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Britain's Burnham says open to Germany joining warplane project
G.Bissau moves towards postponement of December general election
G.Bissau moves towards postponement of December general election

Guinea-Bissau's electoral commission announced Thursday that conditions had not been met to organise its December 6 presidential and legislative vote, which was meant to restore civilian rule after a coup last November.

October 08, 2026

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China announces candidate for WHO chief
China announces candidate for WHO chief

China announced Thursday it had put forward a candidate to lead the World Health Organization -- a move that could signal intent to expand its influence at the WHO after the United States quit, even though questions persist about Beijing's transparency over the Covid-19 pandemic.

October 08, 2026

Verstappen out to settle 'unfinished business' at Singapore Grand Prix
Verstappen out to settle 'unfinished business' at Singapore Grand Prix

Max Verstappen said Thursday he was determined to settle his "unfinished business" at the Singapore Grand Prix, where he has never won.

October 08, 2026

South Korea test-fires its first homegrown hypersonic weapon: presidency
South Korea test-fires its first homegrown hypersonic weapon: presidency

South Korea test-fired its first homegrown hypersonic weapon on Thursday, the presidential office said, days after Pyongyang announced the AI-assisted launch of an intermediate-range hypersonic missile.

October 08, 2026

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Thailand opens extradition process for reporter sought by China
Thailand opens extradition process for reporter sought by China

Thai authorities began extradition proceedings on Thursday against a Chinese investigative reporter wanted by Beijing and detained for months in Thailand, his lawyer and an official told AFP.

October 08, 2026

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Ethiopia drones hit Eritrean troops in Tigray
Ethiopia drones hit Eritrean troops in Tigray

Ethiopian drone strikes have targeted Eritrean forces who had reached a northern Tigrayan city, a conflict monitor and witnesses said on Thursday, amid fears of a wider regional war.

October 08, 2026