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**[[Landslide]]s and [[flash flood]]s caused by [[Typhoon Molave (2020)|Typhoon Molave]] leave at least 35 people dead and over 50 others missing in central [[Vietnam]]. [https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/killed-42-missing-landslides-typhoon-hit-vietnam-73894503 (ABC News)] |
**[[Landslide]]s and [[flash flood]]s caused by [[Typhoon Molave (2020)|Typhoon Molave]] leave at least 35 people dead and over 50 others missing in central [[Vietnam]]. [https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/killed-42-missing-landslides-typhoon-hit-vietnam-73894503 (ABC News)] |
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*At least 140 migrants drown when a boat carrying 200 people to the [[Canary Islands]] caught fire and then capsized off the coast of [[Saint-Louis, Senegal|Saint-Louis]], [[Senegal]]. The [[International Organization for Migration]] says this is the deadliest shipwreck recorded this year. [https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/29/africa/ship-wreck-senegal-intl/index.html?utm_content=2020-10-29T17%3A30%3A02&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twCNN&utm_term=link (CNN)] |
*At least 140 migrants drown when a boat carrying 200 people to the [[Canary Islands]] caught fire and then capsized off the coast of [[Saint-Louis, Senegal|Saint-Louis]], [[Senegal]]. The [[International Organization for Migration]] says this is the deadliest shipwreck recorded this year. [https://www.cnn.com/2020/10/29/africa/ship-wreck-senegal-intl/index.html?utm_content=2020-10-29T17%3A30%3A02&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twCNN&utm_term=link (CNN)] |
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**[[COVID-19 pandemic in Europe]] |
**[[COVID-19 pandemic in Europe]] |
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***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Austria]] |
***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Austria]] |
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****The number of new infections in [[Austria]] since the start of the [[pandemic]] rises by record 4,453 cases in the past 24 hours. [https://www.oe24.at/coronavirus/heute-erstmals-mehr-als-4-000-corona-neuinfektionen/450185385 (OE24)] |
****The number of new infections in [[Austria]] since the start of the [[pandemic]] rises by a record 4,453 cases in the past 24 hours. [https://www.oe24.at/coronavirus/heute-erstmals-mehr-als-4-000-corona-neuinfektionen/450185385 (OE24)] |
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***[[COVID-19 pandemic in France]], [[COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns]] |
***[[COVID-19 pandemic in France]], [[COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns]] |
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****The [[National Assembly (France)|French National Assembly]] overwhelmingly approves new nationwide [[COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns|lockdown measures]] that announced yesterday by [[President of France|President]] [[Emmanuel Macron]] by a vote of 399 to 27 |
****The [[National Assembly (France)|French National Assembly]] overwhelmingly approves new nationwide [[COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns|lockdown measures]] that were announced yesterday by [[President of France|President]] [[Emmanuel Macron]] by a vote of 399 to 27. Under the new measures, French schools will require all students aged six and over to wear face masks in the classroom. [https://www.france24.com/en/france/20201029-france-braces-for-new-covid-19-lockdown-rules-to-be-detailed-by-pm-castex (France 24)] |
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***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Germany]] |
***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Germany]] |
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****The number of confirmed cases in [[Germany]] surges to a record of 16,774 new infections in the past 24 hours, according to [[Robert Koch Institute]] data, taking the total number since the beginning of the pandemic at 481,013. [https://www.rtl.de/cms/neuer-hoechstwert-16-774-corona-neuinfektionen-4639919.html (RTL)] |
****The number of confirmed cases in [[Germany]] surges to a record of 16,774 new infections in the past 24 hours, according to [[Robert Koch Institute]] data, taking the total number since the beginning of the pandemic at 481,013. [https://www.rtl.de/cms/neuer-hoechstwert-16-774-corona-neuinfektionen-4639919.html (RTL)] |
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****[[Russia]] reports 17,717 new cases and 366 new deaths in the last 24 hours. It is the largest jump in the number of cases and deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. [https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/10/29/russia-sets-single-day-records-for-coronavirus-deaths-and-infections-a71895 (''The Moscow Times'')] |
****[[Russia]] reports 17,717 new cases and 366 new deaths in the last 24 hours. It is the largest jump in the number of cases and deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. [https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2020/10/29/russia-sets-single-day-records-for-coronavirus-deaths-and-infections-a71895 (''The Moscow Times'')] |
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***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden]] |
***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden]] |
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****[[Sweden]] reports 2,820 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new record in a single day since the pandemic began, |
****[[Sweden]] reports 2,820 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new record in a single day since the pandemic began, bringing the total number of cases to 121,167. [https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/sweden-sets-another-daily-covid-19-case-record-as-hospitals-feel-strain/46128644 (Swiss Info)] |
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***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland]], [[COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein]] |
***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland]], [[COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein]] |
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****[[Switzerland]] reports 9,386 new infections, a new record since the pandemic began, taking the total caseload in |
****[[Switzerland]] reports 9,386 new infections, a new record since the pandemic began, taking the total caseload in Switzerland and [[Liechtenstein]] to 145,044. [https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-swiss-cases/swiss-report-9386-new-coronavirus-cases-idINKBN27E1VV (Reuters)] |
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***[[European Union response to the COVID-19 pandemic]] |
***[[European Union response to the COVID-19 pandemic]] |
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****The [[European Union]] will finance the transfer of patients across borders within the bloc to prevent hospitals across the continent from getting overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients. [https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/1029/1174566-eu-covid/ (RTE)] |
****The [[European Union]] will finance the transfer of patients across borders within the bloc to prevent hospitals across the continent from getting overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients. [https://www.rte.ie/news/coronavirus/2020/1029/1174566-eu-covid/ (RTE)] |
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****[[India]] surpasses eight million cases of COVID-19, becoming the second country to pass the milestone after the [[United States]]. [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/covid-tally-crosses-8-million-signs-of-infection-slowing-down/articleshow/78922532.cms (''Times of India'')] |
****[[India]] surpasses eight million cases of COVID-19, becoming the second country to pass the milestone after the [[United States]]. [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/covid-tally-crosses-8-million-signs-of-infection-slowing-down/articleshow/78922532.cms (''Times of India'')] |
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***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Iran]] |
***[[COVID-19 pandemic in Iran]] |
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****[[Iran]] reports a record 8,293 new cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide total |
****[[Iran]] reports a record 8,293 new cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide total to 596,841 cases. [https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-10-29/iran-s-new-covid-19-cases-spike-sharply-to-above-8-000 (Bloomberg)] |
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**[[COVID-19 pandemic in Tunisia]] |
**[[COVID-19 pandemic in Tunisia]] |
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***[[Tunisia]] announces |
***[[Tunisia]] announces new measures that include a nighttime [[curfew]], which will remain in effect until November 15. In addition, movement between provinces without essential reasons will be prohibited, schools will be suspended until November 8 and demonstrations, access to places of worship and gatherings of more than four people in public will also be prohibited. [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/latest-on-coronavirus-outbreak/tunisia-imposes-new-measures-to-stem-coronavirus-/2023792 (Anadolu Agency)] |
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**[[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]] suspends its former [[Leader of the Labour Party (UK)|leader]] [[Jeremy Corbyn]] following a report into [[antisemitism]] within the party's ranks. The report found Corbyn had "politically interfered" in the complaints process. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-54730425 (BBC)] |
**[[Labour Party (UK)|Labour]] suspends its former [[Leader of the Labour Party (UK)|leader]] [[Jeremy Corbyn]] following a report into [[antisemitism]] within the party's ranks. The report found Corbyn had "politically interfered" in the complaints process. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-54730425 (BBC)] |
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*[[2020 Belarusian protests]], [[COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus]] |
*[[2020 Belarusian protests]], [[COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus]] |
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**Amidst ongoing protests against [[Alexander Lukashenko]], Belarus abruptly closes its borders with [[Latvia]], [[Lithuania]], [[Poland]], and [[Ukraine]], while leaving its border with [[Russia]] open. Lukashenko insists the move is to restrict the spread of COVID-19. [https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-ukraine-alexander-lukashenko-belarus-lithuania-0d95cf68cc7ac64ad8355d8065e83cee (AP News)] |
**Amidst ongoing protests against [[Alexander Lukashenko]], Belarus abruptly closes its borders with [[Latvia]], [[Lithuania]], [[Poland]], and [[Ukraine]], while leaving its border with [[Russia]] open. Lukashenko insists that the move is to restrict the spread of COVID-19. [https://apnews.com/article/virus-outbreak-ukraine-alexander-lukashenko-belarus-lithuania-0d95cf68cc7ac64ad8355d8065e83cee (AP News)] |
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Revision as of 00:46, 30 October 2020
October 29, 2020
(Thursday)
Armed conflicts and attacks
- Islamic terrorism in Europe
- Terrorism in France
- 2020 Nice stabbing
- Three people are killed at Notre-Dame de Nice in Nice, by an attacker shouting "Allahu Akbar". The city's mayor describes the incident as "terrorism" while police investigate the case. The attacker has been shot and arrested by police. (Reuters)
- A man is arrested near a church in Sartrouville, Île-de-France, after police received a call from his father. The man had been trying to carry out a stabbing attack and was quoted as saying he was inspired by the Nice attack. (Le Parisien)
- A man is shot dead by police in Montfavet, Avignon, after threatening civilians with a handgun while shouting "Allahu Akbar". (Reuters)
- A man carrying a knife is arrested in Lyon for plotting to attack people aboard a tram, according to police. (Le Parisien)
- An hour after the attack in Nice, a French guard is stabbed and wounded by a knifeman outside the French consulate in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The attacker is then arrested by security forces. (The News International)
- 2020 Nice stabbing
- Terrorism in France
- Kivu conflict; Allied Democratic Forces insurgency
- 2020 Democratic Republic of the Congo attacks
- Suspected Allied Democratic Forces militants kill at least 18 people and burn down a church in an attack near Oicha in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. (Reuters)
- 2020 Democratic Republic of the Congo attacks
- Mexican drug war
- Authorities in the Mexican state of Guanajuato discover a mass grave containing 59 bodies. (Al Jazeera English)
- Crime in Canada
Disasters and accidents
- 2020 Atlantic hurricane season
- Hurricane Zeta kills five people and leaves 2 million without power. (CNN)
- Hurricane Zeta weakens to a tropical storm. (National Hurricane Center)
- 2020 Central Vietnam floods
- Landslides and flash floods caused by Typhoon Molave leave at least 35 people dead and over 50 others missing in central Vietnam. (ABC News)
- At least 140 migrants drown when a boat carrying 200 people to the Canary Islands caught fire and then capsized off the coast of Saint-Louis, Senegal. The International Organization for Migration says this is the deadliest shipwreck recorded this year. (CNN)
Health and environment
- COVID-19 pandemic
- COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
- COVID-19 pandemic in Austria
- COVID-19 pandemic in France, COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns
- The French National Assembly overwhelmingly approves new nationwide lockdown measures that were announced yesterday by President Emmanuel Macron by a vote of 399 to 27. Under the new measures, French schools will require all students aged six and over to wear face masks in the classroom. (France 24)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Germany
- The number of confirmed cases in Germany surges to a record of 16,774 new infections in the past 24 hours, according to Robert Koch Institute data, taking the total number since the beginning of the pandemic at 481,013. (RTL)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Italy
- COVID-19 pandemic in Poland
- Poland surpasses 300,000 cases of COVID-19 after a record 20,156 new cases were reported. It also reports a record 301 deaths over the past 24 hours. (Yahoo News)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Portugal
- COVID-19 pandemic in Romania
- Romania reports 6,491 COVID-19 cases in the last 24 hours, the highest daily count since the start of the pandemic and the first time the country has reported over 6,000 cases. (Romania Insider)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Russia
- Russia reports 17,717 new cases and 366 new deaths in the last 24 hours. It is the largest jump in the number of cases and deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. (The Moscow Times)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Sweden
- Sweden reports 2,820 new infections in the past 24 hours, a new record in a single day since the pandemic began, bringing the total number of cases to 121,167. (Swiss Info)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Switzerland, COVID-19 pandemic in Liechtenstein
- Switzerland reports 9,386 new infections, a new record since the pandemic began, taking the total caseload in Switzerland and Liechtenstein to 145,044. (Reuters)
- European Union response to the COVID-19 pandemic
- The European Union will finance the transfer of patients across borders within the bloc to prevent hospitals across the continent from getting overwhelmed by COVID-19 patients. (RTE)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Asia
- COVID-19 pandemic in India
- India surpasses eight million cases of COVID-19, becoming the second country to pass the milestone after the United States. (Times of India)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Iran
- Iran reports a record 8,293 new cases in the past 24 hours, taking the nationwide total to 596,841 cases. (Bloomberg)
- COVID-19 pandemic in India
- COVID-19 pandemic in Tunisia
- Tunisia announces new measures that include a nighttime curfew, which will remain in effect until November 15. In addition, movement between provinces without essential reasons will be prohibited, schools will be suspended until November 8 and demonstrations, access to places of worship and gatherings of more than four people in public will also be prohibited. (Anadolu Agency)
- COVID-19 pandemic in Europe
Law and crime
- A riot in Herat Province, Afghanistan, leaves at least eight people dead and 12 others injured. (TOLOnews)
Politics and elections
- Antisemitism in the UK Labour Party
- Labour suspends its former leader Jeremy Corbyn following a report into antisemitism within the party's ranks. The report found Corbyn had "politically interfered" in the complaints process. (BBC)
- 2020 Belarusian protests, COVID-19 pandemic in Belarus