
Dakar opens Africa’s first Olympic event with Youth Games
About 2,700 athletes aged 14 to 17 are set to compete across 25 sports in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly through 13 November.
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About 2,700 athletes aged 14 to 17 are set to compete across 25 sports in Dakar, Diamniadio and Saly through 13 November.

Hundreds reached Chernihiv after a short ceasefire opened a route out of the Russian-occupied city; the number who left is unclear.

Al Jazeera’s programme examines the reported US$6.3 billion breach as Binance says it has replenished most affected assets.

Al Jazeera says Israeli settlers’ actions have made the harvest dangerous, but its supplied report gives no incident-level details.

Turnout estimates differ sharply as a third weekend of demonstrations brings tear gas and arrests. The government says it is considering cost-of-living measures.

The report says some residents evacuated from the Russian-occupied city reunited with family. It gives no figures or details about their departure.

Hospital confirmations identified deaths in Nuseirat, Tel al-Hawa and al-Mawasi. Gaza’s Health Ministry reported six deaths and 26 injuries over 48 hours.

United’s 2–0 defeat to Chelsea was followed by Coventry City’s 3–1 win over Sunderland, moving Coventry above them in the table.

The Games bring about 2,700 athletes to Senegal, the first African country to host an Olympic event, amid debt negotiations and debate over national flags.

An Al Jazeera report says Flavio Bolsonaro may seek the presidency again, but provides no details of a campaign or formal candidacy.

Rallies organised by Gen Z Regelt raised concerns about living costs, education cuts, conscription and increased military spending. Nearly 180,000 people had signed up across 34 cities, according to Al Jazeera.

Mojtaba Khamenei ordered an update to Iran’s target list as mediators pursue consultations. Washington says no decision has been made on fresh strikes.

The Interior Ministry put nationwide turnout at 320,000, while youth organisations and unions estimated nearly 500,000. Police reported 27 arrests by 2pm.

The exchange says it will cover the remaining losses and is preparing to resume withdrawals, while investigators continue to examine the breach.

Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer secured a 2–0 Chelsea victory after Lisandro Martinez was sent off, leaving Manchester United winless in nine games, according to Al Jazeera.

Residents travelled via Belarus during a truce in Kherson region; the number evacuated remains unclear.

TRM Labs and Chainalysis link the reported theft to a North Korea-associated group, while Binance says about 80 per cent of affected assets have been secured.

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called US outreach a positive step but said no meeting with US officials was planned as Iran’s conditions remained under discussion.

Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani says discussions are under way, but no decision or timetable for Syria’s entry has been reported.

The former Turkish foreign minister’s nomination, backed by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, now goes to a selection process led by the Security Council.

Netanyahu’s coalition won the most seats, while analysts cited by Al Jazeera said the campaign centred on domestic issues and security, with Gaza and the occupied West Bank offering little distinction between the main alliances.

Andy Burnham proposed structured discussions with affected countries and campaign groups, alongside debt measures for poorer nations. No decision to issue an apology has been made.

Brandon King’s unbeaten 81 helped West Indies chase 170 on day four in Mirpur. The second Test is scheduled to begin in Sylhet on 5 November.

Tighter controls are disrupting Sámi travel, herding and cultural exchange, prompting calls for Indigenous rights to be built into security planning.

A namesake candidate has prompted investigations into alleged efforts to influence Alaska’s Senate ballot. The claims remain disputed, and no findings have been reported.

Artists who lost homes and studios are using performance, music and workshops to preserve traditions and support displaced communities.

Malaysia is considering further drug policy reform after resentencing more than 700 people; Singapore maintains that tough laws deter substance abuse.

UNTMIS has ended after a two-year handover, as political divisions persist and no replacement for its mediation role has been agreed.

Authorities have restricted marches in several cities and imposed curfews in parts of Paris after violence on 17 October.

France 24 reported the estimate and said analysts pointed to North Korea, but the supplied report gives no evidence for that attribution.

Residents reached Gomel after leaving the Russian-occupied city during a local ceasefire. Their onward arrival in Ukraine had not been confirmed.

The welterweight champion wants to face the winner of the Prates–Morales interim title bout, but has not announced a retirement date.

Al Jazeera reports thousands joined demonstrations, but the supplied account gives no locations, organisers or detailed demands.

Al Jazeera reports that a schoolboy was killed on his way home and two girls were shot near a Jabalia school, deepening fear and disrupting attendance.

Interviews reported by Al Jazeera show some voters questioning their 2024 support for Donald Trump as they cite rising costs, housing, healthcare and immigration enforcement.

Disagreements over Iran, fuel prices and the meaning of “America First” are testing the coalition’s unity, according to the broadcaster.

Russia vetoed a US-backed draft, while a rival Russian proposal fell short of the votes needed for adoption. MINURSO’s mandate is due to expire on Saturday.

Arsenal arrive at Anfield after a League Cup exit to Fleetwood Town, while Liverpool bring a five-game winning run into Sunday’s match.

Ahead of the 3 November vote, challenges to voter eligibility checks, mail ballots and state registration data have met legal resistance, while the SAVE Act has stalled in the Senate.

Achraf Hakimi scored three goals and assisted two more as Paris Saint-Germain beat Le Havre in the ninth-round opener, according to France 24.

In an Al Jazeera opinion article, Samer Jaber urges a General Assembly recommendation for a force able to protect communities and essential services. No deployment has been approved or announced.

A Ukrainian researcher estimates more than 120,000 dolphins and porpoises have died since 2022, while warning that recovery could take decades.

The broadcaster’s live text stream offers build-up and team news, with Bruno Fernandes headlining its coverage.

Paris Saint-Germain moved two points clear at the top after recovering from an early Le Havre lead.

The three governments also pledged to implement UN sanctions, while Pyongyang continues to reject giving up its nuclear arsenal.

Shops boarded up storefronts as authorities sought to prevent a repeat of street violence reported two weeks earlier.

The Canadian beat Kamilla Rakhimova in straight sets and will face either Diana Shnaider or Mia Pohankova in Sunday’s Pan Pacific Open final.

An Associated Press analysis cited by Al Jazeera found early voting nearly 10 million ballots ahead of the comparable point in 2022. The figures do not show voter preferences or predict the result.