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Caribbean: hurricane causes huge devastation, many deaths

31 Oct 2025
One of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes ever recorded, Hurricane Melissa has left a trail of devastation across Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba, killing at least 33 and displacing hundreds of thousands. Striking Jamaica as a Category 5…

Gaza: ceasefire fragile after Israeli airstrikes kill 100+

31 Oct 2025
On 29 October, Hamas reported that Israeli airstrikes in Gaza had resulted in at least 104 Palestinian deaths, including 46 children. Israel's defence minister accused Hamas of an attack in Gaza which killed an Israeli soldier,…

Brazil: at least 64 dead after massive law enforcement operation

31 Oct 2025
At least 64 people, including four police officers, have been killed during a massive law enforcement operation in Rio de Janeiro - the deadliest in the city’s history. Governor Claudio Castro hailed the raids as a…

South Korea: president’s delicate balance as he hosts Xi and Trump

31 Oct 2025
South Korea stands at a delicate crossroads, balancing its security alliance with the USA and its economic reliance on China. Recent rallies in Seoul captured this tension vividly, with protesters denouncing both Donald Trump and the…