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Shares fell across the region, with South Korea briefly halting Kospi trading. The reported link to possible US regulation remains an investor concern, not an established cause.

A royal pardon and payment of a 50 million ringgit fine clear the way for the former prime minister to serve the rest of his sentence at home.

The California governor said the move would replace every state death sentence with life imprisonment, affecting more than 500 prisoners, according to France 24.

France 24 reports hundreds of thousands joined demonstrations on 5 November, after weeks of youth-led protests. Clashes and tear gas were reported in some cities.

EURO STOXX 50 futures dropped 1 per cent as investors weighed election uncertainty and concerns about AI investment.

After Democrats won control of Congress, Donald Trump called the midterms “crooked” and demanded votes for two minor Alaska candidates be given to Republican Dan Sullivan.

An Al Jazeera opinion article interprets the result as voter frustration with Trumpism, while cautioning that it does not amount to an endorsement of Democratic policies.

Al Jazeera reports Abdul El-Sayed defeated Mike Rogers, with a campaign spanning Gaza, healthcare, housing and affordability.

The itinerary covers Uruguay, Argentina and Peru, with political meetings, religious events and encounters with survivors of clerical sexual abuse.

Al Jazeera reports that Israeli authorities plan not to renew permits for 180 Palestinian teachers after the 2026–27 academic year, as schools face funding conditions tied to the Israeli curriculum.

Some residents are packing essentials and delaying returns home amid fears of another escalation. The reported preparations reflect anxiety, not confirmation that renewed fighting is imminent.

In a France 24 interview, the political scientist argues that congressional resistance, Republican discontent and unpopular policies are limiting the president’s ability to shape outcomes.

With 71 per cent of votes counted, the ANC was on 32 per cent, about 14 percentage points below its 2021 municipal result if the figures hold.

An Iranian lawmaker says ships from India, China, Qatar and Iraq can pass freely, but the arrangements and their reach remain unclear.

The report describes a pro-Palestinian area where Israeli buyers have sparked resentment, but provides no details about the buyers, purchases or local response.

Officials deny a post-election shake-up is under way as Trump says he intends to retain the defence secretary and Rubio says he plans to serve through the president’s term.

Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi conveyed Baghdad’s position to Donald Trump, while Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein warned Iraqi armed groups against joining any Iranian retaliation.

Republican Jace Yarbrough narrowly won a redrawn Dallas-area seat, the only Texas congressional district Republicans flipped this election.

The proclamation brings the Oval Office, Cabinet Room and Outer Oval Office under National Park Service management, with review required before substantial alterations or demolition.

Seoul and Tokyo led losses after Wall Street fell, as investors weighed possible policy shifts alongside borrowing costs and uncertain returns on AI investment.

The UN says residents were assaulted during the takeover and some displaced families lack adequate shelter. A military closure is blocking aid workers from reaching them.

The political scientist says congressional opposition, Republican discontent and public dissatisfaction are limiting Trump’s ability to shape the domestic and international agenda.

Mohsen Rezaei said he delivered a letter from Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and discussed a proposed gas pipeline. The Kremlin had not issued its own account.

The proposed clemency would replace every death sentence with life without parole, but about two-thirds of the cases require California Supreme Court review before the changes are final.

With winter approaching, Palestinians are using damaged cooking pots to build barriers intended to help prevent flooding.

The executive order calls for National Park Service maintenance but permits routine changes. A preservation lawyer says it cannot bind future presidents.

The 279–119 vote approves a mutual assistance agreement, but does not authorise Turkish troop deployments.

The report says trees belonging to Palestinian farmers were set on fire in Burqa. It gives no details on damage or injuries.

The US secretary of state dismissed reports he may step down and declined to discuss a possible 2028 presidential bid.

BBC World reports that Nithya Raman defeated incumbent Karen Bass, who conceded. The result has not been certified in the supplied material.

The Associated Press called the race for the progressive city council member, who is reported to have won 52 per cent and pledged changes to housing, city services and homelessness policy.

The US president offered no further detail about what he meant or when any action might occur.

Nearly 90 million forcibly displaced people live in countries highly exposed to climate hazards, the agency says, calling for their inclusion in climate plans and financing ahead of COP31.

The Nasdaq slid more than 5.5% as investors weighed possible constraints on data centre growth and whether heavy AI spending will pay off.

Al Jazeera reports gains across Congress and state governorships, while some totals remain projections and the supplied material does not establish whether all races have been called.

With more than 60 per cent of votes counted, the preliminary figures point to a fragmented contest and possible coalition talks in major cities.

Al Jazeera reports that threats led to travel disruption and emergency landings, but does not identify the affected flights or airports.

Al Jazeera reports Israeli forces demolished five homes in Biddu. The material provides no further details about the demolitions or displacement figures.

France 24 says a court disqualified a leading opposition presidential candidate about two months before the election. The report does not identify the candidate or specify the grounds for the ruling.

The Saudi-led coalition said it intercepted a missile headed towards Medina. The Houthis denied targeting the region, while a separate warning near Yanbu was later lifted.

The United Nations Environment Programme says climate resilience efforts are lagging behind rising human and economic costs, while only a fraction of pledged support has been paid.

A France 24 discussion examined how grievances over living costs, fuel and education have widened, with one guest warning repression will not resolve them.

Netanyahu’s opponents are using Republican losses and strained US ties to challenge his bid to lead the next government, as coalition arithmetic remains unsettled.