Record number of purges as Xi emphasizes ‘party discipline’ at China political rally – BBC News Africa
Record number of purges as Xi emphasizes ‘party discipline’ at China political rally BBC Chinese Communist Party confirms expulsion of 33 officials Reuters You can feel alone at the top. And that’s exactly how the Chinese leader likes…
At least 13 people killed in Russian attack on Dnipro train station | Russia-Ukraine War
The attack comes after Ukraine launched a major drone barrage targeting the Moscow region. Published on October 29, 2026October 29, 2026 At least 13 people were killed after a Russian drone struck a busy platform at the main train station in the…
North Korea fires missiles as row over landmine blast intensifies | Border Dispute News
Seoul accuses Pyongyang of causing a land mine explosion that injured three of its soldiers, an accusation Pyongyang denies. Published on October 29, 2026October 29, 2026 North Korea fired a dozen short-range ballistic missiles off its east coast into…
European Union backtracks on Canada becoming “associate member” | News from the European Union
German Chancellor Merz and other EU leaders reportedly pushed for the term to be removed from a draft joint Canada-EU declaration. Published on October 29, 2026October 29, 2026 The European Union has abandoned the idea that Canada should become an…
Popemobile exhibition opens at Vatican, showcasing vehicle used by popes since 1930
The VaticanP.A. — The Vatican opens a celebration of the popemobile, the now iconic vehicle that has allowed popes to get closer to the faithful at home and abroad for nearly a century. The Vatican Museums on Wednesday unveiled a preview of the…
North Korea fires barrage of missiles as tensions rise
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched a barrage of ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters Thursday, the South Korean military said, days after the North threatened to retake the front line. propaganda loudspeaker broadcasts and deploys new…
Some North Korean workers sent to Russia help Ukraine war effort, report says
SEOUL, South Korea — A Russian network of brokers sponsored by Pyongyang has taken North Koreans to work in Russia under exploitative conditions and in violation of U.N. sanctions, some in factories that make items Moscow is using in Ukraine’s war,…
Age control methods for banning under-16s from social media set out – BBC
Age control methods for banning social media for under 16s BBC Ofcom explains how social networks can verify users’ ages AOL.com POLL: Should under-16s be banned from social media following government warning Manchester Evening News Ofcom presents…
Ship struck by drones off Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — Three maritime drones struck a container ship sailing in the Black Sea off the Bulgarian coast on Wednesday, the country’s defense minister said, the latest in a series of series of such incidents on NATO’s eastern…
EU, Canada consider now or never to protect ties against Trump – POLITICO
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa will join Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday for two days of discussions on trade, security, energy, education and the Arctic. The summit “is a…