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general
US sends Patriot missile batteries to Saudi Arabia, Qatar to protect oil, gas facilities - report
According to the report, the US wanted to reassure the countries that their key energy facilities would be protected in case major combat operations resume within the region.
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general
Governments cannot stay silent on the threat against Israel after flydubai hijacking - editorial
The flydubai incident does not become any less worthy of condemnation because the involved prevented its worst possible consequences.
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politics
Editor’s Notes: Flydubai crisis shows why we need another major news agency - comment
As editor of the Post, I would welcome another substantial international news agency. I would like a wider range of independently gathered accounts for our editors to consider.
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Louisiana brothers charged for raising funds for Hamas through social media scam - report
The two allegedly raised money for Hamas through disseminating propaganda and soliciting donations for "the poor and orphans in Gaza" via social media.
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politics
U.S. trade representative Greer says deal with India not 'imminent' after Modi-Trump call
Ties between the U.S. and India have been under strain for over a year, and New Delhi faces fresh risk of up to 100% tariffs for continuing to buy Russian oil.
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business
US pressures EU allies to release diesel stockpiles
The Trump administration has called on its European allies, particularly Germany and France, to release strategic diesel reserves in an effort to ease fuel prices. The EU will hold an emergency…
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general
Greene joins Cats as AFL teams make off-season moves
Toby Greene has become the first major AFL free agency domino to fall, with Greater Western Sydney to receive a second-round draft pick for losing their former captain to Geelong.
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Jewish groups hail California law making it the first state to list ‘Jewish’ as an ethnicity
Also on Wednesday, Newsom approved AB 1763, which will include religious holiday observance as a type of excused absence in schools without requiring a written request from a parent or guardian.
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politics
What does Philippines seek with new Thitu map in South China Sea?
Thitu Island and its residents have come under the spotlight after the Philippines, in a bid to reinforce its claims in the South China Sea, announced plans to file an updated maritime chart with the…
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French outlet says it published images of far-right leader’s antisemitic messages
Investigative reporters say it has been able to authenticate messages from 2013, in which Jordan Bardella claims, among other things, that Jews have to 'dominate other peoples'
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general
Fire truck rolls on way to Manawatū blaze, three firefighters injured
Two of the firefighters were taken to hospital.
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politics
Longtime Lumby mayor runs in municipal and provincial elections
Kevin Acton was already seeking another term as mayor when a snap provincial election was called and said it was bad timing for David Eby to do that.
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science
New crew makes the quickest US flight to ISS
The SpaceX spacecraft carrying the Crew-13 team docked with the International Space Station in 7 hours and 55 minutes, setting a new record.
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business
Canadian astronaut reaches International Space Station for six-month mission
NASA says the Crew 13 mission had the fastest flight ever to the International Space Station, taking just under eight hours to reach the facility.
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business
S&P 500 futures are little changed as September jobs report looms: Live updates
The major averages are heading for a losing week as the latest leg higher in yields keeps stocks under pressure.
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politics
Canada Eyes $70 Billion Trade With India In 5 Years, Says Canadian Minister
Underlining Canada's existing financial footprint in India, Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu pointed out that "Canada is the largest collective investor in India, with over USD 100 billion invested.
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politics
Trump quips Paxton is ‘pain in the ass,’ ‘a little controversial’
President Trump quipped that Texas Senate GOP candidate Ken Paxton was “a pain in the ass” and acknowledged he was “a little controversial” during several stops in the Lone Star State and Oklahoma…
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technology
Greenhouse gases hit record levels in New Zealand's atmosphere, new data shows
At the same time, the country's climate is changing, with warmer annual temperatures and a greater proportion of rain falling during extreme events.
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business
US to send third aircraft carrier towards Iran: US official to Al Jazeera
Massive US military deployment to the Middle East includes 50,000 troops, F-35s and Marines to pressure Tehran.
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general
Vladimir Putin Praises PM Modi, Says He Has "Good Ideas" For Ending Ukraine War
PM Modi has consistently underscored the need for dialogue to resolve the Russia-Ukraine war, which began in February 2022.
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sports
"Try High On Shoulder": Tennessee Woman Guided Execution Team To Her Veins
It was the second time this year that the state was unable to complete an execution. In the other case, officials couldn't find a suitable vein for an IV line so the drugs weren't administered
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politics
Seoul warns 'further action' if Ukraine does not apologise over prisoner-of-war row
President Lee Jae Myung also accused Kyiv of "attempting to provoke a war on the Korean Peninsula".
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technology
California becomes 1st US state to list ‘Jewish’ as ethnicity, drawing praise
CEO of Jewish lobby group says recognizing Jews as religious group didn't work, new approach will allow data on hate crime and other matters to properly reflect community needs
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politics
India-US trade deal not imminent, PM Modi-Trump may hold another call soon: US trade rep
India and the US are nearing the final stages of a significant trade agreement, with expectations of its announcement imminent. US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer revealed that teams are actively…
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Trump Administration's Quiet Move Makes Voting Harder For Americans Abroad
The number of Americans overseas who have never lived in the United States yet cast ballots in the country was estimated at about 11,500 in 2016. The lawsuit contends the number has likely grown.
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Christa Pike in ‘life-saving care’ after botched Tennessee execution
A condemned female murderer who survived two lethal injections during a botched execution by the US state of Tennessee was in critical condition and receiving “life-saving care”, her lawyer said on…
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technology
OpenAI fires 3 researchers as AI safety concerns intensify across tech industry
The San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company did not publicly identify the researchers, but the Wall Street Journal and Bloomberg reported that they were Jasmine Wang, Tomek Korbak and…
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general
'Dictatorial': Court Stays Delhi University Student's 'Rustication Without Notice'
The judge asserted that institutional autonomy does not confer unfettered power to discipline and asked the institution to file a response stating the basis for the action.
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Supreme Court Stays Execution Of Terror Operative In 2008 Ahmedabad Blasts
Explosions also occurred at hospitals where victims were being taken for treatment, marking the first such targeting of medical facilities in a terror attack in India.
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DOJ says UCLA law school illegally used race in their admissions
The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday accused the law school at the University of California, Los Angeles, (UCLA) of discriminating against white and Asian students in its admissions process…
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politics
Row between Ukraine, South Korea mounts over North Korean POWs
South Korea’s President accused Ukraine of undermining him by disclosing POW transfer deal
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Gulf oil infrastructure at risk as US rushes Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia, Qatar
The US military has deployed extra Patriot missile batteries to Saudi Arabia and Qatar to enhance regional security. This move aims to protect critical oil and gas facilities against potential Iranian…
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sports
NY's governor appoints special prosecutor in Cornell frat rape investigation
The governor said she'd lost faith in prosecutors overseeing the case and handed it over to New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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New York attorney-general named special prosecutor in Cornell rape probe
New York Governor Kathy Hochul said has lost faith in the DA’s ability to fairly oversee the case.
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EU nations to hold emergency meeting on soaring diesel prices amid US pressure
The US reportedly wants France and Germany in particular to tap their stockpiles to curb prices sent soaring by the Iran war.
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sports
India’s Asian Games gold slide: 20 of 28 Hangzhou titles already lost
At the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, India has witnessed a notable drop in gold medals, plummeting from 28 in Hangzhou to merely 10 this time around. Key defeats were recorded in shooting, athletics…
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Ultra-Orthodox anti-Israel protester living in US faces deportation to Israel
Satmar member Yehonatan Ovadia had his legal status revoked over protest in which he took down Israeli flag at town hall, has been held by ICE since August
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politics
Saudi-led coalition accuses Houthis of striking Medina power station
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthis struck an electricity distribution station supplying the Prophet’s Mosque in Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Medina, the Saudi-led coalition said Thursday, drawing condemnation…
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entertainment
Women hospitalised and three men charged with assault and choking after separate home invasions in Sydney
NSW police allege the men, aged 18, 19 and 20, broke into homes in Arncliffe and Bankstown this week before assaulting the women aged 31 and 32 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates…
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technology
Australia says platforms like Steam and Roblox have 'significant' child safety gaps
Fortnite and Minecraft also told to 'lift their game' by online safety regulator.
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general
South Korea's Lee threatens action against Ukraine over transfer of North Korean soldiers
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business
$1.7 million raised in scheme for Hamas, including from U.S. donors, feds say
Saleem Alzaq, a 45-year-old Gaza man who prosecutors allege is a longtime Hamas member, was charged with helping operate the fundraising campaign claiming to provide humanitarian aid, according to an…
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science
Birdsong tells only part of a forest’s story: Evolutionary trees reveals the rest
Burung maleo (Macrocephalon maleo) yang juga burung khas Sulawesi. (JJ Harrison/Wikimedia Commons), CC BY Birds calling back and forth in the morning is one of the defining sounds of tropical forests…
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politics
More than half of Europe faced intense summer heat stress, EU monitor says
A record 52% of Europe faced intense heat stress this summer, the EU’s climate monitor said Friday, as climate change fuelled widespread heatwaves and tens of thousands of excess deaths. Europe…
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politics
Bee & Co. skincare store at Westfield Topanga closes after sales tactic allegations
The closure comes after months of reporting from CBS California Investigates on allegations that Bee & Co. employees targeted vulnerable shoppers and pressured them into purchasing expensive skin care…
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sports
Flydubai hijacker, wounded pilot accompanied by Emirati security team to UAE, Saudi Arabia says
Both were cleared to fly by medical professionals after being hospitalized once the aircraft landed in Tubuk.
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science
Jane Doe's account of what happened at Cornell fraternity house
A former Cornell student, identified as Jane Doe, filed a civil lawsuit against the school and seven former fraternity brothers she accuses of rape and sexual assault.
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general
Oil prices soar to $103 per barrel again as Middle East supply concerns intensify
Recent developments have led to a surge in oil prices, largely driven by new restrictions placed on Chinese fuel exports. This, combined with reports of increased US military presence in the Middle…
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politics
Everything you need to know about Brazil’s tight presidential race
Voters will soon decide between President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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entertainment
Beau Lamarre-Condon asked police investigator about murder of Lilie James day before shootings, court hears
Lamarre-Condon asked fellow officer if Paul Thijssen ‘would have gotten away with’ James’s murder if he hadn’t subsequently killed himself Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get…
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‘Surrounded by love’: China director, 75, criticised over plans for fifth child with wife
China’s veteran filmmaker Zhang Jizhong, 75, and his 44-year-old wife, Du Xinglin, ignited online debate after announcing they are contemplating having a fifth child. The Beijing-born director and…
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business
DeepSeek effect? How China’s quant funds thrive amid tight regulatory scrutiny
China’s quantitative investing sector has produced 18 funds managing more than 10 billion yuan (US$1.5 billion) in assets each so far this year, underlining the industry’s ability to generate…
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science
Are Australia’s native bees thriving or declining? We don’t know but can find out
Kit Prendergast It’s a sight to behold. Each spring, thousands of solitary bees (Amegilla dawsoni), also known as Dawson’s burrowing bees, emerge from burrows scattered across Western Australia’s arid…
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politics
Putin’s hopes for ‘productive’ Apec fuel talk of summit with Xi and Trump
A meeting next month between the leaders of the world’s three biggest nuclear powers is possible but hinges on the three sides finding common ground and setting realistic expectations about outcomes…
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politics
The Bolsonaros…they’re back! Brazil heads to the polls – podcast
Latin America correspondent Tom Phillips reports on this Sunday’s historic presidential elections in Brazil, as the son of jailed former president Jair Bolsonaro hopes to take power You would have…
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politics
Ukraine claims first combat use of its home-made ballistic missile against Russia
In a significant escalation of the conflict, Ukraine has confirmed its inaugural deployment of the FP-7 tactical ballistic missile, a cutting-edge weapon designed by Fire Point. President Volodymyr…
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sports
How Singapore's government-run dating service works
Article URL: https://www.singapore-samizdat.com/p/how-singapores-government-run-dating-service-firstdate-works Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49929113 Points: 14 # Comments: 7
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politics
Pot banging protests across Spain over housing crisis
Hundreds of protesters across Spain took part in pot banging demonstrations to demand political action over housing
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general
2 new islands appear near Indonesia’s Anak Krakatoa volcano after eruption
Two new islands have appeared off Anak Krakatoa, potentially the first in nearly a century to emerge within the caldera left by Krakatoa’s catastrophic 1883 eruption. The formations, discovered…
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sports
Gold medal secured! India’s women recurve archers defeat South Korea in final
India made history as its women's recurve archery team bagged the inaugural gold medal at the Asian Games, defeating the formidable South Korean squad, known for their ten Olympic golds, with a tight…
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entertainment
Reshet Gimel co-founder, Kol Yisrael veteran Gilad Ben-Shach passes away at 85
In his work, he helped shape the station's musical sound at a time when radio had an enormous influence on musical tastes in Israel and on how songs and artists became hits.
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Simi Singh: An Ireland dream, a life-threatening detour and the journey home
Simranjit Singh a.k.a Simi Singh left left India in 2006 to pursue hotel management, found an unexpected second career in cricket, played for Ireland at the 2022 T20 World Cup and then survived acute…
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science
Doctors Without Borders worker contracts Ebola in Congo, evacuated to Netherlands
About 254 health workers have been infected and 50 have died since the outbreak began.
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entertainment
Zara pulls Halloween costume likened to uniform for inmates at concentration camps
Costume resembling garb worn by 'Beetlejuice' removed after raising eyebrows online; claims conference head says repeated incidents by firm show need for Holocaust education
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science
India's 2026 Monsoon Journey: A Decade's Lowest Rainfall And A Strengthening El Nino
The rainfall shortfall coincided with the development and strengthening of El Nino, a climate pattern associated with warming in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean.
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sports
Hochul appoints Letitia James as special prosecutor in Cornell sexual assault case
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) announced Thursday evening she has appointed state Attorney General Letitia James (D) as special prosecutor to investigate a former Cornell University student’s…
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politics
Brazil: Lula Grants Paid Leave of Up to Six Months to Domestic Violence Victims
Brazil’s President Lula has signed a measure granting women under a protective order up to six months of paid leave, funded by the INSS, without a new medical assessment.
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business
Trump launches midterms campaign blitz amid record low approval ratings
In a series of campaign-style rallies, Trump seeks to boost Republican odds amid Iran war and rising fuel costs.
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technology
Interpol says AI is increasing the speed and scale of cyber threats. Here’s what companies should watch
An Interpol executive warns AI is making existing cyber threats faster and harder to detect, while companies face new risks from the rise of agentic AI.
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sports
Swing-and-a-miss: MLB rescinds idea to host baseball game in national park after backlash
Officials in Wyoming had called notion to host game in Grand Teton national park ‘deeply unwelcome’ Major League Baseball (MLB) leadership is no longer considering holding a game inside a national…
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politics
'Proud of our Mumbai boy': Netizens hail flydubai hero pilot, seek Ashok Chakra
Social media users worldwide are praising Captain Smit Machchhar for his bravery in saving passengers. People are urging the government to consider him for prestigious civilian awards, highlighting…
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politics
Labor targets ‘visa hopping’ international students in crackdown on ‘permanently temporary’ migration
Migration agents and lawyers ‘selling false hope’ to people seeking to stay in Australia also in ministers’ sights as they seek to reduce overseas arrivals Follow our Australia news live blog for…
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general
Christa Pike getting 'life-saving medical care' after surviving Tennessee execution
Her lawyers repeated their calls for Pike's sentence to be commuted to life in prison after enduring what they called "chemical torture."
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politics
The Thaci verdict exposes the West’s unresolved Kosovo double standard - opinion
Serbia seeks nothing other than equal treatment and for what happened during the conflict in Kosovo and Metohija (KiM) to be called by its proper name.
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Rabbi who coached Adam Brody for 'Nobody Wants this' says he's 'ignorant' over Gaza genocide claims
Leder said in an Instagram video that Brody’s statements were “truly shocking,” “flippant” and “disgusting,” asserting his own view that “there is no genocide in Gaza.”
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Jared Kushner Gaza role draws scrutiny over investments tied to Israeli defense firms - report
CNN found that Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners remains the largest shareholder in Phoenix Financial, which has invested millions of dollars in Elbit Systems and other Israeli defense companies.
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general
Jews in Canada, it's time to talk about Aliyah
Rising antisemitism and growing insecurity have changed Jewish life in Canada. Community leaders should strengthen local institutions while also considering Aliyah.
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'The cockpit was empty': Israeli recounts fight to survive flydubai attempted hijacking - exclusive
At a beachfront hotel in Tel Aviv, Tal reconstructs the moment he had to get two additional pilots to the controls, the efforts to secure the aircraft and the moment he thought about his children.
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business
Lyft is paying $272.5M to settle lawsuit over how it classified drivers
Today, gig economy drivers are classified as contractors. This settlement clears up a lingering lawsuit from 2020 when that was still an unanswered issue.
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politics
Sheinbaum praise and social media gripes: 5 takeaways from the unveiling of AMLO’s book ‘Pueblo’
Two years after leaving office, former President Andrés Manuel López Obrador has resurfaced to promote "Pueblo," his forthcoming political history of Mexico.
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general
French school protests spread as fires, blockades deepen unrest
Police said 1,949 people were arrested and 305 officers injured as protests spread to more than 1,000 high schools across France.
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technology
Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's long-shot bid for a not-guilty finding
The judge denied a request from Lindsay Clancy's attorney to find her not guilty of murder in the 2023 deaths of her three children following her mistrial last month.
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business
CNBC AI Forum live updates: The data center debate
Follow CNBC AI Forum 2026 live updates from Dallas on enterprise AI, agents, security, costs, governance and the global technology race.
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general
Canada’s Proposed Oil Pipeline Offers Carney Relief From Domestic and Global Turmoil
The new pipeline from Alberta’s oil sands to the Pacific Coast may lower separatist tensions in that province while also loosening energy ties with the U.S.
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Eli Sharabi asks UN Human Rights Council to 'name these crimes,' recognize hostage abuse as torture
“I have chosen the road of justice, beyond politics and grounded in our shared humanity,” he said. “This council must recognize the torture, demand criminal investigations, and confront the terror."
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politics
Investigators Seek Motive for FlyDubai Cockpit Attack
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said the co-pilot who set upon the pilot had undergone “Islamist radical indoctrination” but did not elaborate.
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politics
Australia news live: eSafety warns online gaming can cause ‘serious harms’ to children; Atlassian to power solar farm
Follow the day’s news live. Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Minns government vows to regulate labour hire in NSW The Minns government has pledged to regulate labour hire in…
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business
Nike shares drop as retailer posts disappointing sales, announces layoffs as part of restructuring
Nike is expected to post another quarter of declining sales as the company tries to turn around its business and regain growth in China.
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politics
Trump defies Democrats, diverts aid for Europe to Latin America instead
The diverted funds include tens of millions of dollars Congress approved for countries impacted by the war in Ukraine.
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politics
Russia’s Putin rules out ceasefire with Ukraine during speech in Moscow
Putin warned the West he would deploy nuclear weapons if necessary to defend the Russian Baltic exclave of Kaliningrad.
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general
Lucien Lazare, Jewish Resistance Fighter in Occupied France, Dies at 101
He and a small troop of French Jews worked with the Allies to distribute supplies and fight the Nazis, ambushing a German train and liberating a city in the south.
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general
Tung Chee-hwa’s task as Hong Kong’s chief executive was without precedent
The farewell to former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa was moving because it marked the passing of a figure who stood at the beginning of a wholly new chapter for Hong Kong, a city to which he devoted…
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politics
Spanish housing decree imperilled by opposition of Junts party
MADRID, Oct 1 - Chances that Spain's Congress would pass a decree aimed at curbing the housing crisis grew dimmer on Thursday after Catalan kingmaker party Junts raised last-minute issues and…
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general
The Memo: Tennessee debacle revives bitter debate over death penalty
The death penalty is back center stage in national politics in the most macabre of circumstances. Christa Pike, 50, who admits to the gruesome 1995 murder of classmate Colleen Slemmer, is in critical…
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business
Hitting the sweet spot: bear treats itself to baked goods at Colorado farmers’ market
Shoppers and vendors in Aspen surprised by unusual customer as it stretched to sample stall offerings Farmers’ market shoppers might not usually pay much attention to the local resident devouring…
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general
Stephen King foundation gave $120,000 to help heat Maine homes during winter
In a generous act of support, Stephen King and Tabitha King donated $120,000 to a heating fundraiser aimed at aiding Maine families. This initiative, which garnered a total of $241,820, emerged in…
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sports
Joy for Germany and Klopp as Ronaldo-less Portugal win in Denmark
Jurgen Klopp secures first win as Germany manager, while Cristiano Ronaldo's absence not felt by Portugal in Austria.
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politics
Employee who sent Christmas email critical of organisation’s Irish skills fails in claims
Seanán Ó Coistín cited ‘microaggressions against the first official language’ in email to colleagues
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business
Narrowed rebate eligibility leaves some Nova Scotians worried about heating costs
As colder temperatures approach, some in Nova Scotia are raising concerns over heating costs and questioning the adequacy of the province's assistance rebate program.
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politics
Protesters halt game as calls grow on Ireland to boycott second Israel game
Republic of Ireland's game halted by tennis balls thrown and invader with Palestine flags amid Israel boycott demand.
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