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ImmigrationSpain deports migrants from Ceuta in move criticised by rights group
The deportation was the first of its kind since a mass border crossing into the territory from Morocco in July.
28 Oct 2026
WorldRecord Turnout in Israeli Legislative Election as Netanyahu Calls for Extended Voting Hours
At 12:00 GMT, voter participation hit 44.9%, the highest for that time slot since 1973, in the first election since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack. Prime Minister Netanyahu has asked to extend voting hours.
28 Oct 2026
PoliticsNetanyahu Accuses Arab Parties in Israel of Attempting to Steal Election
According to France 24 Arabic, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attacked Arab parties, accusing them of trying to steal the election and citing the arrest of three United Arab List officials with cash-filled envelopes.
28 Oct 2026
WorldQatar's Emir and Iran's President Discuss Negotiations and Strait of Hormuz in Moscow
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim and Iran's President Masoud Beyzaiyan discussed negotiation updates and the Strait of Hormuz at an energy forum in Moscow, according to France 24 Arabic.
28 Oct 2026
BusinessBottled water and tinned food sales surge after UK government issues emergency stockpile advice
Retailers also report jump in purchases of wind-up radios and torches to deal with extreme weather and cyber-attacksSales of tinned foods, bottled water, wind-up radios and torches have surged after the UK government advised households to prepare for emergencies.Retailers have reported a jump in sales of items linked to preparation for emergencies such as extreme weather or cyber-attacks. The Be R
28 Oct 2026
WorldInternational Warning of Potential Famine in Sudan and Call to Remove Aid Obstacles
France 24 Arabic reports that dozens of countries, including the US and major European powers, warn of worsening food security in Sudan and urge removal of all barriers to humanitarian aid while calling for increased international funding.
28 Oct 2026
WorldIran’s calculations as US escalation looms: Trust, midterms, Hormuz
Tehran remains firm on demands despite diplomatic urgency to prevent escalation in the ongoing US-Israeli conflict.
28 Oct 2026
WorldWest Bank: Settlers Increase Drone Use to Harass Palestinians
France 24 Arabic reports that Israeli settlers and the army are increasingly using drones to monitor, harass and damage Palestinian property in the occupied West Bank.
28 Oct 2026
WorldWest Bank: Israeli Drones Monitor Palestinian Farmers Daily
France 24 Arabic reports Israel allocated 50 million shekels in 2026 for security equipment, including drones that constantly surveil Palestinian farmers in the West Bank, raising privacy concerns.
28 Oct 2026
WorldJordanian Strikes Raise Tensions Between Amman and Damascus
France 24 Arabic reports Damascus denied prior coordination of Jordanian strikes, which caused civilian casualties. Analyst Hassan Abu Hania says this complicates the situation and calls for clarification of the targets linked to the church attack in al-Karak.
28 Oct 2026
WorldSudan’s war steals children’s future with school closures and displacement
The conflict in Sudan has left millions of children without education, as they work to help their families.
28 Oct 2026
SportCarrick stays on as Manchester United manager for crucial Chelsea match
Carrick will be in charge of football's Man United when they visit Chelsea on October 31, reports in British media say.
28 Oct 2026
SportSimpler, cheaper hybrid V8s proposed for next F1 rules
Formula 1's next engine regulations are set to introduce V8 turbo hybrid engines that are simplified and less expensive compared to the existing rules.
28 Oct 2026
WorldAI illustrationIsrael Records Highest Voter Turnout Since 1973
Israel's parliamentary election saw a record turnout with half the day voting, as Netanyahu urges supporters to vote and rival Gideon Eisenkot aims to unseat him.
28 Oct 2026
WorldJordan launches raids on terrorist groups in Syria in response to church attack
Jordan's telecom minister said the raids target groups linked to the deadly church attack in al-Karak. France 24 Arabic reports the Syrian strikes killed at least six, including three children.
28 Oct 2026
Worldما الذي يحدث بين سوريا والأردن؟
بينما قال وزير الاتصال الحكومي الأردني إن الغارات الجوية على جنوب سوريا أسفرت عن "خسائر كبيرة في صفوف التنظيم، تُقدّر بأكثر من 20 عنصراً"، وتدمير مستودع أسلحة ضخم"، أعلنت الحكومة السورية أن "ضحايا مدنيين" قُتلوا في الغارات.
28 Oct 2026
WorldKing Charles’s Caribbean tour: Will he discuss slavery reparations?
UK's King Charles launches nine-day Caribbean tour amid monarchy questions and growing demands for slavery reparations.
28 Oct 2026
SportHow Kane's Ballon d'Or win could boost the Bundesliga
Harry Kane's Ballon d'Or win not only ended a 25-year wait for an English winner of the award but also saw a Bundesliga player win it for the first time since 1996.
28 Oct 2026
WorldLebanon’s lost olive season: harvesting olives under drones and warplanes
Lebanon's olive harvesters are facing dangerous conditions, with potential attacks and fear of cluster munitions.
28 Oct 2026
WorldEgyptian Court Orders Closure of Mada Masr Site and Detains Editor Lina Attallah
A Cairo court fined Lina Attallah, editor of Mada Masr, three million Egyptian pounds, ordered the site shut and seized assets, then detained her in the courtroom. The ruling is part of a broader crackdown on independent media in Egypt.
28 Oct 2026
Politicsالقاهرة توافق على دعم السعودية دفاعيا في مواجهة الحوثيين.. هل تنزلق مصر رغم الحذر إلى حرب اليمن؟
أجاز مجلس النواب المصري الاثنين تقديم دعم دفاعي إلى السعودية لمساندتها في مواجهة هجمات الحوثيين المدعومين من إيران، بناء على طلب الرئيس عبد الفتاح السيسي.وأفادت صحيفة الأهرام الحكومية بأنّ مجلس النواب "وافق على تفويض الرئيس عبد الفتاح السيسي باتخاذ ما يلزم من إجراءات لمساندة المملكة العربية السعودية". نستضيف في برنامج ضيف اليوم من القاهرة حامد فارس، أستاذ العلاقات الدولية في جامعة مصر.
28 Oct 2026
WorldQatar’s Emir meets Iran’s Pezeshkian in Moscow
The pair discussed energy cooperation and ways to enhance bilateral relations, Iranian state media reported.
28 Oct 2026
EnvironmentCut spending on ‘fairytale’ carbon capture plans, campaigners urge chancellor
Chris Packham says £24bn scheme is ‘national embarrassment’ and joins calls for more funding to help households lower billsCampaigners are calling on the chancellor to cut the government’s £24bn spending plans for “fairytale” carbon capture technologies in favour of funding green schemes that can reliably cut emissions and lower energy bills.Environmentalist Chris Packham is leading an 11th-hour a
28 Oct 2026
PoliticsEx-Britain First leader arrested in HMO attacks investigation
Ashlea Simon says she was arrested at Manchester Airport in connection with her identifying HMOs.
28 Oct 2026