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Watch: Bear runs onto airport tarmac, halting flights
An airport in Japan temporarily suspended flights on Wednesday after a bear wandered onto its grounds. Source link
Watch: Mud volcano erupts in southern Taiwan
The Wandan mud volcano is a particularly unusual example of the geological phenomenon, an expert told the BBC. Source link
Canadian boycott of US travel shows no sign of slowing
October marked the 10th month of decreased Canadian travel to the US, with many staying away over political and trade tensions. Source link
Explosive device damages restaurant near Las Vegas Strip
No one was injured in the blast but police are looking for two suspects who they say placed the explosive. Source link
Swiss deploy charm offensive in bid to slash crippling Trump tariffs
Swiss business leaders appear to have made progress with a private initiative in which reports say they brought gifts to the Oval Office. Source link
Germany paves way to conscription as defence boss sees strongest EU army in five years
Berlin has agreed a new military service plan to boost troop numbers to 260,000 by 2035. Source link
Nigeria cancels mother-tongue teaching in primary schools and reverts to English
Exam results from areas which dropped English have declined, the education minister says, announcing the U-turn. Source link
Over 200 Kenyans fighting for Russia in Ukraine – minister
Russian recruitment networks are targeting Kenyans with fake job offers, authorities say. Source link
US calls for international action to cut weapons supply to Sudan paramilitaries
“They’re committing acts of sexual violence and atrocities,” says the US secretary of state, “and it needs to end immediately”. Source link
South Sudan leader sacks powerful Vice-President Bol Mel
Bol Mel, who is sanctioned by the US for alleged corruption, had been tipped as Kiir’s successor. Source link