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politics
Afghanistan says it killed 28 fighters, wounded 32 after group crosses over from Pakistan
The ministry alleged Pakistani militias had supported the fighters and that most of them were former Afghan government security personnel.
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general
IDF reinforces West Bank troop deployment amid concern of terror attacks over holidays
The IDF Central Command and the Israel Police's Judea and Samaria District estimate that hundreds of thousands of Israelis could travel throughout the West Bank during the holiday period.
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sports
'Israel stopped caring': Irish columnist contrasts teams ahead of contentious soccer match
Ireland's players discussed the possibility of staging some form of protest before the match, but Early questioned what such a gesture would mean if they were going to take the field regardless.
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general
Iran Army spokesperson claims United States could attack again due to bad regional situation
Army Spokesperson Mohammad Akraminia added that Iran was ready for confrontation and to inflict greater damage on the US.
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Israir expands Morocco service with two weekly Marrakesh flights, plans Casablanca route
Under the planned schedule, passengers could, for example, fly from Israel to Marrakesh and return from Casablanca without traveling back to their original arrival city.
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politics
'I hate the word coexistence': Yoseph Haddad’s plan to bring Arab-Israeli partnership to Knesset
POLITICAL AFFAIRS: Yoseph Haddad lays out his plan to bridge the gap in Arab-Israeli society, drawing red lines, and seeking to bring new faces to the Knesset
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sports
Shameful, immoral hypocrites: An open letter to the Irish football team - opinion
There were no comparable gestures from the Irish football team for the Israelis massacred on October 7.
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general
Mojtaba Khamenei was injured prior to Iran war, pulled from hospital rubble, Iranian official says
He also denied the claim that Iran’s former supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, had recommended his son to serve as his successor.
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politics
Gallant confirms Hamas warned Shin Bet ahead of Oct. 7, says Netanyahu barred him from US talks
The former defense minister also alleged that Netanyahu kept him away from key US talks during the Gaza war.
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general
Remote section of China’s Great Wall damaged by 20 years of mine waste dumping
While foreign leaders and their families walk the iconic restored sections of the Great Wall around Beijing, the ancient stones of a remote Ming-era stretch of the structure in northern central China…
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general
7 teens swept up in police crackdown on bicycle-related offences in Tseung Kwan O
Hong Kong police have clamped down on bicycle-related offences in Tseung Kwan O, with seven teenagers facing prosecution for allegedly failing to display bike lights at night and cycling on pavements…
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politics
Russian strikes kill four in Ukraine
Meanwhile, Moscow and Kyiv continued to exchange strikes on Saturday, with Russian attacks killing at least four people across Ukraine. As both sides intensify their aerial attacks, US President…
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politics
UK's Burnham pledges to offer social care reform at next election
LONDON, Sept 27 - Prime Minister Andy Burnham pledged on Sunday to present his proposal to tackle Britain's social care crisis at the next national election, saying it would be free at the point of…
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politics
Northern Ireland live: controversial Orange Order march in Portadown delayed amid huge counter-protest
March was due to take place in Catholic enclave of largely Protestant town Northern Ireland First Minister Michelle O’Neill, at the scene of the counter-protest this morning also spoke alongside Mary…
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politics
‘UPI must remain zero MDR’: Mobile retailers announce October 2 protest
Mobile phone retailers across India are set to observe a 'No UPI Day' on October 2. This protest arises against the proposed 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI transactions over Rs 2,000. The…
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politics
‘Right now, it’s fine’: Trump brushes off questions about summit talk on Taiwan
US President Donald Trump has sought to play down exchanges with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Taiwan independence, saying on Saturday that they touched on the subject only briefly. “We didn’t…
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general
Pope Leo urges Church to face failings before meeting French abuse survivors
LOURDES, France, Sept 27 - Pope Leo on Sunday urged the Catholic Church to admit its own failings and heal \"deep wounds\" inflicted within its ranks, hours before he was set to meet victims of child…
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politics
UK's PM urges 'calm' as thousands seek to thwart flashpoint N.Ireland parade
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnam urged "calm" Sunday as thousands of people gathered in a Northern Irish town seeking to halt a contentious pro-British Protestant march from passing through a mainly…
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politics
‘They weren’t fierce people’: Memorial unveiled for Dubliners who fought fascism in Spain
Sculpture at Richmond Barracks, Inchicore, described as ‘a gravestone for the international brigades’ of Irishmen
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technology
Freo finds joy in AFLW win, Pies finally off the mark
Fremantle's AFLW side restores some joy to the Dockers' weekend with victory over Adelaide, while Collingwood claims its first win of the season over GWS.
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politics
Several arrested, bomb disposal deployed near air base used by U.S. forces
The air base has been used by U.S. forces involved in targeting Iran since the start of the war in February
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general
Several arrested as UK declares major incident at base used by US air force
Police cite Explosives Act offenses, number of homes evacuated in nearby village of Whelford, vehicles examined; bombers flew from base to hit Iran earlier this year
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politics
British PM Burnham refuses to back Heathrow’s third runway project
The government led by his predecessor announced in 2025 that it supported Heathrow’s expansion proposal.
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politics
Police declare major incident at UK's Fairford air base used by U.S. forces
The British government gave authorization to the U.S. to use RAF Fairford to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites.
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general
'Gaza on verge of exploding': Egypt spy chief warned Israel before Oct 7
Egypt’s intelligence chief Abbas Kamel visited Israel on September 26, warning officials about impending Hamas aggression. He urged Israel to make economic concessions to prevent escalation, signaling…
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sports
Malaysia’s Ng, Subramaniam book LA28 Olympics berth with Asian Games gold
The top squash seeds successfully defended their Asian Games titles and became the first players to qualify for LA 2028.
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business
New Georgian Publication Captures The Caucasus As It Was, Two Centuries Ago
Two hundred years after the publication of a book by Jacques Francois Gamba that captured life in the Caucasus in the early 1800s, the work has been published in the Georgian language for the first…
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politics
Separate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people dead
Two separate mass shootings near South Africa’s two biggest cities killed at least 27 people
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politics
Men arrested on suspicion of explosives offences near U.S. air base in Britain as vehicles searched
LONDON — British police arrested several men on suspicion of explosives offences on Sunday near an air base which the United States Air Force had been using to facilitate strikes on Iran.
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politics
Pope meets victims of sex abuse, urges ‘wise leaders’ as French election looms
Pope Leo waved at believers on his way to mass on Sunday in the French pilgrimage town of Lourdes where he is to meet victims of clerical sex abuse on a third day of an official visit to France. The…
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politics
Pope to meet victims of clerical sex abuse on France trip
Pope Leo XIV waved at believers on his way to mass on Sunday in the French pilgrimage town of Lourdes where he is to meet victims of clerical sex abuse on a third day of an official visit to France.
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sports
UK reports 'major incident,' arrests near Fairford air base
Multiple buildings were evacuated in the UK town of Whelford, near an air base used by the US military, with UK police saying bomb disposal teams were checking vehicles on the scene. Several men had…
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business
US Offers Argentina Up to US$7 Billion for a Gas and Minerals Corridor
Argentina's oil, gas and minerals sit far from the sea. The new US-backed Andes-Atlantic Corridor offers up to US$7 billion in export credit through 2027, but most is a non-binding line for one LNG…
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politics
Argentina’s Next Six F-16 Fighters Held in the Canaries by Weather
Argentina bought 24 used F-16 fighters from Denmark in 2024 to end a decade without supersonic jets. The second batch of six is held in the Canary Islands by weather, with arrival now expected by 30…
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general
The Raffles’ Singapore Sling Costs $40. There’s a Reason Tourists Still Love It.
You can still buy a Singapore Sling in the colonial-era hotel where it’s said to have been invented more than a century ago. Custom versions have arisen nearby.
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business
Charme Dance: The Rio Soul Scene Most Visitors to Brazil Never See
Charme dance is Rio's own soul and R&B scene, danced under a Madureira overpass every Saturday. What it is, how to go, and who earns from it.
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politics
Who Is Lula? Brazil’s President Chasing a Fourth Term at 80
BRAZIL · PROFILE, 27 SEPTEMBER 2026 Key Facts —The person — Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, born 27 October 1945 in Caetés, Pernambuco, is Brazil’s president — a former metalworker and union leader who…
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Yair Golan says he is working to ensure 'appropriate representation' for Arabs in next gov't
Golan’s statement came after he and three additional Opposition party leaders met to sign a document agreeing on shared principles, pledging to work together ahead of the October elections.
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politics
UK police make arrests, evacuate homes in ‘major incident’ near air base used by US forces
British police said they had evacuated homes Sunday near the air base of Fairford in southwest England used by US air forces and arrested several men over suspected explosives offenses. Fairford, in…
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business
Brazil’s Embraer Delivers Uzbekistan’s First C-390, a Central Asia Debut
Uzbekistan signed for two Embraer C-390 military transports in late 2024. On 25 September the first was handed over in Brazil, making it the plane's first operator in Central Asia.
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business
Colombia’s Capital Votes Higher Taxes on Banks, Car Sales and Alcohol
Colombia's capital needs money for 370,000 smart street lights. Its council has approved higher business taxes on banks, car dealers and alcohol sellers from 2027, and cuts for restaurants, bars and…
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politics
Argentina Law Lets Buenos Aires Power Firms Offset US$781m in Old Debts
Argentina's Congress has passed an energy law best known for cutting gas discounts in cold regions. Article 4 also lets Buenos Aires distributors Edenor and Edesur cancel about US$781 million owed to…
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politics
Latin America Defense Monitor — September 19–25, 2026
Trump meets Delcy Rodríguez at the UN as Venezuela promises elections without a date; Reaper drones head south, US$52 million in aid shifts to four partners, Colombia rescues hostages, and UNITAS…
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politics
Colombia Delays Dam Repairs to Avert El Niño Blackouts in Its Capital
Colombia's grid operator warned that two hydroelectric plants serving Bogotá would be offline together in the driest El Niño months. The government says Enel will now delay work at El Guavio so it no…
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business
Brazil Revives Its Big Marine War Game, With US Troops Back After 2025 Halt
Brazil's marine-led Operation Formosa, cancelled in 2025 during a diplomatic crisis with the US, closed on 24 September with about 2,900 Brazilian troops and soldiers from the US, France and Paraguay.
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sports
Live: Wallabies face ultimate test against world champion Springboks
Wallabies coach Les Kiss is presented with his toughest challenge yet, as his troops take on the top-ranked men's team in world rugby, the Springboks. Follow live.
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general
Met Éireann weather warning in place across Leinster and Munster
Ireland weather forecast: Windy and rainy start to the day but conditions expected to improve as day goes on
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politics
Xenia Fedorova, or how Russian propaganda turns free thinking on itself
KEY TAKEAWAYS • On September 24, the European Union sanctioned Xenia Fedorova, the Russian former head of the French arm of Russia Today (RT) and media commentator for the Bolloré group for her role…
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technology
'Bigger Than The China Challenge': Former Army Commander On What AI Drone Warfare Means For India
Lt General Raj Shukla (retd), speaking at the NDTV Defence Summit 2026, said AI-drone warfare is a "once in three centuries" moment, an epoch.
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NDTV Defence Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: Ex-Deputy National Security Adviser On India's Strategic Calculus
NDTV Defence Summit 2026 LIVE Updates: The summit will feature addresses and discussions with the chiefs of the Army, Navy and Air Force, along with the Chief of Defence Staff and senior defence…
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politics
Ukrainian boarding schools train teens to replace fallen fathers in war
The Washington Post was granted rare access to one of five boarding schools the government has opened. They are part grief counseling and part boot camp.
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politics
Northern Ireland: Pro-UK march to go through Catholic area
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politics
How an American teacher’s $5,000 donation helped turn a Chinese desert into a lush forest
HONG KONG — Ronald Sakolsky never thought his money would go this far.
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general
Rise in young Catholic converts points to spiritual longing in U.S. and Europe
As Pope Leo XIV visits France, the number of converts is growing in secular Western countries, and some in Gen Z are rediscovering the faith of their grandparents.
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sports
UK police evacuate homes near airbase used by US
Police say they have arrested several men on suspicion of explosives-related offences.
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sports
Asian Games: No squash gold for India as Anahat Singh, Abhay Singh win silver
Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh showcased their skills at the Asian Games, clinching silver medals for India. Anahat faced a tough match against Malaysia's Sivasangari Subramaniam, while Abhay was…
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politics
Madrid protest camp grows after outrage over eviction of 87-year-old woman
A protest camp in Madrid grew to include dozens of tents on Sunday after the eviction of an 87-year-old woman from her lifelong home triggered outrage over gaps in tenant protections.
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entertainment
Before BTS and Blackpink, there was Big Bang: Now the Kings of K-pop are back
Big Bang played London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, marking a long-awaited return for the group that helped build the blueprint for modern K-pop.
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politics
S.African women runners arm themselves after string of killings
Before lacing up her running shoes, Nancy Masha checked the knife and pepper spray she carried to protect herself on her daily jog, a ritual born of fear after the murder of a fellow runner sent shock…
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politics
Massive Attack singer arrested over pro-Palestine protest in UK
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business
Can Iran shift trade north to Caspian Sea as war impairs Strait of Hormuz?
Iran is looking for alternatives to export its oil as the US blockades its southern ports.
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general
Hamas chief’s ex-guard got asylum in UK, then hatched terror plot against Jews – report
Former bodyguard for Ismail Haniyeh was not on British security services' radar despite his links to the terror group's leadership being public knowledge, UK Times says
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general
Delhi Teen Missing For Nearly 21 Months Traced In Ghaziabad
The boy, a resident of Todapur, left home after his parents insisted that he should attend school regularly and focus on his studies.
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general
Northern Ireland court allows Orange Order march through Catholic area
A court in Northern Ireland has allowed a Protestant parade to proceed through a controversial route in a Catholic area for the first time in nearly 30 years. The legal dispute ended in the early…
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politics
Two mass shootings in South Africa leave 27 dead
The two attacks hours apart come as the country struggles to stop high levels of gang-related armed violence.
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general
Pope Leo visits Lourdes pilgrimage site
After leaving Paris, Pope Leo XIV ended his second day in France in Lourdes, where he prayed at the Grotto of Massabielle, one of the Catholic Church’s major pilgrimage sites. He is the third pope to…
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politics
Israel security forces kill terrorist who kidnapped Noa Argamani on Oct. 7 in weekend strikes
Argamani was rescued from Gaza on June 8, 2024, in Operation Arnon. She was rescued alongside Andrey Kozlov, Almog Meir Jan, and Shlomi Ziv.
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business
Hundreds rally against fur at Milan fashion week
Hundreds of people protested in Milan on Saturday against the use of fur in the middle of fashion week, an AFP photographer saw.
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politics
Switzerland votes on country's neutrality
As other neutral countries such as Austria and Ireland increase defence spending and strengthen ties with NATO, Swiss voters are taking part in a referendum on whether to enshrine a stricter…
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sports
Irish players to wear black armbands to boycott Israel
Ireland’s national football team is facing intense pressure to boycott its UEFA Nations League games against Israel, with the first match taking place this Sunday evening in Hungary. The team has…
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general
Northern Ireland: Disputed parade set for flashpoint after nearly 30 years
A court in Northern Ireland has allowed a Protestant parade to proceed through a controversial route in a Catholic area for the first time in nearly 30 years. The legal dispute ended in the early…
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general
A Hong Kong professor’s sexist views have been laid bare. That’s good
Love is a many-splendoured thing – except when seen through the lens of economists, apparently. Prominent economist Terence Chong Tai-leung, a Chinese University of Hong Kong associate professor…
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technology
Market mood check: Crude, US-Iran talks and economic data to drive Dalal Street this week
This week on Dalal Street sees a shortened holiday schedule as geopolitical concerns and volatile oil prices loom large. Analysts believe negotiations between the US and Iran might sway both oil costs…
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politics
Gunmen killed at least 27 people in two mass shootings in South Africa
’s two largest cities, police said Sunday, in the latest violence to strike the crime-weary country
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general
Suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan kills at least 12
A vehicle laden with explosives rammed into a roadside checkpoint in Pakistan, killing at least a dozen people.
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sports
UK police arrest several under explosives act in 'major incident' near US air base
British police announced on Sunday morning that several people were arrested "on suspicion of offenses under the explosives act" close to a major U.S. air base.
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general
After Op Sindoor, India's Defence Push Faces A New Test. What Experts Said
Operation Sindoor was launched in response to the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. The attack, attributed to Pakistan-based terror groups, killed 26 people, including one Nepali…
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general
Separate mass shootings in South Africa townships leave at least 27 people dead
Police launch manhunts after several gunmen open fire on bar southwest of Johannesburg, killing 17 and injuring 15; hours later, 10 people gunned down at store near Cape Town
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Photos: Pope Leo draws hundreds of thousands for open-air Mass in Paris
Pope Leo XIV celebrates an open-air mass for hundreds of thousands of believers on the Champs-Elysees.
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politics
What #EndSARS left behind in Nigeria: A generation caught between protest, politics, and departure
The protests strengthened the political consciousness of some young Nigerians and encouraged greater participation in elections, governance and activism. For others, the experience produced fear…
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entertainment
Israeli, Jewish protesters rally against NYC 'NAZA' screening, display October 7 massacre footage
Screens displayed documented material contradicting claims made in the film, as well as questions regarding its sources, methodology, and production
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politics
Israel’s election should be decided by Israelis, not American politicians - opinion
When Israelis enter the voting booth, they will have plenty to consider: security, the economy, religion and state, the judicial system, the conduct of the war, and the failures of October 7.
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Flooding, power outages, over 400 canceled flights across US Northeast due to nor'easter storm
The US National Weather Service said the strong nor'easter will bring coastal flooding, rip currents, strong wind gusts and heavy rain to the Mid-Atlantic and New England regions through Monday.
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politics
Netanyahu's UNGA speech pushed Israel's military prowess over its desire for peace - editorial
Might Netanyahu not have found room for another prop besides a bee that could begin rebranding Israel not only as a formidable war machine, but also as a country dedicated to peace?
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business
US official gives ultimatum to nations in Middle East: Stop trade with Iran, or US will cut ties
In total Burke, a top US Treasury Department official, visited over 50 countries across the Middle East and Europe, warning them to cease relationships with Iran.
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technology
US ships in Indian Ocean will be hit if another war breaks out, IRGC says
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has warned it will attack US warships, even those in the Indian Ocean, if Washington launches a new war against Iran, Iranian media reported. “If Trump…
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politics
Detained Tunisian flotilla activists: Worsening health amid family anguish
As activists’ health deteriorates, families describe the toll of separation, hunger strikes and uncertainty.
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technology
Australia news live: Marles defends army barracks sell-off amid controversy; partner of killed police officer mourns ‘love of my life’
Follow live updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Deaths in Queensland child protection system reach five-year high Queensland has recorded a five-year high of 92 deaths…
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entertainment
Watch: Videos show aftermath of nor'easter as streets flooded, events cancelled
A nor'easter storm is slamming New York, New Jersey, Maryland and beyond, as locals deal with severe flooding and disruptions to daily life. See the aftermath of the first night of rain.
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general
"I Can't Leave My Client, Abandon Duty": Woman Lawyer Assaulted In Delhi
In the video, the lawyer was in tears and complaining about the situation for women's safety in the national capital
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politics
German, Russian foreign ministers hold rare talks amid rising tensions
Russia's Lavrov dismisses Wadephul's call to abandon 'dangerous path of escalation' with Europe.
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politics
Fetterman defends political identity, weighs potential role as 51st senator
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman (D) defended his position as a Democrat on Saturday despite straying from the party on key issues — but refused to speculate how he would break ties if his party…
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general
Bangkok declared disaster zone after heavy rains submerge roads
Bangkok has officially been declared a disaster zone after relentless rains triggered widespread flooding.
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general
Winds, floods, 20-foot waves: What’s behind the nor’easter battering US East Coast
A powerful nor’easter is currently disrupting life on the US East Coast, delivering heavy rainfall and fierce winds. More than 100,000 households are without power due to downed trees and lines. Air…
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technology
Boeing finds software glitch that may disable landing guidance on 737 MAX jets
Boeing also faced renewed scrutiny in January 2024 after a door plug blew out of an almost-new 737 MAX 9 operated by Alaska Airlines during a flight. The latest software issue does not mean that the…
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general
Saudi FM urges UN to protect maritime routes amid Iranian and Houthi attacks
Faisal bin Farhan demand return of Hormuz to condition it was in before Hormuz, rejects use of vital waterways as pressure tactic
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technology
If we do not stop to help each other, what do we become?
Article URL: https://blog.codinghorror.com/if-we-do-not-stop-to-help-each-other-what-do-we-become/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49863062 Points: 22 # Comments: 1
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Hours Before Flight, 2 US Couples Killed In Blast In Athens Building
The fire department said six bodies were recovered in the rubble of the two-story house in Plaka.
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politics
Thousands protest in Madrid against Spain’s housing crisis
Thousands of protesters in Madrid demand answers after the eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal.
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general
Amitabh Bachchan's on-air reaction: KBC 18 host responds to Kasab claim
In the recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati 18, Amitabh Bachchan had a forceful response to Ujjwal Nikam's remarks regarding Ajmal Kasab. Nikam disclosed that Kasab allegedly stated his intention…
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