Singapore turns matchmaker amid rock-bottom birthrate

City-state launches dating platform for government workers, drawing curiosity, amusement and scorn.
Bosnian Serb nationalist claims party victory in Bosnia elections

Bosnian Serb nationalist Milorad Dodik claimed victory for his party in Bosnia’s elections.
US coastguard suspends search for six on board crashed medical jet

Debris found off Nantucket island after the air ambulance disappeared while flying from Bermuda to Boston.
Yemen gov’t forces commence major combat operation against Houthis

Yemeni government forces have declared a ‘battle for liberation’ to retake remaining territory held by the Houthis.
Spitting allegations as Ireland and Israel fight out ill-tempered draw

Ireland and Israel drew 1-1 in a second ill-tempered Nations League match.
Brazil’s presidential race: Three key takeaways from the first round

Flavio Bolsonaro beat polling expectations as Brazil’s right gained ground, setting up October 25 run-off with Lula.
Can the KKK find a new foothold in the US?

The infamous hate group is trying to rebrand itself as the 'Knights Party' in an attempt to grow its base.
Nearly 1,500 migrants arrive in Myanmar from Malaysia despite UN warnings

Malaysia continues mass refugee deportations despite warnings from the UN about unsafe conditions in an active war zone.
Ethiopia’s forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting

The capture of Tigray’s regional capital revives fears of another prolonged conflict, displacement and crisis.
Four African leaders issue joint declaration as Ethiopia war escalates

Egyptian, Eritrean, Somali and Sudanese leaders also call for talks to end the civil war in Sudan.