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Indian opposition unites to demand Modi’s electoral chief resign.

South China Morning Post·●●●●4 sources·🇭🇰 🇬🇧 🇫🇷 🇸🇬·1 Nov
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Protesters say voter-list deletions disproportionately target Muslims and other minorities, benefiting the BJP. Analysts call it Modi’s biggest crisis since 2014, while his government remains stable.

Poland deployed riot police amid a standoff over the country's top court.

The New York Times·●●●●●●13 sources·🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇶🇦 🇩🇪 🇭🇰·31 Oct
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The confrontation now extends beyond the courtroom to a police operation. The escalation raises the stakes in a fight over judicial authority.

Judge bars DoJ threats; Trump plans tele-rallies three days before elections.

The Guardian·●●●●●●12 sources·🇺🇸 🇬🇧 🇮🇳·31 Oct
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More than 49 million Americans have voted, setting a new early-voting record. The order protects election workers and ballot handling three days before midterms.

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US, South Korea, and Japan call for complete denuclearisation of North Korea.

Al Jazeera·●●●●●●7 sources·🇶🇦 🇰🇷 🇯🇵 🇭🇰 🇮🇳·31 Oct
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The statement reflects a joint position from all three governments. Their shared stance puts regional allies on the same diplomatic line.

Jagan Reddy alleges violence in Andhra local body elections and demands re-polling.

ndtv.com·●●●3 sources·🇮🇳·1 Nov
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No details are given about the violence, affected areas or alleged perpetrators. Those details matter in judging the demand for a fresh vote.

A warming climate threatens prized white truffles from Italy to Croatia.

AP News·●●2 sources·🇺🇸 🇬🇧·1 Nov
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AP News and The Independent both report the threat to this prized food. The risk spans two countries and draws broad news coverage.

Protesters loot shops as German cost of living protests turn violent.

BBC·●●●●●●7 sources·🇬🇧 🇰🇷 🇮🇳·1 Nov
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Thousands join Gen Z regelt demonstrations against funding cuts and high living costs across four cities. Police use water cannon as unrest spreads beyond Frankfurt.

Buses stopped running on Brazil election day, and 'Lula's Army' grabbed their car keys.

Reuters·●●2 sources·🇬🇧·31 Oct
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Volunteers use private cars to help voters reach polling places after bus service stops. Transport access shapes who can cast a ballot.

Doctors warn psychosis linked to ADHD medication is rising.

theage.com.au·●●2 sources·🇦🇺·1 Nov
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Adults treated with stimulants have increased more than sixfold since 2017; misuse and dose increases raise risk. Wider GP prescribing aims to improve access and cut costs as treatment surges.

Iran reportedly designates UK Royal Navy and RAF terrorist organisations, calls MI6 hostile.

Hindustan Times·●●●3 sources·🇮🇳·1 Nov
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Tehran frames the move as retaliation for Washington’s designation of the IRGC. It deepens Iran-related tensions involving Britain during the war with the US.

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