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IAF soldiers reveal air force's initial response to flydubai attempted hijacking
A reservist serving as head of national airspace defense in the Air Control Array said the aircraft was first detected between Saudi Arabia and Jordan and appeared to be heading for Tel Aviv.
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Flydubai passenger feared possible landing in Iran, Yemen after attempted hijack
Even with the pilot tied up, the passengers say they didn't feel fully relaxed until they landed and entered the terminal at Tabuk airport in Saudi Arabia.
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technology
At least 75 pro-Palestinian protests planned worldwide on Oct. 7 anniversary, many deemed high risk
The Ministry for Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism released data on the pro-Palestinian demonstrations and anti-Israel events, with a number of them being classified as high-risk events.
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Iran plans to expand missile range to reach ‘enemy located at greater distance’, spokesperson says
The IRGC spokesperson shared that “during this war, we reached the conclusion that we definitely need to increase the range of our missiles, and we have now moved in this direction.”
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Man who planned attack on Israeli embassy in London jailed for at least 20 years
Abdullah Albadri, 34, attempted to breach the embassy's perimeter in west London in April 2025 before being stopped by armed police officers guarding the site.
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politics
Norway parliament to consider proposal for national terror list naming Hamas, IRGC - exclusive
The Norwegian Christian Democratic Party's Joel Ystebø told The Jerusalem Post on Tuesday that his party is proposing that Norway create an independent designation system for terrorist organizations.
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general
Nigeria military helicopter crashes with 32 aboard, rescue operations ongoing
Festus Keyamo said the helicopter crashed close to the Naval Base in Igbokoda, Ondo State and that the wreckage had been located and search and rescue operations were ongoing.
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politics
‘Alive and kicking’: Al-Qaeda still holds sway in Arabian Peninsula, Israeli expert tells 'Post'
Yoram Schweitzer, an expert on international terrorism, said that the attempted flydubai hijacking was likely inspired by the September 11 attacks and by Osama Bin Laden.
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politics
Syria terror suspects unarmed, attempted to gather intelligence on IDF posts in Security Zone
Golan Regional Council Head Uri Kelner and Katzrin Local Council Head Yehuda Dua responded to the incidents in southern Syria, calling them "a warning sign that cannot be ignored."
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‘Blood of my son on his hands’: Netanyahu’s October 7 speech interrupted by bereaved father
Tom Godo's funeral was held on October 13, 2023, with the IDF informing his family in 2025 that Israeli fire was responsible for his death, KAN reported.
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politics
In a Major Boost for the Right, Another Bolsonaro Nears Brazil’s Presidency
Flávio Bolsonaro’s first round lead leaves President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva three weeks to find the votes to stop Brazil’s, and Latin America’s, rightward shift.
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politics
Supreme Court weighs energy companies' bid to end climate suit
The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday over a bid by Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy to block a lawsuit filed by the city and county of Boulder over the effects of climate change.
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science
Russia plague: What we know about the suspected case reportedly linked to a lab worker’s death
According to local media reports, as many as 189 people have also been placed under medical observation in Irkutsk in eastern Russia.
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general
Mountjoy prison officer killed in Madrid road incident
Liam Donoghue (52) died after being hit by a taxi early on Sunday morning
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politics
FlyDubai co-pilot planned to crash jet into Israeli airport, official says
The FlyDubai co-pilot accused of trying to crash a packed plane planned the attack for months, and should never even have been cleared to fly to Israel, sources tell CBS News.
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politics
Spain's gambler PM Sanchez seeks to defy the odds again on a snap election
MADRID, Oct 5 - Spain's Socialist prime minister, Pedro Sanchez, on Monday lived up to his reputation as a political gambler by calling a snap election that surveys indicate will cost him his job and…
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technology
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor files legal action over arrest by U.K. police
The former prince, Andrew, was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office in February. His former home was searched at the same time.
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entertainment
Partita by Barbara Kingsolver: the touching story of a musician striving to bring the movements of her life together
Woman Playing the Piano by Winifred Nicholson. Trustees of Winifred Nicholson/ The Ingram Collection of Modern British and Contemporary Art, CC BY-NC A partita is a musical composition, often for a…
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general
Russia Moves to Tamp Down Rumors About Plague Outbreak in Siberia
The country’s consumer watchdog has said only that “an employee of an anti-plague institute in the Irkutsk Region” contracted pneumonia. Rumors and unconfirmed reports sounded a more ominous note.
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business
Ukraine says Russian drones behind Turkish ship sinking
Romanian authorities did not say what caused the fire, but local media reported that the ship was carrying grain and was hit by a drone.
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politics
Battle with Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen tempers news on oil flow
Brent crude hovers around $100 a barrel despite news of increased Mideast oil flows, as Iran's Houthi allies battle over control of Red Sea shipping lanes.
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politics
Mexico demands evidence of alleged cross-border shots after US ambassador comments
MEXICO CITY, Oct 5 - Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that her government has requested evidence from US authorities regarding allegations that gunfire originated from the Mexican…
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politics
Royal Hospital Kilmainham conservation plan edges closer as long-running tensions ease
Office of Public Works and Irish Museum of Modern Art hold ‘constructive’ talks following previous disagreement
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business
Brazilian stocks jump as Bolsonaro now seen as heavy favorite to win presidency
The moves come after the first round results of Brazil's presidential election on Sunday. Bolsonaro will face incumbent Lula da Silva in a run-off on Oct. 25.
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sports
Christa Pike's lawyers push for commuted sentence after botched execution
Attorneys for Christa Pike, who survived a botched execution in Tennessee last week, have renewed their push for the state to commute her death sentence.
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business
Nvidia's $20 billion Groq deal faces lawsuit alleging startup's stockholders were shortchanged
The case alleges that the licensing deal "squeezed out" stockholders by giving them a "lowball price."
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politics
Texas Pediatricians Face Paxton Investigations for Vaccinating Children
Ken Paxton, the Texas attorney general and Republican Senate candidate, has alleged a sprawling profit-driven conspiracy. Pediatricians say the accusations are an attempt at intimidation.
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2 killed, including student, in ‘horrific’ school bus crash in Florida
A school bus flipped over onto its roof during a multivehicle crash in central Florida on Monday morning, killing two people – including a 10th grade girl – and injuring several others, authorities…
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science
Nobel prize in medicine goes to U..S, German scientists for brain research
The Nobel Assembly of Sweden's Karolinska Institute said the trio of scientists had been selected for their "discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics."
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business
Does increased childcare funding help mothers into work?
SpeedKingz/Shutterstock Since Labour won the 2024 general election, policy focused on children in the early years – from birth to school age – and their parents has moved sharply up the political…
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general
These are the cheapest and most expensive U.S. flights this November
Holiday airplane tickets are up more than 23% this year, according to Hopper.
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science
Specialist pain doctors call for free shingles vaccine for over-65s
Shingles is an often painful nerve condition caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox.
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politics
Spain’s Leader Calls an Early Election
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain has faced rising challenges to his authority amid a migration crisis and several corruption scandals involving his inner circle.
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technology
Ajax man found guilty of second-degree murder of girlfriend, jury rejects intoxication defence
Second-degree murder carries an automatic life sentence. The issue the judge must decide is a parole ineligibility period between 10 and 25 years.
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politics
Trump heads to Nebraska as supreme court hears first oral arguments of new term – US politics live
President to visit Grand Island as his plan to allow more foreign beef imports proves unpopular in agriculture-rich state; court to hear argument over climate crisis Sign up for the Breaking News US…
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science
Rhinos and elephants can cause huge problems if reintroduced badly – here’s how to get it right
Rhinos in the Kruger national park in South Africa. Karel Gallas/Shutterstock Moving large animals around is a seductive idea in conservation. If there are plenty of animals in one place and too few…
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general
Why the U.S. removed all bombers from a U.K. air base
The Pentagon appears to be downplaying the decision to remove all American bombers from RAF Fairford following an alleged security incident near the base in the United Kingdom. CBS News' Charlie…
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science
Unusual senses: the secret superpowers of amphibians and reptiles
The Surinam toad's hand. reptiles4all/Shutterstock The Surinam toad is one of the strangest frogs on Earth. Flat-bodied, tiny-eyed and adapted to the murky waters of the Amazon basin, it hunts well…
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business
Satya Nadella reinvented Microsoft once. Can he do it again in the AI era?
After succeeding Steve Ballmer in 2014, Satya Nadella turned Microsoft into a cloud giant. Now he's tasked with making the company a force in AI.
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sports
Salman sacked; PCB names Asian Games captain as Pakistan's new T20I skipper
Sahibzada Farhan is set to captain Pakistan's T20I team in the much-anticipated series against Sri Lanka beginning October 9. The three matches will be hosted at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium over…
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science
US closely monitoring case of lab worker who ‘possibly’ died of plague in Siberia, says Rubio
Quarantine measures in place in several hospitals in eastern Russia amid uncertainty over death of Darya Shipilova The US secretary of state, Marco Rubio, has said the US is closely monitoring the…
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science
Climate change driving child marriages, teen pregnancies: report
The Plan International charity said Monday that global warming has increased the risk of child marriages, teenage pregnancies and violence against girls. Its report coincides with talks in the South…
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general
2 dead, multiple injured in school bus crash with children on board
A school bus filled with children rolled over in a multi-vehicle crash Monday morning in central Florida, killing two and injuring multiple, according to authorities.
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politics
UK security adviser visited Israel in bid to keep Jerusalem consulate open, sources say
TEL AVIV, Oct 5 - Britain's top national security official quietly visited Israel last week in a bid to prevent the closure of his country's consulate in East Jerusalem which was ordered by Israel…
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general
Why Saudi Arabia’s Last War in Yemen Turned Into a Quagmire
A Saudi-led coalition has announced a military campaign against the Iran-backed Houthi militia in the country, reviving memories of its previous effort.
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politics
Nigeria launches rescue after military plane crashes with 32 aboard
Nigeria launches rescue operation after military aircraft carrying 32 people crashes in Ondo state.
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business
Josh Brown takes a look at winners and losers on his Best Stocks list as Q4 begins
Josh Brown and Sean Russo take a look at four names that have made their Best Stocks in the Market list — two winners and two losers.
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general
Repealing the roadless rule ignores public approval
New Mexico Sen. Martin Heinrich urged the public to voice their opposition to the administration's efforts to repeal the roadless rule, which protects critical habitats and recreational areas from…
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politics
"Businesses See India As Serious Long-Term Partner": Swiss President To NDTV
"What I find encouraging is how broad that list is. It tells me that Swiss businesses see India as a serious long-term partner, not just a market for one or two industries," Guy Parmelin said.
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politics
Yemeni gov’t forces aim for Sanaa, but Houthi defeat will be a challenge
Yemeni government forces claim strategic advances near Bab al-Mandeb strait amid a major anti-Houthi offensive.
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general
Judge sets new US trial in Lockerbie bombing case for January 2027
WASHINGTON, Oct 5 - A US judge on Monday set a January 2027 trial for a former Libyan intelligence operative accused of building the bomb that brought down Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland…
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science
The 23+ Prime Day buys our editors swear by
NBC Selected editors share the recurring Amazon purchases and proven products they personally buy during sales.
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sports
What happened between Ireland and Israel in their Nations League match?
Spitting allegations, no handshakes, and bowed heads headlined the second Nations League fixture.
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entertainment
Canadian writers find different routes to the international stage, including, potentially, the Nobel
Media gather for the presentation of Nobel Prize in Literature to French author Annie Ernaux in 2022. (Frankie Fouganthin/Wikimedia), CC BY-SA As Canadians watch the country’s literary prize season…
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business
Ex-Manchester leader defends deals with Man City owners
Veteran former council leader Sir Richard Leese says the relationship has been beneficial to the city.
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business
Karoline Leavitt, former White House press secretary, joins Fox News as contributor
Fox News has signed former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt as an on-air contributor, the conservative cable news network announced Monday.
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technology
When to book Thanksgiving and Christmas flights for the best deals
Knowing when to buy plane tickets for holiday season travel can save you money. Here's the optimal time to book this year as airfares rise.
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business
Burst of Attacks in Gulf Heightens Fears Over Fragile Energy Trade
Strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia came as the region’s exporters were getting more oil to the world market.
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politics
Yemen air campaign against Houthis under way, says Saudi-led coalition
Operation supported by 100 fighter jets said to have secured ‘air protection’ of Bab al-Mandab strait and destroyed hundreds of targets Leaders of a Saudi-led coalition in Yemen claimed a broad air…
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entertainment
Election alarm bells rise for GOP amid dismal polls: Live discussion
Republicans are growing increasingly nervous about their midterm prospects as a series of new polls suggest Democratic chances of winning the House and Senate majorities are growing. The data is…
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politics
Senate GOP PAC set to invest $14M in tight Kansas Senate race
The Senate Leadership Fund (SLF), a PAC aligned with Republican Senate leadership, is upping its spending in Kansas as the race for Senate heats up. The group plans to invest $14 million to support…
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general
Shark attacks kayaker off Paradise Cove in Malibu, authorities say
Officials said that the kayaker was fishing near Paradise Cove when he caught a shark and as he tried to release the shark, it bit him and caused him to fall out of the kayak.
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politics
Supporters of Imran Khan start march on locked-down Islamabad
Pakistani authorities insist marchers calling for former PM to be released from jail will not reach the capital Imran Khan’s supporters have begun a march to Islamabad to demand his release from jail…
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politics
Relatives of Epstein victim appear in attack ad targeting Republican congressman
Family of Virginia Giuffre criticizes Colorado’s Jeff Crank for voting to block a vote to release the Epstein files Two relatives of Virginia Giuffre, one of the most prominent Jeffrey Epstein victims…
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business
Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea
The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.
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technology
OpenAI launches visual ads that appear alongside image generation results
OpenAI said the new visual ads will show up after your image generation results appear in the U.S. only for now.
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science
Mass quarantine issued in Russia after unexplained death of plague researcher
Unconfirmed reports have suggested there was a laboratory accident.
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business
CNBC Points Pro: Is it better to book travel directly or through a credit card issuer's portal?
Points expert Jason Stauffer helps a reader understand the trade-offs between booking travel directly or through a third-party site.
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business
Twelve arrested for allegedly running cat trafficking ring in Vietnam
The men are accused of stealing around 2,700 cats in Ho Chi Minh City, allegedly to be slaughtered for food.
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general
US search for missing airmen in China gains new attention after Xi-Trump summit
For more than eight decades, the remains of US fighter pilot Morton Sher lay unrecovered in China. A photograph of a memorial to him in a Hunan village eventually helped investigators find where his…
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entertainment
Explained: The single ticket for French plane and train journeys
Travelling from a French city to an international destination can mean navigating between a train ticket, a flight booking and a potentially stressful connection at the airport.
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science
Man detained for stabbing dog walker to death
Dawood Safi killed Wayne Broadhurst and injured two others in a knife attack in west London.
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general
IDF killed two-thirds of terrorists who invaded Israel on October 7, intel chief tells cabinet
"There are 2,000 remaining, and we will get to every last one of them," Maj.-Gen. Shlomi Binder, head of the IDF's Military Intelligence, told the security cabinet on Sunday evening.
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politics
At October 7 state ceremony, Netanyahu vows there will be 'no Hamas rule' in Gaza
PM: 'Anyone involved in attack against us, held our hostages living on borrowed time' • Hinting at a state probe, President Herzog warns Israel 'cannot ignore internal, external signs of trouble'
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politics
Yemeni government forces attack Houthi positions near Bab el-Mandeb
The pro-government's Giants Brigades said its first contingents had arrived in the Bab el-Mandeb area.
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general
Trains between Tel Aviv, Lod halted temporarily due to suspicious item found on tracks
Train service will resume once the police approve, the railway said.
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politics
Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez calls snap November election as far-right looms and polling lags
Despite never winning enough votes to form a majority government, he has cobbled together a series of fragile and seemingly impossible coalitions, including voices from the far-left to the right.
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sports
Scott out of England squad and faces injury lay-off
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott withdraws from the England squad with a thigh injury that could keep him out for up to eight weeks.
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general
ANU adds three new artworks to 'October 7' exhibit as Israel marks third anniversary of massacre
The new works, created by graduates of the University of Haifa’s School of Design, examine how the events have shaped Israeli society and its visual language.
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technology
Yemen's Saudi-backed forces claim key gains around Bab al-Mandab strait
Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces said on Monday that they had seized key positions on the Bab al-Mandab strait from the Houthis. Three military sources and one government source told Reuters…
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technology
WATCH: People train to run 50K while eating Taco Bell
ABC News' Danny New talks to the co-founder of the International Taco Bell 50K, an annual event where people run 31 miles while stopping to eat at 11 Taco Bell restaurants along the way.
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politics
Saudi Arabia turns to Pakistan, Turkey as US refuses to intervene against Houthi threat - analysis
The kingdom is searching for friends beyond Washington, for allies ready to put rockets where the rhetoric is and assist in a fight Saudi Arabia considers existential.
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politics
Japanese leader calls woman's murder, allegedly by U.S. Marine, "heinous crime"
A woman's murder allegedly committed by a U.S. Marine in Okinawa is a "heinous crime," Japan's premier said on Monday, as the new accusation of violence involving American forces sparked public…
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politics
Germany at risk of violent conflict with Russia, intel chief says
German authorities accused Moscow of being behind August attempted drone attack on Leipzig airport.
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politics
Brazil-China ties in focus as Bolsonaro gets election edge over Lula
Brazil is set for a presidential run-off after right-wing challenger Flavio Bolsonaro won a surprise first-round victory, threatening Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva’s grip on power in South America’s…
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business
Saudi Aramco chief says replenishing global oil stockpiles could take two years
Saudi Aramco's CEO warned it could take up to two years to rebuild global oil inventories, saying the squeeze could worsen as the U.S.-Iran war continues.
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politics
Israel bans Zack Polanski after Green Party backs 'Zionism is racism' motion
Israel's foreign ministry accuses Green Party of legitimising 'destruction of the state of Israel' Zack Polanski (right), poses for a photo in London on 12 September, ahead of the Holborn and St…
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business
Bolsonaro beats expectations in Brazil presidential vote, will face Lula in runoff
Right-wing Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a runoff of the presidential election later this month.
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science
Nobel Medicine Prize awarded to 3 scientists for optogenetics development
The 2026 Nobel Prize season opened on Monday with the Medicine Prize being awarded to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics…
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science
American Deisseroth and Germans Hegemann and Nagel win 2026 Nobel medicine prize
STOCKHOLM, Oct 5 - Scientists Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel won the 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for \"discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and…
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politics
UK considering tariffs on Chinese car imports to align with EU, reports say
Move would strengthen Britain’s case to be included in new legislation to protect European manufacturing Business live – latest updates The UK is considering whether to impose tariffs on Chinese car…
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business
HKMA licenses Bakai Bank, city’s first from Central Asia
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has granted a banking licence to Bakai Bank, marking the first Central Asian bank to set up in Hong Kong amid closer ties in the economy and trade flows between…
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politics
China’s finance minister on fiscal policy
This article was translated from Chinese into English using Alibaba’s Qwen3.7-Plus, then checked and tweaked for accuracy by a South China Morning Post journalist. It is for reference only, and is not…
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science
Eat well to age better at a biological level – new research
Following a good-quality diet for many years can have measurable impacts on ageing. Rawpixel.com/ Shutterstock When it comes to healthy ageing, the overall quality of a person’s diet matters more than…
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politics
Yemen forces claim to seize Dhubab, sites near Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis
Yemeni forces claim to seize key positions near waterway as Pakistani, Saudi and Turkish officials to meet.
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politics
Medetomidine: the dangerous animal sedative turning up in Scotland’s street drugs
Tinnakorn jorruang/Shutterstock.com A sedative developed for cats and dogs is turning up in Scotland’s illicit drug supply. Medetomidine has been found in a fifth of heroin samples in Scotland, and…
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general
Survey seeking information on sexual abuse at Irish schools opens
People who were sexually abused at schools between 1927 and 2013 are being invited to take part in survey
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politics
Yemen war escalates: What’s the latest, as government forces claim gains?
After launching major military offensive to reclaim Houthi-held areas, Yemen's government says it has taken key district
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technology
HK privacy watchdog probes 24/7 Fitness after pinhole cameras found in changing room
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has launched a probe into commercial gym chain 24/7 Fitness after pinhole cameras were discovered in the changing room of a Sha Tin branch. The Office of the Privacy…
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politics
Spain’s Sánchez calls snap election amid national housing crisis – Europe live
PM says vote will take place on 29 November after parliament rejected two of his government’s emergency relief measures The conservative People’s Party is very pleased with the announcement. “At…
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