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Study links cannabis to increased risk of violence
British researchers analysed 63 studies involving more than 265,000 participants and found a significant correlation, but caution that causality has not been established.

Russia partially lifts diesel export ban
The decision came into force on 10 October, allowing for the supply of 500,000 tonnes of diesel to the global market.

Zelensky: Ukraine ready for energy truce, Russia silent
Kyiv claims Russian attacks on energy infrastructure are ongoing, while the Kremlin refuses a ceasefire.

Pope Leo XIV to undergo lung surgery on Tuesday at Gemelli Hospital
Vatican spokesperson Matteo Bruni confirmed on Monday that the head of the Catholic Church will be admitted to a Rome hospital for the removal of a nodule detected in its early stages.

Diddy transferred to hospital following head injury
The rapper was returned to his cell before dawn after the incident, with his condition reported as stable.

Dab robs power to 1,600 after chewing through cables
Elektrokraina sends heavy machinery to the Banja Luka–Doboj motorway section, asking users for patience

Student arrested after shooting at school near Marseille
Principal and teacher wounded by gunfire at Lakanal high school in Aubagne; motive under investigation.

Dodik and Čović announce continuation of partnership
Leaders of the SNSD and HDZ BiH declare their parties indispensable in forming the government, insisting on changes to the election law.

Attack on airport in Riyadh: at least one person killed
Pakistani national killed on Sunday evening, at least 11 injured; Houthis claim responsibility.

Australian Robert Pether allowed to leave Iraq after four years
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong confirmed the engineer was permitted to leave Baghdad after a prolonged detention.

Boy, 13, charged with murder of man in Sydney
Police say attack followed chance encounter; 16-year-old also arrested

Mulino defends tax on trusts, Taylor responds to critics
The assistant treasurer says changes have been sought for decades, while Taylor says he is not ashamed of his business background.

Pakistan declares state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
President Zardari has suspended the provincial government led by Khan's party; the justice minister states that the governor will take charge for six months.

Mulino: Labor not backing down on 30 per cent trust tax
Assistant treasurer says changes have been sought for decades, while Liberals debate Frydenberg's return and the definition of antisemitism.

Houthis' rocket attack on Riyadh airport: 12 dead, 309 injured
The latest attack on the Saudi capital, the third in just a few days, has left 12 people dead and 309 injured.

Experts: Flu in England arriving earlier than usual
UKHSA reports rising flu cases, with the highest rates among 18 to 24-year-olds.

Split climber traverses 110km of wild terrain
Željko Bockovac spent six days walking from Kapisillit to Nuuk, without a satellite phone and with the constant threat of polar bears.
