Russell Brand Convicted of Rape and Three Counts of Sexual Assault
A London jury at Southwark Crown Court found Russell Brand guilty on Thursday of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, according to The Guardian.
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Bangladesh Garment Workers Clash With Police as Hundreds of Factories Close
Garment workers in Bangladesh held protests that led to clashes with police and the temporary closure of hundreds of factories across industrial hubs.
Democrats Secure Senate Majority in U.S. Midterm Elections
The shift in power concludes the Republican Party’s majority and initiates a significant change in the political landscape of the United States.
Five Micronesian Survivors Rescued on Fanning Island After 3 Months
The group, originally from the Federated States of Micronesia, was found by villagers near Fanning Island in Kiribati, approximately 5,400 kilometers from their point of departure.
Nigeria Bill Proposes Jail Terms for Hospitals Denying Emergency Care
The Nigerian Senate and House of Representatives have advanced legislation that would impose a ₦300,000 fine or a six-month jail term—or both—on hospitals that refuse or delay emergency medical treatment.
Ukraine Says Bodycam Video Shows Deadly Russian Double-Tap Strike
Ukrainian authorities released bodycam footage on Wednesday showing the aftermath of a Russian glide bomb strike on the village of Kamyshuvakha in the Zaporizhzhia region, where local residents were hit.
China Extends Tariff Relief on Canadian Exports Through 2028
China has agreed to extend its tariff relief on key Canadian agricultural and seafood exports by two years, securing predictable market access through December 2028 as Ottawa works to expand bilateral trade.
UK Opens Applications for Charities to Sponsor New Refugee Resettlement Routes
The United Kingdom has opened applications for charities to become lead sponsors for new legal refugee resettlement routes, with the first arrivals expected to reach Britain in autumn 2027.
Latvian Parliamentary Leaders Seek Discipline for Andrei Pāgor Over TikTok Video
Parliamentary leaders moved to discipline a newly seated lawmaker after he recorded a video inside the Seym meeting hall speaking Russian on his first day in office.
Democrats Sweep Congress in Major Midterm Defeat for Trump
Democrats swept both chambers of Congress in the November 4, 2026, U.S.
Russia, Ukraine and US to Hold Tripartite Peace Talks in Abu Dhabi
Representatives from Russia, Ukraine, and the United States will convene in Abu Dhabi on November 10 and 11, 2026, for a new round of tripartite peace talks mediated by Washington as reported by Thanh Niên.
Haigh and Burghart clash over welfare bill at deputy PMQs
First Secretary of State Louise Haigh faced sharp Conservative pressure over the government’s £183 billion welfare bill during her debut at deputy Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.