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Brussels Education Unions Schedule Major November Protest Over Funding and Reforms

Education unions in Brussels are preparing for a significant demonstration on November 17, 2026, targeting government austerity measures and controversial labor reforms. The mobilization, supported by the Christian trade union CSC and student organizations, aims to demand increased investment in French-speaking schools and halt policies that unions argue worsen teacher workloads and educational inequality.

Dana White Confirms Flight to Washington for Trump Meeting on Press Secretary Role

UFC President Dana White confirmed he is traveling to Washington D.C. to meet with President Donald Trump on Monday, following reports that Trump offered him the position of White House Press Secretary. The meeting will take place in the Oval Office after White completes his current obligations in London.

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Malawi finds mass grave of suspected Ethiopian migrants

Malawi has discovered a mass grave in the north of the country containing the remains of 25 people suspected to be migrants from Ethiopia, police said on Wednesday.

Vodka gift: Berlusconi in fresh row over Putin ties

Italy's ex-premier Silvio Berlusconi was under fresh scrutiny Wednesday over his friendship with Vladimir Putin after being recorded describing a birthday present of vodka from the Russian leader and expressing concerns about arming Ukraine.

UK govt of Truss rocked as interior minister departs

The UK's hardline interior minister Suella Braverman quit the government on Wednesday, heaping more doubt on the survival chances of Prime Minister Liz Truss after her right-wing economic agenda unravelled.

EU readies sanctions on Russia's Iran drones as Security Council meets

The European Union on Wednesday readied new sanctions on Iran over its supply of drones to Russia ahead of a UN Security Council meeting on the unmanned attacks that have caused destruction in Ukraine.

French-German govt talks delayed as discord builds

Germany and France on Wednesday postponed a meeting planned for next week between their governments as Berlin said that "more time" was necessary to find common ground on a slew of issues.

As Xi tightens grip, EU rethinks approach to China

Partners, competitors or rivals? European Union leaders are debating whether to rethink their stance on China as President Xi Jinping tightens his grip over an ever more assertive Beijing.

West pushes Russia at UN on Iranian drones in Ukraine

Western powers will raise alarm Wednesday at a UN Security Council session over Russia's attacks in Ukraine with purported Iranian drones, as the European Union prepared sanctions.

200 arrested, dozens injured in Chile protests

Some 200 people were arrested and dozens injured as social inequality protests around Chile descended into clashes and looting overnight, police said Wednesday.

Methane in Turkey mine was below critical level: Erdogan

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Wednesday that the methane level in a mine in northwest Turkey was below the critical threshold before an explosion killed 41 people last week.

Madagascar fires FM amid Russia UN vote controversy

Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina has fired his foreign minister amid reports that his exit was sparked by the country's vote at the UN to condemn Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territory.

Putin declares martial law in annexed Ukraine regions

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday declared martial law in four regions of Ukraine recently annexed by Moscow as his proxy officials in a southern-held city pulled out with Ukraine troops advancing.

Hamas resumes Syria ties in Damascus visit

Palestinian movement Hamas on Wednesday said it restored relations with the Syrian government after a visiting delegation held a "historic meeting" with President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus.

Norway says 'foreign intelligence' behind drone flights

Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store on Wednesday accused "foreign intelligence" services of being behind a recent slew of "unacceptable" drone flights in the country, indirectly pointing the finger at Russia.

French govt under pressure on immigration after girl's killing

France's government acknowledged Wednesday that it had to "do better" on illegal immigration after it emerged that an Algerian woman charged with the murder of a 12-year-old girl had been ordered to leave the country.

UK's Truss tells booing MPs she's no 'quitter'

British Prime Minister Liz Truss insisted she would not quit on Wednesday as she faced questions from booing MPs at her first Question Time session since abandoning her disastrous tax-slashing economic policies.

Stocks stumble as inflation concerns offset positive earnings

Major stock markets stumbled Wednesday, as lingering concerns over sky-high inflation offset positive earnings.

HRW calls for sanctions on Ethiopia to protect civilians

Human Rights Watch called Wednesday for targeted sanctions and an arms embargo against Ethiopia to help protect civilians as the country's brutal war in Tigray intensifies.

Pakistan warns India that Asia Cup no-show could 'split' cricket

Pakistani cricket authorities hinted Wednesday they may pull out of next year's World Cup in India, a day after officials there said they would not send a team to the 2023 Asia Cup in Pakistan.

Kremlin proxies flee Kherson as Ukraine advances

Pro-Kremlin officials were pulling out of the key southern Ukraine city of Kherson on Wednesday, as Kyiv's forces advanced on territory in Russian hands since the war's earliest days.

UK PM fights for political life in first grilling since U-turns

British Prime Minister Liz Truss is set to address lawmakers in parliament on Wednesday for the first time since abandoning her disastrous tax-slashing economic policies, as she fights for her political life.

Fury at FIFA chief's kickabout in Indonesia after stadium tragedy

Photos of FIFA's president laughing and high-fiving in a football match with local officials weeks after a stadium disaster killed 133 people in Indonesia sparked online fury in the country on Wednesday.

Brazil challenger Lula says Neymar supports Bolsonaro over debt woes

Brazilian presidential candidate Lula da Silva criticised football star Neymar's support of far-right incumbent Jair Bolsonaro, accusing the player of being motivated by a debt "pardon".

UK PM fights for survival in first parliament questions since U-turns

British Prime Minister Liz Truss is set to address lawmakers in parliament on Wednesday for the first time since abandoning her tax-slashing economic agenda, as she seeks to reassert her waning political authority.

Hong Kong to 'trawl world for talent' in reboot attempt

Hong Kong's new leader unveiled plans to resuscitate the business hub's fortunes on Wednesday, hoping to lure international expertise back to a city that has suffered an exodus of talent and is mired in a deep downturn.

In Brazil, Bolsonaro's far-right echoes Trump's

"Bolsonarismo," the Brazilian far-right movement built around President Jair Bolsonaro, shares much in common with ultra-conservatives in power in Europe -- Hungary, Poland and soon Italy -- but is closer to Donald Trump and the US alt-right.

In Iraq, divorce rates soar even as stigma persists for women

Just a year into her marriage, Manal became one of the tens of thousands of Iraqis every year who divorce in a deeply conservative nation where break-up rates have risen.

Biden to release 15 mln barrels from US oil reserves: official

President Joe Biden will announce Wednesday he's putting the final 15 million barrels on the market from a record release of US strategic oil reserves, with more releases possible if energy prices spike, a senior US official said.

Russia can rebuild military in 2-4 years: Estonia

Russia will likely need two to four years to rebuild its military to the strength before the Ukraine war, Estonia's defense minister said Tuesday, urging continued pressure to keep Moscow in check.

Biden seeks to put abortion battle at center of midterms

US President Joe Biden vowed Tuesday to make a law enshrining nationwide abortion rights his top priority if Democrats win their uphill battle for Congress in looming midterm elections.

Fresh protests to mark anniversary of Chile revolt

Hundreds of Chileans, mainly students, protested in Santiago Tuesday, erecting burning barricades to mark three years since a social uprising they say has not yet yielded the desired societal change.

Brazil's Bolsonaro apologizes amid 'pedophilia' row

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro apologized Tuesday after an interview in which he talked about visiting a group of underage Venezuelan girls at home sparked controversy and drew accusations of "pedophilia" from opponents.

Under-fire Kyiv still finding first victims of war

The cruise missiles had just finished smashing into Kyiv when Tetyana Telyzhenko buried the mutilated body of her tortured son in the capital's traumatised suburb of Bucha.

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