UN ends 35-year peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara after Russian veto
MINURSO ceased operations when its mandate expired. Morocco celebrated, Algeria expressed regret, and aid groups warned the dispute could escalate.
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UK's new settlement rules explained: how long you will now wait for ILR
A plain-English guide to the 3, 5, 10 and 20-year routes, the four conditions everyone must meet, and what it means if you are already in the UK on a visa.
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UK doubles wait for permanent residency to 10 years under 'earned settlement' rules
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed that most migrants will wait a decade for indefinite leave to remain, with faster routes for high earners and key workers and longer waits for rule-breakers.
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Nigeria's Flamingos reach U-17 Women's World Cup semi-finals with late penalty
Captain Azeezat Oduntan's spot kick beat Venezuela 1-0 and set up a semi-final against Brazil on Wednesday, Nigeria's best run at the tournament in years.
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Martha Stewart says she 'really screwed up' with homeless Halloween costume
The lifestyle star deleted a photo of herself dressed as a homeless person holding an 'I am hungry' sign, after a wave of criticism online.
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US Senator Chris Murphy hospitalised after a stroke, expected to recover fully
The Connecticut Democrat, seen as a possible 2028 presidential contender, felt numbness in his arm at his son's hockey game. He is awake, alert and responding to treatment.
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Binance customers pull $3.6bn as withdrawals reopen after record hack
The exchange says it has covered 95% of the $6.3bn stolen with its own funds, and the FBI has blamed North Korea for the theft.
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Hackers send fake nuclear and chemical attack alerts to phones in Ukraine and Russia
Both countries' emergency warning apps were compromised within hours of each other. President Zelensky confirmed Ukraine hacked Russia's system in response.
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Iran leaves Doha talks as draft deal circulates that could reopen Hormuz within two days
An official said the departure was not a breakdown, and a follow-up meeting is possible. Iran says the blockade must end before any final agreement.
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Judge throws out Trump administration's bid to block Alaska Senate result
The Justice Department appealed within an hour. The case centred on a second candidate named Dan Sullivan on the ballot alongside the Republican senator.
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Nigeria's suspected Ebola cases in Adamawa test negative, NCDC says
Nigeria still has only one confirmed case, a patient in Abuja who has been evacuated to Switzerland, as health officials monitor dozens of contacts.
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