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Marcos inaugurates NLEX link cutting travel time to 5 minutes
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday inaugurated a two-kilometer section of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX) that will connect Mindanao Avenue in Valenzuela City to…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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MTRCB reminds bus operators to screen family-friendly shows only
MANILA, Philippines – In a series of transport hub inspections, the Movie and Television Review and Classification Board (MTRCB) has reminded transport terminals and bus operators to screen content…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Pagasa monitors LPA inside PAR on Thursday morning
MANILA, Philippines – A low pressure area (LPA) was being monitored inside the country on Thursday morning, according to the state weather bureau. in its tropical cyclone formation outlook issued at…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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MRT-3 releases adjusted operating schedule for Undas 2026 break
MANILA, Philippines — Are you planning to take the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) this Undas season? The train line has released its adjusted operating schedule for October 29 (Thursday) to…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Visayas grid still on red, yellow alert on Thursday, Oct. 29
MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas Grid will still be on red and yellow alerts on Thursday, Oct. 29, said the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In an advisory, the NGCP said the…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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SC asks Senate, House to comment on Sara Duterte impeachment vote rule
MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court (SC) directed the Senate impeachment court and the House of Representatives to comment on a petition filed by Sens. Robinhood Padilla and Christopher “Bong” Go…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Undas 2026 in Manila: Grave finders, visiting hours, traffic advisories
MANILA, Philippines—As Undas approaches, large crowds are expected at two of Metro Manila’s major cemeteries, Manila North Cemetery and Manila South Cemetery. Visitors are advised to plan their trips…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Naia logs almost 300,000 passengers ahead of Undas 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Close to 300,000 passengers have already been recorded to have passed through Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Naia) since Tuesday ahead of the observance of Undas or the All…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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PITX records over 700,000 passengers ahead of Undas 2026 break
MANILA, Philippines — Foot traffic at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) has already surpassed 700,000ahead ofUndas, or the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day holidays. Based on data…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Sara Duterte’s camp calls replacement talks ‘premature,’ a ‘distraction’
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp on Thursday dismissed discussions about her possible replacement as “premature” and called them a “distraction” from the “serious issues”…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Amihan, sheer line to bring rain to parts of Luzon Thursday
MANILA, Philippines – Overcast skies and rain are expected to persist over several parts of Luzon on Thursday due to the effects of the northeast monsoon (amihan) and the shear line, the state weather…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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DOT eyes new diving tourism spot in Misamis Oriental
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – The Department of Tourism in Northern Mindanao (DOT-10) has identified Initao, Misamis Oriental, as a potential new diving destination after underwater exploration reportedly…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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NCR hospitals, emergency teams on alert for ‘Undas’
MANILA, Philippines — Hospitals and emergency response teams across Metro Manila will be on Code White Alert from Oct. 31 to Nov. 2 to prepare for a possible increase in patients needing immediate…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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DA eyes tighter pork import rules after corn quota hike
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is moving to tighten pork import rules after the government raised the country’s corn import quota, as it seeks to bring down livestock…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Hike in school bomb threats prompts PNP review of response protocols
MANILA, Philippines — After a string of bomb threats against several schools and universities in Metro Manila that led to the suspension of classes, the Philippine National Police on Wednesday ordered…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Journo sued by VP’s husband wants Davao case moved to Manila
MANILA, Philippines — The 72-year-old journalist recently sued for cyberlibel by the husband of Vice President Sara Duterte will ask that the case be transferred to Metro Manila instead of being tried…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Farmers’ group defends Montemayor vs libel raps
MANILA, Philippines — The Federation of Free Farmers (FFF) on Wednesday called for the dismissal of a cyberlibel complaint filed against its chair, former Agriculture Secretary Leonardo Montemayor…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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PNP opens hotlines for tips on Dela Rosa’s whereabouts
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police on Wednesday launched round-the-clock hotlines for tips on the whereabouts of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, as the lawmaker’s lawyers renewed their…
Places mentioned: Philippines and 1 other place
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‘Don’t panic,’ Marcos says after peso’s historic lows
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos asked the public not to panic over the Philippine peso’s volatility, as the currency slightly recovered to close at P64.025 on Wednesday. This showed that the…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Senate seeks explanation from Lalamove founder
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate committee on public services will issue a show-cause order to Lalamove founder and CEO Shing Chow, who failed to attend, for the third straight time, the ongoing…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Planters, labor groups decry low sugar prices
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Sugar Council and labor groups in Negros are calling on the Department of Agriculture and the Sugar Regulatory Administration to urgently address low…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Mindanao on track to build more clean energy sources
GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — Mindanao is on track to achieve a balance between renewable energy (RE) and “dirty” and expensive fossil fuels—mostly coal—by 2030, with the Department of Energy…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Brussels wants industry to ditch Chinese suppliers. Businesses are pushing back
European industry has bristled at EU plans to force businesses to diversify their supply chains away from China, as the bloc gears up for a new package of de-risking measures later this year. In…
Places mentioned: Brussels
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Apple brings touchscreen to MacBook Pro, price & features explained in 5 points
Apple brings touchscreen to MacBook Pro price features explained in points
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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India backs UN resolution seeking an end to US embargo on Cuba
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Kumar Sangakkara accuses Ryanair staff of discrimination and threatening behaviour
Places mentioned: Delhi and 1 other place
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Your blood pressure could be dangerous even when your numbers look normal
Researchers have discovered a small group of brain cells that prevents dangerous blood pressure swings, even when average readings appear normal. The finding reveals a hidden source of cardiovascular…
Places mentioned: Virginia
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Judge rejects Trump admin request for order to segregate 20,000 Calif. ballots
The Justice Department sought an emergency order in the case.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles
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Spain begins three days of mourning after train crash kills dozens
Emergency teams worked through the night to find victims after one of the worst rail disasters in Europe's modern history.
Places mentioned: Madrid
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Rain lashes several parts of Delhi-NCR, yellow alert issued; AQI remains poor
Rain lashes several parts of DelhiNCR yellow alert issued AQI remains poor
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Sensex opens 100 points higher, Nifty above 22,700; TCS up 2%
Sensex opens points higher Nifty above TCS up
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, Who Helped End One-Party Rule in Mexico, Dies at 92
Mr. Cárdenas, the only son of a Mexican president, never won the office but became a leading figure in the country’s democratic transformation.
Places mentioned: Mexico
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Brewers defeat Rays in 5 games to win first World Series in franchise history
The win at Tropicana Field in Tampa gave the Brewers their first World Series title since their founding as an expansion franchise 57 years ago.
Places mentioned: Seattle
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Can Indian employees sue companies over layoffs without notice?
Can Indian employees sue companies over layoffs without notice
Places mentioned: Israel
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Private jet firm used by Flávio Bolsonaro previously sparked scandal for Milei
Bolsonaro flew on a Gulfstream operated by Baires Fly SA after crossing into Argentina; Firm's manager was accused by prosecutors last year of involvement in ANDIS graft scandal. Leer más
Places mentioned: Argentina
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Tehseen Poonawalla joins Rise and Fall 2, says his arrival silenced Shehzad
Tehseen Poonawalla joins Rise and Fall says his arrival silenced Shehzad
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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Scientists just broke a textbook rule of physics
Scientists have defied a long-standing rule of laser physics by generating X-rays with much higher energies than conventional theory predicts. The surprising discovery reveals how two electrons…
Places mentioned: Vienna
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In Michigan, El-Sayed Faces Heat From Former Primary Rival as Election Nears
Representative Haley Stevens has been less than enthusiastic about Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, injecting late intraparty tensions into a race that could decide Senate control.
Places mentioned: Michigan
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New York passes law restricting children’s use of AI chatbots
The law stops chatbots from making children think they are “human, alive, or experiences human emotions”.
Places mentioned: New York
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No tricks: Japan steps up police patrols, tightens alcohol limits for Halloween
With Halloween approaching, Japanese municipalities are stepping up measures against disruptive celebrations in major entertainment districts as larger crowds are expected this year, with the event…
Places mentioned: Tokyo
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New Zealand dealt double blow as pace duo ruled out of T20I series vs India
New Zealand dealt double blow as pace duo ruled out of TI series vs India
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 1 other place
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Oilers snap skid with 4-0 win over Flames
Tristan Jarry made 24 stops to earn the shutout as the Edmonton Oilers snapped a two-game losing skid, defeating the rival Calgary Flames 4-0 on Wednesday.
Places mentioned: Toronto
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Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 to win the first World Series title in franchise history
The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history
Places mentioned: Seattle
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Mortgage holders aren’t alone in paying for rate hikes. Here’s how the RBA spreads the pain
A fifth interest rate hike by the Reserve Bank of Australia next week is now seen as likely by financial markets. Whether the rate rise happens then, or at a future meeting, most of the media focus…
Places mentioned: Sydney
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Amazon layoffs: 1,250 jobs cut in October alone, what it means for Indian employees
Amazon layoffs jobs cut in October alone what it means for Indian employees
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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Is There a ‘Safest Seat’ in a Train Crash? Experts Say It’s Not So Simple.
After a high-speed collision near Toledo, Spain, killed at least 68 people, rail safety experts said the rough consensus that it is best to sit in the middle of a train has its limits.
Places mentioned: Spain
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Sachin-like hunger, a world medal at 18: Meet wrestling prodigy Kajal Dhochak
Sachinlike hunger a world medal at Meet wrestling prodigy Kajal Dhochak
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash
Sanrio has apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism.
Places mentioned: Beijing
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'Like cutting up a Picasso': AI microdrama edit of Neighbours worries actors and crew
A micro-drama will AI-assisted technology to edit old episodes of the Australian TV soap to focus on Margot Robbie's character.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles
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Judge Rejects Trump Officials’ Bid to Set Aside California Ballots
The judge ruled that no immediate action was necessary, dealing another setback to the administration as it moves to target voting by noncitizens.
Places mentioned: California
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Hollywood actor Cliff Curtis pleads guilty to drink-driving charges
Curtis was charged with reckless driving and driving with excess blood alcohol causing injury after a crash in September.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Milwaukee Brewers defeat Tampa Bay Rays to claim first World Series title
The Milwaukee Brewers’ 57-season wait for a World Series title ended Wednesday as they defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in five games.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles and 3 other places
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Activists accuse Israeli settlers of assault in occupied West Bank
Footage shows men, some armed, beating a US journalist and an Israeli-Russian activist in Umm al-Khair.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Trump and Obama trade barbs in closing week of US midterm election
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio/MORROW, Georgia, Oct 28 - Neither man is on the ballot but Republican President Donald Trump and Democratic former President Barack Obama took prominent roles on the campaign trail…
Places mentioned: Washington
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Vance reportedly contacted top Iran security official in bid to restart peace talks
VP sends letter to head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council laying out framework for potential negotiations; WSJ says Trump ordered initiative, but US president denies being behind it
Places mentioned: Iran
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Meteors don't just burn up. What really happens is far more violent
Scientists have uncovered seven surprising stages that space rocks go through as they hurtle toward Earth, revealing that melting and violent fragmentation, rather than simple evaporation, determine…
Places mentioned: France and 1 other place
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US-Japan's Joint Missiles Production Plan Against China's Aggression In Asia
The missiles that will be produced as part of a joint effort called "Operation Supercharge" are "essential for the F-35," Koizumi said without providing other details.
Places mentioned: China and 1 other place
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Richest 0.1% (8M) produce more carbon pollution than 3.5B
Article URL: https://www.oxfam.org/en/press-releases/ultra-rich-01-produce-more-carbon-pollution-nearly-half-humanity-while-cashing Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50284089 Points…
Places mentioned: Sub-Saharan Africa
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30-year sentence in Minnesota fraud that drew Trump backlash
Government says Salim Said hit the jackpot in a scheme claiming to feed needy children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Places mentioned: Minnesota
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Regulatory tightening in Hong Kong sees delistings outnumber resumptions: report
The tightening of Hong Kong’s securities regulations – in the wake of property developer Evergrande’s liquidation and unrelated IPO frauds – has resulted in more delistings than resumptions for the…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Delhi Driver Stabbed Multiple Times For Asking For 'Extra Chole', Dies
The father further alleged that three to four people were involved in the attack, but police had arrested only the vendor so far.
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Firing Outside Delhi Businessman's House, Rohit Godara Gang Claims Attack
CCTV footage purportedly shows two men arriving on a motorcycle, with the rider wearing a helmet and the pillion passenger covering his face with a cloth.
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Musicians unite across cultures amid rising racial tensions
Musicians unite jazz, Carnatic, Māori and Chinese traditions in an Auckland concert celebrating cultural diversity through music.
Places mentioned: Sydney and 2 other places
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Next round of Ukraine talks depends on Middle East, other factors, Kremlin aide says
"It will also depend on the situation on the battlefield and the situation in general. You can see the situation now in the Middle East. It just doesn't allow us to hold it in the near future."
Places mentioned: Ukraine
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Caltech Names Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman as NASA JPL Deputy
Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman has been named Caltech associate vice president and deputy director of NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California. The emeritus astronaut and retired…
Places mentioned: California
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Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Likely To Open In Green Amid Mixed Global Cues
Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Brent Crude Near $114 As US Weighs Fresh Iran Strikes After Midterms.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Trump shelters Flávio Bolsonaro, risking tensions with Brazil
Decision to take in Flávio Bolsonaro will affect bilateral relations; Lula said to be looking to the Trump administration’s next moves before assessing the effect on relations between the two…
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Al Jazeera speaks to El-Sayed as religion becomes flashpoint in Senate race
Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed is pushing back against attacks over his Muslim faith.
Places mentioned: Michigan
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Authorities seize P2.2M in contraband cigarettes in Sultan Kudarat town
COTABATO CITY, Philippines — Police authorities in Sultan Kudarat province seized a haul of suspected smuggled cigarettes during a joint seaborne patrol at around 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 27, in the…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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SC Associate Justice Zalameda receives UE’s honorary degree
MANILA, Philippines — Supreme Court (SC) Associate Justice Rodil Vaquilar Zalameda received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the University of the East (UE) in Manila on Tuesday. According to…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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NMP invests P261M to upgrade seafarer training facilities in Tacloban
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — Filipino seafarers training in Eastern Visayas are expected to benefit from improved accommodation and upgraded safety training facilities as the National Maritime…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Pre-shaded ballots found beyond Maluso in BARMM polls – watchdog
MANILA, Philippines — Pre-shaded ballots were observed in three precincts outside the high-profile incident in Maluso, Basilan, during the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Israel election results: Netanyahu bloc holds lead with double envelopes to be counted overnight
Herzog says Israel ‘must do everything possible to avoid another round of elections,' • Golan calls on opposition bloc to form gov’t with Ra'am, Joint List after record-high Arab voter turnout
Places mentioned: Israel
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More Filipinos favor VP’s defense team in Senate trial – survey
MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos were satisfied with Vice President Sara Duterte’s defense team than the House prosecution during her Senate impeachment trial, a survey from the Social Weather…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Brazil's Bolsonaro deletes letter calling himself 'president-elect,' changes wording to 'leader'
Flavio Bolsonaro declared himself Brazil's rightful president after losing Sunday's election, alleging electoral fraud and vowing to lead the opposition from the United States.
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Beijing wants Hong Kong to sow the seeds for the digital yuan. Will its plans bear fruit?
In September, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu unveiled the city’s first five-year plan along with his policy address, highlighting Hong Kong’s strategic role in promoting the greater use of the yuan…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong and 1 other place
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John Sununu says brother 'totally wrong' about election hypothetical
John E. Sununu pushed back this week against his brother’s recent suggestion that the New Hampshire Senate nominee would be “up by 30 points” if voters believed it was him on the ballot. Former state…
Places mentioned: New Hampshire
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Chipotle shares rise 7% after CEO says same-store sales growth will continue
For the full year, Chipotle reiterated its previous forecast that its same-store sales will increase by a low single digit percentage.
Places mentioned: Minnesota
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Meta, Snap head back to Los Angeles court for social media addiction trial
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Meta, Snap head back to LA court in social media addiction trial Social media giants Meta and Snap, the company behind Snapchat, are heading back to court…
Places mentioned: Los Angeles
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Why is France on Fire? With Thomas Chatterton Williams
The worst violent protests in years expose France's stagnant economy and its romance with revolt. Thomas Chatterton Williams says the country is on a knife's edge. If you'd like to share your own…
Places mentioned: France
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How the latest interest rate hike could affect everyday Canadians
While Wednesday's hike is less significant than those that followed the pandemic, experts say people who are already struggling to make ends meet will feel the burden first.
Places mentioned: Canada
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Three charged with murder of 12-year-old kidnapped from Edmonton: RCMP
Cole Morin 34, and Curtis Brown, 36, are charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping. Rachel Stuart, 36, faces a charge of second-degree murder.
Places mentioned: Florida
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PCSO lotto results Oct. 28: ₱312.1M jackpot not won
MANILA, Philippines — No bettor won the ₱312.1 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot or the ₱15 million Mega Lotto 6/45 jackpot in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) draws on Wednesday, Oct…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Hegseth seeks to assuage Southeast Asian partners on trip to Philippines
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth attempted to assuage Southeast Asian partners this week that the U.S. is dedicated to its allies in the Asia-Pacific region and pitched a defense framework to head…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Oct 29, 2026
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Alberta tables bill to protect consumers when buying cars, show tickets
Under the bill, consumers could get some power to fight back when they purchase defective vehicles that cannot be properly repaired.
Places mentioned: Iran and 1 other place
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Australian politics live: Hastie dubs inflation a ‘silent tax eating away at wealth’; Greens plan to make the Yarra River swimmable
Follow the day’s news live Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Gas reservation policy set for lower house vote today Australia’s domestic gas reservation is set to be debated…
Places mentioned: Australia
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Dolores Huerta, U.S. labour leader and civil rights icon, dead at 96
Dolores Huerta, who co-founded the United Farm Workers union to improve working conditions in fruit and vegetable fields in the United States and coined the enduring "Sí, se puede!" rallying cry, has…
Places mentioned: San Francisco
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"Your vote is your voice": A look at why voting matters
Why is it important to vote even if the president isn't on the ballot? House and Senate control, governor's mansions, ballot questions and more that will be determined by the 2026 midterm elections.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Halton officer charged in connection with 2025 vehicle chase injury: SIU
The Special Investigations Unit says officers were investigating the theft of a Kia Sedona in Oakville that also involved a stolen GMC Hummer on March 12, 2025.
Places mentioned: Florida
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Ford reports mixed third-quarter results, says 2027 earnings will be in line with this year
Ford Motor reported earnings that beat Wall Street’s estimates but slightly missed on revenue.
Places mentioned: Canada
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Erdogan tells Trump Turkey making diplomatic efforts on Strait of Hormuz, Yemen
Erdogan told Trump that Turkey is working to resolve the Strait of Hormuz and Yemen crises through diplomacy, as Iran considers a new Qatar-mediated ceasefire proposal.
Places mentioned: Turkey
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Pretti family: DOJ refusing to turn over evidence
The parents of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis nurse who was shot and killed by federal immigration agents earlier this year, accused the Department of Justice (DOJ) of protecting those responsible for…
Places mentioned: Minnesota
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SPLC alleges DOJ is treating witness as a member of prosecution team
The group's lawyers are asking a judge to let them subpoena a former SPLC informant who has been voluntarily providing material to the government.
Places mentioned: Washington
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High-speed train crash kills at least 68 people in Spain
The crash, between a moving train and another that was stopped further up the track, was caused by an "inexplicable" error, the transport minister said.
Places mentioned: Madrid
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Mbappé, Real Madrid forced to apologize over 'dictator' comment about China's Mao Zedong
France and Real Madrid soccer star Kylian Mbappé is facing a backlash in China after commercial sponsors cut ties with him over comments he made about China's founding leader Mao Zedong.
Places mentioned: Beijing and 1 other place
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Experts react to new findings on CTE in former NFL players
A new study from Boston University looks at the rate of the brain disease CTE in former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023.
Places mentioned: Boston
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Fed holds interest rates steady even as inflation remains high
The U.S. central bank left borrowing costs unchanged this month after hiking rates in September for the first time in three years.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Flavio Bolsonaro in US first claims to be Brazil's president-elect, then its leader
Flavio Bolsonaro in US first claims to be Brazils presidentelect then its leader
Places mentioned: Brazil
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What China’s best new cultural spaces have in common: the light touch
On a hillside in Anji, in Zhejiang province, a cluster of umbrella-like canopies steps gently down the slope, following the rows of tea bushes. There is no grand entrance, no plinth, no monumental…
Places mentioned: China