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general
One killed, 19 injured in bus-truck collision on Route 91 in northern Israel
Firefighters extricated a person who had been trapped inside the bus and was pronounced dead at the scene by Magen David Adom (MDA) personnel.
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science
From Saddam Hussein to Israel: How Iran's wars have divided a nation - analysis
After Iran engaged twice in the space of one year against Israel and the United States, the question of how Iranians respond to an external enemy has returned to the fore.
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general
US Embassy in Israel issues safety warning about unexploded ordnances after school trip explosion
The warning followed the death of Elazar Yair Wilensky, who was killed when unexploded Hezbollah ammunition detonated during the school trip.
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entertainment
High Court hears petition demanding protection for lawyers from courthouse harassment
The case concerns lawyers representing Palestinians and human rights groups who say right-wing activists follow them through the Supreme Court’s corridors and film them at close range.
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politics
Iran tensions, Syria talks put Iraqi Kurdistan at the center of Middle Eastern diplomacy - analysis
The Kurdistan Region is involved in a variety of discussions, in part due to its geographic position. It sits at the crossroads of major regional policies.
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technology
SpaceX limits Starlink operations in Ukraine, disrupting military ops., missile defense capability
Ukrainian negotiators traveled to the US on Friday and Saturday in an effort to urge US President Donald Trump to increase sanction pressure on Russia.
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entertainment
Van Gogh work unseen in public for 60 years on show in Hong Kong
Hundreds of people queued on Tuesday outside a Hong Kong gallery to see a Vincent van Gogh painting on public display for the first time in six decades. The Dutch artist’s “Chataigniers en fleurs”…
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science
'Super-Earths' might be better than our planet. But are they reachable?
PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 14: Portuguese papers are discussing the country's housing problems. Next: in Germany, a humanoid robot has sexually assaulted a teenage girl. In science news, there…
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general
Yemen's Houthis vow more attacks on Saudi airports, oil facilities after Aramco HQ hit
RIYADH, Oct 14 - Yemen's Houthis vowed on Wednesday to press on with attacks on airports and oil facilities in Saudi Arabia and said they struck the headquarters of oil giant Saudi Aramco, which was…
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general
Building under reconstruction collapses in Tel Aviv, none injured as workers escape unharmed
The Tel Aviv-Jaffa Municipality said the building was slated for demolition prior to its unexpected collapse, and instructed residents to stay away from the scene.
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politics
Germany’s sugar tax passed by cabinet after last-minute agreement
Soft drinks with high sugar content could be more expensive in Germany from mid-2027 under a new tax that was approved by federal leaders on Wednesday.
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politics
How a radio glitch triggered a false hijack alert in Germany
Authorities scrambled fighter jets to escort a plane from Corfu to Nuremberg after a pilot sent a hijack alert.
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general
Indian Protesters Describe Rough Treatment by the Police
Some of those detained accused security forces of beating them during an intense crackdown on demonstrations in India’s capital over the weekend. Police have said they followed the law.
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politics
Russian attacks on Ukraine leave 600,000 without power as Zelenskyy says Moscow ‘disrespecting’ US – Europe live
Zelenskyy says Russia attacked ‘infrastructure covered by the ceasefire announced by the American president’ Ukrainian soldiers have access to Starlink satellite internet restricted Rutte gets asked…
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technology
A bear with a taste for honey: Winnie the Pooh turns 100
The world's most famous and very greedy bear is celebrating his centenary this year. Winnie the Pooh made his debut in a story called "The Wrong Kind of Bees" in the London Evening News. The first…
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general
Ukrainian ex-officer stands trial in Germany over Nord Stream bombing
A Ukrainian ex-military officer goes on trial in Germany on Wednesday, accused of organising the secret operation that blew up the Nord Stream gas pipelines in September 2022, severing western Europe…
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general
Nearly 1 in 3 unattended dogs captured in Hong Kong euthanised this year
Roughly one in three unattended dogs captured by Hong Kong authorities had been euthanised as of May this year, a sharp rise from 18 per cent in 2021, according to the latest legislative documents…
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politics
French National Assembly moves to overhaul response to sexual violence and abuse
France has taken a step towards overhauling how it tackles sexual violence after MPs passed a sweeping bill without a single vote against. It would create specialist police units and courts, abuse…
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technology
Spanish royals make sensitive official visit to sensitive Ceuta enclave
Cheering crowds waving Spanish flags filled Ceuta on Tuesday as King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia made a diplomatically sensitive visit to the city following July's migrant influx from Morocco. Their…
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politics
Russian strikes leave 600,000 without power in Ukraine, as Starlink restrictions affect front line
Critical energy infrastructure is hit, as Ukraine says speed restrictions of Elon Musk's Starlink are disrupting battlefield missions.
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politics
Ukraine reports Russian attacks with no warnings, Trump says US still sharing intel
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Washington was still sharing intelligence with Ukraine, even as Kyiv reported new Russian missile attacks that came without usual warnings and accused…
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technology
French protests enter 4th week: Demonstrations backing students gather strength
Tens of thousands of people joined rallies across France on Tuesday to support protesting high school students demanding better conditions in a major challenge to President Emmanuel Macron as his term…
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technology
Ex-gang leader sentenced to minimum 40 years for Tupac murder
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, the former Los Angeles gang leader who boasted for years of his involvement in the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, only to deny it when he came to trial, was sentenced to a…
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business
‘Living paycheck to paycheck’: public sector workers on strike across the country
More than 300,000 workers are holding a one-day work stoppage over pay talks today
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science
I Ranked 28 Energy Drinks, From Celsius to Black Rifle (2026)
The future is here, and it is jacked up on B vitamins, red dye, and taurine. These are the best energy drinks to get from tired to wired.
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technology
Trump fires Greece ambassador Guilfoyle over ethics scandal
The White House said on Tuesday it had asked US Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign after a series of news reports raised concerns she sold access to Trump administration officials in…
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politics
Poland's Sikorski asks 'big man' Musk if he is playing politics with Starlink in Ukraine
WARSAW, Oct 14 - Poland's foreign minister asked Elon Musk if he was \"playing politics\" with Starlink in Ukraine on Wednesday, after Kyiv said Space X had introduced a limit on some services…
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general
PODCAST🎧: Germany's shifting views on Israel-Palestine and tenants' rights for heating
This week on Germany in Focus we look at how views on Israel and Palestine have changed in three years since the October 7th attacks, tenants' rights around heating as temperatures drop and the police…
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business
Cloudy outlook? How haze crisis is testing Singapore’s events economy
When Daniela Cruz arrived in Singapore last week, hazy skies obscured the picture-perfect sights she had seen on social media, offering a different view of the city state from the one she had…
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politics
The Coming Cruel Winter: Ukrainians Brace For The Worst Amid Russia's Escalating Air Campaign
Russia shows no sign of letting up on its escalating aerial campaign against Ukraine’s apartment buildings, bridges, power plants, electricity grid, and other targets. As fall gives way to winter…
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technology
Pope Leo XIV recovering after lung cancer operation
Pope Leo XIV spent a calm night and was to begin post-surgery recovery Wednesday, a day after having a cancerous tumour removed from his lung. Part of the pope's right lung was removed in the…
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business
Africa: What African Countries, Others Can Learn From Nigeria's Economic Reforms - Minister
[Premium Times] "People can easily tell that because of the reform, life is harder. But you need to show them without the reform, it will be hardest," he said.
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general
Yemen's Houthis use Chinese parts to build Iranian ballistic missile, boost attack range - report
The missile would have a maximum range of approximately 1,200 miles, according to the WSJ. This would put all of Saudi Arabia and Israel in range.
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general
Austrian court grants former property tycoon Benko's request for house arrest
VIENNA, Oct 14 - An Austrian court on Wednesday granted former property tycoon Rene Benko's request to be released from prison to house arrest with an ankle monitor after he served two-thirds of a…
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general
A Pilgrim and a Retiree: Victims of the Houthi Airport Attack in Saudi Arabia
The strike was the Iran-backed militia’s most lethal against the kingdom, by far, during their long conflict.
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business
Nvidia's Huang announces new investments in French tech sector
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang stops by Paris to tout new stakes in French AI-enabled tech firms like medical booking site Doctolib. Also in this edition: OpenAI says it caught a spy red-handed, and China's…
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politics
The Taliban Suspend BBC Broadcasts Across Afghanistan
The Taliban government has intensified its crackdown on the press in recent months but had so far targeted Afghan news outlets.
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general
These workers help train robots who could one day steal their jobs
Factory workers in India are being asked to wear GoPros to record the way they do their jobs. The ultimate goal is to train robots to take over. Will it work?
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general
3 Hong Kong taxi drivers banned for 3 months under demerit points system
Three Hong Kong taxi drivers have been disqualified from driving cabs for three months after accumulating 15 demerit points or more under a penalty system in place for two years, the transport chief…
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politics
Watch: What we know about Russia's overnight strikes on Ukraine
BBC Ukraine Correspondent Dan Johnson is in Kyiv, where at least three people were killed in overnight strikes.
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general
Ukrainian soldier goes on trial over sabotage of Nord Stream gas pipelines
Special forces officer Serhii Kuznetsov denies involvement in the 2022 blasts that left pipelines badly damaged A Ukrainian soldier has gone on trial in Hamburg accused of taking part in one of the…
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politics
Yemen hospitals overwhelmed by surge in war casualties, Red Cross warns
Some facilities have admitted more than 700 casualties in a single week.
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politics
Ukraine warns Starlink limits are disrupting military operations as Russia pounds its energy infrastructure
A ballistic missile has struck energy infrastructure supposedly covered by the "energy ceasefire" announced by Trump on Sunday, Zelenskyy said.
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politics
Cornell University faculty to begin debating no-confidence resolution
Cornell University’s faculty senate on Wednesday will begin deliberating a no-confidence resolution to condemn the school’s response to sexual violence on campus.
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business
Waterford arson attack: Gardaí carry out multiple searches
Two children remain in critical condition in Crumlin children’s hospital
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business
Tesla’s Roadster 2 Is Late—and Entering a Different EV World
Nine years after its reveal, the overdue Roadster is set to debut on Thursday to an EV market that has grown skeptical of electric hypercars.
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science
Cat-Like Whiskers Help Tiny Drones Fly in the Dark
Researchers took lessons from nocturnal animals to help rescue drones overcome a key challenge: flying in the dark.
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politics
Ukraine says Starlink restricted operations overnight, disrupting military missions
Elon Musk's Starlink imposed restrictions on the operation of internet terminals in Ukraine overnight, disrupting military missions, an adviser to the Ukrainian president said on Wednesday. The…
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general
IDF establishing new corps for countering low-altitude drones amid growing UAV threat
For more than a decade, the IDF has been trying to address the threat posed by drones operating in the airspace close to the ground, using a variety of methods.
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science
French supermarket cyberattack shows 'you no longer need tanks to wage war’
The unprecedented cyberattack on supermarket refrigeration systems in France has exposed the vulnerability of the country’s food supply and its links to national security, says a defence expert.
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science
Why are there so many plants? New research reveals two key phases in Earth’s past
Chirag Saini/Unsplash Plants are crucial for life on land. The energy they capture from the Sun underpins the existence of almost all land-based animals, fungi and bacteria. In particular, flowering…
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technology
Starlink limit hits Ukraine's drones. The battlefield depends on SpaceX
Article URL: https://defence24.com/geopolitics/starlink-limit-hits-ukraines-drones-the-battlefield-depends-on-spacex Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=50084622 Points: 18 # Comments…
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politics
'Prison for d**k pics' - France passes wide-ranging gender-violence bill
France's parliament has overwhelmingly passed a ‘comprehensive’ bill against gender-based and sexual violence - although the bill now moves to the more conservative Senate, with the bill’s supporters…
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politics
‘Dark day for Turkey’: Pro-opposition TV channel boss slams police raid, broadcast halt
Turkish authorities appointed a government trustee to run popular broadcaster Halk TV on Wednesday after police raided its headquarters, halting live broadcasts and arresting 11 people. Halk chairman…
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general
Trump's ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, resigns after allegations of improper conduct
The White House publicly asked for U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle's resignation on Tuesday as she faced mounting accusations of improper conduct.
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politics
Turkish police raid opposition TV station, halting live broadcasts
Halk TV says its staff are unable to enter the building in Istanbul and a new manager has been appointed.
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general
EU proposes one-year delay to methane rules for oil and gas imports
The European Commission has recommended postponing the enforcement of methane emissions regulations concerning oil and gas imports. This shift comes amid pressure from nations like France and the…
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general
Hong Kong police hunt suspect who stole gold necklace from Tai Po jewellery store
Hong Kong police are searching for a man who stole a gold necklace worth tens of thousands of dollars from a Chow Sang Sang jewellery store in Tai Po on Wednesday afternoon. According to a source, the…
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politics
Fact check: Misleading graph about alleged Russian bot activity
Did attacks on Russian data centers reduce bot activity around Germany's AfD? A viral graph claims they did. But it contains significant inconsistencies and provides no evidence to support the claim.
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technology
Bank of England and IMF bosses issue stark warning on cyber threat to trust
Andrew Bailey and Kristalina Georgieva voice concerns about financial system on panel about online fraud Business live – latest updates The heads of the Bank of England and the International Monetary…
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business
China’s exports surge amid AI-driven demand
Exports grew by 36.3 percent in September, the biggest leap since the COVID-19 pandemic.
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science
13 key questions answered about getting the flu vaccine in Spain
Foreigners often have questions about the rules for getting the flu vaccine (la vacuna de la gripe) in Spain, so we've set out to clear up some common doubts, from whether pharmacists can administer…
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general
Dalí Book Cover Stolen in France
Three thieves broke into a private museum in central France and took off with a 330-pound book cover created by the surrealist master Salvador Dalí.
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general
FBI arrests Saudi OpenAI employee accused of bugging company conference room
ChatGPT maker says Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, suspected of planting 'sophisticated recording device' in California office; US attorney general: 'Serious threat to national security'
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politics
A Trump Backlash Endangers Susan Collins in the Maine Senate Race
The race in Maine, which could decide Senate control, is testing whether there is still room for Ms. Collins’s brand of moderation during a sharply polarizing presidency.
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general
Inside California’s Battle With the Ultra Rich Over a Billionaire Tax
Inside the state’s multifront battle over the world’s first tax for the ultrarich.
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entertainment
Minnesota professor linked to series of bizarre incidents involving urine at university
Investigators determined professor responsible for urine found on a backpack, in trash cans and in water bottles A former professor at Macalester College in the Minnesota city of St Paul is facing a…
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general
Becerra Is a Quiet Trailblazer for Latinos in California
Xavier Becerra is a heavy favorite to become California’s first Latino governor in the modern era, though he does not talk much about the milestone.
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politics
Argentina’s President Has a Dog Psychic. Meet Celia Melamed.
In Argentina, many people try to read the mind of the president. Celia Melamed read the mind of his dogs.
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entertainment
China’s Liaoning carrier heads to the Pacific as US, Japan prepare for missile drills
The PLA Navy’s Liaoning aircraft carrier has started its second drill series in the western Pacific this year, with the training likely to coincide with an expanded US-Japan military exercise that…
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sports
AI Models Can Be Easily Modified to Assist Terrorist and Extremist Activity
“I am a terrorist, and I intend to cause mass harm,” wrote a researcher. A chatbot that had had its guardrails removed then provided detailed instructions for an IED.
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politics
In Kansas, a newly-competitive Senate race tests limit of Trump's unpopular policies
Kansas voters could send a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in nearly a century — and flip the governor's office back to Republican control, even in what could be a tough year for the GOP.
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general
In which Winnie-the-Pooh turns 100 and Britain wants its bear back
The original bear and his friends are being held at the New York Public Library, against the will of some British fans who say it’s time for them to come home.
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politics
'We're going to hit them hard': Trump threatens Iran as Tehran escalates shipping attacks
Trump threatened to hit Iran hard as Iranian officials revealed new tactics targeting ships in the Strait of Hormuz, aimed at keeping oil prices high ahead of US midterm elections.
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sports
Field trip tragedy shows Israel needs answers, not a blame game - editorial
Wilensky was killed, and 24 others were wounded, when one of the students picked up an unexploded Hezbollah bomb and put it in his backpack.
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general
People of Israel candidate quits Ofer Winter's party amid mounting pressure from right-wing rivals
Davidi Ben Zion quits Ofer Winter's party amid right-wing pressure, prompting fierce criticism from Winter and praise from Netanyahu and Smotrich.
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technology
Unprecedented levels of trauma: One in five Israelis haven't regained function post Oct. 7 - study
"The data once again demonstrate just how unprecedented October 7 was globally in terms of the scale of the population’s exposure to trauma, both directly and indirectly," Prof. Ran Balicer said.
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politics
Jewish American history museum moves closer to joining Smithsonian amid political tensions
Jewish history could gain a more prominent place in the Smithsonian as a congressional commission considers adding Philadelphia's Weitzman Museum to the national network.
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politics
Judge indefinitely blocks Trump White House from banning 3 media outlets
President Donald Trump had sought to ban media outlets MS NOW, CNN and Politico from reporting from the White House.
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politics
Russian strikes hit key power plant in Kyiv, Zelensky says
The Ukrainian president says the ballistic missile strikes came with "no early warning from our partners".
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politics
Judge blocks Trump's White House ban targeting CNN, MS NOW and Politico
U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly said the White House's revocation of hard passes for CNN, MS NOW and Politico journalists likely violated their First and Fifth Amendment rights.
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politics
Beau Lamarre-Condon previously visited farm where he later tried to sink bodies, court told
Jury also shown 3D reconstruction of Paddington terrace outlining prosecution version of alleged murders of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updates Get…
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business
Vietnam says trade talks with US nearly completed; US officials more cautious
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politics
How the ‘digital duty of care’ bill could undermine vital sex and drug education online
Johnny Greig/Getty This week the Australian government will introduce its landmark Digital Duty of Care Bill to parliament. The bill aims to make platforms legally responsible for creating a “safe…
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general
Singaporeans advised to consider postponing Umrah pilgrimages amid Saudi Arabia security risks: MUIS
MUIS said it is encouraging Umrah travel agents to help those with existing bookings with clear information and, where possible, flexible arrangements for postponing or rescheduling their trips.
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politics
Netanyahu, Eisenkot blocs struggle to secure majority, raising fears of another election deadlock
Netanyahu's failure to unite smaller right-wing parties could cost his bloc crucial Knesset seats, while Eisenkot's opposition camp also struggles to secure a governing majority.
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business
China's exports and imports surge past expectations in September
The country's customs agency released September trade data on Wednesday.
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business
Live: Saudi Arabia reports Aramco building hit and four wounded in Houthi missile attacks
Saudi Arabia reported damage to an Aramco building in Dhahran and four people wounded in Riyadh on Wednesday, after the kingdom intercepted Houthi missiles targeting the capital. Follow our liveblog…
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politics
Family of Indigenous woman found dead in Melbourne mourn ‘vibrant, beautiful young girl’
Police have charged a 31-year-old man with the alleged murder of Jayda Allen Bonner, whose body was found in a Carlton apartment on Saturday Follow our Australian politics live blog for latest updates…
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general
Trump says Taiwan agrees to buy 30% of LNG from Alaska pipeline project
Terms of the deal were not immediately clear.
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general
Russia detains Japanese journalist for spying on strategic island
Imai Yuki, a Japanese journalist, finds himself in a precarious situation after being detained in Russia, where the Federal Security Service has accused him of espionage linked to military…
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sports
Latin America Sports Daily for Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Fluminense host Palmeiras in the Copa Libertadores semi-final first leg tonight at the Maracanã. Flamengo lead Brazil's Série A by one point.
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general
São Paulo Daily Brief — Wednesday, October 14, 2026
São Paulo Daily Brief for Wednesday 14 October 2026: weather, markets, events, transport and the sporting story an expat needs today.
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business
Rio de Janeiro Daily Brief — Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Rio Daily Brief Wed 14 Oct: weather, free CCBB pick, Fluminense v Palmeiras at the Maracanã tonight, market mood and practical tips for expats.
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technology
Latin American Pulse for Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Latin America pulse: Argentina's inflation stays below 2%, Brazil's runoff tightens, and currencies wobble before US data. Read the mood of the continent.
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technology
Stocks Pause 0.02% Before US Inflation Data | Global Economy, Oct 14
The S&P 500 slipped 0.02% to 7,805 and the dollar index fell 0.45% to 102.13 before US inflation data, with Brazil's real and Selic path in focus.
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technology
LatAm Opens Before US Inflation as Ibovespa Drops 1.04% | Pre-Open, Oct 14
Latin America opens before US September inflation data, with the Ibovespa down 1.04%, the real weaker by 0.81%, oil firm and Asian stocks sharply lower.
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technology
Ibovespa Falls 1.04% Before US Inflation Data | Morning Call, Oct 14
Brazil opens after a 1.04% Ibovespa drop, with US inflation due at 09:30 BRT, services data at 09:00 and Polymarket pricing an 89.5% chance of a Selic cut.
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entertainment
Trump asks US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign over allegations
President Donald Trump asked US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle to resign on Tuesday after reports alleged she sought $100,000 from a Trump supporter to pay personal credit card debt and…
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entertainment
Some Trump advisers express concern over livestreaming Nidal Hasan execution
President Donald Trump and his advisers are mulling whether to no longer livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
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