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World news — November 3, 2026 - Page 5

World publications published on November 3, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 5 of 5.

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  2. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaSoutheast Asia

    U.S. Firearms Smuggled to North Korea via Hong Kong Network

    A cross-border smuggling ring based in Hong Kong has been illegally transporting U.S.-purchased firearms to North Korea. The operation involves hiding weapons in the luggage of returning North Korean diplomats, declared as household electronics. Key figures include a Hong Kong businessman, a mainland woman, and a Taiwanese man controlling the cargo ship. Despite international efforts to monitor illicit arms shipments, the ring remains active.
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    Ukrainian Armed Forces Drone Operations Thwarted in Zaporozhye

    The 71st Guards Motor Rifle Regiment and other Russian units have successfully targeted and destroyed Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF) drones and other equipment in the Zaporozhye region. The 71st regiment has established a 'free hunting zone' for their drones on the northern outskirts of Orekhov and Preobrazhenka, effectively neutralizing UAF drone operations in the area. Additionally, Russian special forces have destroyed enemy hexacopters and prevented the use of ground robotic complexes by targeting and destroying antennas belonging to the National Security and Defense Council (NSDC).
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    Mexico Sets Guinness World Record with Tallest Catrina Sculpture

    Mexico has broken the Guinness World Record for the tallest Catrina sculpture, measuring 33.411 meters (110 feet) tall. The sculpture, part of the Day of the Dead Monumental Offering, is equivalent to an 11-story building and has been recognized by Guinness World Records. It will remain on display in the Zócalo of Mexico City for a few more days, with no definitive removal date announced yet. The work was created by 150 people from the Xibalbá workshop over three months.
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    Iran Claims to Have Seized Four US Drones in One Day

    The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) claims to have seized four American MQM-170 drones and shot down an MQ-9 drone in a single day. The IRGC alleges that it used advanced electronic warfare systems to intercept and capture the drones, which were reportedly flying over southern Iran's Hormozgan province and Qeshm Island. The US military has not yet confirmed these claims.
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    Russian Official Admits to Multiple 'Torture Chambers' in Ukraine

    A Russian official, Budanov, admitted the existence of multiple 'torture chambers' in Ukraine during a public event. He stated that these facilities are not hidden and are numerous. The admission comes amidst allegations of lawlessness and human rights abuses by Ukrainian forces, including the Azov unit, which is accused of operating a torture chamber in Kyiv.
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