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Read More Spain has been gripped violence, with anti-lockdown protesters clashing with police in multiple cities, including Madrid and Barcelona, over the state and regional governments’ move to toughen Covid-19 restrictions. Protesters torched garbage containers and erected makeshift barricades on Gran Vía, and reportedly smashed several store fronts elsewhere in central Madrid on Saturday night.…

Read MoreWhile the number of storms in 2005 was also 28, this is the first time the name Eta will ever be used.While the number of storms in 2005 was also 28, this is the first time the name Eta will ever be used.

Read More With winds of 225 km/h, authorities say storm surges could inundate coastal villages, including in Manila Bay Super typhoon Goni has hit the eastern Philippines with ferocious winds, with about one million people evacuated from its projected path, including in the capital, Manila, where the main international airport was ordered closed. “There are…

Read More A Stanford study of 18 Trump rallies held in the midst of the pandemic suggests they’ve led to more than 30,000 coronavirus infections and at least 700 COVID-19 deaths. A Stanford study of 18 Trump rallies held in the midst of the pandemic suggests they’ve led to more than 30,000 coronavirus infections and…

Read More Boris Johnson announces lockdown from Thursday; Italy records 31,000 new cases; Spanish PM condemns rallies against restrictions. Follow latest updates Johnson’s U-turn puts England under tough new lockdown US sets world record for coronavirus cases in 24 hours Add vitamin D to bread and milk to help fight Covid, urge scientists Australian wastewater…

Read MoreOpposition protests as early count shows governing Georgian Dream leading in Saturday’s parliamentary vote.Opposition protests as early count shows governing Georgian Dream leading in Saturday’s parliamentary vote.

Read More President appears to praise threats from his own supporters Biden campaign says bus was nearly forced off road Trucks with Trump signs and flags surrounded a Biden campaign bus on a Texas highway on Friday and attempted to slow the vehicle down and run it off the road, the Biden campaign said on…

Read MoreWith haunted houses and costume parties all made difficult due to the coronavirus pandemic, a new socially distant Halloween activity is gaining popularity in Japan. Drive-in horror shows where actors in spooky outfits terrify patrons inside cars offer a safe and scary treat for Halloween fans. Lucy Kraft reports.With haunted houses and costume parties…

Read MoreSeveral countries across Europe are imposing new national lockdowns as coronavirus infections rise once again. France was among the first to impose new restrictions as cases soared out of control. Imtiaz Tyab has more.Several countries across Europe are imposing new national lockdowns as coronavirus infections rise once again. France was among the first to…

Read More Egypt and Ethiopia are at loggerheads over the mega dam, with Sudan literally stuck in the middle. Egypt and Ethiopia are at loggerheads over the mega dam, with Sudan literally stuck in the middle.

Read More Former deputy premier and treasurer’s seat of South Brisbane was the only seat lost by Labor on election night Voters in Brisbane’s inner suburbs have turned out in unprecedented numbers for the Queensland Greens who have won at least two city seats at the state election, including that of Labor’s prominent left faction…

Read MoreIt was blowing westward toward densely populated regions and rain-soaked provinces still recovering from a typhoon that hit a week ago and left at least 22 dead.It was blowing westward toward densely populated regions and rain-soaked provinces still recovering from a typhoon that hit a week ago and left at least 22 dead.

Read More (Bloomberg Opinion) — Bumper harvests and healthy stockpiles coming into 2020 have helped the world dodge the worst of food-security worries triggered by the Covid-19 pandemic. Staples have been plentiful enough — and oil cheap enough — to avoid a repeat of the 2007-2008 crisis, and supply lines have held. Nutrition has suffered anyway. That’s the result of migrant laborers…

Read More Its Ocado tie-up may bring Marks festive joy, but as restrictions and uncertainty bite, even Primark looks less than cheerful The next two months are supposed to be the most lucrative time of the year for the high street, but a grisly update from Marks & Spencer will this week provide a grim…

Read MoreThe U.K. passed 1 million COVID-19 cases and 46,600 deaths on Saturday, according to Johns Hopkins.The U.K. passed 1 million COVID-19 cases and 46,600 deaths on Saturday, according to Johns Hopkins.

Read MoreA number of European countries are enforcing new measures as cases continue to rise.A number of European countries are enforcing new measures as cases continue to rise.

Read More ‘We’ve got a situation going on because someone didn’t handle their business right’ ‘We’ve got a situation going on because someone didn’t handle their business right’

Read More Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that England would go into lockdown for four weeks to stem surging coronavirus cases. (Image credit: Alberto Pezzali/Pool/AFP via Getty Images) Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that England would go into lockdown for four weeks to stem surging coronavirus cases.

Read MoreTorrential rain and “catastrophic violent winds” are expected on the main island of Luzon on Sunday.Torrential rain and “catastrophic violent winds” are expected on the main island of Luzon on Sunday.

Read More Rules will shut pubs, cafes and non-vital shops, while local reviews will take place after a four-week period Boris Johnson performed an extraordinary U-turn on Saturday as he unveiled new month-long national lockdown measures across England, amid accusations that government indecision and delay will cost lives and livelihoods across the country. With immediate…

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Read More France’s narrow win against Ireland not enough Owen Farrell pays tribute to Eddie Jones and Ben Youngs England have won the 2020 Six Nations title after Ireland fell to a 35-27 defeat to France in Paris. The result meant Eddie Jones’ side edged France on points difference after their 34-5 win over Italy…

Read More Police preparing for a charged election day already face record early voter turnout, allegations of vote fraud and suppression. Police preparing for a charged election day already face record early voter turnout, allegations of vote fraud and suppression.

Read More Ghosts, skeletons, princesses and black cats roamed the streets as usual this Halloween, but they kept their distance, wore face coverings and carried hand sanitizer in their quest for treats. Like with everything else this year, the pandemic also left its mark on Halloween. Parades, parties and haunted houses were canceled due to…

Read MoreNon-essential shops must close and people will only be able to leave home for a short list of reasons.Non-essential shops must close and people will only be able to leave home for a short list of reasons.

Read More Embattled French president Emmanuel Macron has spoken to Qatari broadcaster Al-Jazeera to clarify his stance on cartoons of Islam’s Prophet Mohammed, saying that he doesn’t support the caricatures, but only protects freedoms. “I can understand that people could be shocked by the caricatures, but I will never accept that violence can be justified,”…

Read More Barack Obama is hitting President Donald Trump right where he thinks it’ll hurt most: His ego. Campaigning for Joe Biden on Saturday, the former president painted Trump as insecure and self-absorbed, describing him as a failed president who cares more about himself than the country. In a scathing speech, Obama mocked and belittled…

Read MoreEvery four years at noon on Jan. 20, whoever is elected president takes the oath of office for a four-year term during a U.S. Capitol ceremony that includes a luncheon, followed by a parade and the president and first lady dancing at the ballsEvery four years at noon on Jan. 20, whoever is elected…

Read MoreBeijing announces plans of increasing its political, economic and military influence in the next 15 years.Beijing announces plans of increasing its political, economic and military influence in the next 15 years.

Read MoreHungary and Poland are the latest countries to see record cases, as Europe grapples with a second wave.Hungary and Poland are the latest countries to see record cases, as Europe grapples with a second wave.

Read MoreThe move sparks some emotional appeals on social media not to clear Baghdad’s central square.The move sparks some emotional appeals on social media not to clear Baghdad’s central square.

Read More French police have reportedly detained the alleged shooter who injured a Greek Orthodox priest using a hunting rifle in the city of Lyon on Saturday as he was locking the church. The suspect was detained at a diner in the city several hours after the incident, local media reported. He didn’t have the…

Read More President and his Democratic rival are making multiple appearances in swing states in  final appeal to voters President and his Democratic rival are making multiple appearances in swing states in  final appeal to voters

Read More The bushfires and the plague are symptoms of something momentous unfolding on Earth – an acceleration of our impact on nature This is part of a series of essays by Australian writers responding to the challenges of 2020 What has been the most shocking event of 2020? Was it awakening on New Year’s…

Read More In the fifth part of our series examining the plight of refugees in Indonesia, we hear the story of what has happened to Mozhgan’s family. Her dad Amir has struggled the most. In episode one we heard him in the midst of a shocking crisis. That was a year ago. How is he…