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Israeli settlers attack European delegation convoy in West Bank, beat French mayor

Israeli settlers have attacked a convoy carrying a European delegation in the occupied West Bank and beat up a French mayor, witnesses said Saturday.

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She Says Doctors Ignored Her Concerns About Her Pregnancy. For Many Black Women, It’s a Familiar Story.

Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth. Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a B...

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Over half of Russian jet-powered drones downed by Ukraine's aircraft, Zelensky says

Ukraine has secured contracts and assurances from partners on additional supplies of F-16 ammunition, Zelensky noted, adding that the current deliveries were at a "satisfactory level."

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Russian troops executed Ukrainian POWs in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military says

The Russian soldiers are believed to belong to the 38th Separate Motorized Rifle Brigade, which is operating in the area. Kravchuk alleged that orders of this nature within the brigade are issued at t...

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Ukraine hits Russian drone manufacturing plant in Rostov Oblast

Among the drones it produces are the Sarych, which uses video and thermal imaging equipment for surveillance, and the Klin, a loitering munition designed to strike targets, according to Ukraine's mili...

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How a retired Navajo Nation doctor earned a MacArthur genius grant for public art

Chip Thomas, a retired physician on the Navajo Reservation, is well known for his large photograhpic murals. Now, he's been recognized with a MacArthur "genius" grant.

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The fund used to defend President Trump in numerous cases is nearly $2M in debt

The Save America PAC has been used to fund Trump’s defense team in his hush money trial and his classified documents case

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Trump’s Most Devoted Fans Forgave Him Everything. Then Came Epstein.

“We didn’t vote for the Epstein List to be covered up. We voted for Trump to arrest them."

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Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.

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Israeli drone attacks kill six Palestinians across Gaza despite ‘ceasefire'

Attacks hit several areas as UNICEF reports more than 340 children killed since 'ceasefire' began a year ago.

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How do you pull over a flying Tesla?

The regulatory ramifications of Elon Musk's latest publicity stunt.

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Romania shoots down two drones over the Black Sea

The drones were shot down by F-16 fighter jets some 20 kilometers southeast of the town of Sulina.

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Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest in a series of steps that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia's Vladimir Putin...

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Rep. Ilhan Omar’s lawyers say authorities ignored judge’s restrictions on home search

In a letter obtained by The Washington Post, attorneys for the Minnesota Democrat condemned a Justice Department inquiry into her immigration history as a politically motivated attack.

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Santa Fe, Las Cruces No Kings events focus on early voting • Source New Mexico

No Kings events on Saturday in Santa Fe and Las Cruces focused on early voting ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections.

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'Cockroach' party founder released from Indian police custody

Abhijeet Dipke, 31, was detained on Friday in New Delhi as he headed to join a rally that the CJP protest movement had called in the capital's central Connaught Place district.

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No Kings rallies across U.S. urge voters to cast ballots early ahead of midterms

The hundreds of planned events were being billed as nonpartisan, though they sought to build on nearly two years’ worth of No Kings marches and demonstrations by people upset with Trump’s presidency.

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‘No Kings’ rallies are planned across Utah. This time, protesters are bringing their ballots.

The demonstrations are meant to mobilize people to cast their midterm ballots early, organizers said.

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“Our Dear Friend Umar”: How We Uncovered That a Russian Oligarch Bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding

On social media and in tabloids, photos from Don Jr. and Bettina Trump’s Bahamas wedding were tightly curated. But sometimes, what — or, who — isn’t pictured is just as important as what is. Let’s go...

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No Kings protests in Colorado meant to help protect the November election | Colorado Newsline

No Kings protests are planned throughout Colorado on Saturday, part of a nationwide event meant to help protect the November election.

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Trump signs executive order waiving sanctions against Russia

President Donald Trump cited “national interests” for the decision to waive a punishing sanctions package targeting Russian exports and leaders.

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Revealed: French police used UK-funded 4x4 vehicles to charge student protesters

French government launches investigation into why cars funded by UK to prevent asylum seekers crossing Channel were used in school protests French police have used 4x4 vehicles paid for by British taxpayers to charge at student protesters during the school protests that have swept the country. The French government has confirmed that an investigation has been launched into why the cars, funded by the UK government specifically to prevent asylum seekers crossing the Channel, were used during a protest involving school students in Dunkirk. Continue reading...

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Charleston No Kings organizers ask crowd to vote early in West Virginia • West Virginia Watch

Organizers of the No Kings rally in Charleston, West Virginia, had a simple message Saturday for the crowd who showed up to the state Capitol: vote early. The general election is Nov. 3 in West…

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Masked settlers attack European diplomats in the occupied West Bank

In Saturday’s attack in the village of Taybeh, settlers targeted Belgium’s consul general, French and Polish diplomats and Catholic representatives, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said.

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Pope Leo returns to the Vatican 4 days after lung cancer surgery

Pope Leo has left Rome’s Gemelli hospital after undergoing surgery for lung cancer. On Saturday, he greeted well-wishers and patients as he departed.

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'Cockroach' party founder released from Indian police custody lemonde.fr

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No Kings rallies across U.S. urge voters to cast ballots early ahead of midterms pbs.org

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‘No Kings’ rallies are planned across Utah. This time, protesters are bringing their ballots. sltrib.com

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“Our Dear Friend Umar”: How We Uncovered That a Russian Oligarch Bankrolled Donald Trump Jr.’s Wedding propublica.org

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No Kings protests in Colorado meant to help protect the November election | Colorado Newsline coloradonewsline.com

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Trump signs executive order waiving sanctions against Russia washingtonpost.com

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Revealed: French police used UK-funded 4x4 vehicles to charge student protesters theguardian.com

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Charleston No Kings organizers ask crowd to vote early in West Virginia • West Virginia Watch westvirginiawatch.com

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Masked settlers attack European diplomats in the occupied West Bank pbs.org

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Pope Leo returns to the Vatican 4 days after lung cancer surgery apnews.com

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Turkey has a street dedicated to the most important meal of the day npr.org

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Masked settlers attack European diplomats in occupied West Bank theguardian.com

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Opinion | Trump’s Bubble Is About to Burst nytimes.com

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New Round of ‘No Kings’ Rallies Focuses on Getting Out the Vote nytimes.com

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Rep. Ilhan Omar's attorneys demand return of property seized in federal search of her home startribune.com

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Golden State Valkyries guard Gabby Williams came through in the clutch, again, to lead her team to victory in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals against the Atlanta Dream.

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Trump promises big investment in KY facility 'if the Republicans win'

President Donald Trump said the Department of Defense will make an investment to revitalize a Winchester facility – "if the Republicans win."

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More tankers ablaze near Hormuz; Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats

Fires reported on three tankers as masked settlers attack European politicians in the occupied West Bank.

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ANALYSIS: Tony Buti's uni mega-merger faces opposition, controversy

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Surgery referrals missed in Sydney hospital email blunder

A review is underway after more than 3,000 emails, including 16 urgent referrals for elective surgery, were found in an unmonitored email inbox months after they were sent.

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Gas company called 'rude' for not sharing decommissioning news earlier

Emails obtained under Freedom of Information show the Canadian-owned company and the state government had been discussing the network's future eight months before affected customers were informed.

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In the nation’s capital, rallygoers hoist umbrellas at No Kings get-out-the-vote event • Kansas Reflector

A couple hundred people carrying decorated umbrellas walked from the former Black Lives Matter Plaza to the U.S. Capitol lawn Saturday in the nation’s capital for a No Kings get-out-the-vote event.

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In the nation’s capital, rallygoers hoist umbrellas at No Kings get-out-the-vote event | Arkansas Advocate

A couple hundred people carrying decorated umbrellas walked from the former Black Lives Matter Plaza to the U.S. Capitol lawn Saturday in the nation’s capital for a No Kings get-out-the-vote event.

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No Kings shifts strategy from streets to the ballot box with early voting day of action | Arkansas Advocate

Organizers launched more than 2,500 No Kings events across all 50 states and the District of Columbia Saturday, this time focusing their efforts on the midterm elections.From roadside rallies to lette...

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Fans say ‘astronomical’ ticket prices are well worth it for Valkyries-Dream WNBA Finals

Hundreds of dollars, sometimes thousands, bought a seat to see the Valkyries top the Dream in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals. Some fans call it a sign of the league’s growing popularity.

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Rioters loot stores, set fires in central Milan during cost-of-living protest

Rioters have clashed with police, looted stores and set fires in Milan’s main square in a protest against wars and rising living costs.

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Carrot Top breaks silence weeks after reported suicide attempt

Carrot Top has spoken publicly for the first time since the 61-year-old comedian reportedly attempted suicide on Sept. 18.

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California sued by Trump administration over demand to purge 20,000 voters from rolls • Ohio Capital Journal

The Trump administration sought a federal court order Thursday to force California to purge 20,000 people from its voter rolls over claims they are not U.S. citizens, a major development less than…

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Decades after apartheid, South Africans seek justice for crimes of the past

More than three decades after the end of apartheid, families of victims of some of the worst crimes of South Africa's past are still fighting for justice. As survivors and perpetrators grow older, a new wave of legal efforts is seeking truth, accountability and reparations before it's too late.

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No Kings rallies across US urge voters to cast ballots early ahead of midterms

Rallies organized by the No Kings network opposed to President Donald Trump were held Saturday in cities and communities across the U.S., with an aim of getting people out to vote early in the midterm...

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Assistant treasurer knew about ATO's credit card ban plans months ago

Assistant Treasurer Daniel Mulino concedes the government knew the Australian Taxation Office was considering banning credit card payments in July, months before the decision was made public.

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US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute attackers of American journalist

Trump-appointed Ambassador Mike Huckabee calls attack in occupied West Bank a 'despicable act of terror'.

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Police investigate alleged stabbing death in Melbourne's west

Emergency services were called to an address in Melbourne's west just after midnight, with reports that a man was seriously injured.

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New twist in Hellebuyck saga, suspension ends Friday

The latest twist in the Connor Hellebuyck saga has arrived.

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Pressure on Arbeloa lifted after Alex Iwobi sinks Hull for Fulham’s first win

Alex Iwobi’s first-half goal gave Fulham a 1-0 win against Hull, despite Ryan Sessegnon’s late red card, to lift them off the bottom

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‘Testosterone to burn’: Kagiso Rabada plays down 2018 clash with Australia’s Steve Smith

* ‘There’s no hate,’ says bowler ahead of return to St George’s Park * Pair clashed in Gqeberha during heated series six years ago Kagiso Rabada insists there is no lingering bad blood with Australia as the South Africa speedster prepares to return to the site of his controversial clash with Steve Smith. Rabada has been declared fit to come back from his hamstring tear and face Australia in the second Test at St George’s Park, in his first match since May. The South African’s return comes at a crucial point in the series, with the hosts fighting to stay alive after their 214-run pumping in Durban last week. Continue reading...

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