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Russia has not conducted a nuclear test since 1990, the year before the collapse of the USSR

Putin mulls resuming nuclear tests after Trump comments

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia would consider resuming nuclear tests if the United States did so, convening a security council meeting after US President Donald Trump's comments on testing.

World • 05 Nov

18 arrested in global fake subscription scams

Eighteen people have been arrested in a crackdown on three international credit card fraud and money laundering rings, German authorities have said.

World • 05 Nov

The owner of the French department store BHV and the Chinese founder of Shein on a giant poster

Shein opens its first permanent store in Paris

Shein opened its first brick-and-mortar store in the world in Paris today amid a heavy police presence, as controversy swirled over the Asian e-commerce giant's fast fashion business model and sale of childlike sex dolls online.

Business • 05 Nov

A protester holds a sign depicting Itay Chen

Israel says returned hostage remains are those of soldier

Israel has confirmed that the remains handed over by Hamas the day before belonged to Israeli-American soldier Itay Chen, who was seized by Palestinian militants during the October 2023 attacks that sparked the Gaza war.

Middle East • 05 Nov

Zohran Mamdanirides the subway as he prepares to head to Albany

Who is establishment 'outsider' Zohran Mamdani?

Zohran Mamdani's election as New York mayor caps an extraordinary rise for the leftist local politician who emerged from relative obscurity to lead a supercharged campaign for the US megacity's top job.

US • 05 Nov

Croatian free diver Vitomir Maricic relaxes under water

Beyond limits: Croatian freediver's breathtaking record

For almost 30 minutes, Vitomir Maricic didn't take a breath. Face down in a pool, surrounded by anxious onlookers, the Croatian freediver fought spasming pain to redefine what doctors thought was possible.

News Lens • 05 Nov

Erin Patterson was convicted of the murders of three people

Australian murderer alleges 'miscarriage of justice'

Australian convicted murderer Erin Patterson has alleged a "substantial miscarriage of justice" took place when she was convicted for killing three people with toxic mushrooms, court documents showed.

World • 05 Nov

A resident walks through debris after a typhoon

At least 100 dead after typhoon hits Philippines

The death toll from Typhoon Kalmaegi in the Philippines has risen above 100 as the devastating impact on hard-hit Cebu province became clearer after the worst flooding in recent memory.

Asia • 05 Nov