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Trump calls on Republicans to vote to release Epstein files US President Donald Trump says he backs the release of more files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. He was previously opposed to doing so. Ecuador voters reject referendum to bring back US bases A referendum on whether to allow the return of foreign military bases to Ecuador is failing, with more than 60% of the votes counted. Chile: Far-left, far-right candidates proceed to runoff vote Communist candidate Jeannette Jara and far-right opponent Jose Antonio Kast came first and second in Chile's hotly contested presidential election. They will face off in a runoff on December 14. US warships enter Caribbean Sea amid Venezuela tension The US Navy says its most advanced aircraft carrier has arrived in the Caribbean Sea. Washington has spoken of regional security and the fight against narcotics traffickers. Observers are looking to Venezuela's reaction. Turkey: Will Erdogan release his biggest rival from jail? Kurdish politician Selahattin Demirtas has been jailed for nine years on what the European Court of Human Rights calls politically motivated charges. Now there's less tension with Turkey's Kurds, might he soon be freed? Delhi Red Fort car blast suspect arrested India's anti-terror agency called the arrest of an "accomplice" to the driver in the car explosion "a breakthrough." Philippines: Mass protest in Manila over corruption scandal Police say some 550,000 people have attended the rally in Manila, which is expected to continue until Tuesday. Public anger over the corruption scandal has been mounting in the Philippines. MBS in Washington: What is at stake for US-Saudi relations? Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman will visit Trump in Washington on November 18 for their first direct talks since the Gaza ceasefire. The meeting is expected to center on defense, nuclear power, technology, and Israel. Istanbul hotel evacuated after German tourist deaths Guests at an Istanbul hotel have reportedly been moved after three Germans who stayed there died of suspected poisoning. The source of the apparent poisoning has yet to be established. Operation Southern Spear: What is the US doing off Venezuela’s coast? The US has sunk 20 suspected "drug boats" in the Caribbean since September. The massive naval deployment, now called Operation Southern Spear, is setting off alarm bells worldwide. Mexico: 'Gen Z' protests spread following mayor's murder Demonstrators said the Mexican government has failed to clamp down on violent crime. However, President Claudia Sheinbaum claimed the protests were "inorganic" and orchestrated from abroad. Suspected migrant boat capsizes off California coast, killing 4 The wooden boat likely capsized amid the strong storm that hit southern California over the weekend. One of the survivors was handed off to the Department of Homeland Security. UK announces asylum policy 'overhaul' to cut refugee numbers With English Channel crossings continuing, asylum applications at a record high and support for the far right growing, the British government has announced sweeping plans to tighten up its refugee policy.