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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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science
German and US scientists win Nobel Prize in medicine
The trio won the award for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics.
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politics
As rising seas threaten low-lying Pacific Islands, regional leaders call on the world to take climate more seriously
From rising seas to a growing pressure for climate justice, Pacific island nations have invited world leaders to Tuvalu to highlight the very real consequences of burning fossil fuels that heat the…
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entertainment
Court of Appeal hears residents' parade challenge over Drumcree dispute
The deadlock over the Orange Order march in Portadown - opposed by residents of the Garvaghy Road - has lasted since last Sunday morning.
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politics
Why has Spain's PM called a snap election?
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Monday called a general election nine months before the end of his mandate. Why has he done this, and why now?
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politics
Quebec poised to elect separatists to power for first time more than decade
Parti Québécois promises to hold independence referendum in Canada’s French-speaking region by 2028 Voters in Quebec are going to the polls in provincial elections which will probably result in…
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sports
England to play 50-over warm-up in stark Ashes contrast
England confirm warm-up fixture at the Waca before this winter's white-ball tour of Australia - a stark contrast to last year's Ashes defeat.
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business
A Prediction Market About the Past? Sure, Why Not!
As prediction markets surge in popularity, a new platform called Verifact Markets is pushing the concept even further, letting users trade on “disputed facts.”
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politics
Guinea opposition leader Aliou Bah freed after presidential pardon
Guinean opposition politician Aliou Bah, who was jailed for insulting junta leader General Mamadi Doumbouya, was granted a presidential pardon Friday after nearly two years behind bars.
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Police arrest tourist who stated intent to commit terror attack at IDF's Kirya complex - report
Israel Police confirmed the arrest in its own Monday statement, though it did not name the security site, nationality, or the reason for the tourist's arrest beyond their "suspicious" behavior.
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politics
Calls for French government to criminalise 'administrative abuse' to protect foreigners
A charity is calling on the French government to create an offence of 'administrative abuse' to protect foreigners in France from coercion linked to their residency status.
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politics
Turkey Banned a Book by a Jailed Presidential Hopeful. We Read It.
From jail, the former mayor of Istanbul accuses President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of hollowing out Turkey’s democracy to stay in power.
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entertainment
Sass Jordan, Canadian rock singer-songwriter, dies aged 65
Musician who had hit albums with Racine and Rats later became a judge on six seasons of Canadian Idol Sass Jordan, the singer-songwriter who became a significant success in Canada’s rock scene in the…
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entertainment
Killer beetles, tinderbox forests: Climate change costs center stage at Supreme Court
The Supreme Court is considering a major lawsuit brought by Boulder, Colo., against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy seeking financial damages for impacts of climate change.
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entertainment
Brazil's presidential election heads to runoff between Bolsonara and Lula
Brazil presidential candidate Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro and incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff October 25 for the top job after neither won a majority in Sunday's…
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business
BT agrees rescue deal to buy broadband operator TalkTalk
The takeover still needs to be approved by the regulator, but would give certainty to TalkTalk's millions of customers
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Yemeni government forces seize district by Bab el-Mandeb, military sources say
RIYADH, Oct 5 - Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces seized key positions on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Monday, military and government sources said, as they fought to reverse last month's advances…
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Spain's prime minister calls early elections as pressure mounts over housing crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced early elections Monday after his government suffered a bruising legislative defeat last week on emergency measures related to the country's housing…
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Andrew takes legal action over arrest search warrants with hearing this week
Mountbatten-Windsor's lawyers are challenging warrants used relating to his arrest in February on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
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politics
As election looms, Supreme Court reconvenes to new wave of Trump cases
The Supreme Court formally begins a new term, taking on a wave of appeals from President Trump along with major cases on guns, religious freedom, and climate change.
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Ex-prince Andrew takes UK police to court to ‘quash’ Epstein affair search warrants
Britain’s disgraced former prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, has launched a High Court challenge “to quash search warrants” obtained by police ahead of his arrest earlier this year, the judiciary…
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Larry Ellison to list Palm Beach property for $165 million
Billionaire Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison is planning to bid farewell to the third-largest oceanfront parcel in Florida’s Palm Beach County, with hopes to fetch $165 million.
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sports
Coach services could be cut due to record diesel prices, UK operators warn
Rising fuel costs are pushing hundreds of firms out of business, threatening school transport, firms say Business live – latest updates Coach operators have said record diesel prices could force cuts…
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politics
How the eviction of an elderly resident in Madrid has led to an early general election
his series of measures to tackle the housing crisis was defeated in parliament on Friday
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technology
The Humanoid Robot Future Has Arrived at a South Korean Park. Sort of.
I went to Galaxy Robot Park in Seoul to see how we might one day live with robots. It was part cutting-edge technology, part theatrics.
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sports
Why ICC fined India and West Indies after 3rd ODI in New Chandigarh
India and the West Indies were fined for slow over-rates in the third ODI, with India penalised 20 per cent and the visitors 10 per cent of their match fees. Both captains accepted the charges. West…
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technology
Ex-Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon to appear at New York City hearing on AI
Coxon quit Anthropic and issued a stark warning about the race to develop increasingly powerful AI.
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politics
New Supreme Court term begins with a climate change case seeking to hold energy companies liable
The justices return from summer break to hear arguments in Boulder, Colorado’s lawsuit against Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy.
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politics
Our World: The week of Oct. 5, 2026
A global news roundup, compiled by the Monitor’s international team
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Assisted Death Is Not a Choice of Last Resort in Canada
Assisted dying accounts for more than 5 percent of deaths in Canada.
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politics
Reporters on the Job: From Toronto to Nairobi
Every week, a selection of Monitor staffers and contributors share their challenges and insights from reporting around the globe.
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politics
Head of Jewish Greens says she may leave party over ‘Zionism is racism’ vote
Vivien Lichtenstein says she believes motion is unhelpful as anger grows over Zack Polanski’s absence for vote UK politics live – latest updates The head of the Jewish Greens has said she may leave…
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‘If I didn’t write what moved me, it’d be like putting myself in prison’
Award-winning author Arundhati Roy discusses why she's not afraid to address politically charged topics.
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Wyoming couple built off-grid home from 1,343 tyres; now listed for $625,000
A Wyoming Earthship built from 1,343 tyres in 2011 is now listed for $625,000. The 1,500-square-foot off-grid home sits on 55.13 acres and includes solar power, a wind turbine, rainwater collection…
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A Pentagon dispute in Trump’s first war foreshadowed challenges in Iran
A year and a half after war was declared on Yemen’s Houthis despite concern over weapon stocks and unclear goals, the group has recovered and is still bedeviling the region.
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business
Cannabis now as profitable as cocaine as supply from legal markets surges
Cannabis herb trade from US, Canada and Thailand is now so significant that economics of Irish drugs market have shifted
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sports
2 Gangsters Linked To Lawrence Bishnoi Gang Arrested After Encounter In Delhi
As soon as the two criminals reached the spot, they allegedly opened fire at the police team.
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politics
Transport Ministry employee vetting foreign airline security also freelanced for flydubai - report
This report came one day after N12 found that the official provided services to the Transportation Ministry through an outsourcing arrangement and was not a state employee.
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'Coach and captain want to give longer rope to certain players': KL Rahul
KL Rahul is sharpening his batting techniques against an older ball, focusing on his contributions during the middle overs. After an impressive 129 runs, he shared insights about the challenges faced…
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politics
Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez calls snap election amid housing crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for November 29.
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business
Africa: Ghana Steps Up Emergency Preparedness With Africa CDC Support
[Africa CDC] Accra, Ghana -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is supporting Ghana to strengthen its Public Health Emergency Operations Centres (PHEOCs), which…
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business
Cut spending to curb runaway borrowing costs, Goldman's Gutman tells governments
Goldman Sachs' Anthony Gutman said lower fiscal deficits are needed tackle surging bond yields.
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Flags lowered to half-mast as Israel remembers October 7 massacre three years on
"We will carry their stories with us and educate generations of commanders and soldiers by their example," he said, referring to all those who have fallen during and since the massacre.
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We are all grateful to the flydubai plane heroes but who is taking accountability? - editorial
It’s now incumbent on the relevant authorities to examine how the events leading to the attempted hijacking were allowed to materialize in the first place.
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politics
Democrats projected to keep House majority as GOP turnout lags, CBS poll finds
The GOP vote may be affected by the cost of living, the CBS report claimed, noting that Republicans were less likely than Democrats to say they would definitely turn out.
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FBI arrests California woman under suspicion of spying on Taiwan's president's son for China
The FBI arrested Wanying Zhang, also known as Heather, at Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday before her planned departure to China, the agency said in a statement.
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US Coast Guard halts search for six people missing after medical transport aircraft crashes
"Suspending a search is not an easy decision," said Rear Admiral Matthew Lake, commander of the Coast Guard's Northeast District, in a statement on Sunday.
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India seeks to be ‘a little bit more involved’ in ending Ukraine war: minister
India is taking a more direct role in efforts to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, engaging both sides on issues including shipping and reducing hostilities, Minister of External Affairs S…
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politics
US: FBI arrests woman accused of spying for China
A California woman was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport, just before departing for China, with the US officials accusing her of spying on Taiwan's president's son.
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technology
Nikkei jumps 2.5% above 70,000 to three-month high as AI stocks rally
Japan's Nikkei index experienced a remarkable rise of over 2% on Monday, breaking the 70,000 mark for the first time in three months. The surge was largely driven by chip manufacturers like Tokyo…
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No classes in 500 schools on Monday: Why are France students protesting
In response to escalating student protests regarding education quality, France is set to close up to 500 high schools. Students are advocating for enhanced teaching staff and better resources to…
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politics
Trump unveils 'Super Intelligence Force' to oversee AI policy
The president named his national intelligence chief as the taskforce's head as worries over AI grow.
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US Monitors Suspected Plague Case In Russia As Calls Grow For Travel Restrictions
The United States is monitoring reports of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in Russia after the death of a 28-year-old laboratory worker in the Siberian region of Irkutsk, as some US political…
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Brazil heads to run-off as Bolsonaro pulls off shock first place finish over Lula
Flavio Bolsonaro scored 47% of the vote to the incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's 45%.
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Israeli Agencies Flagged Foreign Flight Threats, Transport Body Ignored Them: Report
The report comes amid investigations into a "terrorist attack" on a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv, in which an Omani co-pilot stabbed the captain while trying to take control of the aircraft.
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US accuses California woman of spying for China, surveilling Taiwan leader's son
The 34-year-old woman was arrested before a planned departure to China.
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flydubai Co-Pilot Planned To Crash Plane Into Israel Airport In 9/11 Repeat
Last week, Captain Machchhar, who is receiving treatment at a hospital in Abu Dhabi, told Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that al-Hammami had asked to pray minutes before he struck him with…
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technology
US coastguard suspends search for six on board crashed medical jet
Debris found off Nantucket island after the air ambulance disappeared while flying from Bermuda to Boston.
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'No terror link': Flydubai co-pilot likely acted alone - report
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entertainment
Former Bachelor star Sam Wood charged with domestic violence
Police arrested 46-year-old in Noosa and charged him with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast The…
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politics
Missing for 22 years: Frank Davis found in Kootenay River
For 22 years, the disappearance of Frank Davis remained an unanswered mystery for his family. Frank was 40 when he went missing from Creston, B.C.
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US Coast Guard suspends search for people on crashed medical aircraft
Officials said four Canadians and two citizens of Bermuda were on the plane.
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Georgia, US, block party shooting kills two, wounds dozens, officials say
Dooly County Sheriff Craig Peavy told a news conference that two men, aged 21 and 23, were shot dead in Vienna, Georgia, about 135 miles south of Atlanta.
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business
EU, China to hold Beijing talks to avert trade war
The European Union has toughened its stance towards Beijing to defend businesses against what it believes is unfair competition in critical sectors including cars.
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politics
Yemen gov’t forces commence major combat operation against Houthis
Yemeni government forces have declared a ‘battle for liberation’ to retake remaining territory held by the Houthis.
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technology
Petrol, rates and weather: Consumer spending hit by three 'tough knocks'
Consumer spending is below last year's levels, according to the latest Paymark data.
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business
Brazil presidential election heads to runoff after no majority vote
Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of President Trump and the son of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, and Brazil's veteran President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off in a runoff on Oct…
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Kai Tak Hospital opens this week: what you need to know before visiting
Hong Kong’s largest public hospital, built on the former airport site in Kai Tak, will begin its first phase of operation on Monday after more than a decade of planning and preparation. The South…
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business
How Malaysia offers Chinese property investors Singapore’s comfort at prices lower than Thailand
Malaysia is proving to be a middle ground for many Hong Kong and mainland Chinese investors looking to buy property in a country that provides the stability Singapore offers, but with competitive…
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politics
Pro-Israel Samoa prime minister apologises for Nazi gesture in leaked video
Samoa’s prime minister apologised on Monday after video surfaced showing him saying “Heil Hitler” and making a Nazi gesture. Prime Minister La’auli Leuatea Schmidt said the footage was from a family…
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entertainment
'That's an irony when you look at him': Iyer makes honest Sooryavanshi admission
India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer praised teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the West Indies series, highlighting his quiet personality off the field and aggressive batting style. Iyer said…
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technology
Sanders backs Pope Leo’s call to protect human art from AI
Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday backed Pope Lepo XIV’s call to prioritize art made by humans over that made by artificial intelligence (AI). “Pope Leo is right. Art is not some kind…
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California man arrested on charges of smuggling banned Nvidia chips to China
Greg Lui, proprietor of Earthmade Computer Inc., faces serious charges for allegedly smuggling computer servers to China. These servers reportedly housed export-controlled GPUs and were routed through…
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