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Trump’s Own Mortgages Match His Description of Mortgage Fraud, Records Reveal

The Trump administration has argued that Fed board member Lisa Cook may have committed mortgage fraud by declaring more than one primary residence on her loans. We found Trump once did the very thing...

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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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Trump waives latest Russia sanctions amid growing Ukraine-US tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a broad waiver of sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on Oct. 16.

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No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here's what we know

The coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests is shifting its strategies this weekend to focus on voter turnout. Organizers say Saturday's events are a nonpartisan effort to get people to the polls.

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'Planned operation' — Zelensky confirms Ukraine's Starlink access not fully restored

Zelensky called the restrictions a "planned operation" targeting Ukraine, noting that Starlink speed limits remain in effect in Ukraine but not in EU countries.

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

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'Putin feels joy' — Zelensky calls Trump's waiving of key Russia sanctions 'wrong'

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on oct. 17 U.S. President Donald Trump was "wrong" to further "block" sanctions against Russia, while expressing hope that he would do "everything possible" to stop t...

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In Albania, the 'Flamingo Revolution' radicalizes in response to the prime minister's 'contempt' and 'indifference'

Anti-government protests, held daily for four and a half months, have taken a new turn with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Edi Rama. This is unprecedented in Albania since the fall of the communist dictatorship in 1991.

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Congress members condemn Israeli settler attack on Washington Post photographer

Some lawmakers called for an investigation into the attack on veteran photojournalist Heidi Levine as she was reporting in the West Bank.

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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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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine

President signed the legislation championed by late senator Lindsey Graham last month but has waived the restrictions as they were due to come into effect Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause on the legislation passed by both chambers was in the national interest. In an executive order on Friday, the US president said he was waiving many ⁠sanctions, restrictions and duties ⁠on Russia, in a move that comes as he has been publicly criticising ⁠Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, including suggesting that Ukraine needs a new leader. Continue reading...

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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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Pressure and violence against journalists intensify in Israel

Several Western media outlets have reported that their correspondents or special envoys have been denied entry into the country. Some, such as photographer Heidi Levine, have been assaulted by settlers in the occupied West Bank.

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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 issues order to bypass Russian sanctions in bill named for late Lindsey Graham

Trump issues order to bypass Russian sanctions in bill named for late Lindsey Graham

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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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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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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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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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Trump waives many Russia-related sanctions, tariffs before they were to take effect under new law

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he is waiving many sanctions, restrictions ‌and duties days before they were to take effect under a bill that he signed into law last month.

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Army finalizes plans to return Confederate statue to Arlington National Cemetery

The Confederate Memorial was removed from the military burial grounds in 2023.

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Palantir patient data tech rejected by many NHS trusts in England

Exclusive: health bodies across country say controversial US firm’s data platform no better than systems already in use NHS organisations that care for millions of people in England are rejecting Palantir’s patient data technology, according to freedom of information responses that reveal health bosses believe they can find better or equal alternatives in many cases. Some health bodies said the £330m federated data platform (FDP) operated by the controversial US company had made it easier to manage waiting lists and has improved surgery scheduling. But, from Gateshead to Truro, others said they were declining to use it or had carried out trials and reverted to old systems. A Suffolk trust said other systems “supercede” the FDP’s functionality, while Greater Manchester’s care board called the Palantir system “duplicative” and “retrograde”. Continue reading...

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

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Lexington No Kings protest draws hundreds in effort to 'activate people' to vote early • Kentucky Lantern

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In Montgomery 'No Kings' demonstration encourages voter registration, turnout | Alabama Reflector

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Hundreds gather in downtown Minneapolis for 'No Kings' early voting day of action • Minnesota Reformer

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Zelensky warns Russia may expand missile threats from Belarus against western Ukraine

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Cracks have begun to appear in the plan, touted as a "once-in-a-generation opportunity", with opposition from two universities, criticism from political opponents, and an error-laden feasibility report compiled with the help of AI.

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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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Dear Reader, Happy Weekend! Here are this weekend’s top stories on the world’s most pressing health and environmental disparities: Warmly,Laasya...

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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

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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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San Jose plane crash injures 1 child, 2 adults

Three people, including a child, were injured after a small plane crashed in San Jose. The crash occurred near the intersection of Capitol Expressway and Excalibur Drive.

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Move theatre reopening generates excitement in Selkirk

Selkirk got an extra dose of lights, cameras and action this weekend.

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Arizona No Kings crowds channel anger at Trump and Republicans into early votes

Tens of thousands of Arizonans rallied and voted early on Saturday as part of the fourth No Kings day of protest.

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How will Brentford and Liverpool fare today? Here is what to know, including kick-off time, TV channels and live stream options

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Stampede kills at least 17 people at religious festival in India

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Arizona joins Nevada to fight proposed cuts to their shares of Colorado River

Move comes after Trump administration announced restrictions that could slash water supplies

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