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Damage and flooding from severe weather in southern Spain

Extreme hailstorm in Spain causes widespread damage, rescues, and power outages. Local agriculture suffers millions of euros worth of damage.

Oct. 29, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

In Arizona, the right to abortion is also on the ballot

Phoenix residents support expanding abortion access according to a door-to-door campaign by Democratic activist Libby Goff, prompting a local abortion provider to advocate for its inclusion in the constitution to end political polarization and misinformation.

Oct. 29, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Why an aid agency is banned: five questions about UNRWA

Israel passes law banning UN aid agency for Palestinian refugees, which will have major implications for food, education and stability in Gaza and the West Bank, among other things. There has been international criticism of the decision and fears of further escalation and humanitarian crisis.

Oct. 29, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Police: explosions Den Bosch possibly related to criminal conflict

Possible conflicts in the criminal milieu appear to play a role in several explosions in Den Bosch, targeting roofers and their businesses. Police are urging witnesses to share information.

Oct. 29, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Southport stabbing suspect also charged with terrorism

Teenage boy, accused of murdering three children at a dance class in Southport, is now facing terrorism charges after police found an al-Qaeda manual and the deadly poison ricin in his home. The attack, which sparked widespread riots and false rumors of an immigrant perpetrator, was not initially viewed as a terrorist act by police.

Oct. 29, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

New security law in Italy worries activists: 'Step away from democracy'

Italian government increases penalties for peaceful protests, with a new security law that could result in prison sentences of up to two years for blocking roads or resisting authorities, sparking concerns from critics that this will undermine the right to demonstrate.