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entertainment
Boy George announces second concert in Israel dedicated to Nova music festival survivors
The announcement for the November 7 concert comes on the heels of a rapid sell-out of his first scheduled performance on November 4.
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business
FIDF releases video library of October 7 testimonials, incl. ex-hostages, IDF soldiers
FIDF said that the library was intended to be accessible to supporters of Israel in the United States, including both Jews and Christians.
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entertainment
Israel Police preparing for mass haredi anti-draft protests across Jerusalem, Tel Aviv regions
The combination of the anti-draft protests and a Ramat Gan concert has raised concerns about heavy traffic congestion and the blocking of major roads throughout the Tel Aviv metropolitan area.
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general
Flydubai co-pilot initially planned on hijacking plane in summer, investigation reveals - report
According to the WSJ, Hammami told investigators that he had sought to crash a plane into an Israeli target, such as Ben-Gurion Airport, due to the situation in Gaza.
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politics
Six civilians who aided in preventing flydubai hijacking to receive presidential award for heroism
The award will be presented to Tali Manes, Zvika Manes, Yaniv Hayoun, Dr. Shota Musayev, Asaf Rajuan, and Or Pardilov for their actions in stopping the would-be hijacker from crashing the plane.
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politics
Syria weighs military aid for Saudi Arabia amid war with Houthis, sources say
The Syrian president's media adviser, Ahmad Zaidan, denied that Saudi Arabia had requested that Syria deploy forces to help fight the Houthis in Yemen.
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science
Gynecologist convicted of raping nine women sentenced to 14 years imprisonment
The court found that Alkalai had presented the sexual acts as part of legitimate medical examinations or treatment.
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politics
RFK Jr. deletes post claiming Israel accusations stem from Qatar-funded Muslim Brotherhood campaign
The post had received approximately 336,000 views before it was removed. Neither Kennedy nor the US Health and Human Services Department has explained its deletion.
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business
Andrew Garfield plays a ploughman in The Uprising – but the real medieval rebels weren’t all peasants
The Uprising is the first film inspired by the peasants’ revolt of the summer of 1381 – the largest popular rebellion in medieval England. The revolt was triggered by the heavy-handed administration…
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politics
Gruesome injuries throw spotlight on France’s policing of high school protests
PARIS — The police tear gas grenade shattered the 14-year-old’s jaw and many of his teeth.
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politics
Anger mounts in Spain as woman whose eviction ignited housing protests dies
Maricarmen Abascal, the 87-year-old Spanish woman whose dramatic eviction last month sparked mass housing protests that led to an early election, has died, the Madrid tenants' union said on…
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politics
UK scales back Jerusalem consulate after Israel dispute
Britain says its diplomatic mission will remain open with reduced staff, despite Israel's order to close the nearly 200-year-old consulate.
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general
Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after Tennessee's failed execution effort
Christa Pike, sentenced to death for a 1995 murder, awoke "angry and confused" in a hospital this week with a long recuperation ahead after surviving Tennessee's botched effort to execute her, her…
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general
French high school protests continue despite PM’s promise of action – Europe live
Demonstrators have rejected a promise by Sébastien Lecornu to present a plan to fix the country’s education system by the end of the month Meanwhile, we are getting sad news from Ukraine, where at…
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technology
Asos warns customers about full extent of data breach after BBC contacted by hackers
Names, addresses, phone numbers, emails and customer numbers are now in the hands of cyber criminals.
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science
Nobel Prize in literature to be awarded in Stockholm
STOCKHOLM — The Nobel Prize in literature will be awarded Thursday by the Swedish Academy in Stockholm.
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sports
Strait of Hormuz crisis fuels Cairo's plastic recycling business
In the heart of the Egyptian capital Cairo, within the labyrinthine streets of the Manshiyet Nasser district, nearly 120,000 residents process a third of the megacity's waste every day. Long…
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business
Russia's internet giant Yandex halts operations at major data center after drone attack
Russian internet giant Yandex paused operations inside one of its data centers after a drone attack as Ukraine continues to hit the country's infrastructure.
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general
UK police charge Royal Navy member accused of working with foreign power
Police say the incident is not connected to ongoing investigations at the RAF Fairford airbase.
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general
Russian bomb kills 12 in street in east Ukraine stronghold
KYIV, Oct 8 - A Russian bomb attack on the embattled eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk killed at least 12 people, authorities said on Thursday, the latest strike on a key stronghold coveted by…
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general
Rain and snow come for Germany as cold front ends late summer weather
After an unseasonably warm start to October, it looks like the weather is shifting. The coming days are expected to bring heavy rain in places and a drop in temperatures across Germany.
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business
Wrexham and Rochdale train services rejected over west coast line pressure
Regulator also vetoes extra Blackpool service, saying insufficient space for new direct trains to London Business live – latest updates Plans to run direct train services to Wrexham and Rochdale from…
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politics
Bosnia’s political future looks increasingly like its past
Three nationalist parties are poised to dominate again, deepening fears of division and paralysis.
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politics
South Korea to recall ambassador from Ukraine amid POW dispute
South Korea said on Thursday it would recall its ambassador to Ukraine in response to a deepening diplomatic row over the transfer of North Korean prisoners of war to Seoul. The two countries have…
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entertainment
Actor Simon Pegg reveals ADHD diagnosis: 'It's just who I am'
The Shaun of the Dead and Mission: Impossible films star had previously put symptoms down to "character fault".
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politics
Israel’s embrace of Serb nationalist Milorad Dodik threatens Bosnia and the wider Balkans
Israel’s growing ties with Republika Srpska embolden Dodik and give the entity another means of applying pressure on Europe Former president Milorad Dodik of Republic of Srpska and Israeli Prime…
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politics
German Bundeswehr: A new naval port in Emden
Citing the escalating security threat, the German Navy has decided to establish a second port on the North Sea coast. Emden was chosen as the location.
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technology
French bonds are suffering through their worst decade since 1803 — and investors are bracing for more pain
The spread between France’s 10-year government bond and Germany’s equivalent reached its widest last week in available Bloomberg data, dating back to 1990.
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general
Mumbai-Pune in 48 min, Delhi-Varanasi under 4 hours: 7 bullet train routes
Seven new bullet train corridors in works: In the coming years, Indian Railways is looking to make that a reality with seven new bullet train corridors in the works. Bullet trains typically operate at…
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entertainment
At least five arrested over Renoir museum theft
The two paintings by the French artist stolen in last month's heist have yet to be recovered.
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business
After Colombia's exit, what is left of the Hague Group?
Three founding members have quit the coalition since March, while South Africa faces accusations of 'hypocrisy' over coal shipments to Israel In this file photo, state representatives from South…
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science
Nebraska wind turbine lease pays up to $12,500 a year for about 1 acre
A Nebraska farmer leases a 160-acre parcel for a wind turbine that occupies just one acre, leaving the remaining land available for farming. According to a 2021 NRECA case study, developer Bluestem…
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sports
F1 heat hazard declared for fourth time this season
The Singapore Grand Prix is declared a heat-hazard race, the second weekend in a row that the designation has been used in Formula 1.
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business
After a yearslong slump, China's real estate market may be set for a turnaround
A recovery in China's largest cities real estate markets could come as soon as next year, the S&P ratings agency said.
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politics
France to release 10m barrels of diesel in bid to curb rising prices
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Wednesday that he would make ten million barrels of diesel available to distributors in France, in a bid to help ease pressure on fuel prices. The diesel…
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politics
Britain says consulate in Jerusalem to remain open as a UK mission
LONDON, Oct 8 - British foreign minister Ed Miliband said on Thursday its Consulate General building in East Jerusalem, ordered to close by Israel, would remain open as an independent and operational…
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politics
British consulate in East Jerusalem will stay open as UK mission, says Ed Miliband
UK and Israel back away from full diplomatic confrontation, though British presence in Palestine will be much reduced UK politics live – latest updates Israel and the UK have backed away from a…
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general
South Korea says to recall ambassador from Ukraine
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politics
School protests part of a broader French malaise?
High school students across France launched a fresh day of protests on Thursday, despite government attempts to ease the crisis which has rocked the country for days. But coinciding with a cost of…
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sports
Six hours a day, 19% to 14% body fat: Inside Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s bid for longevity at 36
At 36, Bhuvneshwar Kumar is back in India’s T20I setup, four years after his last international appearance. His recall followed a 28-wicket IPL season for RCB and a strong UP T20 campaign, but the…
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general
Berlin's Left Party, SPD and Greens agree exploratory coalition talks, reports say
Oct 8 - Germany's Left Party, the centre-left SPD and the Greens have agreed on measures to address antisemitic incidents, clearing a key hurdle to the start of exploratory coalition talks in the…
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politics
Uniqlo sees profits soar in China despite Beijing-Tokyo tensions
Fast Retailing, the parent company of Japanese clothing retailer Uniqlo, has defied the ongoing political tensions between Beijing and Tokyo and soft consumer sentiment in China to log a rebound in…
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politics
UK says Israel has no legal authority to close Jerusalem consulate
Foreign Secretary Miliband says Britain will retain a presence in occupied East Jerusalem despite Israel’s move to close its consulate. “We have been clear that we do not accept that the Government of…
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science
A Scientist Working on the ‘IceCube’ Neutrino Detector Explains the Nobel Prize–Winning Technology
“Detecting a neutrino is like looking for a needle in a haystack,” says Juan Carlos Díaz Vélez, who breaks down why researchers are looking for the cosmic particles under the Antarctic ice.
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politics
Trump pushed Xi to end Japan freeze, but Chinese leader unmoved
US President Donald Trump pressed Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during last month’s summit to end a deep freeze in relations with Japan’s Sanae Takaichi, the South China Morning Post reported. Trump…
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politics
Le Pen proposes new tax on companies in France that employ foreign workers
In her proposed budget, far right leader Marine Le Pen has included one measure that could affect every foreign citizen working in France - the introduction of an extra tax of €1,000 per worker, per…
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technology
Dutch firm uses AI to help drone systems 'talk' on Ukraine's battlefield
KATWIJK AAN ZEE, Netherlands, Oct 8 - A high-velocity drone launched at a disused Dutch airbase by the North Sea roars through the clouds and intercepts a mock enemy target detected by radar and…
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general
National security police arrest 2 over alleged seditious social media posts
Hong Kong national security police have arrested two people, including an insurance broker, on suspicion of publishing allegedly seditious posts on social media. A force spokesman said on Thursday…
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general
One dead, two injured in Poland’s second school attack in two days
In a separate incident, police also detained a 17-year-old who was planning an attack.
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politics
RSA audit finds 'significant governance mistakes, failures', but no evidence of fraud
A Canterbury Returned Services Assocation used poppy trust funds to fund its building work.
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general
Hong Kong child abuse case prompts calls to watch for signs of psychological harm
Psychological abuse can be hard to detect, Hong Kong welfare experts have warned, urging social workers and teachers to look for subtle changes in children’s behaviour amid outrage over a viral video…
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politics
US approves over $2bn in weapons sales to Egypt, Kuwait and UAE
The US State Department notified Congress last week that it approved the sale of more than $2bn in US weapons systems to Egypt, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates. Kuwait will buy an estimated $400m…
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politics
Ryanair scraps all flights from Bremen airport from spring 2027
Flights that served around 400,000 passengers a year will be cut when Ryanair ends operations at Bremen Airport in April.
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general
Elderly man arrested for criminal damage after red paint splashed on Kwun Tong lawmakers’ office
An elderly man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after the entrance to the office of two pro-Beijing lawmakers was splashed with red paint, with the two legislators condemning the…
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sports
Simone Biles and Jonathan Owens find a buyer for $1.2 million Texas home—in less than a week
Olympic gymnast Simone Biles and her NFL star husband, Jonathan Owens, have landed a buyer for their sprawling Texas property—just days after listing the home they resided in while finishing up their…
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general
‘Absolute Nightmare’: Inside the Russian Warehouses Bombarded by Ukraine
Middle-of-the-night evacuations and fears about death have become the norm for workers at Russian e-commerce companies targeted by Ukraine.
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general
At a Potato Festival, Our Berlin Reporter Deepened His Ties to a New Land
The annual Kartoffelfest was a chance to update family traditions, with an American baby born abroad.
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business
Togo Moves to Open Power Grid as Demand Set to Rise 32%
Togo's cabinet adopted a draft electricity law on Tuesday, 6 October, that would open the grid to private producers and direct sales to big users.
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politics
Hockey N.S. launches pilot program to teach young players about consent, hazing
The organization has teamed up with a local non-profit that provides services to survivors of sexual assault to create the program.
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science
Covid, Brexit and Liz Truss mini-budget led to lasting decline in mental health, study finds
Researchers found five events, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, caused serious damage to mental wellbeing across UK Brexit, Liz Truss’s mini-budget and other “shocks” over the last 10 years…
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politics
How a U.S. Diplomat Suppressed and Altered Reports Critical of Israel
A top aide to Ambassador Mike Huckabee skewed information to portray the Netanyahu government in a favorable light, according to multiple officials and documents obtained by The Times.
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business
Cameroon Holds Pastor, 4 Followers in Trafficking Case
Gendarmes in Yaoundé arrested a 43-year-old Nigerian pastor and four followers on 6 October over alleged kidnapping of minors and human trafficking.
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sports
England to host 2031 Netball World Cup
England will host the Netball World Cup for the fourth time in 2031, when the sport's pinnacle event is held at Manchester's Co-op Live arena.
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business
Fears about kids' online safety unite Democrats and Republicans
Amid a decline in youth mental health, momentum is building for a federal crackdown on social media companies over protections for kids.
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technology
NASA Apollo program pioneer Margaret Hamilton dies
US scientist Margaret Hamilton is being hailed as a pioneer for her groundbreaking work developing software for NASA's Apollo lunar program. She died at the age of 90.
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entertainment
Man stole nearly €2,000 in ATM distraction thefts targeting elderly and vulnerable victims
Levers Zinca (31) claimed he was carrying out the thefts in order to send money to his sick grandmother in Romania
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science
Medical debt is crushing hospital patients in LA. Health officials may have a fix
In Los Angeles County, the nation's most populous, a new system could screen hospital patients for financial aid, preventing hundreds of thousands from getting bills they can't pay.
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business
Sao Tome Runs Out of Petrol, Awaits US$17 Million Cargo
São Tomé and Príncipe has run out of petrol and cooking kerosene. The finance minister says a US$17 million import is due within a week.
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politics
Sierra Leone Court Hears 3 Cases on Vote Reform Bill
The Sierra Leone Supreme Court overruled an opposition objection on 7 October and moved ahead with cases on a bill that rewrites presidential vote rules.
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politics
Morocco’s Royal Air Maroc to Fit Starlink on 41 Jets
Royal Air Maroc will fit SpaceX's Starlink Wi-Fi on 41 aircraft from early 2027, free for loyalty members, on a network that serves four US cities.
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politics
'A new normal': American Jews are more connected to Jewish life than ever, survey finds
"Jewish Americans are actively creating and seeking Jewish life in many different ways, and Jewish institutions, including Federations, are continuing to respond to this need."
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general
Israel must follow through on British consulate closure after Miliband sanctions - editorial
Sa’ar should ensure that the measures he announced are carried out, despite British threats to expel an Israeli diplomat from London for every diplomat expelled from the consulate.
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technology
Isaias becomes first hurricane of 2026 Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias developed late Wednesday as the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026. Its development this late in the year tied a historical record.
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general
Okinawa governor wants discipline for US military in Japan after murder linked to Marine
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technology
Apple’s new age verification is a game-changer for kids’ safety online. We need the rest of big tech to follow
Anita Kot/Getty Images Australians who use Apple devices can once again access the world’s most popular adult content site, Pornhub. That’s because Aylo, the parent company of Pornhub, is taking…
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business
Breaking: NZ Rugby launches court bid to protect 'Chiefs' name from PNG league franchise
New Zealand Rugby has sought interim and final injunctions before the NRL's Papua New Guinea team is officially launched later this month.
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entertainment
Veteran Indian actor Nana Patekar dies at 75
Known for his intense performances, Patekar carved out a distinctive place in Indian cinema.
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general
US says Fiji-based Chinese official paid bribes for Beijing
The United States accused on Thursday a Fijian man working for a Chinese state agency of allegedly paying bribes to advance Beijing’s interests in the Pacific nation. Zhao Fugang — Director of the…
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politics
France's school protests: what lies behind the anger
Students' blockades and marches spring from real grievances – and from France's habit of settling policy on the street.
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politics
Three people killed in Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia airports, officials say
The Houthis have claimed responsibility for the attacks, which mark an escalation in the conflict.
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politics
Trump proposes Camp David-style presidential retreat at his private Florida golf club
President Donald Trump says he wants to turn part of his private West Palm Beach golf club into a retreat for future presidents and their guests, similar to Camp David near Washington
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politics
Trump says he is not keen on a deal with Iran as U.S. reportedly prepares for 'massive bombing'
The U.S. president and his national security team have discussed possibly resuming large-scale U.S. military operations in the coming weeks, NBC News reported.
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politics
Live: French high school, university students call for fresh protests as funding demands grow
French high school and university students were called out to protest again on Thursday, two days after a large turnout demanding more funding, as the government made a series of conciliatory gestures…
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sports
Latin America Sports Daily for Thursday, October 8, 2026
Brazil Série A fixtures and table for October 8, 2026: Flamengo lead Palmeiras by three points ahead of the 29th round matches.
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politics
Former MLB pitcher Roger Clemens to receive Medal of Freedom, Trump says
President Trump said he will award controversial baseball legend Roger Clemens the Presidential Medal of Freedom, saying the honor is a “big step up” from the MLB’s Hall of Fame — which has repeatedly…
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general
São Paulo Daily Brief — Thursday, October 8, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief for October 8, 2026: weather, markets, MASP, transport, Palmeiras at home tonight and picks for expats and digital nomads.
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general
Global protests mark October 7 attack with calls for Gaza ceasefire
Demonstrators have taken to streets across the world to demand an end to Israeli attacks on Gaza and the West Bank.
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business
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Thursday, October 8, 2026
Rio Daily Brief for Thursday October 8: dry weather, free CCBB culture, Flamengo and Fluminense in action tonight, and the day's market mood.
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general
Latin American Pulse for Thursday, October 8, 2026
Latin America's mood on Oct 8: Brazil's runoff realigns, Messi exits, Chile recovers from floods, and a Celine bag stirs Mexican anger.
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business
US Stocks Slip 0.2% as 10-Year Yield Holds 5.3% | Global Economy, Oct 8
US stocks slipped from a record as the 10-year yield held near 5.3% and oil stayed near US$100, while Fed minutes still point to one more rate hike.
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technology
LatAm Opens After Ibovespa’s 0.7% Drop | Pre-Open, Oct 8
Oil near US$100 and a firm dollar set a cautious Latin America open as Chile and Mexico release inflation data. See the regional read-through.
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business
Are you feeling wealthier?
Stats NZ has released updated national accounts data that shows household wealth slipped in the June quarter, although we are still better off than a year ago.
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technology
Ibovespa Falls 0.7% Ahead of IPCA Data | Morning Call, Oct 8
Brazil's pre-market setup: the Selic outlook, Friday's IPCA inflation data, today's B3 radar and the levels that matter for the Ibovespa and the real.
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general
Texas carries out US' first execution since Christa Pike’s failed lethal injection
Jamaal Howard fatally shot a convenience store clerk in 2000.
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entertainment
US: Award-winning Kashmiri filmmaker detained
Arfat Sheikh was detained by ICE agents in Washington on September 24, it was confirmed on Wednesday. Officials say he "illegally overstayed his lawful admittance" as US President Trump pursues an…
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politics
Trump reups beef with 'ungrateful' Cuellar for staying Democrat after pardon
President Trump ripped into Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) Wednesday evening for not switching parties after receiving a presidential pardon in 2025, the latest development in a feud that has…
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business
Queensland is leading Australia’s fight against illicit tobacco. Should other states follow suit?
David Gray/AFP via Getty Images Not a week goes by without a news story about illicit tobacco in Australia, which is now a serious problem across the country. This week, the federal government…
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sports
Messi says he already misses playing for Argentina
Less than 24 hours after calling time on his international career, skipper says he is already missing wearing Argentina’s shirt. Leer más
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general
3 years on, survivors and family members of victims recall Oct. 7 massacre
Survivors of the Oct. 7 terrorist attack by Hamas in Israel spoke with CBS News to recount the harrowing day. Family members of those who did not survive remember them and their legacies.
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politics
Saudi Arabia strikes back after deadly Houthi attacks on airports
Saudi authorities said Wednesday three people were killed and 36 wounded in attacks on Abha and Riyadh’s King Khalid international airports claimed by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis. The Saudi-led…
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