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Israel denies entry to 33 Chinese nationals using fake Japanese passports at Allenby Crossing
PIBA said 27 men and six women used legitimate Chinese passports in Jordan before presenting forged Japanese passports when attempting to cross into Israel.
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Two wounded in Jerusalem car blast as Somaliland seeks deeper security ties with Israel
The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Gadi Zaig - the top stories, clear and concise.
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politics
Former German spy chief detained on suspicion of espionage and treason, Bild reports
Prosecutors reportedly suspect Hanning bought secret BND information from a former employee and intended to sell it through his consulting work.
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One year on, Trump's Gaza plan has not stopped Israeli fire or disarmed Hamas - explainer
One year after the Gaza ceasefire began, Trump’s broader plan remains stalled, with Hamas still armed, Israeli forces holding most of Gaza, and reconstruction barely underway.
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politics
Hamas plotting October 7 attacks on IDF soldiers in Gaza, Israeli intelligence indicates
Defense Minister Israel Katz: Israel observed intent by Hamas to launch terror attacks on the anniversary of October 7, Hamas and Gazan population will pay "a heavy price beyond all proportion."
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Israel was prepared to down flydubai flight with 166 Israelis onboard during attempted hijacking
Had flight 1073 continued toward Israel and reached a predetermined distance, Israeli fighter jets would have entered Jordanian airspace to investigate the aircraft, two sources told CBS News.
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business
House China committee chair urges Fed to review Hong Kong’s access to dollar lifeline
Rep. John Moolenaar wants the Fed to rethink Hong Kong’s access to a dollar-liquidity facility as China promotes the renminbi as a global currency.
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science
Francis Halzen wins 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics
The winner of this year’s Nobel Prize in Physics is Francis Halzen. The scientist was honoured for “decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy…
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business
Elon Musk’s wealth tops $1 trillion. These entire countries produce less.
Is Musk wealthier than the national economy of Poland or Ireland? Find out here.
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Israel 'in the dark' over flydubai terror hijacker investigation as Mossad probes link to Iran
"There is no information that can rule out or confirm an Iranian connection to or involvement with" Omani terrorist co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, an Israeli official said.
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politics
France earmarks a further €7m to help fight DRC's worst-ever Ebola crisis
France has decided to allocate an additional €7 million this year to combat the Ebola epidemic currently ravaging the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This comes as Kenya announced its…
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Badenoch disowns Tory claims that air defence plan amounts to ‘British Iron Dome’ - UK politics live
Tory leader says ‘Britannia Shield’ will not be a similar scheme to that protecting Israel after repeated questions from broadcasters Asked if she will propose tax cuts in her speech tomorrow…
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technology
Fear and disruption for Ukraine's rail passengers as Russia escalates drone attacks
Ukrainians travelling by train are increasingly caught in the crosshairs of Russia's attacks.
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sports
12 Best Prime Day Deals on Our Favorite Toys (October 2026)
Snag some gifts for your kiddos or unleash your inner child with the best Prime Day toy deals, including Lego, STEM toys, and board games.
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politics
Analysis: Are French lycées really all that bad?
French lycée students have been staging nationwide protests about the state of their schools, but is French schooling really that bad? We asked an education expert to explain.
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business
Student riots engulf France as far-right presidential frontrunner Le Pen vows fiscal turnaround
A teenager reportedly lost a hand in the protests, which have seen over 5,000 people arrested.
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technology
Germany faces a triple threat from Russia, China and domestic far-right extremists
At a rare public hearing Germany's intelligence agencies identified Russia as the country's most dangerous adversary. The threat from China is also coming into focus. And the homegrown far right also…
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politics
Kenya reports first Ebola case imported from DR Congo after patient dies
Kenya has reported its first-ever Ebola death, the health minister announced on Tuesday, after a Kenyan man who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo died after returning to the country…
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technology
Hong Kong remains world’s freest economy as Switzerland overtakes Singapore
Hong Kong has retained its status as the world’s freest economy in the latest annual ranking by a top Canadian think tank, although its score has declined in recent years. Switzerland overtook…
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politics
Kenya confirms first Ebola case and says patient has died
Health minister says 28 contacts identified after death of citizen who arrived from DRC on Saturday Kenya has recorded its first confirmed Ebola case, a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the…
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Britain probes Meta over risk assessment of Instagram Instants
Instants allows content shared by users in social media platform Instagram to disappear after being viewed.
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politics
'We're unprepared': Barcelona struggles to deal with more frequent floods
Torrential rain and flash floods are becoming increasingly common in Barcelona, Catalonia and the country's eastern regions as a whole, with Catalan authorities warning that everything from public…
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politics
"Gyanesh, It's Done, Bro": Rahul Gandhi As He Leads March To Election Commission's Office
The opposition INDIA bloc hit the streets of the national capital as their protest march towards the Election Commission began.
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politics
Trump suggests Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles and San Diego
President Donald Trump suggested Monday during a political rally in Nebraska that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego, comments that drew condemnation.
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Why India is getting serious about ending the Ukraine war
India’s recent push to become more involved in helping end the Russia-Ukraine war comes as the costs of the conflict continue to mount for New Delhi, amid the threat of US tariffs on major buyers of…
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politics
At least 6 dead as Russia strikes Ukraine’s Kharkiv
At least 6 people have been killed in Ukraine's northeastern city of Kharkiv after a Russian strike hit a residential area. Nearly 60 were injured and apartments destroyed. Elsewhere, a Russian drone…
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Delaware homeowner wins court order in dispute over HOA records, maintenance
In a noteworthy court case, Gwendolyn Colston took on her community developer without legal representation and secured a favorable ruling. The Delaware Court of Chancery instructed the developer to…
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politics
Cornell students stage anti-rape rally in support of 'Jane Doe'
Cornell University students staged a mass rally on Monday voicing solidarity with a classmate whose gang-rape allegations have ignited a national uproar and demanding that the Ivy League school take…
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science
Kenya confirms its first Ebola death as outbreak spreads
The patient had been living in DR Congo, where more than 4,000 people have died from the disease this year.
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politics
‘Hitting the right nail’: Refugee rescue group defiant as Greece targets it
Aegean Boat Report founder Tommy Olsen insists he is defending the rule of law, as Greece opens trial against him.
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politics
Palestine weekly: Olive harvest opens under assault
Israeli settlers and forces beat Palestinians, set property on fire and steal crops across the occupied West Bank.
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business
Germany joins France in call for China trade defences
Germany and France, the European Union’s two largest economies, jointly called for tougher EU trade defences, as European and Chinese negotiators prepare for crunch talks this week under the shadow of…
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politics
Hong Kong fertility clinic allowed to fully resume services after investigation into embryo sample mix-up
A fertility clinic has been allowed to fully resume its services following an embryo sample mix-up incident earlier this year, Hong Kong authorities have announced. The Department of Health said in a…
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politics
Rahul Gandhi-Led INDIA Bloc's Sit-In Metres Away From Poll Body Office
INDIA alliance gathered at the Makar Dwar of Parliament on Tuesday and started their march to Nirvachan Sadan -- the Election Commission headquarters.
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politics
8 public officers in Singapore referred to police after property review
Eight public service officers have been referred to Singapore police after a review of 191 officers’ property transactions, Coordinating Minister for Public Services Chan Chun Sing has told…
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politics
Nigeria’s Aviation Minister Links Lagos Airport Rebuild to Fuel Subsidy Cut
Nigeria's aviation minister says ending the fuel subsidy, not loans, paid for a US$500 million Lagos airport rebuild. Who builds it and what is still open.
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politics
Germany's Far-Right AfD On Path To Take Over State Assembly For 1st Time
The AfD took nearly 44 per cent of the vote last month in the state, located in the former communist East Germany, easily beating the centre-right CDU of unpopular Chancellor Friedrich Merz.
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sports
Sinner out for rest of season with knee injury
World number one Jannik Sinner will not play again in 2026 because of an ongoing right knee injury.
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Former N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo buys a 7-acre Hamptons estate for $9.6 million cash
Andrew Cuomo has splashed out $9.6 million in cash on a sprawling Hamptons estate—nearly a year after the New York City mayoral primary that marked his return to electoral politics.
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entertainment
Woman’s body found in stockyard trough close to NSW-Queensland border
Police say body found by trail bike riders at remote farm in Terragon is badly decomposed, sparking search of missing persons records Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A…
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technology
Wearable counter‑drone tech enters frontline service across US, Ukraine and IDF units
The wearable counter‑drone kit, deployed by Ukrainian troops and IDF forces and integrated into US Army exercises under EUCOM as top US commander warns troops will be ‘hunted’ by autonomous systems
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politics
A Pensioner’s Eviction Dragged Down Spain’s Leader. Will It Also Save Him?
The eviction of an 87-year-old woman in Madrid last month helped unravel Pedro Sánchez’s government. It also gave him an election platform.
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What It Will Take for Israel to Overcome the Ghosts of Oct. 7
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U.S. Sends Reaper Drones to Colombia and Ecuador to Hunt Cartels
MQ-9 Reaper drones — known for high-profile deadly strikes — have been shifted from Africa to Colombia and Ecuador, U.S. officials said.
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technology
In Race With U.S., China Struggles to Recruit Foreign A.I. Researchers
China’s booming artificial intelligence sector has given local researchers good reason to remain in the country, but it has yet to lure overseas scientists despite a government push.
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politics
Nigeria mourns 32 killed as military plane crashes into swamp
President Bola Tinubu describes the crash as a "painful moment" for the military and the entire nation.
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In the Florida Keys, Floating Cocaine Remains an Alluring Catch
Bricks of cocaine frequently surface in the waters off the island chain. Despite the risks, some who discover “square grouper,” as they’re known, hang onto them.
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Melting Swiss Glaciers Release Archaeological Treasures
Archaeologists are scouring mountain passes as artifacts from a bygone world all but tumble out of Switzerland’s shrinking ice.
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business
Local political polarization is rising sharply ahead of the midterms, survey finds
Cost-of-living issues are driving up tensions in local communities, while immigration is the most polarizing issue nationally, local government officials said in a new survey.
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science
US households pay 62% more for water than they did a decade ago, study finds
For-profit water corporations, federal cuts and climate crisis are ‘supercharging water rate hikes’, study co-author says US households are paying 62% more for drinking water than they did a decade…
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politics
Loss of green space could be issue that decides Holborn and St Pancras byelection
Labour could pay price for disappearance of parks and playgrounds around Euston station When HS2 construction began around London’s Euston station in 2017 and people living nearby watched parks and…
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'We could all hear her breathing': Witnessing the failed execution of Christa Pike
Catherine Sweeney was in the witness room when Tennessee attempted to execute Christa Pike on Sept. 30. An attempted execution in May had also failed. Here's what Sweeney saw and heard.
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With hybrid attacks and nuclear bluster, Putin aims to end Europe’s support for Ukraine
European leaders say Moscow's escalated “hybrid war” against Europe includes online disinformation, cyberattacks and threats to use nuclear weapons.
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technology
Florida mom rides 7,000 miles across 48 states, donates $17,560 to family support home
A Florida woman completed a 7,000-mile motorcycle journey across 48 states in six days. She raised $17,560 for Quantum House, an organization that supported her during her daughter’s hospital stay…
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business
Kenya’s Ndegwa Family Cleared to Buy Back 24% of Insurer ICEA Lion
Kenya's Ndegwa family is cleared to buy back 24.1% of ICEA Lion for a reported US$65.5 million from a fund through which Prudential Financial holds it.
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politics
Germany arrests former domestic intelligence chief over alleged spying
August Hanning served as president of Federal Intelligence Service from 1998 to 2005 Germany’s federal prosecutor’s office has said a former domestic intelligence chief was arrested on Tuesday on…
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technology
South Korea considers steps to force North Korea apology for DMZ mine blast
Seoul has urged Pyongyang to remove any other mines planted on the southern side of the military demarcation line.
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technology
OpenAI Says It Changed Systems After Australia Hacking
A top executive was questioned by lawmakers about the breach of a government health care data portal, as the company has faced public outrage and questions of liability.
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New camera at Kerry railway crossing to target drivers breaking red lights, speed limits
Automatic camera will photograph licence plates of drivers who fail to stop when red lights flashing at crossing
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Trump envoy meets Sudanese military chief in Egypt in attempt to end devastating war
Sudan's army has been fighting the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces since April 2023, when the two fell out over issues including how to integrate their forces in a transition to civilian rule.
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Trump approves firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan, Pentagon says
Hasan killed 13 people in the 2009 attack. His execution would be the US military’s first since 1961.
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‘Remember 7.10.23’: Hostage Square bears few remnants of a national crisis – but trauma lingers
Three years after the attack on Simchat Torah, there are few remnants of the hostage families’ encampment: the tunnel replica, a few yellow ribbons and a sign bearing the words “Remember 7.10.23.”
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politics
Israel must be ready for any threat, no matter how unthinkable it may seem - editorial
October 7 should have permanently lowered Israel’s tolerance for vulnerabilities whose consequences could be catastrophic.
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Israel continues to face major mental health struggles in wake of October 7, ERAN data show
In the three years since the war began, over 928,000 people have been aided by ERAN's professional mental health teams, assisted by 1,850 volunteers.
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Cornell students rally in anti-rape protest, demand stronger action against sexual violence
The alleged gang-rape victim, identified by the pseudonym Jane Doe, has said the university failed to adequately investigate and punish the campus fraternity members who were involved.
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Antisemitic conspiracy theories spread after attempted flydubai hijacking
Conspiracy theories about the attempted flydubai hijacking spread within hours, invoking antisemitic tropes despite passenger accounts.
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Taylor would hold net overseas migration at annual 100,000 for two years in plan hitting students, refugees
A Coalition government would slash Net Overseas Migration (NOM) to 100,000 in each of 2028–29 and 2029–30, rising to 130,000 in the third year and flattening out at 160,000 by 2031–32. The radical…
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entertainment
Trump says his super PAC will now pay for controversial taxpayer-funded promo ads
Trump says that he will no longer use taxpayer funds to pay for a pro-Trump ad blitz ahead of the midterm elections, saying his super PAC will now pay for them.
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politics
Cuba says US contacts fall short of formal talks as Trump pressure mounts
Cuba’s top diplomat in Washington says communication continues, but formal negotiations have not begun, disputing Trump’s description of the contacts.
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politics
Italy PM Meloni seeks EU trademark for her voice amid AI deepfake risks
The application is under examination.
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sports
Stolen car towed near CRL station, homemade bomb found inside
A homemade bomb was taken away by the NZ Defence Force bomb squad after it was found in a stolen car at a police facility in Auckland.
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politics
Africa: AU, Regional Blocs Move to Strengthen African Standby Force Amid Evolving Security Threats
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The African Union and regional economic communities have signed a new agreement to strengthen coordination in the use of the African Standby Force, in a move aimed at improving…
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sports
Women's stars call on Cricket Australia to fix scheduling
Concerns are growing about the lack of women's cricket in school-friendly slots over summer, amid warnings the schedule will hurt the game's growth among girls.
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politics
Election 2026: Do young people understand the power of the youth vote?
Young people aren't apathetic - but they need a reason to believe their vote matters, say two student leaders.
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Man who killed 13 in Fort Hood mass shooting to be executed by Army firing squad
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement that Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth recommended the execution and it was approved by President Donald Trump.
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business
Stock futures are little changed after Nasdaq hits new record: Live updates
The Nasdaq Composite jumped to a a fresh intraday all-time high and a record close on Monday.
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business
Africa: Security, Sacrifice or Opportunity - Visions Differ Over Effective Climate Action
[UN News] Should the world move away sharply from fossil fuels, or manage a slower, more careful retreat?
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Africa: Military Coups Promise Change - 4 Ways They Can Leave African Countries Worse Off
[The Conversation Africa] A military coup d'état is the ouster of an elected president or head of state, usually through the use or threat of force. Putschists (those who participate in a coup) often…
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technology
Trump says high gas prices 'small price to pay for keeping the world safe'
US president Donal Trump told rally goers in Grand Island, Nebraska, that high gas prices were a "small price to pay" for keeping the country and the world safe. "It’s a little bit high. It’s a small…
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politics
Secessionist party wins Quebec election in Canada
Parti Quebecois returns to power, promising a third referendum on Quebec's independence from Canada.
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entertainment
FlyDubai attack pilot was in NZ on student visa, police confirm
The pilot accused of attacking his colleague on a FlyDubai flight spent 175 days in New Zealand in 2018/19 under a six-month student visa.
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business
Trump targets tax-free diesel as Republicans approach midterms
President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to ease limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel as fuel prices put pressure on Republican candidates. Trump said the move would save farmers…
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entertainment
As the planet warms, cities like Bangkok could be increasingly inundated by deadly floods
In the humid tropics of Southeast Asia, afternoon thunderstorms roll through almost every day. Daytime heat causes towering, fluffy cumulonimbus clouds to form and swell before unleashing torrential…
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Judith Lucy announces breast cancer diagnosis: ‘I’m in shock, but I’m OK’
Comedian reveals cancer in a joke-packed video, saying she will undergo a double mastectomy and ‘I’ll be keeping you abreast of everything, Australia’ Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email…
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technology
South Korea's Lee says AI appears to have been used in bank hacks
South Korea's police have launched a full-scale investigation into the hacking attacks against commercial banks that led to a breach of customers' personal information.
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In Japan, women’s sumo battles tradition and a male-dominated system for survival
More than 100 women gathered at the Kyoto City Budo Centre to practice sumo wrestling. Despite historic resistance, female participation in sumo is increasing, with over 600 women involved in various…
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politics
Ex-Army major who killed 13 at Fort Hood set to be executed by firing squad
Nidal Hasan’s execution by firing squad would mark the first time the U.S. military has put someone to death using the method since World War II.
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politics
Tillis says Trump impeachment over Jan 6 was 'weighty,' a 'vote of no confidence'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Monday said President Trump's impeachment in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol Hill attack was "weighty" and his impeachment trial was a "vote of no confidence."…
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Bestselling British author, former politician jailed for perjury, Jeffrey Archer dies at 86
Archer sold over 300 million copies worldwide and was known for pacy thrillers like his 1976 debut Not a Penny More, Not a Penny Less and 1979's Kane & Abel.
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business
War is forcing the world to reckon with geography’s power
Trade blockages in the Persian Gulf remind us of forces greater than technology and globalisation.
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politics
Trump criticizes election officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County over error
President Donald Trump is criticizing election officials in Arizona’s Maricopa County after about 3,000 ballots were mistakenly mailed early to voters
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politics
Trump urges supporters to vote by mail despite fraud claims
WASHINGTON, Oct 5 - President Donald Trump encouraged supporters on Saturday and again on Monday to vote by mail if they wanted, a change of tone for the US president, who has for years described…
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entertainment
Beau Lamarre-Condon trial shown CCTV of accused’s movements across Sydney after alleged double murder
Former NSW police officer has pleaded not guilty to February 2024 murders of Jesse Baird, 26, and Luke Davies, 29 Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Jurors have seen how…
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business
Little room for ‘giving and taking’: India’s finance minister confirms trade impasse with the U.S.
In the latest sign of growing skepticism around the closure of the trade deal between New Delhi and Washington, an Indian minister said there is little room for ‘giving and taking.’
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sports
Winnipeg Jets survive chaotic third period to beat Penguins 3-2
Alex Iafallo, Adam Lowry and Cole Perfetti all scored in the third while Clay Stevenson made 29 saves for the win in his Jets debut.
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politics
Separatist party projected to win Quebec election, adding new test to Canada's unity
The Parti Québécois, which secured a minority, has vowed to hold an independence referendum in the years to come.
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Samoa leader apologises for Nazi salute after video from 2007 emerges
Schmidt acknowledged that his actions "were inappropriate and capable of causing offence and hurt".
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Nolan Wells' family seeks federal probe after grand jury declined to indict anyone for his death
WASHINGTON, Oct 5 - The family of an 18-year-old Black man whose body was found on a Mississippi barrier island following a Fourth of July trip with friends called on Monday for a federal…
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Live: Tens of thousands expected at Paris protests as unions join students
Tens of thousands of people are expected to march in Paris on Tuesday as French trade unions join high school students protesting conditions in schools. The demonstrations have been marked by clashes…
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The Separatist Parti Québécois Wins Quebec Election, Reviving Sovereignty Push
The separatist party’s victory fell short of clinching a majority that would have all but guaranteed a potential showdown with Ottawa over Canada’s future.
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