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Cooler days seen as Pagasa declares onset of ‘amihan’ season
MANILA, Philippines — The state weather bureau on Tuesday officially declared the onset of the northeast monsoon or “amihan” season, which is expected to cause cooler weather, episodes of cold surges…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Hontiveros calls for hydration facilities amid Super El Niño
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday urged local government units (LGUs) and the private sector to set up hydration stations and cooling centers in public spaces amid Super El Niño…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Carlos files cyberlibel complaint vs. Tarriela, Logico
MANILA, Philippines — Former National Security Adviser Clarita Carlos has filed a cyberlibel complaint before the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) against Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson for…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Dizon tells new DPWH chief Lopez: ‘Pay close attention to Bulacan’
MANILA, Philippines — Former Public Works and Highways Secretary Vince Dizon on Tuesday asked Secretary Giovanni Lopez to closely monitor flood control projects and other developments in Bulacan as…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Cloudy skies, rain showers expected in parts of Luzon due to ‘amihan’
(Satellite image from Pagasa) MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon ‘amihan’ is forecast to affect several parts of Northern Luzon until Wednesday, according to state weather bureau. READ…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Castro dubs fake news peddlers ‘gremlins’ that keep multiplying
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday likened fake news peddlers to “gremlins” that multiply, even when it is not raining. This playful comparison came as Castro vowed a…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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School violence prevention must begin at home – study
MANILA, Philippines — The findings of a new international study challenge the familiar belief that corporal punishment produces more disciplined children, with the lead researcher in the Philippines…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Caraga seafood prices vary sharply between coastal, inland towns
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — How much consumers pay for seafood in the Caraga region depends heavily on whether they live by the sea or deep inland, regional market data showed. A price monitoring…
Places mentioned: San Francisco
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Marcos raises corn import quota to 500,000 MT
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 129, increasing the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) for corn this year from 220,000 metric tons (MT) to 500,000 MT…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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AFP ready to assist in dela Rosa manhunt if tapped
MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is ready to assist police in the manhunt for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa if requested, its spokesperson said on Tuesday. AFP…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Malacañang condoles with families of Air Force pilots killed in crash
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday extended its condolences to the families of four Philippine Air Force pilots who died in a midair collision during a training flight in Batangas, assuring…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Napolcom: Teacher files complaint vs. police partner over years of abuse
MANILA, Philippines—A teacher from Mindanao has filed an administrative complaint against her live-in partner, a police corporal assigned to Camp Crame, accusing him of repeatedly abusing her over…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Lopez vows to continue, boost DPWH reforms
MANILA, Philippines — Newly appointed Public Works and Highways Secretary Giovanni Lopez on Tuesday vowed to continue and strengthen the reforms in the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Castro on supposed ‘appointment’ as SC associate justice: ‘I didn’t apply’
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday debunked a circulating report that she could be appointed as next associate justice of the Supreme Court (SC). The unconfirmed…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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PAF on Batangas mid-air collision: Aircraft capability not based on age
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Air Force (PAF) on Tuesday defended the condition of its SF-260 training aircraft following a midair collision in Batangas that killed four pilots, saying the…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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WALANG PASOK: In-person class suspensions on Wednesday, Oct. 28
MANILA, Philippines — Several areas suspended face-to-face classes on Wednesday, Oct. 28, due to health concerns and preparations for the first Bangsamoro Parliament session and Association of…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Staff: Alcantara got at least P5 billion ‘kickbacks’ for delivery to ‘proponents’
MANILA, Philippines — State witness and former Public Works and Highways-Bulacan District Engineer Henry Alcantara received at least P5 billion worth of alleged kickbacks from contractors intended to…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Surigao Sur solon’s face on hospital referrals stirs controversy
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — Does an indigent patient need a congressman’s face on a piece of paper to get treatment? A Surigao del Sur lawyer is demanding answers from health and state audit…
Places mentioned: San Francisco
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Palace says talks of Sara Duterte replacement ‘too premature’
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday said it was “too premature” to discuss who would succeed Vice President Sara Duterte if she were convicted in the impeachment trial. Minority Leader Alan…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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DOH warns vs scammers posing as Health Secretary Edwin Mercado
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) on Tuesday warned the public against individuals posing as Health Secretary Edwin Mercado to solicit donations. The DOH said it received reports of…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Palace to Bato dela Rosa: Surrender, don’t be a role model for fugitives
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday told Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa not to set an example for other fugitives, as it once again urged the senator to surrender. The call came after Interior…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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INQToday: Bato dela Rosa’s wife appeals to ‘powerful few’
MANILA, Philippines — Here are INQToday’s top stories this afternoon. The defense team of former President Rodrigo Duterte has opposed the prosecution’s bid to have two witness testimonies admitted as…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Dizon to Lopez: Your turn to get rid of corrupt DPWH personnel
MANILA, Philippines —Former Department of Public Works and Highways chief Vince Dizon on Tuesday turned over to his successor documents of DPWH personnel linked to corruption. Dizon on Monday was…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Bonoan: Ex-DBM chief was aware of ‘leadership fund,’ Marcos was not
MANILA, Philippines — Former Budget and Management chief Amenah Pangandaman was supposedly aware of the so-called “leadership fund” within the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) budget for…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Senate, IBC-13 launch Senate TV channel
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate of the Philippines and the Intercontinental Broadcasting Corporation (IBC-13) on Tuesday launched Senate TV, a channel dedicated to broadcasting the upper chamber’s…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Undas 2026: 6,400 security personnel to secure Caraga
SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur — At least 6,400 police officers, security forces, and civilian volunteers will be deployed across Caraga (Region 13) to ensure public safety during the observance of All…
Places mentioned: San Francisco
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Bong Go asks for prayers for Duterte’s return during Bukidnon visit
VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go has appealed anew to supporters of ex-President Rodrigo Duterte to pray for his health and eventual return to the country. Duterte has…
Places mentioned: Netherlands
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Bonoan: Estrada has over P7 billion ‘initiatives’ in 2025 budget
MANILA, Philippines —Sen. Jinggoy Estrada has over P7 billion in “congressional initiatives” in the 2025 budget, former Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan said in written testimony submitted to the…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Visayas grid to be placed under red, yellow alerts anew
MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas grid will once again be placed under red and yellow alerts on Tuesday, Oct. 27, due to insufficient power supply, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Activists urge voters returning to Israel to save emergency hotline numbers in case of arrest
A group linked to the protest movement told Israelis flying in to vote to print its hotline numbers and keep them in their passports in case police detain them and take their phones.
Places mentioned: Tel Aviv
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Senators still free to decide on VP post – Cayetano
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano clarified on Tuesday that his colleagues in the upper chamber remain free to make their own decisions should they be offered the role…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Cavitex R1 Extension toll rates rise Oct. 28; rebates offered to PUVs
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists using the seven-kilometer Cavitex R1 Extension (Zapote to Kawit) will be charged higher toll rates starting Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Toll Regulatory Board (TRB) approved…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Three arrested over suspected attempt to bribe citizens for Ra'am vote, Netanyahu calls for probe
"There was nothing improper about the activists' conduct," the Ra'am party stated in response. "These are attempts by Ben-Gvir’s police force to suppress voting within Arab society."
Places mentioned: Israel
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OIL PRICE WATCH as of Oct. 27, 2026
MANILA, Philippines — Oil prices at local pumps will have a mixed adjustment Tuesday, with diesel and kerosene prices rising while gasoline prices drop amid continued volatility in the global oil…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Data center backlash is uniting America
If there's one issue that seems to activate all kinds of voters in 2026, it's data centers. The rapid buildout of these massive server storage facilities - and the infrastructure construction and…
Places mentioned: Virginia
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DOJ seeking to charge Comey with conspiring to disclose national defense information
The case relates to disclosures published in the New York Times in 2016.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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This is the bottle found with Mann: Ravneet Bittu on CM's airport 'detention'
This is the bottle found with Mann Ravneet Bittu on CMs airport detention
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Two men charged under National Security Act after RAF Fairford incident
Mohmed Ahmad Abdulkarim and Nouman Essghir, both 24, will appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court later.
Places mentioned: London
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UP ex-minister Dharmendra Kashyap joins SP after BJP denies Rajya Sabha ticket
UP exminister Dharmendra Kashyap joins SP after BJP denies Rajya Sabha ticket
Places mentioned: Brazil and 2 other places
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Norway's prime minister, Finland's president in phone call with Putin
HELSINKI, Oct 27 - Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere on Tuesday held a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin regarding the war in Ukraine…
Places mentioned: Helsinki
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Israel election live: polls open in most consequential vote in country’s history
Most polling shows prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition will lose its majority, with Gadi Eisenkot the leading opposition contender What you need to know about Israel’s election Across…
Places mentioned: Israel
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Germany news: Fall of global order threatens Europe, Asia, Merz says
During a visit to Singapore, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke about how the erosion of world order presents a threat to the interests of both European and Asian nations.
Places mentioned: Berlin
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Apple iPhone sales fall up to 30% as high prices curb festive demand
Apple iPhone sales fall up to as high prices curb festive demand
Places mentioned: Brazil and 2 other places
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Iraqi court sentences six French men to life in prison for Islamic State membership
BAGHDAD, Oct 27 - An Iraqi court on Tuesday sentenced six French nationals to life in prison and a seventh to 15 years after convicting them of membership in Islamic State, a Reuters witness inside…
Places mentioned: Iraq
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‘A new crime is born’: How Italy is cracking down on protests
In a show of strength described by lawyers as 'myopic', Italy has approved tough new security measures aimed at containing the wave of protests sweeping the country.
Places mentioned: Italy
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5 Key Moments From Israel’s Pivotal Election Campaign
New political alliances, a contentious A.I. video and accusations about security failures all featured in the run-up to Tuesday’s election, widely seen as one of the most consequential in Israeli…
Places mentioned: Israel
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Isro to launch NVS-03 soon: Why it's a major boost for India's own GPS
Isro to launch NVS soon Why its a major boost for Indias own GPS
Places mentioned: India
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Russia launches 280 drones at Ukraine as local ceasefire begins in Oleshky – Europe live
Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 16 ballistic missiles were also launched overnight despite localised truce in Russian-occupied town Oh, that’s interesting. There were some rumours making rounds this morning…
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
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China to send envoy to Middle East in near future amid conflict spillover
Places mentioned: China
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TikTok parent ByteDance's founder is China's richest person again
The founder of Tiktok parent ByteDance, Zhang Yiming, reclaimed the top spot on a list of China's richest people, driven by his company's push into AI.
Places mentioned: Beijing
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Is an Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis System Worth It? Benefits, Costs, and Drawbacks
The Waterdrop X12 improved the taste of my tap water, but reverse osmosis comes with costs beyond the purchase price.
Places mentioned: Texas
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IN PICTURES: France holds anti-racism rallies after deadly gun attack outside Paris
Thousands of people gathered in cities including Paris, Lyon and Marseille on Monday evening, following a deadly attack that killed one person and left five others wounded.
Places mentioned: Paris
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Roman emperor's headless torso sells for $34.26m, up from $7.36m in 2010
A stunning marble torso of a Roman emperor made headlines at an auction, fetching an astounding $34.26 million, breaking previous records. This remarkable piece, which was sold for only $7.36 million…
Places mentioned: Rome
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Two men face UK national security charges following an incident near RAF Fairford, with police suspecting Iranian state involvement
British prosecutors have charged two men over an incident near RAF Fairford in September. Police suspect Iranian involvement in the case at a base used for US strikes on Iran.
Places mentioned: Iran
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I Tested Every Major AI Agent for a Day. Here’s the Best One
I ranked six AI agents—from Meta’s Muse to Anthropic’s Claude Duet—on how well they completed basic tasks.
Places mentioned: Shanghai and 1 other place
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13,800-year-old Alaska campsite reveals hearth and traces of ancient shelter
Archaeological research at Shég’ Xdaltth’í’ in Alaska revealed a rich site dating back 13,800 years. The site included stone tools, animal remains, and evidence of a possible shelter. Researchers…
Places mentioned: Alaska
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Africa: From 44 Countries, One Shared Commitment - a Child Marriage-Free World
[IPS] Rome & Dar es Salaam -- The message from Just Rights for Children (JRC) was clear: protecting children must take precedence over customs used to justify their marriage.
Places mentioned: Singapore and 1 other place
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Fragile India-China thaw tested by reported fresh Himalayan border face-offs
A fragile rapprochement between China and India is facing a renewed test following reports of military face-offs along the Asian neighbours’ hotly contested border. Last week, Shatrujeet Kapur…
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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Modernise infrastructure urgently to end Gauteng water crisis: Bloom
Bloom says municipalities that are failing to adequately service their communities
Places mentioned: Johannesburg
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Kylian Mbappe loses Chinese sponsors for calling Mao ‘Chinese dictator’
Mbappe appears to say that the funniest internet meme he'd seen was of his face imposed on that of 'a Chinese dictator'.
Places mentioned: Hong Kong and 3 other places
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UP clears cashless treatment up to Rs 5 lakh for 1.7 lakh education staff
UP clears cashless treatment up to Rs lakh for lakh education staff
Places mentioned: Brazil and 2 other places
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Abortion is on the ballot in Missouri again. Here's what to know about Amendment 3
Just two years after Missouri voters approved an amendment enshrining the right to abortion care in the state constitution, abortion is on the ballot again.
Places mentioned: Missouri
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Dela Rosa’s wife to ‘powerful few’: He needs help, not persecution
MANILA, Philippines – Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s wife, Nancy dela Rosa, has pleaded to the “powerful few” not to use her husband for their personal agenda, stressing the senator needs help, not…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Northeasterly winds to bring light rain to northern Luzon Tuesday
MANILA, Philippines — Overcast skies and light rain are expected in parts of northern Luzon on Tuesday due to northeasterly wind flow, the state weather bureau said. According to the Philippine…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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PM Netanyahu's cousin refuses to vote for Likud, cites party's 4 sins in 'moral-public sphere'
"The government was warned repeatedly, but despite the warnings, it continued its predatory attack on the elements of the democratic regime, even in the midst of the war," Nathan Netanyahu argued.
Places mentioned: Tel Aviv
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Saif Ali Khan, Vidya Balan to star in Ritesh Batra's Long Years Ago, filming begins
Saif Ali Khan Vidya Balan to star in Ritesh Batras Long Years Ago filming begins
Places mentioned: Brazil and 2 other places
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Iran says meeting with Mecca pact states will mark beginning of 'real transformation'
Senior officials from the Mecca Defence Alliance met Iranian leaders in Tehran on Monday, with Iran’s top security official, Mohsen Rezaei, saying the talks showed US threats had little impact on…
Places mentioned: Iran
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Sand-related toys will need to be tested for asbestos before being sold in New Zealand
Parents and caregivers should be able to feel confident that the products they buy for their children are safe," the Commerce Commission says.
Places mentioned: New Zealand
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Kylian Mbappe loses two major China sponsorship deals over Mao Zedong joke
French football star Kylian Mbappe was dropped by two major Chinese brands on Tuesday after a video circulated online in which he appeared to joke about former leader Mao Zedong. Energy drink giant…
Places mentioned: China
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Ukraine and Russia begin Oleshky ceasefire for aid mission
Around 2,000 people remain stranded in the city of Oleshky, facing severe shortages of food and medicine. The Russian-occupied town has been devastated by fighting and flooding since Moscow's invasion…
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Sensex opens 350 points lower, Nifty below 22,700; Infosys down 2%
Sensex opens points lower Nifty below Infosys down
Places mentioned: Brazil and 2 other places
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Macklemore vows to fight until 'last breath' at opening of 'Free Palestine' tour
"I am proud to stand here on stage in solidarity with the Palestinian people. We will continue to fight for collective liberation until our last breath," Macklemore said on stage.
Places mentioned: Germany
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NAACP decries viral videos of group wearing KKK robes in El Paso, Texas
Police and the El Paso, Texas, branch of the NAACP are condemning a group of people, possibly including youths, who were shown wearing Ku Klux Klan-style white robes and hoods in now-viral social…
Places mentioned: Texas
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Bulgarian pilot killed while paragliding in Bir Billing amid bad weather warning
Places mentioned: Brazil and 2 other places
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Dutch government to replace 25,000 jobs with AI to save $3.9 billion
Dutch government to replace jobs with AI to save billion
Places mentioned: Brazil and 2 other places
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WATCH: Record early voting in key states as Trump, Obama appeal to voters on campaign trail
President Trump is campaigning in traditionally red states as voters worry about rising prices.
Places mentioned: Paris and 1 other place
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Gridin scores twice as Flames win fourth straight
Matvei Gridin scored twice as the surging Calgary Flames made it four straight wins and a perfect homestand with a 4-2 NHL victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday.
Places mentioned: Toronto and 1 other place
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China industrial profits post strongest growth in three months as tech boom widens economic divide
The global AI boom and higher commodity prices stemming from the war in Iran have lifted earnings at miners, chipmakers and raw-material suppliers.
Places mentioned: Beijing
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3 in 4 women in chess face discrimination or harassment: FIDE survey
in women in chess face discrimination or harassment FIDE survey
Places mentioned: Brazil and 2 other places
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Princess Anne begins her official visit to Hong Kong in 1971 – from the SCMP archive
This article was first published on October 27, 1971. Hongkong’s royal welcome for Princess Anne Princess Anne, radiant in a stylish knee-length beige suit and a matching wide-brimmed hat, flew in…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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US judge halts tree-cutting at Trump’s Washington golf course project
More than 500 trees have already been cut down at the East Potomac Golf Links.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Israel election explained: Netanyahu's fight to survive and what comes next
Israel election explained Netanyahus fight to survive and what comes next
Places mentioned: Israel
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Horwath among incumbents ousted across Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area
Several mayoral incumbents in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area have lost their jobs while others are heading back to city hall.
Places mentioned: Toronto
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India rejects second-class permanent seats in UN Security Council reform
India rejects secondclass permanent seats in UN Security Council reform
Places mentioned: Delhi
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How is access to UTI treatment and the pill changing? And is the policy backed by evidence?
Eloi_Omella/Getty Images From February 2027, eligible women will be able to consult a pharmacist at a participating community pharmacy for treatment of urinary tract infections (UTIs) or hormonal…
Places mentioned: Australia
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After 4,800 layoffs, Microsoft offers voluntary exits to 60,000 employees
After layoffs Microsoft offers voluntary exits to employees
Places mentioned: Brazil and 2 other places
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Jay-Z announced as Super Bowl LXI halftime show performer
Jay-Z is taking the Super Bowl LXI halftime stage. Super Bowl LXI will take place on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027, at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles
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JD Vance blames tin-pot dictators for high gas prices, sparks Trump comparisons
JD Vance blames tinpot dictators for high gas prices sparks Trump comparisons
Places mentioned: Montana
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Microsoft buyout explained: What employees get and what if they say no
Microsoft buyout explained What employees get and what if they say no
Places mentioned: Brazil and 3 other places
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AAP sarpanch's son steps out of Punjab gurdwara, gunned down by bike-borne men
AAP sarpanchs son steps out of Punjab gurdwara gunned down by bikeborne men
Places mentioned: India
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ZTE up 7% after AI pivot, computing surge drive fivefold increase in third quarter profit
Shares in ZTE rose as much as 7 per cent in Hong Kong on Tuesday morning after the Chinese telecommunications equipment maker posted a nearly fivefold jump in third-quarter profit, driven by rapid…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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‘A national emergency’: Bay Area Israelis fly home to vote in pivotal election
Israeli expats are spending thousands of dollars to cast ballots in an election they see as critical to their country’s future.
Places mentioned: Tel Aviv and 1 other place
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Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl half-time show
Jay-Z has been involved with the show for years but has never before performed at the NFL championship game.
Places mentioned: Los Angeles
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Eden Park: Getting the ground ready using decades of data
Eden Park’s groundskeepers need to be able to switch between a cricket pitch and a concert venue in a matter of days.
Places mentioned: India
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Trump's bid to block California mail ballots over 'non-citizens' hits court roadblock
A US appeals court denied the Trump administration's request to prevent California from counting mail ballots from alleged 'non-citizens'. This ruling is part of the administration's ongoing efforts…
Places mentioned: California
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Myanmar refugee in Denmark demands justice over junta war crimes
A Myanmar citizen living in Denmark on Monday filed a complaint with Danish authorities against the country’s ruling military junta for alleged war crimes committed against minorities. The…
Places mentioned: Denmark
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Jay-Z to headline 2027 Super Bowl halftime show
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
Places mentioned: New York and 1 other place
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Judge further extends block on Trump administration’s removing trees at D.C. golf course
The judge noted that the president’s social media posts contradicted multiple government officials’ sworn testimony.
Places mentioned: Washington and 1 other place
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Cost is not the only reason people buy illicit tobacco – for some, it’s an act of defiance
Jacob Skowronek/Unsplash, CC BY-SA Recent estimates suggest illicit tobacco now accounts for between 50% and 60% of tobacco consumed in Australia. Rapid growth in the Australian illicit tobacco market…
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 1 other place