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Armed conflicts and attacks
A police officer is killed and another injured in a stabbing attack outside the Sri Lankan embassy in Amman, Jordan. The suspect is arrested. The event is described as a terrorist attack.
Cited by WikipediaAmmon News Al Jazeera2026-11-05
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Six people are killed and nine more injured after a fire at a two-story home in Brooklyn, New York City, United States.
Cited by WikipediaAP Sky News2026-11-05
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Six people are arrested in connection with a corruption investigation involving ruling PSOE officials and the Ministry of Transport.
Cited by WikipediaAra2026-11-05
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British actor and comedian Russell Brand is convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault, after a trial in the United Kingdom. He is acquitted of three other charges. Brand was subsequently remanded into custody, with sentencing pending.
Cited by WikipediaBBC News CNN2026-11-05
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