By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
A drone of unknown origin was found in Latvia after apparently entering the country’s airspace on 18 October. The Latvian army is investigating its route, while Russia has promised a firm response after Moldova expelled a Russian diplomat, according to the Latvian and Russian authorities.
Senatobia officer Hunter Foster and the city’s acting police chief in Mississippi resigned after the shooting death of one-year-old black child Kohen Wiley. The Mississippi attorney-general found the use of force justified, while the family is seeking a federal investigation, according to local authorities.
🇺🇸 United States · Source: Sowetan ·
Four Philippine Air Force pilots died after two SF-260 training aircraft collided in flight at Fernando Air Base in Batangas province. The military suspended the use of the aircraft until the end of an investigation into the accident, according to Reuters.
🇵🇭 Philippines · Source: Businessday ·
The Saudi-led coalition intercepted a ballistic missile launched towards Riyadh by the Houthis, while a drone was shot down in the Eastern Province. The interceptions came after several Houthi strikes against the kingdom, according to the coalition cited by AFP.
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia · Source: Seneweb ·
A drone attack damaged several industrial sites in Togliatti, Russia, without causing casualties, according to local authorities. Ukraine's General Staff says it struck Togliattikauchuk, a major synthetic rubber producer, reports Reuters, while Moscow claims to have intercepted many drones and missiles.
🇷🇺 Russia · Source: TimesLIVE ·
Four actors reportedly in the running to play James BondCallum Turner, Jack Lowden and Josh O’Connor are reportedly among the actors in contention to play the next James Bond, alongside a fourth candidate whose name has not been revealed. Amazon MGM Studios has confirmed no choice, while an international press report suggests the film could be released in 2028.The week in Africa
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