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Georgia tops judo medals table with three golds after final day of thrilling Abu Dhabi Grand Slam

Georgia finished top of the medals table at the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Slam, winning a total of three gold medals, as Russia claimed second place with two gold medals on the third and final day of a thrilling judo competition in the U.A.E.

World News

Khashoggi's fiancee disappointed in U.S. response

"Like everyone else, I am still waiting for answers," said Hatice Cengiz.

USA

Pentagon to send 5,200 troops to U.S.-Mexico border in 'Operation Faithful Patriot' to stop migrant caravan

President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon on Monday to deploy 5,200 troops to the U.S.-Mexico border by the end of the week to stop a large group migrants and refugees in a caravan from entering the country.

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World News

NASA probe now closer to sun than any spacecraft ever

Parker will make 24 close approaches to the sun over the next seven years, ultimately coming within just 3.8 million miles.

World

From the financial crisis to the migration crisis — Merkel's legacy

The cube team takes a look at Merkel's legacy and reactions in Germany after "Mutti" announced she would be stepping down.

Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan opens new airport, set to be one of 'world's largest'

The airport, which will be fully operational in January, is set to take in 90 million passengers a year, with plans to expand to 200 million per year.

World News

Man killed as second caravan pushes into Mexico

The death was caused by a rubber bullet at the Mexico-Guatemala border

Russia

Service with a snap: church uses crocodiles to attract new recruits

Service with a snap: church uses crocodiles to attract new recruits

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Migrants clash with security forces at Guatemala-Mexico border

A new group of migrants bound for the United States clashed with Mexican authorities at the border between Mexico and Guatemala on Sunday (October 28).

Adventures

Ishigaki's Blue Coral one of Okinawa's must-see adventures

In partnership with Be. Okinawa

Ishigaki island is just one of many in the Okinawan archipelago, but its Blue Coral reef is beyond compare.

World News

Female suicide bomber injures 9 in Tunisia

A female suicide bomber injured nine people — mostly police officers — after setting off an explosion in a busy street in Tunisia, authorities said.

Italy

In pictures: Tourists stuck as floods hit Venice

Around three-quarters of the Italian lagoon city of Venice has been flooded after strong winds raised the water level by 156 centimeters.

Europe News

EU time change hits a bump in the road

The EU's plans to change daylight savings once and for all have hit a stumbling block. While many EU countries agree that the time change does little to save energy, there is less agreement on whether to stick to summer or winter time.

Japan

Japanese Princess steps down to marry

Japan's Princess Ayako gives up the royal title for love. She tied the knot with 32-year-old Kei Moriya – an employee of shipping company Nippon Yusen.

Next Series

Transkribus system makes breakthrough in understanding medieval texts

Artificial intelligence is being used at the University of Innsbruck, part of the EU's READ project, to automatically transcribe previously unintelligible historical documents, and make the system available as a phone app.

Living

Pineapple ‘leather’ goods

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United Arab Emirates

First Emirati-made satellite launched into space

KhalifaSat, the first-ever Emirati-manufactured satellite successfully launched into space from Japan’s Tanegashima Space Centre on October 29.