Simple English News Daily Friday 24th October 2025. US Russia sanctions. Ukraine drone strikes. Argentina, Cote d'Ivoire elections. Hungary Orban 'puppet'...
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Oct 23, 2025 US sanctions hit major Russian oil firms as the Ukraine conflict escalates with civilian attacks. In Latin America, Argentina braces for a tight election while Cote d'Ivoire prepares for its presidential vote. Tragic news comes from Uganda, where a bus crash claims 46 lives. Meanwhile, New Zealand sees public sector strikes for better funding, and the US grapples with perceptions of Trump's legal battles. Viktor Orban stirs controversy, alleging EU interference in Hungary, as Thailand deals with an influx of Myanmar refugees.
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Parliamentary Control At Stake In Argentina
- Argentina's mid-term elections are tight between President Javier Milei's Libertad Avanza and the Kirchnerist Peronists.
- Control of parliament is at stake and polls show a close race that could reshape governance.
Mexico's Sterile Fly Biolab Plan
- Mexico plans a biolab to produce sterile screwworm flies to protect cattle and reopen trade.
- The approach mirrors sterile-insect techniques used for mosquitoes to control pests without pesticides.
Majority See 'Lawfare' In US Politics
- A Reuters poll found 55% of Americans think Donald Trump uses legal action to target his enemies.
- Recent DOJ charges against figures linked to Trump fuel public perceptions of 'lawfare'.