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Decisions made by governments and major institutions can shape international relations, travel and economic conditions. This topic brings together those developments and their consequences for people across the region.

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Nearly 1,200 people cross Channel in small boats over three days

  • 1,193 people crossed the Channel in 16 boats over three days.
  • Arrivals resumed after a three-week pause linked to poor weather.
  • Council figures record at least 2,182 unaccompanied child arrivals since January.

After a three-week lull, 1,193 people crossed the Channel to Britain in small boats over three days, from Thursday to Saturday. The sharp rise followed a break in poor weather and has renewed concern about the risks of overcrowded crossings and the activity of people smugglers. Home Office…

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Trump campaigns in competitive Iowa as early voting tops 52 million

  • Trump urged Iowa voters to back Republicans in the midterms.
  • More than 52 million Americans had already voted.
  • Polls showed Democrats with a nearly 10-point national lead.

Donald Trump held a rally in Dubuque, Iowa, as part of his final campaign push before the midterm elections, urging voters to turn out and defeat Democrats. The article describes mounting pressure on Republicans, with voters concerned about living costs and fuel prices and polling pointing to possible…

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Indigenous artists warn AI reuse erases cultural context and agency

  • Scales says AI is stripping cultural meaning from First Nations art.
  • Artists’ names have reportedly been removed from scraped works.
  • Advocates warn of cultural and economic harm.

Pitjantjatjara artist Sally Scales says AI is copying First Nations art and turning it into generic products, stripping away artists’ agency and the cultural connections that give their work meaning. The concerns extend beyond copyright: Indigenous cultural and intellectual property may be taken from material online and reused…

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How the biggest renewable energy project in US history finally got built

  • SunZia’s 900-plus turbines are now generating power in New Mexico.
  • A 550-mile line supplies electricity to more than a million homes.
  • The project overcame years of disputes and legal challenges.

The SunZia Wind and Transmission project in New Mexico has begun supplying electricity from more than 900 turbines, making it the largest wind farm in North America. Its scale and long-distance transmission show how renewable energy can help meet rising US electricity demand, though the project’s path also…

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Everbloom’s washable renoa fibre gains first new US classification in 25 years

  • Renoa is a new, washable cashmere-like fibre made partly from waste.
  • Its classification is the first new US fibre category in 25 years.
  • The first product using it is expected in Q2 2027.

Everbloom has developed renoa, a washable, cashmere-like fibre made partly from textile and bedding-industry waste. It has received a new fibre classification from the US Federal Trade Commission, the first such classification in 25 years, and could offer clothing makers a more durable alternative to conventional cashmere. The…

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JONATHAN TURLEY: Pope Leo XIV casts ballot in US election, raising questions about foreign leaders voting

  • Pope Leo XIV submitted an absentee ballot in a US election.
  • He remains a US citizen while leading the Vatican.
  • His vote raises questions about foreign heads of state voting.

Pope Leo XIV has cast an absentee ballot in a US election, becoming the first pontiff to vote in one. The article argues that his vote raises questions about whether a US citizen can participate in domestic elections while serving as head of a foreign state. The Holy…

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3 Songs by Fleetwood Mac That Feel Like They Should Have Been No. 1 but Weren’t

  • “Dreams” remains Fleetwood Mac’s only US Hot 100 No. 1.
  • “Landslide” and “Silver Springs” had limited chart success.
  • “Go Your Own Way” reached No. 10 and helped drive album pre-orders.

“Dreams” is Fleetwood Mac’s only US Billboard Hot 100 No. 1, despite several other songs that have become widely recognised. The article highlights three tracks whose popularity or cultural profile might lead listeners to assume they topped the chart. “Landslide” did not enter the Hot 100 until its…

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Manage a Dessert Shop with an Actual God in Honkai: Star Rail’s Climactic PS5 Update

  • Version 4.7 launches on 11 November.
  • Aha joins as a five-star Elation character.
  • The update ends the current storyline and adds new activities.

Honkai: Star Rail’s version 4.7 update arrives on 11 November, bringing the anticipated character Aha and a climactic ending to the current Planarcadia storyline. The update also adds a dessert shop management activity and expands Currency Wars, the game’s auto-chess-inspired mode. Aha is a five-star Aeon who provides…

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Sydney financier denies six domestic violence charges brought by former girlfriend

  • Financier Thomas Fennell faces six domestic violence charges.
  • He denies the allegations and will contest them.
  • His case returns to court on 12 November.

Sydney financier Thomas Christopher Fennell, 53, has appeared in court accused of assaulting his 21-year-old former girlfriend, Mackenzie Bridgewood. He faces six domestic violence charges, which his lawyer says he denies and will contest. The alleged incidents are said to have occurred about five and a half months…

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Americans forced to change clocks again as Senate stalls Trump-backed daylight saving time bill

  • Americans turned clocks back as the bill stalled.
  • The House passed the measure 307 to 117.
  • Senate opposition and limited floor time remain obstacles.

Americans turned their clocks back an hour as Congress failed to agree on legislation that could end the twice-yearly time change. The Senate has not advanced the Sunshine Protection Act, despite pressure from President Donald Trump and broad support for the bill in the House. The House passed…

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