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UN warns of security risks in Western Sahara as peacekeeping mission ends after 35 years (LINK) 1 November 2026

— The UN Security Council (UNSC) failed to renew its mandate on Friday. At the UNSC on Friday, the US proposed a resolution to support the principle of self-determination in the Western Sahara. Washington's draft would have extended the mission for a year, removed "referendum" from its name and made Morocco's autonomy proposal the only basis for further talks. Russia vetoed the resolution, despite support from 11 of the 15 UNSC members, including fellow permanent members France and the United Kingdom. The council then defeated a competing Russian resolution, leaving the mission to expire without a new mandate. Morocco's royal palace said the fact the mission was not renewed was a "significant development" in withdrawing the Western Sahara issue from the UNSC's consideration. On Saturday, Algeria's Foreign Ministry, however, expressed "deep regret" over the non-renewal, blaming the "excessive bias" of the US towards Morocco's position. The Polisario Front said in a statement that it was "concerned at the deadlock in the Security Council meeting".

Common pesticide used in U.S. agriculture, chlorpyrifos, linked to 2.5 times the risk of Parkinson's disease (LINK) 1 November 2026

— Science Daily: The chemical can interfere with the brain's ability to remove damaged proteins, leading to the loss of nerve cells essential for controlling movement.

Initial results indicate victory for Iotova in Bulgarian presidential vote: would become nation’s first elected female head of state if official results confirm her win (LINK) 1 November 2026

UN nature summit approves two key agreements after marathon negotiations: the final versions were not made immediately available to the public (LINK) — 30 October 2026

— Most of the objectives are falling short, including targets to protect 30 percent of Earth's land and oceans, tackle pollution, and provide poorer countries with greater conservation finance.

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UN nature summit approves two key agreements after marathon negotiations: the final versions were not made immediately available to the public (LINK) — 30 October 2026

— Most of the objectives are falling short, including targets to protect 30 percent of Earth's land and oceans, tackle pollution, and provide poorer countries with greater conservation finance.

Competing US, Russia resolutions on Western Sahara defeated in UN Security Council, leaving the UN peacekeeping mission there without a renewed mandate just a day before it expires (LINK) — 30 October 2026

Pope on AI: Decisions affecting human life must never be delegated (LINK) — 30 October 2026

— Speaking to the participants of the meeting, "The Future of AI: A Dialogue Between the Vatican and the Scientific World on the Developments and Applications of Intelligent Technologies", he recalled Pope Francis' words to the G7 leaders in 2024, where he described AI "an exciting and fearsome tool" and stressed that no machine should ever be able to choose whether to take human life. Turning to his own encyclical Magnifica Humanitas, Pope Leo outlined five considerations regarding artificial intelligence: the future of AI is not pre-determined; machines are tools, not people; certain decisions cannot ever be delegated; intelligent technologies must be directed to the common good; and institutions are needed to put ethical principles into practice to guide AI development.

G20 foreign ministers to end Atlanta meeting without consensus on key issues (LINK) — 31 October 2026

US cancels G20 'family photo' after Australia, UK and others refuse to appear with Russia — (LINK)

Swiss court upholds 20-year jail term for ex-Liberian warlord Alieu Kosiah: acquitted of crimes against humanity in 1993 and 1995 (would have been applied retroactively) but war crimes conviction stands: recruitment of child soldiers, murder, rape and the desecration of graves. Kosiah, now aged 51, was arrested in Switzerland in 2014 (LINK) 30 October 2026

'They killed us': Russia's last independent newspaper falls silent amid pressure from Kremlin (LINK) — 30 October 2026

With 'largest coordinated port action ever,' dockworkers in 22 countries strike against Gaza genocide (LINK) — 30 October 2026

Qataris hold marathon talks in Tehran in bid for U.S.-Iran deal before midterms (LINK) — 30 October 2026

Israel: Difficult negotiations lie ahead after Netanyahu's bloc lost its parliamentary majority (LINK) — 30 October 2026

Iran's IRGC Navy says four tankers catch fire in Strait of Hormuz (LINK) — 30 October 2026

Oman rescues 25 from burning oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz (LINK) — 30 October 2026

— Oman said the RITI merchant ship. was flying the Panamanian flag, and the tracking website MarineTraffic identified it as a crude oil tanker.

US: Judge imposes sweeping emergency order halting DOJ pressure campaign on election officials across the country (LINK) — 30 October 2026

Riot police deployed to Poland's constitutional court after judge suspended (LINK) — 30 October 2026

Swiss president visits China: Xi, Guy Parmelin praise trade deal that gives Switzerland unusually free access to Chinese ?markets (LINK) — 30 October 2026

Swiss firms plan investment boost in China drug, finance sectors — (LINK paywalled)

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Civilians in Ukraine's Kherson prepare for the return of war as localized ceasefire in Oleshky and surrounds ends (LINK) 1 November 2026

— AP: An estimated 2,000 civilians were in Oleshky when the temporary truce took hold. They were offered the choice of evacuating to territory controlled by Ukraine or Russia, or remaining in the city with replenished food and medical supplies. For the safety of those who have stayed, exact numbers weren't released after the evacuation.

New Voice of Ukraine: Russia attacks Ukraine with 433 drones, 64 of them jet-powered (LINK) 1 November 2026

9 dead after business jet bound for North Eleuthera Airport in the Bahamas from Austin, Texas, crashes in Palm Beach County, Florida (LINK) 1 November 2026

French protest violence eases while scattered riots hit Germany ahead of school return (LINK) 1 November 2026

— AP: Around Europe, hundreds of thousands joined overwhelmingly peaceful marches Saturday inspired by young people, despite scattered unrest. In Paris, rioters targeted police with Molotov cocktails at the end of Saturday’s march on the city’s eastern edge, injuring three officers and setting a car ablaze, police said. Across town, masked groups hurled fireworks at officers at a viewpoint across from the Eiffel Tower, and police charged repeatedly, sending panicked visitors fleeing the area. Overall, however, the violence was less severe than on Oct. 17, when a city hall was torched and more than 2,000 stores were looted in hours of violence that authorities seemed unprepared to control, or during follow-up protests Oct. 24.

German ministers vow tough response to Frankfurt riots and looting — (LINK)

Spain train crash: US, Japan and Canada citizens among dead, authorities say: including 54 Spaniards (LINK) 1 November 2026

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