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Nobel peace laureate Pillay condemns US sanctions on ICC

South African judge and human rights advocate Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay denounced on Saturday sanctions announced by the United States against the International Criminal Court. Pillay, who once sat on the ICC, made the remarks a day after being awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize.

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Zelensky blasts Trump-Putin diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 16

Zelensky said Russia was expressing its 'thanks' with the attack on a residential building in Zaporizhzhia.

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Pope Leo declares death penalty 'inadmissible' as his native US plans to livestream execution

Pope Leo XIV has declared capital punishment "inadmissible.” He has penned a social media post for the World Day Against the Death Penalty, as his native United States announced plans to livestream an execution by firing squad.

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As Trump’s Wall Closes in, DHS Intimidates a Border Tribe With Surveillance, Masked Agents and Drones

For decades, the Tohono O’odham Nation collaborated with DHS to stave off a border wall. Despite their cooperation, the Trump administration is barreling forward with a project that would divide their...

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Soldiers seriously wounded in Iranian drone strike tell AP the military's medical system failed them

Some U.S. soldiers gravely wounded in the deadliest Iran strike on American troops say the military medical system failed them.

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Exclusive: 'It felt like a trap.' How Ukraine was blindsided by Trump's Putin pivot

When U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner told Ukraine's delegation on Oct. 9 that President Donald Trump was preparing to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, the Ukrainians struggled to...

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Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes

Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't just fighting the billionaire tax. He's backing Prop. 42, which would ban future wealth taxes in California, too.

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Darline Graham opposes Chinese manufacturing. Her husband’s job relies on it.

The senator and sister of the late Lindsey Graham has said the U.S. must “stop depending on Communist China for things America can make ourselves.”

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Pentagon raises official toll of troops killed during war with Iran to 21

The Post exclusively reported last month that the numbers of service members lost was greater than what the Pentagon was reporting in its public database.

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Third Yandex data center in Russia shut down following reported drone attack

On Oct. 10, Yandex updated its user agreement to include drone and missile attacks among circumstances of force majeure that could exempt the company from contractual obligations.

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The airport in the Saudi capital has been attacked again, officials say

The airport in Saudi Arabia's capital has been attacked again, according to two regional officials. They say the Riyadh airport has been evacuated and air traffic has stopped.

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French court sentences student Rohan Rane to 20 years for sexually torturing minors online

The student ran an online group specialized in ultraviolence and sextortion. His trial marks the first in France to address 'nihilistic violent extremism,' a movement that originated in the United States.

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'Will only lead to more slaughter' — bipartisan backlash erupts in US over Trump-Russia diesel deal

Lawmakers from both major parties argued the move would undermine recently enacted sanctions against Russia, potentially provide Moscow with billions of dollars in revenue, and contradict Congress's e...

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A year of ceasefire in Gaza through the lens of NPR's reporter

It has been one year since Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages and President Trump promised an end to the war, but Palestinians say the past 12 months have been a ceasefire in name only.

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You’re sexually assaulted. You report. And police make you the suspect.

Police unleash a slew of interrogation techniques meant for criminal suspects on vulnerable people.

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A sliver of meadow and trees on the edge of Yosemite has become an unlikely battleground over whether development is allowed in national parks

A developer wants to build a short road in the park for his planned resort. Opponents say it would set a terrible precedent.

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Trump suggests ‘Ocean of Americas’ as new name for Atlantic or Pacific

The president also floated the idea of naming an ocean after himself.

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Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report

Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity Christian nationalism in Britain is being driven largely by people who rarely attend church and are more concerned with defending the country’s Christian heritage, according to research. The report, by the thinktank Theos, identified five different groups within the UK in a survey that looked at their attitudes to Christianity and Britishness. Continue reading...

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Democrats explode over Trump’s Russia diesel deal

Democratic lawmakers pushed back Friday on President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil amid global fuel shortages during U.S. military operations against Iran and the Russia-Ukraine…

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Hundreds of doctors demand World Medical Association suspend Israel

Physicians accuse Israeli Medical Association of remaining silent as Palestinian healthcare is systematically destroyed.

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UN condemns Coco Gauff abuse and warns: ‘Black female athletes are being targeted’

The United Nations’ human rights office has condemned the racist abuse of Coco Gauff and called for solidarity to help push back against racism and sexism

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Opinion | Want to Avoid Another Jan. 6? Defeat These Republicans.

The 2028 election is on the ballot right now.

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Live: Russian strikes on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia kill at least seven, including children

Russian strikes on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least eight people including three children, regional authorities said on Saturday, as US, Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami for fresh talks aimed at finding a path to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

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After ICE Shooting, Progressives Want New York's Police Commissioner to Step Down

28-year-old Oscar Belgal still has a bullet lodged in his body.

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Trump Says He Should Have Won ‘8 Nobel Peace Prizes’ After Being Snubbed

The president took to social media on Friday and Saturday to criticize the choice of Navi Pillay and disparage the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

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Third Yandex data center in Russia shut down following reported drone attack

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Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader

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Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report

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Animals and their people: country shows across the UK – in pictures

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The owner of one of Britain's biggest bingo chains is exploring a sale even as its boss warns that a further budget tax raid could threaten the future of the industry.

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Pakistan president imposes emergency in province ruled by ex-PM Imran Khan’s party

Pakistan's President Asif Ali ‌Zardari imposed a state of emergency in the ⁠northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province ruled by jailed former Prime Minister Imran ‌Khan's ⁠party, the president's office said on Sunday, ⁠effectively suspending the provincial ⁠government.

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Dozens injured and school destroyed as tornadoes tear through Sicily

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Indian 'cockroach' leaders released, movement calls for more protests

Thousands of protesters were detained before a planned demonstration in New Delhi on Saturday against the election commission's revision of voter rolls. The founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, who was arrested, called Prime Minister Modi an 'embarrassment.'

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All 22 Indian crew rescued and safe after incident off UAE coast, consulate says

All 22 Indian crew members ‌aboard the MT GEM No. 2 oil tanker ⁠were rescued and safe after an incident off the United Arab Emirates' ‌Ras ⁠Al Khaimah coast, the Indian consulate said ⁠on Sunday, without giving details ⁠of the incident.

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Taiwan fears for US support as Trump and Xi prepare for fresh talks

Taipei awaits approval of a $14bn arms package as uncertainty over Washington’s commitment to the island grows

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Why Extra Cushioning in Your Shoes Might Actually Increase Stress on Your Feet

Max-cushion shoes are all the rage. But some doctors worry that they could be causing long-term harm to feet, ankles, knees and hips.

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Russia loses 1,930 soldiers over past day

Ukraine's General Staff has updated data on Russian losses: Russia lost 1,930 soldiers killed and wounded over the past day.

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This AI-made sci-fi series skipped the actors, sets, and Hollywood-sized budget

The filmmakers behind the AI-generated TV series called "The Arc" share what went into making it, including $38,000 in AI credits.

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Retrofit schools and consider moving exams to beat extreme heat, says teaching union leader

NEU’s Daniel Kebede says earlier start times and longer summer breaks may be needed to help pupils and teachers Schools should consider changing start and finish times, reordering holidays and moving exams from the summer months in an effort to adapt to the UK’s increasingly severe heatwaves, according to the leader of the country’s biggest education union. Daniel Kebede, the general secretary of the National Education Union (NEU), said this summer’s repeated bouts of extreme heat had a devastating impact on teachers and pupils, as classroom temperatures topped 40C and hundreds of thousands of young people were sent home. Continue reading...

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The science of grief and how it can impact physical health

If we are lucky enough to live full lives and form meaningful relationships, chances are, we will also experience loss, and with it, grief. As common as grief is, it’s also mysterious. Horizons guest...

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Wheelchair basketball team plans Israel match gesture

Members of the Irish women's wheelchair basketball team plan to bow their heads during the national anthem and wear black armbands as they face Israel in the qualifiers for the Women's B division Euro...

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Vicky Titcomb didn't think anything was wrong. Then a routine heart scan showed an early sign of a deadly disease.

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‘There is no secret agenda’: Nara Smith on home-making absolutely everything, raising four kids at 25 – and why she’s definitely not a tradwife

The model, actor and influencer is known for making her own frozen yoghurt, bubblegum or even toothpaste while dressed in immaculate haute couture. But she insists she is not who the internet thinks she is

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Twelve killed and 300 injured in Riyadh airport attack

At least 12 people were killed and 309 others wounded in a suspected Houthi attack on Riyadh's international airport.

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New investment account: greater returns or greater risks?

The new State-backed investment account has been hailed as the first serious attempt to make investment more appealing to the Irish public. But it carries risks and a steep learning curve.

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At least four dead as Isaias continues to push across southeastern US

Isaias made landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in the city of Destin in the Florida Panhandle on Friday evening. It has since weakened into a post-tropical cyclone.

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Spanish PM Sanchez kicks off election campaign amid housing crisis protests

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez launched his campaign for a snap November election on Saturday. The vote comes as a deepening housing crisis is driving protests and putting pressure on his left-wing coalition.

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Missing Australian hiker Jordan Yap last seen on remote trail found dead in Peru

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Yemen's Houthis renew warning to airlines, travellers against using Saudi airports

Yemen's Houthis on Sunday ‌renewed their warning to airlines, airport workers, and ⁠travellers against using Saudi airports, saying the warning should be taken seriously and that ‌the ⁠kingdom "bore responsibility for failed interceptions", a day ⁠after an attack on Riyadh's ⁠international airport killed ⁠12 people.

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Roos get past Dockers as Blues and Hawks taste victory

North Melbourne recovers from an early scare to beat Fremantle, while Carlton and Hawthorn triumph over Sydney and Brisbane respectively.

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