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politics
Trump urged Xi to talk to Takaichi and lift export curbs on Japan, sources say
US President Donald Trump pressed his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to roll back China’s export curbs on Japan during their meeting in the US, urging talks between the Chinese and Japanese leaders as…
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politics
Manitoba PCs propose dedicated Crown unit for property crime
Manitoba's Opposition PC party said it will form a Crown attorney division to prosecute property crime. In response, the governing NDP said the PCs have 'no leg to stand on.'
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general
FBI arrests man for plotting mass shooting at Mall of America
WASHINGTON, Oct 7 - The FBI has arrested an 18-year-old man who had been plotting to carry out a mass shooting at the Mall of America near Minneapolis in the name of ISIS, according to court filings.
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sports
Adelaide 36ers coach claims he was 'targeted' by refs in United loss
Trevor Gleeson is left flabbergasted after being whistled for a technical foul during the 36ers' loss to Melbourne United in the NBL's Ignite Cup.
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politics
Israel marks three years since October 7 attack ahead of elections
Israel marked the third anniversary of Hamas’s October 7 attack on Wednesday with silent tributes and renewed strikes on Gaza as political debate intensified ahead of elections. Families gathered at…
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politics
Opposition leaders demand criminal probe into Netanyahu, state commission of inquiry over Oct. 7
Gadi Eisenkot and Yair Lapid accused Netanyahu of evading responsibility for October 7, citing prewar warnings and renewing calls for a State Commission of Inquiry.
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politics
DNC sues administration over taxpayer-funded pro-Trump TV ads
Trump announced this week that he and his PAC, MAGA Inc., would pay for the ads moving forward following bipartisan criticism.
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general
Latest Citi poll of Mexico-based analysts sees weakened peso through 2027
The super peso that made headlines in the summer will give way to an exchange rate of 18 to the dollar this year and 18.50 by the end of next year, though some anlaysts still hold out for a rate of 17…
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general
Evicted pensioner who sparked Spain housing protests dies: tenant union
Maricarmen Abascal has died after becoming a symbol of Spain’s housing movement following her eviction.
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sports
Construction begins on country's highest road bridge
A 260 metre-long bridge on State Highway 2 across Waikare Gorge will replace the temporary one-lane bailey bridge that's been there since Cyclone Gabrielle.
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politics
Lawyer seeks order forcing Quebec legislature members to swear oath to the King
Lawyers are seeking an emergency order from Quebec Superior Court that would require newly elected members of the provincial legislature to swear an oath of allegiance to the King.
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general
Missing Christchurch man Braydon Hepworth 'no longer alive', police say
Police say there are people in the community who know what happened to the 21-year-old.
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politics
Iowa Senate candidates discuss Iran war's impact on state
CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe sat down with both candidates in the Iowa Senate race, Democrat Josh Turek and Republican Ashley Hinson, ahead of the pair's first…
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politics
El-Sayed says Netanyahu pushed US into Iran war
Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee in Michigan’s open Senate race, on Tuesday accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of pushing the Trump administration to enter the Iran war. The…
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science
Toronto mayoral race narrows to Chow-Bradford showdown
A head-to-head battle between the two has been brewing for weeks, as no other clear front-runners have managed to break through to voters, according to recent polling.
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business
Federal appeals judges don’t reveal how they’ll rule on Saudi Arabia’s effort to end 9/11 litigation
Family members of victims of the Sept. 11 attacks packed a federal appeals courtroom in New York City on Wednesday.
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politics
Spanish pensioner whose eviction sparked nationwide protests dies, union says
Maricarmen Abascal, 87, was forcibly removed on a stretcher from her apartment of more than 70 years in September.
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politics
'False political propaganda': Netanyahu, Likud denounce Channel 12's October 7 anniversary coverage
On the third anniversary of the October 7 massacre, Likud cited prewar intelligence reports to argue Netanyahu was not warned of an imminent Hamas attack and accused Channel 12 of political bias.
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general
Israel strikes Gaza on Oct 7 anniversary, five dead: officials
According to Palestinian officials, Israel carried out new strikes in Gaza on the third anniversary of the Oct 7 Hamas attack, killing five people.
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science
WATCH: California scientist wins Nobel Prize
Dr. Karl Dyeser-Oth shares the discovery that led to his Nobel Prize win and how his kids reacted.
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general
Christa Pike ‘angry, confused’ and unable to move arms after failed execution, lawyers say
Attorneys say Pike was set to be taken off life support before she woke up, as judge orders officials to preserve evidence Christa Pike awoke “angry and confused” after surviving two lethal…
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politics
FBI concerned alleged Chinese agent is serious flight risk, sources say
California realtor Wanying Zhang is facing federal prosecution for allegedly surveilling the Taiwanese president's son in Washington last year at the direction of Chinese government officials.
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general
Pro-Palestine university groups march in London on October 7 anniversary
Pro-Palestine students took to the streets of London on October 7, despite police calls to postpone the march.
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general
Can the Gulf aviation superhub model survive the war?
For decades, the Gulf superhubs of Dubai, Doha and Abu Dhabi performed an improbable trick. They redirected millions of people travelling between the West and Asia to connect through their airports…
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politics
How October 7 changed everything
Israelis visit the Nova music festival memorial site to mark the third anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks. | Saeed Qaq/Anadolu via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily…
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politics
Assam CM Himanta Sarma says woman sent to Bangladesh safe, son counters CM
Mumtaz Begum, a woman expelled to Bangladesh, remains untraceable by her family despite official claims of her safety. Her son, Momruz Ali, is pleading for government assistance to locate her in…
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entertainment
What to Do in Cusco in October 2026
Cusco in October 2026: Planetshakers on 17 October, Marcos Llunas on 24 October and a Halloween candlelight concert, with prices in US$.
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business
What to Do in Kampala in October 2026
Kampala in October 2026: Trade Fair to 11 October, PyCon Africa from 7 October and Independence Day on 9 October, with dates and venues checked.
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politics
Trump makes 3rd Texas trip to stump for Paxton
President Trump is heading to San Antonio, Texas, on Wednesday for his third visit to the Lone Star State amid the Senate race between Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico. CBS News…
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science
Blacktip sharks can hear sounds nearly 250 feet away and pinpoint the source
A team of researchers from Florida Atlantic University discovered that wild blacktip sharks possess the ability to detect low-frequency sounds from considerable distances. This groundbreaking study…
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science
UN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague case
A top official with the World Health Organization said Wednesday it doesn’t know how a lab worker in Siberia died, and she urged Russia to provide more information about a case that prompted global…
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technology
GCC chief condemns Houthi attacks on Saudi airports
Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) secretaryeneral Jassim Mohammed al-Budaiwi condemned Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia’s Abha and King Khalid airports, describing them as “systematic crimes” targeting…
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business
Canada’s Pacific Link Pipeline Explained for US Readers
Canada's proposed Pacific Link pipeline would add a second Pacific export route for Alberta oil, but US refiners would remain its biggest customers.
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business
Taiwan’s First F-16V Block 70 Jets Arrive, What Changes
The first two of 66 Lockheed Martin F-16V Block 70 fighters landed in Taitung on October 2, 2026, after years of production delays.
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business
What to Do in Cairo in October 2026
Starlight at the Giza Pyramids on 9 and 10 October, Tul8te on 16 October and the 34th Arab Music Festival from 20 October.
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business
What to Do in Lagos in October 2026
Felabration runs 12 to 18 October and Design Week Lagos ticketed days 22 to 25 October. Dates, venues and ticket notes for Lagos this month.
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business
Live: Blakey chase intensifies as blockbuster AFL trade looms
The prospect of a Nick Blakey trade suddenly looks very real, with clubs ready to pounce for the suspended Sydney star. Follow all the news and debate from the AFL trade period in our live blog.
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politics
Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after botched execution
Pike's lawyers have said she was very aware of Tennessee's failed execution effort. A judge has ordered state officials to preserve all evidence from the botched execution.
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politics
Loans set to get dearer as RBI hikes repo rate after 44 months
The Reserve Bank of India has announced a 25 basis points increase in the repo rate to 5.5%. This decision reflects growing inflation pressures and stronger than anticipated economic growth. The rise…
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politics
Maduro expected to face new charges of torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons
An attorney for Maduro told CBS News that he has not been given notice that additional charges could be coming.
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general
Christa Pike ‘angry and confused’ about Tennessee’s failed execution effort, lawyers say
Pike remains very sick and shackled to her hospital bed, her lawyers said.
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politics
France suspends stun grenade use at student protests after pupil loses hand
France has suspended the use of stun grenades by police at student-led demonstrations, the interior minister said Wednesday, as allegations of police brutality mounted after days of sometimes violent…
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business
Trump’s diesel order exposes White House limits to counter surging fuel prices
President Trump's order comes amid mounting political pressure to take action on surging diesel prices, with the midterm elections only a month away.
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politics
Saskatoon Tribal Council inks $269M federal contract for child and family services
A group representing seven Saskatoon-area First Nations has entered a regional agreement with Ottawa to reform the child and family care system and keep kids in their family home.
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politics
In war-torn Kyiv, Elkin-led Israeli delegation confronts familiar threats while marking Babyn Yar
Zelensky warned the Israeli delegation that the drones Iran is developing together with Russia, combined with the operational experience the two countries are gaining, could become a threat.
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science
NASA Sets Coverage for SpaceX 35th Station Resupply Launch, Arrival
NASA and SpaceX are targeting 6:33 a.m. EDT, Tuesday, Oct. 13, for the next launch to deliver science investigations, supplies, and equipment, including the final set of International Space Station…
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business
Apollo, banks in talks to finance SpaceX's $40 billion Nvidia GPU purchase
Since SpaceX's record-breaking IPO in June, rates have sold off, and yields on its bonds have risen, along with other AI-related bonds.
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politics
French PM vows to address debt despite student protests
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has tried to calm both student protesters and jittery bond markets. In an address to the nation, Lecornu stressed that the education ministry had not seen any…
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general
Lawyers looking to block Texas man's execution following Christa Pike's botched execution
Lawyers for a Texas death row inmate are looking to block his execution following the botched lethal injection attempts against Christa Pike in Tennessee. Jamaal Howard is scheduled for execution by…
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general
French mayor caught in viral video clash says student protesters 'could be my children'
SAINT-DENIS, France, Oct 7 - In a video that has gone viral on social media, Bally Bagayoko, the mayor of the French town of Saint-Denis, stands facing police at a march in Paris on Tuesday, shielding…
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sports
South Africa host Australia who battle more than ‘Sandpapergate’ memories
WTC holders South Africa host Australia, who struggled against Bangladesh, in Tests for first time since 2018 scandal.
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sports
Harmanpreet Kaur: The captain who changed how India’s women played cricket
Kaur's magical innings instilled belief in the Indian women's cricket team before she led them to a first world title.
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entertainment
ISIS-inspired mass shooting plot at Mall of America thwarted, FBI says
The FBI arrested an 18-year-old for allegedly planning a mass casualty attack at the Minnesota mall, U.S. authorities announced.
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general
Gaza child’s autoimmune condition triggered amid Israel’s war
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general
Turkey sending technical, defensive support to Saudi Arabia to help fight Houthis, officials say
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general
Mamdani couldn't dedicate one day to mourning murdered Jews without turning to Israel - comment
The mayor devoted the opening paragraph of his October 7 statement to the victims before turning to Israel. His September 11 speech shows he knows how to do better.
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business
We need to stop asking if NZ can afford its superannuation scheme. It’s the wrong question
Getty Images Like many countries, New Zealand has an ageing population. Retirees are living longer while fertility rates have fallen. The number of workers relative to retirees will decline. If…
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general
Northland teacher David Cowan jailed for indecent acts against three girls
David Cowan's reputation unravelled after three victims disclosed historical sexual abuse, leading to him being jailed for more than five years.
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sports
Olympics: South Africa aims to host the Games in 2036
South Africa is aiming to host the first ever Olympics on the African continent. This after it was named as one of seven countries that will officially put forward their case to stage the 2036 Games…
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sports
Darnell Sankey, B.C. Lions on a late-season roll
Darnell Sankey is back doing Darnell Sankey things.
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politics
Trump Says US Has "Taken Away" Iran's Nuclear Power
US President Donald Trump said the war with Iran will end "very quickly" and claimed that oil prices will "come tumbling down", while asserting that the US has taken away Iran's nuclear power.
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science
‘Neither war nor peace’: Palestinians in Gaza on existing amid disease, despair and ruins
People tell of lives changed beyond recognition after the 7 October attacks by Hamas three years ago and the subsequent Israeli offensive Ahmed Ishtaiwi has six chairs. They are cheap and plastic and…
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business
Trump’s Texas two-step: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.
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politics
Elon Musk’s America PAC Is Quietly Funding November’s Most Consequential Elections
America PAC’s approach has been unusual: for every dollar it has spent supporting GOP Senate candidates, it has spent almost three dollars attacking Democrats.
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politics
Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
CBS News obtained new video from a person on the ground showing an Iranian attack on a U.S. base at the beginning of the war.
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politics
Watch live: Trump rallies Texas Republicans amid midterm warning signs
President Trump is returning to Texas Wednesday night as Republicans look to shore up support in an increasingly competitive midterm landscape. Trump will rally voters in San Antonio, marking his…
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politics
Live updates: Trump heads to San Antonio rally; Iowa, Pennsylvania in debate spotlight
President Trump on Wednesday celebrated the auto-enrollment of millions of children in Trump Accounts under new rules released last week. He's now on his way to San Antonio, where he'll appear in a…
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entertainment
New videos show Iranian drones striking U.S. base
Exclusive videos show drones hovering over Camp Buehring before diving toward their targets and exploding during Iran's attack on the U.S. base in March.
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general
Texas set to carry out first US execution since botched lethal injection of Christa Pike
Jamaal Howard’s lawyers urge halt, citing risk of another failed execution after Pike’s ordeal in Tennessee Texas on Wednesday is scheduled to carry out the first execution in the US after the the…
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general
Arkia forced to cancel Dubai repatriation flights after authorization rescinded by UAE authorities
According to Arkia, it possessed the required permissions until Tuesday evening, and has been futilely working in an attempt to restore the required authorization.
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general
Saudi Arabia opens international safety investigation into attempted flydubai cockpit attack
Until now, it has remained unclear whether Saudi Arabia would go ahead with such a probe, which experts say could test a system of international co-operation.
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general
British Airways resumes Tel Aviv flights for first time since February
The airline has not operated on the route since Israel launched Operation Roaring Lion, carrying out airstrikes on Iran, on February 28.
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politics
Iran's Islamic regime continues war against secular entertainment industry
Tehran steps up its cultural crackdown, targeting cafes and theaters over mandatory hijab rules, 'vulgar' music, and on-stage contact.
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politics
Gaza hostages have returned from captivity, but still face fights over govt. rehabilitation support
Three years after October 7, former hostages describe continuing struggles with housing, sleep and family trauma, as questions emerge over funding allocated for long-term support.
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general
Former hostage Iair Horn declared honored guest of Buenos Aires, shares story of Gaza captivity
Horn was declared an honored guest of Buenos Aires in a ceremony led by a city legislator who also addressed October 7 and antisemitism.
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general
Hezbollah receives $200 million cash infusion from Iran to support families tied to terror group
Hezbollah received the cash last month despite a tightening US economic chokehold on Iran and increasing difficulties in getting funds to Tehran's Lebanese ally.
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politics
Author of UK Green Party's 'Zionism is racism' motion is 'close friend' to al-Qaeda terrorist
A Green Party spokesperson told British media that “Lubna Speitan holds no party positions other than being a member.” adding that the party has "internal processes to investigate" allegations.
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politics
Is the world turning against the Islamic Republic of Iran? - analysis
Fifty-six countries, ranging from the United States, Britain, France and Germany to Bahrain, Morocco and Japan, reaffirmed their commitment to enforcing the the UN restrictions restored against Iran.
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general
Mamdani: Suffering did not begin, end on October 7, continued throughout Israel's 'Gaza genocide'
Mayor Zohran Mamdani mourned those killed and abducted on October 7 while accusing Israel of genocide, apartheid, and war crimes during the Israel-Hamas War and the Gaza ceasefire.
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general
On this day: US, Britain strike Afghanistan over September 11 attacks, kickstart War on Terror
The bombing targeted Taliban and al-Qaeda forces, and was the launch of Operation Enduring Freedom, which would span over a decade until December 31, 2014.
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politics
France halts use of stun grenades after boy's hand blown off in student protests
The step comes after several groups complained of police using disproportionate force towards teenagers.
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business
Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.
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politics
Israel demolishes properties of Palestinian who saved 30 Israelis on 7 October
Yousef Zyadna was praised for rescuing Israelis during the 7 October attacks. Three years later, authorities have demolished properties belonging to him and his family Israeli soldiers at a damaged…
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science
Woman dead after fire at Montreal homeless encampment
Montreal Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada says the woman's death at the encampment serves as a reminder of the importance of eliminating homelessness.
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politics
Sand holds 12-point lead over Lahn for Iowa governor while Hinson trails Turek in Senate race: Poll
Both Democratic candidates for Senate and governor in Iowa are leading in their races, according to a new poll. In the Suffolk University poll, 48 percent of respondents said that Democratic Senate…
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business
Fixer-uppers, commutes: Many making trade-offs to buy homes, report says
Nearly two-thirds of Canadians say they are willing to make a compromise to be able to afford a larger home or one more suitable for their family, a REMAX survey has found.
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general
Christa Pike’s lawyers hold press conference after she regains consciousness in hospital – latest updates
Tennessee prisoner awake and speaking after surviving state’s attempt to execute her last Wednesday Christa Pike is conscious and speaking after botched execution attempt, lawyers say In the modern…
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politics
Republican Ken Paxton reportedly blames Iran war and high gas prices for campaign struggles as Trump heads to Texas – live
Leaked audio reveals Texas attorney general telling fundraiser that affordability is his campaign’s biggest problem; Trump due to speak in Texas on Wednesday California to ‘actively monitor’ possible…
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science
Eleven arrested at pro-Palestinian marches in London
Five people were arrested for inciting racial hatred at a protest outside the office of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, the Met says.
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politics
Inflation fears on the rise as one-year outlook in Fed survey hits highest level since May 2023
The Survey of Consumer Expectations indicated that the median outlook for inflation over the next 12 months rose to 3.9%.
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science
Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Vance says Iran must do "something meaningful on enrichment capacity" to end the war, as Rubio claims Tehran has "lost complete control" of the Strait of Hormuz.
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general
Texas Plans Execution After Botched Lethal Injection in Tennessee
Jamaal Howard’s lawyers are seeking information about the lethal injection drug, the same medication used in Tennessee’s failed attempt last week.
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politics
Explainer-The status of Iran's uranium enrichment programme
VIENNA, Oct 7 - US Vice President JD Vance told Reuters on Tuesday Iran must make a \"meaningful\" reduction in its uranium enrichment capacity to satisfy US demands and end the countries' seven-month…
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science
Supporters hope for 11th-hour reprieve for Whangārei rugby ground rough sleepers
Residents opposed to council plans to evict rough sleepers from a disused sports club are heading to the site on Thursday morning in a show of support for the homeless.
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sports
Firefighters continue to battle major blaze near Queenstown
The fire spread quickly on Tuesday when it started near Walter Peak Station, producing a lot of smoke as it burned through vegetation.
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entertainment
Ben Affleck slams 'snarky,' 'depressing' political climate: 'I think it would be an awful job'
Ben Affleck says running for public office "has no appeal" to him because he finds the political world "very depressing." The "Gone Girl" star, who plays a Los Angeles mayoral candidate in his new…
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entertainment
‘Saved by the Bell’ actor Dennis Haskins cause of death revealed: report
Dennis Haskins played Principal Richard Belding on the hit sitcom, 'Saved by the Bell,' which ran from 1989 to 1993 and followed a group of students at the fictitious Bayside High.
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business
Trump sons' investments have won billions in Pentagon contracts since his election
The contract for a new plant in Baltimore is the latest linked to the brothers.
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politics
French student riots: comparisons with 1968 will only serve the political extremes
The student demonstrations that have spread across France in recent weeks are not unprecedented. Indeed, commentators have been quick to point to comparisons with the events of May and June 1968…
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politics
Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities kill at least 21 in a major attack that Kyiv saw coming
Russian missiles and drones pounded Kyiv and a dozen other Ukrainian regions overnight into Wednesday, killing at least 21 civilians, including four children, and wounding around 60 in Moscow’s latest…
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