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Undas 2026: PITX logs over 1.38 million passengers as of Nov. 1
MANILA, Philippines — The Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) has recorded more than 1.385 million passengers so far during this year’s Undas exodus. Based on data released as of 11 a.m. on…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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All dead pets dumped in Bulacan claimed by owners – rescue group
MANILA, Philippines — All 29 dogs and cats dumped in San Jose del Monte, Bulacan, have been claimed by their respective owners, according to an animal rescue group. The deceased pets were reportedly…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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BOC seeks to ease export hurdles for Filipino businesses
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is seeking to simplify export procedures and help Filipino businesses overcome regulatory and customs hurdles in accessing international markets. The…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Marina grounds OceanJet 788 after Bohol docking mishap
MANILA, Philippines — The Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) has suspended the Passenger Ship Safety Certificate (PSSC) of MV OceanJet 788 after the vessel ran aground at the loading dock of…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Fair weather in Metro Manila, other parts of PH on All Saints’ Day
MANILA, Philippines — Fair weather with chances of thunderstorms are expected to persist in Metro Manila and other parts of the country on All Saints’ Day, Nov. 1, according to the weather bureau. In…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Undas 2026: 1,500 passengers make last-minute trips at QC bus terminal
MANILA, Philippines — Even on All Saints’ Day, several passengers flocked to a bus terminal in Quezon City to make the most of the holiday and spend time with their loved ones. According to Victory…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Marcos urges Filipinos to turn Undas spirit into acts of kindness
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday called on Filipinos to extend the spirit of remembrance during All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day to acts of compassion, particularly…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Israel needs a bold, fresh approach and unity government in wake of election stalemate - editorial
After the results of Tuesday's election produced a stalemate, there are few options available to prevent another round of elections – a minority opposition government or a centrist unity government.
Places mentioned: Israel
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JV, Lacson: Budget ‘bicam’ open to all, sparing none
MANILA, Philippines — Senate finance committee chair Sen. JV Ejercito and vice chair Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson promised that they would spare no one, including the son of President Marcos, from…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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At 90, sis of WWII soldier visits his grave after decades long search
MANILA, Philippines — For only the second time in eight decades, Adelaida Samonte, 90, traveled from Batangas to Libingan ng mga Bayani in Taguig City on Saturday, to visit the grave of her older…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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A buoy for the spirit in flood-weary Marikina
MANILA, Philippines — Dave Dela Cruz, dazed and knocked flat, woke up drenched on a chapel floor in Marikina City. He had slipped and bashed his head the previous night, when floods from Super Typhoon…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Edcom: Learning gap can be fixed even before Grade 1
MANILA, Philippines — The Second Congressional Commission on Education (Edcom 2) has called on the Department of Education (DepEd) to strengthen early childhood and primary education curricula to…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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DOE on ‘Undas’ energy supply alert
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) said it is monitoring the country’s electricity and fuel supply amid the expected increase in travel and public activity during the “Undas” or All…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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800 deportees arrive in Zamboanga from Sabah
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — Some 800 deportees from Sabah, Malaysia, arrived in Zamboanga City on Friday night aboard passenger vessel MV Antonia 1, the Zamboanga Peninsula…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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‘Newspaper of the Year’: Inquirer bags 2026 ALTA media award
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Daily Inquirer (PDI) was among the 66 media honorees recognized at the 7th Alta Media Icon Awards 2026, an honor conferred by the University of Perpetual Help…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Bamboo takes center stage in Unesco geopark
BOHOL, Philippines — Bohol province is embracing bamboo, a traditional material used in construction and handicrafts, as part of efforts to promote sustainable tourism and improve local livelihoods…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Sagada’s ‘Panag-aapoy’ lights up a hill to honor the dead
BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — I was at the early stages of graduate school thesis work at the University of the Philippines Baguio in 2007 when I was told by photographer Tommy Hafalla that the ritual…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Hezbollah unlikely to attack Israel in case of US-Iran war unless regime under threat - report
Hezbollah would, according to a senior Lebanese official, join the fight despite its weakened military capacity if the Iranian regime's survival was found to be at stake.
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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China state TV does not air first La Liga games since Mbappe furore
Chinese state television did not air on Saturday the first La Liga games since Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe caused anger with a joke about the country’s former leader Mao Zedong. It was not…
Places mentioned: China
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Canucks point to progress as losses pile up
It might not be reflected in recent results, but the Vancouver Canucks believe they are finally heading in the right direction.
Places mentioned: Montreal and 1 other place
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Zhang Shengmin, Xi’s lone ‘hatchet man’ at the top of China’s military
Zhang Shengmin, the last general remaining in the highest echelon of China’s military, has received an unexpected promotion to the Politburo, the rarefied group of about 20 Communist Party officials…
Places mentioned: China
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3 Hong Kong Chinese-language newspapers raise retail prices by HK$3
Three Chinese-language newspapers in Hong Kong have raised their retail prices by HK$3 (40 US cents) this month, marking the first sector-wide adjustment in two years. Ming Pao’s price rise took…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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India’s Congress Party Plans Mass Protest in New Delhi
Organizers are calling for one of the biggest demonstrations yet, in a string of rallies that has racked India since the summer.
Places mentioned: Delhi
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One or two targets to take care of: Trump's Iran threat after Mojtaba's warning
One or two targets to take care of Trumps Iran threat after Mojtabas warning
Places mentioned: Iran
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Diego Moreira, Pulisic shine as AC Milan stun Inter in Derby della Madonnina
Diego Moreira Pulisic shine as AC Milan stun Inter in Derby della Madonnina
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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ICE officer accused of intentionally striking man expected to surrender on Monday
The officer was indicted by a grand jury in Houston.
Places mentioned: Houston
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Scene trailer: Suriya plays rule-breaking cop Inbaraj in Jithu Madhavan's film
Scene trailer Suriya plays rulebreaking cop Inbaraj in Jithu Madhavans film
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Ukrainian evacuees from Russian-occupied Oleshky reunite with family
Starved and exhausted residents of Oleshky arrive in Ukraine after months of isolation, but some stay behind.
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Spooky mall frights, cemetery bazaar mark Bukidnon Halloween
VALENCIA CITY, BUKIDNON, Philippines — Holiday shoppers and cemetery visitors here experienced a mix of fright and festival energy on Saturday as local businesses and city organizers rolled out…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Israel issues more than 9,500 demolition, stop-work notices in West Bank, report says
Israeli authorities have issued 9,518 demolition or stop-work notices against Palestinian structures in the occupied West Bank since the start of 2015, according to a report by the Wall and Settlement…
Places mentioned: Israel
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Live: Dominant Jillaroos out to continue hot form against Wales
Australia has already qualified for the semifinals of the women's Rugby League World Cup, and will be keen to continue their momentum with a win over Wales. Follow live.
Places mentioned: Australia
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Delhi to Agra in 59 minutes: Bullet train corridor gets PM Modi's green light
Delhi to Agra in minutes Bullet train corridor gets PM Modis green light
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Vehicle curbs, construction ban, WFH: Delhi's winter pollution plan kicks in
Vehicle curbs construction ban WFH Delhis winter pollution plan kicks in
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Made with munitions from Malvinas War, a 'Chalice of Peace' in Argentina for Pope Leo
Argentine jeweller and silversmith Juan Carlos Pallarols is preparing a chalice as a gift for Pope Leo XIV for his November visit. Leer más
Places mentioned: Buenos Aires
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Telangana woman, 2 lovers murder husband, throw body in lake to stage accident
Telangana woman lovers murder husband throw body in lake to stage accident
Places mentioned: India
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Avengers Assemble! How fictional rebels are giving street protests a new face
Avengers Assemble How fictional rebels are giving street protests a new face
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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What we know about latest efforts to end US war on Iran
The foreign ministers of the US and Iran say a diplomatic end to the war is still possible.
Places mentioned: Iran
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India’s largest dam planned to counter China faces Indigenous revolt
Indigenous people of Arunachal Pradesh are protesting a mega dam planned to counter China's upstream hydropower project.
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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Tauranga police crack down on rugby league supporters blocking intersections, waving flags
Large flags extending from vehicle windows can obstruct visibility and increase the risk of crashes, police warn.
Places mentioned: Sydney
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The murder of Javits Frimpong, a bullied schoolboy in The Bronx
Thousands of people have held vigils for a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy who was chased down and killed in New York.
Places mentioned: New York
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Trump Says US Still Has 'One Or Two' Targets In Iran, Mojtaba Khamenei Warns Of 'Quick' Reply
Donald Trump was asked if the US would carry out a possible attack on Iran.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Gabby Williams leads Valkyries to WNBA championship in second season, beating Dream 68-63 in Game 7
Gabby Williams scored her team’s final 11 points of the third quarter and dazzled through the fourth on the way to 30 points, and the Golden State Valkyries captured a championship in just their…
Places mentioned: San Francisco and 1 other place
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Trump grants visa for mother of Ghanaian boy killed in NYC — Mamdani
Javits Frimpong was killed on his way to school in the Bronx. He was 15 years old.
Places mentioned: New York
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Lewis Hamilton takes first Ferrari pole at Mexico GP, extends F1 record
Lewis Hamilton takes first Ferrari pole at Mexico GP extends F record
Places mentioned: Mexico City
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Sanjay Gupta funeral: Viral video claims daughter made obscene gesture at paps
Sanjay Gupta funeral Viral video claims daughter made obscene gesture at paps
Places mentioned: India
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El-Sayed’s Campaign Doesn’t Want Haley Stevens at His Events
Tensions have flared between Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic Senate nominee in Michigan, and his former primary rival. “I don’t want any distractions,” Dr. El-Sayed said Saturday.
Places mentioned: Michigan
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Will Argentina’s citizenship scheme lure property buyers from mainland China and Hong Kong?
Argentina is the latest country seeking to lure investors with an investment-for-citizenship programme, providing another residency and diversification option for the wealthy, including those from…
Places mentioned: Buenos Aires and 1 other place
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Nashville chef's date night with football scout turns deadly
What started out as a special dinner date between Jade Benning, a Nashville chef, and Blaise Taylor, an assistant football scout, at her Nashville apartment ended in her call to a friend — and his…
Places mentioned: Texas and 3 other places
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Why my conversations with ‘ChatGPT for Teens’ made me very worried
OpenAI announced in August that ChatGPT for Teens would be a new mode for 13- to 17-year-olds.
Places mentioned: New York
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PT Usha, Saina Nehwal among sporting greats in IOA election fray
PT Usha Saina Nehwal among sporting greats in IOA election fray
Places mentioned: India
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German rioters loot shops as ‘Gen Z’ protests turn ugly
Massive demonstrations turned violent across Germany, with police also firing water cannons at youths hurling Molotov cocktails.
Places mentioned: Germany
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At 166, Delhi Records Lowest October Average Air Quality In 8 Years
The monthly average AQI stood at 223 in October 2025, 234 in 2024, 219 in 2023, 210 in 2022, 173 in 2021, 265 in 2020, 234 in 2019 and 269 in 2018, according to a statement issued by the ministry.
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Valkyries defeat Dream in historic Game 7 to capture 1st WNBA title in 2nd season
Gabby Williams scored her team's final 11 points of the third quarter and dazzled through the fourth on the way to 30 points, and the Golden State Valkyries captured a championship in just their…
Places mentioned: San Francisco
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Golden State wins first WNBA title in franchise history
The title was won in the first Game 7 in WNBA Finals history.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Trump holds call with Netanyahu amid preparations to renew strikes on Iran — report
US president says US needs to take care of 'one or two sites' in Iran as talks ongoing to avert fighting; Iranian security chief says Tehran mulling lifting ban on nuclear weapons
Places mentioned: Iran
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Golden State Valkyries defeat Atlanta Dream for franchise’s first WNBA title
In only their second season in existence, the Golden State Valkyries are WNBA champions.
Places mentioned: Dublin
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EU’s new levy on parcels kicks in
The European Union slapped a €2 (US$2.24) handling fee on packages from outside the 27-nation bloc on Nov 1 in a bid to curb the influx from China.
Places mentioned: China
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Data centers are now a midterm issue, even in Brooklyn
At a Brooklyn midterm party five days before Election Day, every conversation, from a council member’s fireside chat to a debate about the Democratic Party, kept circling back to AI and data centers.
Places mentioned: New York
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'Not good news': Ex-India star questions India's handling of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Mohammad Kaif has expressed concerns regarding India's choice to omit Vaibhav Sooryavanshi from the fourth T20I match. Sooryavanshi participated in the second and third T20Is, replacing the injured…
Places mentioned: India
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Trump says US ready to hit Iran's nuclear program 'in ten minutes' after speaking with Netanyahu
"There are 'one or two sites' left that need to be dealt with, including Pickaxe Mountain. We can do it in ten minutes. We have a plan for it, and we can execute it very quickly," the president said.
Places mentioned: Iran
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Trump speaks to Netanyahu as US weighs fresh military strikes on Iran: Report
US President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about military options against Iran while considering diplomatic negotiations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated…
Places mentioned: Iran
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Hermantown approves controversial Google Data Center during late night meeting
Article URL: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2026/10/31/hermantown-approves-controversial-google-data-center-during-late-night-meeting Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50322155 Points…
Places mentioned: Minnesota
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Dreaming big at 8, winning big at 18: Kajal Dhochak's rise at Wrestling Worlds
Dreaming big at winning big at Kajal Dhochaks rise at Wrestling Worlds
Places mentioned: India
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Faith traditions that shape how Filipinos observe All Souls’ Day
ILIGAN CITY, Philippines — For Donna Montebon, a Catholic mother of three, All Souls’ Day is more than an annual visit to the cemetery. It is a family tradition that keeps the memories of departed…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Iligan mayor asks cemetery visitors to observe proper waste disposal
ILIGAN CITY, Philippines — To help maintain cleanliness in cemeteries during this year’s observance of “Undas,” Iligan City Mayor Frederick Siao had asked cemetery visitors to bring their own trash…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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22 PUV drivers in Zamboanga test positive for drugs in ‘Oplan Harabas’
PAGADIAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR, Philippines — A total of 22 public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers across the Zamboanga Peninsula region tested positive for illegal drug use during a surprise drug…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Planters group welcome SRA’s cloud seeding fund in Negros, Panay
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is allocating P30 million for cloud seeding operations in the Visayas to mitigate the effects of the super El…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Bishop calls for accountability, RE shift amid Visayas power crisis
BACOLOD CITY, NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines — San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza, president of Caritas Philippines, called for strict accountability and an urgent transition to distributed renewable…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Civil society groups urge BARMM parliament to shun traditional politics
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — As the first elected Parliament of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) opened its inaugural session Friday, civil society leaders…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Isolated clashes in France after protest marches, as police brace for Halloween night violence
On France's third weekend of protests, riot police charged to disperse small groups of rioters at the end of the Paris march, and fired tear gas in Lyon and in Toulouse.
Places mentioned: Paris
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Eisenkot's Yashar party says Likud MKs, ministers called party list members
Likud responded to the claims later on Saturday, saying that Eisenkot is "under pressure from those who are disrupting their plans to cooperate with parties that support terrorism."
Places mentioned: Israel
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CDO authorities advise early cemetery visits to beat the heat
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — With tens of thousands expected to flock to usually congested cemeteries, local authorities here have laid down strict guidelines for this year’s “Undas” or…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Barbara 'Bracha' Hines: Painting her way from Florida to Jerusalem
On an auspicious date in 2025, Hines happily discovered two men: one who became her husband, and another whose paintings – like hers – incorporate the very material of the Land of Israel.
Places mentioned: Florida
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Victors and vanquished alike: Israel cannot afford another war among itself - opinion
The government belongs to those elected to lead it. The country belongs to all of us. I believe Rabbi Sacks would have recognized this as the essence of covenant.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Lone player bags Lotto 6/42 jackpot on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026
MANILA, Philippines—One ticket holder won the ₱10 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot on Saturday, October 31, 2026, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. No winner hit the jackpot in Grand…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Mike Rogers claims he's ahead by 7 percent on ballots returned so far ‘by our models’
Michigan’s Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers claimed he is ahead by almost seven percent on early-returned ballots, contrary to recent polls which lean in favor of his Democratic opponent Abdul…
Places mentioned: Michigan
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Clashes Erupt Again in France, After Festive Start to Day of Protest
More than 300,000 people took to the streets, some wearing Halloween costumes, before the demonstrations ended in violence.
Places mentioned: France
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Iran debating whether to maintain ban on nuclear weapons, regime's security chief Rezaei says
Rezaei also discussed US Vice President JD Vance's letter, saying that the "tone" of the Americans had "completely changed, which is a good sign as it shows the Iranian people's victory."
Places mentioned: Iran
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De Minaur stuns new number one Zverev in Vienna
Alex de Minaur secures one of his biggest victories, beating soon-to-be world number one Alexander Zverev in Vienna to put himself back in the mix for the ATP Finals.
Places mentioned: Vienna
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Clashes erupt as tens of thousands join Gen Z protests across Germany
Police use water cannon in Frankfurt, Hamburg and Cologne as demonstrators hurl fireworks and bottles; organizers of 'GenZ regelt!' reject violence
Places mentioned: Germany
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Legal filing questions Trump’s claims of non-citizen voting in California
Data scientists find that many 'likely non-citizens' identified by the Trump administration were erroneously flagged.
Places mentioned: California
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4 days left: How TechCrunch Founder Summit helps you make more useful connections to scale
On November 4 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station, get ready for a full day packed with meaningful networking opportunities, actionable insights, and connections that could change the trajectory of your…
Places mentioned: Boston
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Some 320,000 demonstrators take part in largely peaceful protests across France
Around 320,000 protesters took part in a third mass protest over living costs across France on Saturday, the interior ministry estimated, while organizers counted nearly half a million. Tensions…
Places mentioned: Paris
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Herzog honors JFNA fund that provided $240m. in loans to Israeli businesses
JFNA established the Israel Small Business Loan Fund in the months following October 7, 2023, as part of its Israel Emergency Campaign, which ultimately raised more than $900m.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Police, protesters clash in Germany after ‘Gen Z’ demonstrations
Police used water cannon and pepper spray as masked demonstrators hurled fireworks, stones and bottles.
Places mentioned: Berlin
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Hongkongers need more than 4 walls and a roof to make a home
What kind of living space can truly be called a “home”? That was the question on my mind when I visited United Court, a transitional housing estate in Tung Tau, Yuen Long, run by the Hong Kong Sheng…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Thousands demonstrate in Paris as protests spread across Europe
More than 320,000 people demonstrated across France against the rising cost of living and poor public services, with clashes between some protesters and police.
Places mentioned: Paris
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Proper hygiene urged as Tacloban schools record 704 cases of sore eyes
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, Philippines — At least 704 cases of sore eyes, or conjunctivitis, were recorded in nine schools in Tacloban City from Oct. 1 to 15, prompting health officials and school…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Judge allows NAACP lawsuit over xAI data center pollution to move forward
An NAACP lawsuit accuses the SpaceX-owned AI company of violating the Clean Air Act.
Places mentioned: New York
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Fiery confrontations between protestors and police in Albania
Places mentioned: Albania
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French police clash with some protesters again as demonstrations continue
Police said about 70,000 people demonstrated in Paris alone. France's interior ministry said about 320,000 people rallied nationwide.
Places mentioned: Paris and 1 other place
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Judge dismisses Trump’s $10 billion defamation suit over Jeffrey Epstein birthday card story
A federal judge in Florida has tossed a revised version of President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday card he allegedly sent…
Places mentioned: Dublin
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Iran, Qatar hold fresh talks as threat of US strikes looms after midterms
Iran Qatar hold fresh talks as threat of US strikes looms after midterms
Places mentioned: Iran
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Get in the spirit with these horrors from YouTube
Rather than recommend a single horror film or an unsettling album for our final installment of spooky season recs, I present you with a small selection of creepy, disturbing, and just plain weird…
Places mentioned: Michigan
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Trump defamation suit against Murdoch, WSJ over Epstein letter dismissed with prejudice
By dismissing the suit with prejudice, Trump can't file another amended version in district court. Trump's legal team said the president plans to appeal.
Places mentioned: Miami
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Eisenkot vows to swiftly utilize Knesset majority ‘against Oct. 7 government’
Yashar party chief says willing to work with any MK who accepts his conditions for a Zionist government, which includes military draft for all, accepting Israel as Jewish state
Places mentioned: Israel
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Health authorities probe two suspected Ebola cases in northeast Nigeria
The two individuals have been isolated while officials carry out contact tracing and laboratory testing.
Places mentioned: Nigeria
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Hundreds of Thousands Join Another Round of Protests in France
The interior ministry estimated that 320,000 people had demonstrated nationwide, a smaller number than the previous two Saturdays. The police and protesters clashed in Paris and other cities.
Places mentioned: Paris
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Animal protection, care bill pushed after dead pets dumped in Bulacan
MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan party-list Rep. Percival Cendaña has called for the passage of their bill which seeks stronger protection of animals, after reports on the dumping of 29 dead pets’…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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5 state Supreme Court races to watch on Tuesday
Voters in half of the country will decide who sits on the bench of their state's highest court next Tuesday. State Supreme Court races are on ballot in two dozen states this November, with partisan…
Places mentioned: Washington