across Brazil.

UK national tests positive for Ebola virus in DR Congo

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A British government spokesperson says the risk to the UK public from Ebola remains low.

Iran's leaders say midterm results show voters have rejected Trump's war

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Iranians on Wednesday struck a defiant tone, celebrating U.S. voters’ rebuke of President Donald Trump in the midterm elections while many in the Middle East waited to see how the results could affect the Iran war

UK: Police arrest Palestine Action supporters outside Supreme Court

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Police arrested supporters of Palestine Action outside the Supreme Court in London, United Kingdom, on Wednesday 4 November, as a legal battle over the British government's ban on the group resumed.

Egyptian president calls Iran, US to resolve conflict

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Egyptian president Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi on Tuesday called on Iran and the United States to engage in dialogue and reach an agreement to resolve their ongoing conflict, warning against further military escalation in the region.

The young politicians with African roots making history in the US midterms

BBC News Africa  

For some young Africans, these victories offer a glimpse of what a new generation of voters could do at home.

Global travel could hit record levels despite wars and rising fuel costs

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The World Travel Market global report says tourists are likely to spend 23.9 billion nights on vacation in 2026, with total visitor spending of $7.8 trillion.

Ukraine: Police footage captures Russian strike on Komyshuvakha shelter

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Bodycam footage from a police officer killed in the attack captures the moments before a Russian bomb strikes a shelter in Komyshuvakha, in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region, killing at least 37 people.

South Africans vote in local elections with ANC missteps in sharp focus

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South Africans are voting Wednesday in local elections that are expected to be a tough test for the African National Congress party, which led the country out of white minority rule but has seen a consistent decline in support over the last decade

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