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Von der Leyen: The possibility of Canada becoming the EU’s first “Associate Member” is being explored
“Canada is a reliable partner for the European Union at a time when trade is becoming a tool of economic pressure,” the European Commission president stressed

Horrific torture of South African white farmer: Black intruders shot him & cut off his ears, then tried to mutilate his genitals (videos)
Donovan Marx is in critical condition as violent attacks on white people in the country’s rural areas increase. White politicians of the country describe the situation as “Apartheid” against them

How an 18-year-old Greek man miraculously survived while traveling with his family on Spain’s tragic train – Their story in El País
The 18-year-old took his older brother’s seat in the carriage when his brother got up to order food in the train’s restaurant car. The seat where he had been sitting moments earlier was hurled away during the collision. The boys’ mother, who suffered a broken collarbone, told the Spanish newspaper: “I’m still in shock”
Qatar on allegations of interference in Israeli elections: “Ridiculous and dangerous claims”
Doha categorically denies funding efforts to influence the Arab vote. “If we believed all the accusations, Qatar would have bought all of Israel,” it says. The Electoral Commission reports no evidence of systematic fraud

Sánchez’s election strategy unravels after Spain’s rail disaster – From optimism to national mourning and calls for the transport minister to go
From optimism about winning 125 to 145 seats, the Socialists now face a serious political crisis ahead of the November 29 elections. Two deadly rail collisions in nine months, the possibility of human error, and questions about Óscar Puente’s future are at the center of the debate

“Fairy Chimney” in Cappadocia collapses, leaving at least two dead and one injured (videos)
The collapse occurred on a day of increased visitor numbers, as October 29 is a national holiday in Turkey marking the anniversary of the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey

Three oil tankers engulfed in flames after striking mines in Strait of Hormuz, Iran claims
Iran's Revolutionary Guards say the vessels ignored warnings and sailed along an unauthorised route with their radar and navigation systems switched off – Tehran also claims to have seized a US reconnaissance drone


