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James Okonkwo
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US Midterm Elections: Rising Living Costs Weaken Republican Candidates
Three weeks before the US midterm elections, rising living costs worry voters. An AP-NORC poll shows 65% blame Donald Trump, which could hurt Republicans. In New York, price hikes heavily impact households.
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Moscow Bombards Kharkiv and Other Ukrainian Cities, Spares Energy Targets Since Ceasefire
Russia struck cities and transport infrastructure in Ukraine, killing at least four civilians in Kharkiv, but appeared to avoid energy targets since Donald Trump's ceasefire announcement.
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Yemen’s Ambassador to France Accuses Houthis of Thriving Through War
Yemen's ambassador to France, Riyad Yassin Abdallah, said Iran-backed Houthis survive and thrive by fueling conflict, after deadly attacks on Riyadh airport.
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Ukraine Surprised by Trump-Putin Diesel Deal as War Continues
Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin reached an agreement allowing Russia to export diesel to the US, shocking Ukraine. The deal reportedly includes a truce on energy infrastructure not confirmed by the Kremlin, while Russian attacks continue. NATO takes a tougher stance on Moscow, raising questions about the war's future and US position.
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The Outlaw Ocean Project Reveals Devastating Impacts of Industrial Fish Farming
The Outlaw Ocean Project publishes an investigation exposing the damage caused by industrial fish farming, which overexploits marine resources to produce animal feed for farmed fish, starving marine predators and artisanal fishing communities.
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At Least 139 Migrants Die in Shipwreck Off Djibouti Coast
An overloaded boat carrying 305 migrants, mostly Ethiopians, sank off Djibouti on the night of October 8-9. At least 139 people, including 15 children, died and 84 are missing. They were trying to reach Yemen despite the war, hoping to continue to Gulf countries. The IOM calls for stronger migrant protection and safe migration routes.
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Donald Trump Sows Confusion on Ukraine with Contradictory Announcements
Donald Trump caused significant confusion on the Ukraine issue by announcing a controversial Russian diesel supply deal, an energy ceasefire between combatants, and calling for the replacement of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, provoking anger from Ukrainian authorities.
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In French Guiana, Illegal Gold Mining Devastates Forests and Threatens Communities
French Guiana faces an illegal gold rush with over 600 sites recorded. This activity ravages the equatorial forest and endangers local populations amid rising gold prices.
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Yemen: After Deadliest Attack in Riyadh, Saudi-Led Coalition Responds
On Saturday, Riyadh suffered its deadliest attack in over ten years, escalating the Yemen conflict. The Saudi-led coalition supporting the recognized government threatens a strong retaliation.
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Poland: Man Arrested for Attempted Assassination of Donald Tusk
On October 11, the Polish government announced an attempted assassination against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz. A suspect was arrested in Warsaw, where a crisis meeting with intelligence services was held.
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Migrant Experiences in French Seasonal Agriculture: Personal Accounts
RFI interviewed former migrants in France who worked in seasonal agriculture. They share their work conditions, reasons for taking these jobs, and overall experiences.