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Abortion access is on the ballot in 10 states, in referendums that are taking place alongside the presidential vote. — AFP pic

Thousands at US Women’s March stress need for abortion rights

Taiwan’s defence ministry said on Sunday it had spotted 35 Chinese military aircraft, including fighters and bombers, flying to the island’s south on the way to exercises in the Pacific, a second day in a row it has reported such activities. — Reuters pic

Taiwan reports rise in Chinese military activity as US election nears

A squirrel named Peanut who was propelled to the heights of internet celebrity has been euthanised, New York authorities said Friday, biting a government staffer on the way out. — Picture via Instagram/Peanut The Squirrel

New York officials euthanise Instagram sensation Peanut the squirrel over rabies fears

Victims Gemma, Lindsay and Jen attend a press conference with the legal team featured in “Al-Fayed: Predator at Harrods”, in London on October 31, 2024. — AFP pic

Outrage over unpunished abuse: Hundreds accuse late Harrods owner Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexual assault, threats, spying

The BBC has been accused by more than 100 staffers of providing Israel with favourable coverage in its reporting on the war against the Gaza Strip. — AFP pic

BBC under fire: Over 100 staff slam broadcaster for biased Gaza coverage

A handout picture provided by the office of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on November 2, 2024, shows him addressing Iranian students during a meeting in Tehran. AFP pic/ KHAMENEI.IR handout

Iran’s supreme leader vows retaliation against Israel after recent attacks

Near-nationwide protests erupted in 2022 following the death in custody of Mahsa Amini, an Iranian Kurdish woman who had been arrested for an alleged breach of dress code. — AFP pic

Iranian student strips down outside prestigious Tehran university in bold protest against harassment, media reports

This undated handout photograph released by Surrey Police on October 17, 2024, shows British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif posing for a portrait. — AFP pic/Surrey Police

Murder of British-Pakistani girl grips UK: Shocking trial reveals horrific abuse

Bird flu has infected three more people from Washington state after they were exposed to poultry that tested positive for the virus, according to health authorities in Washington and in Oregon, where the human cases were identified. — Reuters

US H5N1 bird flu outbreak: Three farm workers from Washington infected in Oregon

A B-52 Stratofortress, flown by Captain Will Byers and Maj. Tom Aranda, prepares for refuelling over Afghanistan during a close-air-support mission in this undated handout photo. — Reuters pic/US Air Force handout/Master Sgt. Lance Cheung

B-52 bombers touch down in the Middle East as US issues strong warning to Iran

Rescuers search for victims along a river in the town of Paiporta. — AFP pic

Spain intensifies recovery efforts, mobilises 10,000 troops to flood zones

Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump gestures as he campaigns in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US November 1, 2024. — Reuters

US elections: All the seats that could make or break the next presidency

US President Joe Biden playfully bites a baby during a trick-or-treaters celebration at the White House in Washington, US, October 30, 2024. — Reuters pic

Biden bites baby, dough-mocracy, genitals: Meet the home stretch of the US elections

New leader of Britain's main opposition Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, came out on top in the two-horse race with former immigration minister Robert Jenrick, as decided by party members. — AFP pic

‘Anti-woke’ Badenoch elected new leader of UK Conservative Party

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei told students that the United States and Israel will 'undoubtedly receive a crushing response.' — Wana pic via Reuters

Khamenei says US, Israel face ‘crushing response’ for confronting Iran, state media reports

More than 70 million Americans have already cast ballots, according to the Election Lab at the University of Florida, below the record early-voting pace in 2020 during Covid-19, but still indicating a high level of voter enthusiasm. — Reuters pic

Trump, Harris head to North Carolina in US election campaign’s final weekend