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No exceptions in Senate’s review of 2027 budget – Lacson
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo Lacson said there will be no exceptions as the Senate goes “gung-ho” in scrutinizing questionable allocations in the House-approved version of the 2027 General…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Mayor Zamora inspects San Juan City Cemetery ahead of Undas
MANILA, Philippines —San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora inspected the San Juan City Cemetery as early as Thursday, Oct. 22, as part of the city government’s preparations for the upcoming observance of…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Undas sea travelers swell to over 114,000 Saturday afternoon – PCG
MANILA, Philippines — The number of passengers in seaports across the country swelled to more than 114,000 by Saturday afternoon, ahead of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, or undas. The Philippine…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Remains of fallen Air Force pilot back home in Urdaneta
CALASIAO, Pangasinan, Philippines—The remains of Air Force Capt. Raymart Cabangcala, one of four pilots killed in a midair collision involving two military trainer aircraft, were brought home to…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Catholic bishop lauds election of BARMM Chief Minister Macacua
COTABATO CITY — The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Episcopal Commission on Inter-religious Dialogue (ECID) welcomed the election of Abdulraof “Sammy Gambar” Macacua as chief…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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MMDA suspends road works ahead of Christmas season
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has temporarily suspended all road excavations in national and city roads in Metro Manila. The suspension is meant to avoid…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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No illegal items seized in Manila North Cemetery so far – police
MANILA, Philippines — No illegal items like guns and knives have been confiscated in Manila North Cemetery on the eve of Undas (All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day), according to the police. Police…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Undas 2026: Over 30,000 passengers flock to ports amid travel rush – PCG
MANILA, Philippines — More than 30,000 passengers passed through ports nationwide on Saturday morning, Oct. 31, as Filipinos traveled to their home provinces for Undas, the annual observance of All…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Pro-Palestinian group praised by Hamas for using global dockworkers' strike to push Israel boycott
As dockworkers across Europe protested against dangerous conditions for seafarers during wars in the Black Sea and Gulf, one anti-Israel group took the opportunity to protest military action in Gaza.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Israel and Thailand: A friendship built on respect and shared humanity - opinion
Thailand’s hospitality has strengthened ties with Israel for decades. Israel must reciprocate by protecting Thai workers and respecting Thai culture.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Canadian police officer wounded while stopping gunman outside synagogue released from hospital
Belleville police said Thursday that officer Jeff Smith was making progress in his recovery. Smith and his family were grateful for the support they had received from the community and beyond.
Places mentioned: Canada
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Rains expected in parts of PH on Oct. 31
MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) and two other weather systems are expected to bring scattered rains and thunderstorms to parts of the country on Saturday, Oct. 30, the state weather…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Apayao village becomes a sanctuary for threatened, endemic birds
MANILA, Philippines — In the rivers and wetlands of Barangay Sta. Filomena in Calanasan, Apayao, hundreds of birds have found a refuge, including species threatened with extinction and others found…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Egyptian foreign minister 'extremely worried' US-Iran escalation will have major impact on Mideast
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said on Saturday he was "extremely worried" that a new round of escalation in the war between the United States and Iran would be more destructive and have a m
Places mentioned: Iran
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Worlds medal in pocket, father in heart: Manisha Bhanwala promises Olympic glory
Worlds medal in pocket father in heart Manisha Bhanwala promises Olympic glory
Places mentioned: Los Angeles
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'He sent them to the polls': Likud activists blame Ben-Gvir for galvanizing Arab voters
Local activists from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party said Ben-Gvir’s aggressive rhetoric and combative statements had failed to deliver electoral gains in southern Israel.
Places mentioned: Israel
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IN-SPACe backs four Indian startups with Rs 67 crore. What are they building?
INSPACe backs four Indian startups with Rs crore What are they building
Places mentioned: India
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PSG secure 9th consecutive win thanks to Achraf Hakimi hat-trick
A night to remember for PSG in Le Havre. In the opening fixture of Ligue 1's ninth round, the French champions thrashed Le Havre at the Stade Océane, inspired by an outstanding performance from Achraf…
Places mentioned: Madrid and 2 other places
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Massive Gen Z protests set to sweep cities across Germany
Young people in Germany are taking to the streets in some 34 cities, calling for greater political say and a more hopeful future. The protests come amid a wave of youth demonstrations across Europe…
Places mentioned: Berlin
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EFF leaders divided on party’s stance on immigration: Analyst
Gumbi was speaking at Soweto's Orlando Stadium where the EFF is holding its final rally.
Places mentioned: South Africa
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U.K. PM open to slave trade apology but rules out financial reparations
U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham said that he is open to am apology for his country’s role in the slave trade, but ruled out financial reparations.
Places mentioned: London
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'Atmosphere of fear': Trump moves to curtail voting rights ahead of the midterms
Americans vote on November 3 in midterm elections that could see Republicans lose control of Congress, endangering US President Donald Trump's legislative agenda. Under the US Constitution, elections…
Places mentioned: New York and 1 other place
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US rolls out Stinger missiles to shield Trump's Florida estate from drone threats
To bolster security around Mar-a-Lago estate, the United States has installed Avenger air defense systems. These advanced systems address potential airborne threats like drones and low-flying…
Places mentioned: Florida
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'A lot of arguing to be done': What's at stake in the upcoming EU-UK summit?
Leaders of the EU and the UK will meet for a crucial summit in November with a move towards closer cooperation on the table. But how much will be achieved given the differences and disagreements that…
Places mentioned: London
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'A lot of arguing to be done': What's at stake in the upcoming EU-UK summit?
Leaders of the EU and the UK will meet for a crucial summit in November with a move towards closer cooperation on the table. But how much will be achieved given the differences and disagreements that…
Places mentioned: London
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'A lot of arguing to be done': What's at stake in the upcoming EU-UK summit?
Leaders of the EU and the UK will meet for a crucial summit in November with a move towards closer cooperation on the table. But how much will be achieved given the differences and disagreements that…
Places mentioned: London
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'A lot of arguing to be done': What's at stake in the upcoming EU-UK summit?
Leaders of the EU and the UK will meet for a crucial summit in November with a move towards closer cooperation on the table. But how much will be achieved given the differences and disagreements that…
Places mentioned: London
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Rival US and Russian resolutions on Western Sahara fail at UN
UN Security Council rejected the competing proposals, leaving the peacekeeping mission without an approved extension.
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Lift crashes down at high speed in Mumbai suburban's 7-storey building; 8 injured
Eight individuals suffered injuries when a lift malfunctioned and fell in Dhananjay Avenue, Nalasopara. Residents reported that the lift dropped suddenly while occupants were traveling to the ground…
Places mentioned: Mumbai
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Connecticut's eelgrass shrank 90%; volunteers now plant seeds on clams
In a creative effort to restore the eelgrass meadows of Long Island Sound, volunteers in Connecticut have adopted an innovative technique. By attaching eelgrass seeds to clam shells, they facilitate…
Places mentioned: Connecticut
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12 missing after rain-triggered landslide hits Odisha village, 170 rescuers deployed
missing after raintriggered landslide hits Odisha village rescuers deployed
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Protesters gather at Poland's Top court
Police in Poland have stepped up security around the country’s Constitutional Tribunal after dozens of protesters gathered on Friday to oppose the government’s suspension of its president, which they…
Places mentioned: Poland
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Ancient Spanish copper mine may be linked to 11 Scandinavian bronze objects
Excavations at the Las Minillas site in Spain have unveiled substantial copper mining activities dating back to the Late Bronze Age. Investigations revealed a chemical link between the site and bronze…
Places mentioned: Spain
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Live: INDIA bloc leaders arrive at Kharge's home ahead of public impeachment of CEC
Live INDIA bloc leaders arrive at Kharges home ahead of public impeachment of CEC
Places mentioned: India
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Russia's presence divides G20 ministers
The G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in the US is wrapping up two days of talks without agreement on several key global security issues. On the sidelines, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed an…
Places mentioned: Russia
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Are Memories Transferable? Meet the Scientists Replicating an Infamous Study to Find Out
In the 1960’s, an odd experiment showed planarian worms could transfer memories by consuming each other. It was a sensational finding—that is until the worms stopped learning.
Places mentioned: Boston
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French Interior Minister fears disorder after dark on Halloween
Saturday is set to see another day of nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living and conditions in schools. Dubbed “Act Three”, the protests bring together Yellow Vest activists and student…
Places mentioned: Paris
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No flowers, no visitors: The graves Undas leaves behind
MANILA, Philippines — The observance of All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day, or Undas, in the Philippines is not traditionally quiet. It is nearly a weeklong commemoration of deceased loved ones, with…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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France: Two rallies against racism near Paris
France is bracing for a third weekend of protests, with demonstrations against the rising cost of living planned across the country. Nearly half a million people are expected to take to the streets…
Places mentioned: Paris
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Netanyahu survives the election, but Eisenkot holds key to replacing him - analysis
Netanyahu remains in office without a majority, while Eisenkot must overcome opposition divisions to form a government or face another election.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Russia-occupied Oleshky evacuees arrive in Belarus, Ukraine next
Three planes carrying residents evacuated from the Russian-controlled frontline Ukrainian city of Oleshky landed at Gomel airport in Belarus, the Belta state news agency reported on Saturday. The…
Places mentioned: Ukraine and 1 other place
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Diljit Dosanjh refuses to play by anyone else's rules. Delhi concert proves it
Diljit Dosanjh refuses to play by anyone elses rules Delhi concert proves it
Places mentioned: Delhi
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Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar blames drought, rising costs for Rs 8 milk price hike
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar blames drought rising costs for Rs milk price hike
Places mentioned: Israel
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IIT-ISM Dhanbad student dies after falling from hostel's eighth floor
IITISM Dhanbad student dies after falling from hostels eighth floor
Places mentioned: India
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1 crore Hindu voters missing from UP voter rolls: Yogi Adityanath sounds alarm
crore Hindu voters missing from UP voter rolls Yogi Adityanath sounds alarm
Places mentioned: Israel
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CCTV, zip ties and election watchers: How US mail-in votes are secured and counted
BBC Verify goes to an election centre to get a behind-the-scenes look at how mail-in ballots for the US midterm elections are processed.
Places mentioned: Maryland
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DA says LGE primarily about restoring basic service delivery
The party says it is targeting outright majorities in Gauteng metros to avoid the instability
Places mentioned: Johannesburg
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Flávio Bolsonaro vows to continue father’s political fight in Brazil
Flávio Bolsonaro vows to continue father's political fight in Brazil
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Andhra school horror: Man attacks Class 10 girl with chainsaw, cuts her throat
Andhra school horror Man attacks Class girl with chainsaw cuts her throat
Places mentioned: India
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CJI Surya Kant honours Attorney General Venkataramani with Menon memorial award
Places mentioned: Israel
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Train Disaster Is a Blow to Spain’s Leader, Already an Election Underdog
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez wanted to campaign on inequality and housing, but the second major rail accident this year has put his government’s competence on trial.
Places mentioned: Spain
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Plan for More Protests, This Time on Halloween, Causes Jitters in France
Thousands, potentially in masks and costumes, are expected on the streets on Saturday, prompting the authorities to prepare another vast security response.
Places mentioned: France
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Iran Braces for More War, No Matter the Outcome of the U.S. and Israeli Elections
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jockeying to stay in power, and President Trump is in a tough midterm fight, yet Iran’s leaders do not expect a major shift in Israeli or U.S. policy.
Places mentioned: Iran
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How Locals and Shopkeepers Tried to Save One Paris Street From Rioters
As arson, looting and destruction overwhelmed Rue Beaurepaire, some residents pleaded with rioters to stop. Others hid out of fear. Many dread a repeat.
Places mentioned: Paris
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Talarico Makes Final Election Pitch to Texans: ‘You Are My Slingshot’
The Democratic candidate for Senate has led in polls. But because it’s Texas, he remains the underdog.
Places mentioned: Texas
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Pete Ricketts Leads Dan Osborn in Nebraska Senate Race, Poll Finds
Voters see Dan Osborn, the independent seeking to unseat Senator Pete Ricketts, as more like a Democrat than an independent, a Times/Siena poll found.
Places mentioned: Nebraska
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Shruti Chopra among first Indian-origin journalists to ring LSE bell
Shruti Chopra among first Indianorigin journalists to ring LSE bell
Places mentioned: London
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Shooting at California Halloween store kills one, wounds six
The shooting took place hours before the start of Halloween, which is celebrated in the United States on Saturday.
Places mentioned: California
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Barnes unmoved by career-high 41 points
Does Scottie Barnes care about setting personal records or reaching milestones? Well, it depends on the time of year.
Places mentioned: Florida
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Democrats in key battlegrounds throw Joe Biden under the bus on the border
Democratic candidates in 2026 battleground races are criticizing Joe Biden’s handling of border security, seeking to neutralize a political vulnerability.
Places mentioned: Washington
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Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Here’s what to know as clocks ‘fall back’
Clocks across much of the United States will fall back once again Sunday as daylight saving time comes to an end.
Places mentioned: Hawaii and 6 other places
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How Trump Is Dismantling America’s Scientific Research Machine
The system that has driven life-altering discoveries and helped make the United States a superpower is now under intense strain.
Places mentioned: United States
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Sara Duterte camp rejects new cash delivery claim
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday dismissed as “another tanim (planted) witness” the allegations of a man identified only by the alias “Chris” that he had twice…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Ashes of deceased don’t belong at home, bishop reminds flock
MANILA, Philippines — A reminder from the Catholic Church in this season honoring the dead: urns containing ashes of the deceased should be laid to rest in a sacred place, such as a cemetery or…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Marcos vows orderly Undas travel
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said the government has taken steps to ensure a “safe, orderly and convenient” travel in this year’s “Undas” or the All Saints’ Day…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Bato dela Rosa ignores PNP deadline; manhunt to intensify
MANILA, Philippines — A senior Philippine National Police official said they would intensify the manhunt for Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa after the former national police chief ignored a deadline to…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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‘Drug war’ truth body questions doctors’ reports
MANILA, Philippines — The country’s leading forensic pathologist and member of the Truth Commission that is looking into the brutal drug war on Friday called on the Philippine Medical Association…
Places mentioned: Philippines
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Margaret Qualley, Jack Antonoff file for divorce after 3 years of marriage
Actor Margaret Qualley and Grammy winner Jack Antonoff have filed for divorce after three years of marriage
Places mentioned: New York
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Diljit Dosanjh sees his mother in CRPF officer, invites her on stage at Delhi concert
Diljit Dosanjh sees his mother in CRPF officer invites her on stage at Delhi concert
Places mentioned: Delhi
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US Scraps Traditional G20 Photo As Europeans Object To Posing With Russia's Lavrov
Secretary of State Marco Rubio pulled the plug on the traditional group photo after several European officials threatened to boycott or walk out of the snapshot that usually helps kick off such…
Places mentioned: Russia
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Ferrari fastest as Verstappen says Kiwi rival should 'act a little smarter'
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was fastest in both practice sessions for a Mexico City Grand Prix set to crown 20-year-old Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli as Formula 1's youngest champion.
Places mentioned: Mexico City
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Anyone attending, organising Palestine Action protest will be arrested, Metropolitan Police warns
London Metropolitan Police has warned that anyone planning to attend a demonstration in support of Palestine Action in the vicinity of the US Embassy on Saturday will face arrest "as part of a robust…
Places mentioned: London
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‘Majority voted for change’: Rallies to be held tonight in support of Jewish-Arab government
Fears of violence as France braces for Halloween protests * Flavio Bolsonaro says he left Brazil because he is the victim of 'persecution'
Places mentioned: Brazil and 1 other place
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US execution survivor Christa Pike says she is now in ‘constant pain’
Pike, 50, is being held in solitary confinement and faces an uncertain future after surviving a failed lethal injection.
Places mentioned: Florida and 1 other place
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More women are working in India, but the burden of housework hasn't eased
More women are working in India but the burden of housework hasnt eased
Places mentioned: India
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Shut up, dope, you loser: Donald Trump loses his cool at heckler in Florida rally
Shut up dope you loser Donald Trump loses his cool at heckler in Florida rally
Places mentioned: Florida
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Question Time: Weekly News Quiz
Question Time Weekly News Quiz
Places mentioned: India
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US Approves Patriot Missile Sale To Ukraine, But Delivery Could Take Years
Patriot missiles are among the most important weapons Ukraine has to intercept Russian drones and missiles.
Places mentioned: Ukraine
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Russia’s Novaya Gazeta ‘killed off’ after murders, arrests and pressure
Russia’s most prominent investigative newspaper is closing, with staff accusing the government of killing it off.
Places mentioned: Russia
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WATCH: Runner looks forward to his 50th straight NYC marathon
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to 83-year-old Dave Obelkevich ahead of his record 50th straight NYC marathon race and why it’s a tradition for him and his family.
Places mentioned: Houston
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17, 5, 0: Yashasvi Jaiswal's batting crisis deepens ahead of Test series
Yashasvi Jaiswals batting crisis deepens ahead of Test series
Places mentioned: New Zealand and 2 other places
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I came to Jamia for a better future. Now, I don't know what lies ahead
I came to Jamia for a better future Now I dont know what lies ahead
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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11-year-old Egyptian girl beats 40M students in reading contest
Mayar Othman Al Shourbagy, an 11-year-old student from Egypt, won the 10th Arab Reading Challenge. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum presented her with a badge to commemorate her achievement. She…
Places mentioned: Egypt
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Dead-End Job review: Lee Jae-wook, Kim Min-ha bring charm to bizarre horror ride
DeadEnd Job review Lee Jaewook Kim Minha bring charm to bizarre horror ride
Places mentioned: Israel and 1 other place
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Verstappen and Lawson given grid penalties for Mexico practice collision
Max Verstappen accuses Liam Lawson of "not very smart behaviour" after the two collided in Friday practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Places mentioned: Mexico City
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In Poland, Judge Suspends Her Court's President. Protests, Coup Claim Follow
Polish President Karol Nawrocki was on his way to Senegal when the news broke. He turned his flight back and explained why on X. "At a moment like this, the President must be in Poland. I am cutting…
Places mentioned: Poland
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Poland's midnight chaos: Court under police guard, President's return and coup claim
Polands midnight chaos Court under police guard Presidents return and coup claim
Places mentioned: Poland
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Hong Kong’s Jumbo Floating Restaurant catches fire before opening, kills 34 – SCMP archive
This story was first published on October 31, 1971. Aberdeen was yesterday (October 30, 1971) rocked by a tremendous explosion followed by fire which swept through the $14 million Jumbo Restaurant…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Jewish leaders for social change: Nine of history's most influential Jewish activists
From the beginning, the Jewish people have been improving the world and enriching lives at the forefront of virtually every major advance, cause, or social movement in world history.
Places mentioned: Israel
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Burnham 'open' to calls for slavery apology but not reparations
The prime minister says Britain must "face up to the past" for its role in the transatlantic slave trade but reparations are "not the right answer".
Places mentioned: Moscow
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Class 3 boy attacks specially-abled KG girl with stone, vase in Haryana school
Class boy attacks speciallyabled KG girl with stone vase in Haryana school
Places mentioned: Israel
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Hind Rajab Foundation accuses Israeli visiting London of 'using starvation as a method of warfare'
In its complaint, the organization attributes alleged involvement in war crimes, crimes against humanity, and genocide to the Israeli man during his service in the IDF in the Gaza Strip.
Places mentioned: London
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Politics is a dangerous sport
Democracy cannot flourish unless politicians, civil servants and members of the Judiciary are held in high regard. In some countries at least, this was once the case, but in most it no longer is. Leer…
Places mentioned: Buenos Aires and 1 other place
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Freedom key to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's success with Indian team: Jayasuriya
Freedom key to Vaibhav Sooryavanshis success with Indian team Jayasuriya
Places mentioned: India and 1 other place
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Electoral tricks and treats
The thought of a man who has been described as “a Marxist disguised as a Keynesian” taking control of the Argentine economy is paralysing economic activity at home and investment abroad. Leer más
Places mentioned: Buenos Aires
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US clears $2.1 billion Patriot missile deal for Ukraine, allies to pay
The US state department has authorized the potential sale of 500 PAC-3 interceptors to Ukraine. This deal, valued at $2.1 billion, reflects Ukraine's ongoing military support needs. Ukrainian…
Places mentioned: Ukraine
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Judge blocks DOJ from threatening election officials over noncitizen voting claims
A California federal judge Friday ordered the Trump administration to stop threatening election officials with criminal prosecution in its ongoing efforts to crack down on noncitizen voting. U.S…
Places mentioned: California
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Scary deals? What makes Hong Kong shun death-linked homes while France embraces the risk
Even as Hong Kong remains the world’s least affordable housing market, many buyers still shun heavily discounted homes linked to an “unnatural death”, such as murder or suicide, according to property…
Places mentioned: Hong Kong
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Political escapism in Brazil
Last Sunday’s run-off could hardly have been more polarised, yet both right and left could end up being the losers. The question of where do we go from here in the relationship between South America’s…
Places mentioned: Brazil
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Ebola death toll in DR Congo passes 5,000
Authorities are struggling to find a way to control the outbreak, with no approved treatments or vaccines.
Places mentioned: Pennsylvania