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U.S. &  AUSTRALIA SIGN MINERALS PACT – Trump, Albanese ink £8.5bn rare earths deal to counter China’s global supply dominance U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have signed a new rare earths and critical minerals deal — aimed at countering China’s dominance in the global supply chain. Meeting at the White House on Monday, the two leaders said the agreement — worth 8.5 billion dollars — was months in the making. Both countries will invest 1 billion each over the next six months to boost mining and processing of rare earth materials essential for defence and…

SARKOZY BEGINS PRISON SENTENCE – Ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy starts 5-year jail term over Libya campaign funding Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has reported to prison in Paris to begin his five-year sentence for illegally financing his 2007 campaign with funds from Libya. Sarkozy was seen leaving his home hand in hand with his wife, Carla Bruni, on Tuesday morning before heading to La Santé prison. The 69-year-old former leader, who governed France from 2007 to 2012, becomes the first French president to be jailed since World War Two collaborator Marshal Philippe Pétain — marking a dramatic fall from grace…

UK TO ARM TROOPS AGAINST DRONES – Defence Minister unveils new powers to shoot down unidentified drones near UK bases Britain is moving to give its troops new powers to shoot down unidentified drones threatening UK military bases. Defence Minister John Healey announced on Monday, saying the move comes amid growing drone activity linked to Russia. Healey told defence officials that “Last month, we saw 19 drones cross the Polish border, Russian jets violated Estonia’s airspace, and Moscow tried to subvert Moldova’s election.” He said the new powers will be written into law through the upcoming Armed Forces Bill. Healey…

TRUMP SAYS INDIA TO CONTINUE PAYING ‘MASSIVE’ TARIFFS – Trump reiterated that Modi told him India will restrict its Russian oil purchases U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him India will restrict its Russian oil purchases, with the American leader saying New Delhi will continue paying “massive” tariffs if they did not do so. “I spoke with Prime Minister Modi of India, and he said he’s not going to be doing the Russian oil thing,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One, reiterating what he said in the past week. Asked about India’s assertion that…

MANCHESTER UNITED BEAT LIVERPOOL  1-2 – It ends their nine-year drought without victory at Anfield Manchester United have finally broken their nine-year loss at Anfield — beating Liverpool 2–1 in a dramatic Premier League clash. Harry Maguire’s late header sealed the victory, ending United’s long drought on Merseyside and denting Liverpool’s title hopes. Bryan Mbeumo opened the scoring for United in the first minute, before Cody Gakpo equalised late on. But Maguire’s 84th-minute strike sent the visitors into celebration. Liverpool, now on a four-match losing streak across all competitions, drop to fourth in the table — while United climb to…

TRUMP CONFIRMS GAZA CEASEFIRE HOLDS – Trump says Gaza ceasefire still in effect after Israeli strikes  U.S. President Donald Trump says the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains in effect. Speaking to reporters on Sunday, Trump confirmed the truce was holding despite fresh Israeli airstrikes, according to local authorities. Israel said an earlier attack by Hamas militants killed two soldiers in a cease-fire violation.  The Israeli military later confirmed the ceasefire had resumed.

HONG KONG CARGO PLANE COLLIDES WITH PATROL VEHICLE-Authorities are still investigating the exact cause of the crash A cargo plane in Hong Kong collided with a security patrol vehicle and pushed it into the ocean after skidding off the runway at Hong Kong airport. The executive director of airport operations at Airport Authority Hong Kong, Steven Yiu, said the security patrol car was in charge of patrolling the north runway along a road that was outside the runway fence. Yiu, who said the airplane suddenly veered left after landing on the runway before hitting the car, added that it was…

BOLIVIA ELECTION RESULTS- The Supreme Electoral Tribunal announced Rodrigo Paz as winner in the preliminary results Bolivia’s election winner Rodrigo Paz said on Sunday (October 19) he will end the fuel shortage gripping the country after winning 54.5% of the vote, defeating his opponent Jorge “Tuto” Quiroga. Paz spoke after the Supreme Electoral Tribunal announced preliminary results and Quiroga conceded defeat. The 58-year-old senator’s win marks a historic shift for the South American country, governed almost continuously since 2006 by Bolivia’s Movement to Socialism, or MAS, which once enjoyed overwhelming support from the country’s Indigenous majority. Bolivia’s fragile economy dominated…

EU WARNS AGAINST PUTIN HUNGARY VISIT – EU chief says Putin’s Hungary trip ‘not nice’ as Trump plans peace talks in Budapest European Union Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas has voiced concern over reports that Russian President Vladimir Putin could travel to Hungary for peace talks on Ukraine. Speaking in Luxembourg ahead of a meeting of EU foreign ministers, Kallas said while peace efforts by U.S. President Donald Trump are welcome, it’s vital that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also be part of the discussions. Putin faces an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court, though Hungary—an EU member—is currently in…

TRUMP WARNS HAMAS TO HONOUR CEASEFIRE – Trump warns of possible U.S. action if Hamas violates Gaza ceasefire amid ongoing hostage returns U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Hamas, saying further U.S.-backed intervention could be necessary if the group fails to uphold its ceasefire commitments in Gaza. Speaking on Thursday, Trump said the U.S. is closely monitoring Hamas’s compliance. Trump also confirmed that Hamas has returned additional bodies of Israeli hostages as part of the ongoing U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal. In a statement, Hamas said the return process may take time, explaining that several hostages were buried…