Semafor • Oct 30, 2025
UN risks becoming collection of ‘zombie’ bodies, Canberra says
Six of the top 10 UN donors looked set to cut their commitments, one think tank said.
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Semafor • Oct 30, 2025
Republican senators defy Trump over trade policy
A Republican senator yesterday blocked Trump from imposing additional tariffs on imports of coffee, in a rare sign of public dissent among the party.
Semafor • Oct 30, 2025
US weight-loss drugs drive drop in obesity levels
A Gallup survey found that the number of people using GLP-1 drugs has grown from 5.8% of the population in February 2024 to 12.4% today.
Semafor • Oct 30, 2025
Trump calls for US to restart nuclear testing
Beijing has doubled its nuclear arsenal in five years, and Moscow recently announced tests of nuclear-powered cruise missiles.
Semafor • Oct 30, 2025
Protests erupt in Cameroon, Tanzania over disputed elections
Demonstrators in Cameroon clashed with security forces days after President Paul Biya secured an extension to his four-decade rule.
Semafor • Oct 30, 2025
Trump, Xi agree to temporary trade truce
The US will halve 20% tariffs imposed over China’s alleged fentanyl trafficking, while Xi agreed to a one-year moratorium on rare-earths export curbs.
Semafor • Oct 30, 2025
Rio protests erupt after police raid kills more than 120
The operation — ordered by the state’s tough-on-crime governor — targeted one of the country’s biggest drug trafficking organizations.
Semafor • Oct 30, 2025
Fewer Americans say crime is a major problem, poll finds
New Gallup polling shows that 49% of US adults view crime as a serious problem, a marked decrease.
Semafor • Oct 30, 2025
Republican voters back sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine
Six in ten Republican voters support selling the missiles to Ukraine, even as more than half oppose approving more aid.
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Israel condemns Gaza to further starvation amid war with Iran
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