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Exclusive | Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Blindsided Ukraine

The SpaceX founder authorized the move and has been discussing Ukraine with Trump, but the president has denied ordering the restrictions.

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How a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser

As head of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, Thomas Dans has backed a takeover of Greenland and other items on President Donald Trump’s list. But it’s not always clear where the administration’s ag...

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She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help.

Her case shows how abortion bans have left hospital lawyers, not doctors, deciding who gets care — and how lawmakers and regulators have failed to change that.

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The Secret Terms of Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal

The Trump administration committed the U.S. to taking a large stake in a Venezuelan company, some of whose owners and investors are shielded from public view. The exact details of the agreement over o...

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Trump, 80, Wanders Off While Waving and Saluting to No One

Donald Trump was heading towards his helipad when he suddenly stopped to acknowledge a nonexistent crowd.

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Anthropic logged net loss of over $80 billion in first half of 2026, WSJ reports

AI startup Anthropic recorded a net loss of more than $80 billion in the first half of this year, including $72 billion in ‌accounting charges, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing a draft initial public offering prospectus.

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As Trump turns toward Russia, Zelensky drops his restraint

President Volodymyr Zelensky has spent much of the past two years trying to win over Donald Trump. Flattery, constant meetings, and carefully calibrated concessions have become hallmarks of his dealin...

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Things Russia has done to Ukraine that Trump thinks are 'fine'

From the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Russian forces have inflicted countless atrocities against Ukraine.

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US Democratic congressional nominee Lander detained by Israeli authorities in West Bank

Brad Lander, an ally of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani ‌who is running for the US Congress next month, was among 90 individuals detained by Israeli authorities in ⁠the occupied West Bank on Tuesday while accompanying Palestinian farmers harvesting olives, according to Rabbis for Human rights, an Israeli rights group.

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Polish parliament votes to liberalize abortion access

Two bills to liberalize abortion laws, backed by pro-European Prime Minister Donald Tusk's governing coalition, were voted through on October 20, though conservative-nationalist President Karol Nawrocki is expected to veto them.

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Exclusive: FEMA chief tells states to prepare to handle disasters on their own

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United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. climate pollution

The U.S. is the only major economy where planet-warming pollution dramatically increased last year. The United Nations warns the planet is on track for catastrophic warming.

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Voters are furious about corruption

Public anger could finally make a difference at the polls.

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Romanian parliament approves pro-EU government after months of deadlock

Romania has faced political uncertainty since the annulment of its presidential election in December 2024 over allegations of Russian interference.

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Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born

Election officials in Los Angeles County say their preliminary analysis of the federal government's list of 20,000 "likely" noncitizens registered to vote in California shows the list is "unreliable."

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Zelensky confirms ballistic missile early warning systems operational after skipped alerts

"This is very important for our people, as we can know when a Russian ballistic missile is incoming. Therefore, this morning began with positive signals from the American side," President Volodymyr Ze...

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Private contractors are set to cash in as millions of Americans lose health care

Implementing Trump’s "big, beautiful" Medicaid cuts will be a windfall for firms like Deloitte.

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Donald Trump asked Texas for five more Republicans. Voters might have other plans.

"I'm meeting more fed-up Republicans than I ever have."

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Michigan heckler the son of Republican adviser paid for ‘influencer marketing’ against El-Sayed

Timmy Teepell’s firm paid $250,000 by America Next, which has been trying to gin up ‘organic’ opposition to El-Sayed Man who heckled El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show The man who attempted to ambush Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with a question about his supposed allegiance to the Muslim Brotherhood – which El-Sayed parlayed into a viral clip for his campaign – is the son of a political operator who recently received $250,000 for “canvassing and influencer marketing” against El-Sayed, the Guardian has learned. In the now-famous exchange, a man – first identified by the Handbasket as Thomas “Tommy” Teepell – asked El-Sayed if he would “disavow” the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed said he would, but then asked: “What are you implying? Do you assume that I wouldn’t?” What followed was a five-minute exchange that has drawn over 50 million views across several

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Lula challenges Bolsonaro to release personal records before election

Brazil's left-wing president says he will release bank, tax, and phone records if right-wing rival will do the same.

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US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian strikes, says Zelenskyy

Advance warnings of missile attacks were seemingly suspended last week by the White House, but Ukraine’s president says: ‘Now it works’ The US has resumed sharing intelligence with Kyiv about Russian missile strikes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday after a meeting with the US envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway. Zelenskyy said Ukraine was again receiving advance warnings of ballistic missile attacks, which were seemingly suspended last week by the White House. “Now it works. It’s great,” he said, saying the US move would save lives. Continue reading...

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EU unveils new Arctic strategy in face of US, Russia threats

Under a new plan announced Tuesday, Brussels wants to bolster surveillance in the region by enhancing satellite monitoring and setting up a 'maritime security' hub.

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Trump is planning to announce a new program that will pay people up to $30,000 for successful tips about government fraud, according to the White House

The new $25 million antifraud program will be administered by the Justice Department.

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World must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN says

Action needed to avoid disastrous overshoot of climate targets, according to organisation’s environment body

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U.S. officials privately advise states fearing Trump election meddling

Their discreet efforts have reached governors, election stewards and lawmakers from both parties who are increasingly alarmed that the administration may interfere in the midterms.

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Netflix is sliding after earnings. Analysts say buy the dip

Netflix pulled back about 7% after reporting its latest results. Wall Street analysts are still bullish on the streamer.

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Australian MP Helen Haines has lost both legs after alleged attack

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Bolt, Nvidia to kickstart driverless taxi programme in Madrid during 2027

Estonian ride-hailing platform Bolt is launching an autonomous driving programme in Madrid during 2027 and ‌aims to expand into Western European cities before the end of the year, the company said on Wednesday.

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Barbara Bush openly donates cash to Democrat James Talarico

Barbara Bush donated to a PAC supporting Democrat James Talarico, in what some say is a potential shift in GOP sentiment.

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Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods illegally rely on a superseded statute, a lawsuit argues

The import taxes fit a pattern of dubious legal rationales for the president's protectionist policies.

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Student who stabbed housemate to death in Gloucestershire jailed for life

Zack Coughlan, 23, killed Jamie Collins, 21, in garden of home they shared and initially denied murder A university student who lay in wait for his housemate to return home before stabbing him 30 times has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 28 years. Zack Coughlan, 23, dressed in black and wore a mask and gloves to ambush Jamie Collins, 21, in the garden of their home in Filton, South Gloucestershire. Continue reading...

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Macron says Trump spread rumours about protests

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‘They try to break us’: Pro-Palestine activists in Czech custody

As a group is accused of an attack on a weapons factory, activists allege growing crackdown on the solidarity movement.

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Futures orbit around SpaceX as Tesla merger talk cheers investors

Here are the key things investors need to know to start the trading day.

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Elon Musk: SpaceX crossing $1 trillion of revenue in 2028 is 'no longer impossible'

After its latest earnings, SpaceX's famously optimistic CEO made one of his most bullish suggestions yet.

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All States Must Help Themselves When Disaster Strikes, FEMA Chief Says: Report

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The night watch: the YouTubers who were guardians of a shark stuck in a South Korean canal

Wearing hi-vis and carrying selfie sticks, livestreamers watched over an animal that was trapped for a month and drew more than 1.6m visitors before being guided out In South Korea, they call them jagyeongdan, a word whose meaning sits somewhere between vigilante group and neighbourhood watch. Each night they put on hi-vis vests, picked up their selfie sticks and gathered around the harbour in Busan to keep watch over an unlikely charge: a stranded shark affectionately known as Bukang-i. On Wednesday, after more than a month in the canal and at the third attempt, the shark was successfully guided out, South Korea’s oceans ministry said. Officials expect her to move into open water in time. Continue reading...

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South African cherries target China as US relations sour

South African cherry farmer Gert Eastes has spent 12 years preparing to break into China. Now, with Beijing introducing a zero-tariff scheme for qualifying South African exports and opening its market to the country's cherries for the first time, that effort looks close to paying off.

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Disney+ Betting On ‘Glee’ Reboot—Can It Revive Its Multi-Million-Dollar Music Model?

Disney+ and Hulu have officially greenlit a “Glee” reboot from Ryan Murphy—here’s what we know.

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EU awaits envoy Witkoff's report on meeting with Putin in Russia: Ukraine talks key issue

The European Commission expects a US briefing on Witkoff's St Petersburg meeting with Putin, including whether Ukraine and Russia could sit at one table.

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‘Sham tribunal’: one family’s battle with Louisiana’s ‘feudal’ eviction courts

In rural Louisiana, eviction hearings are held at kitchen tables and other unorthodox venues – and many justices have little legal training

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A Blue Wave Won’t Wash Away Our Oligarchy Problem

The massive election spending by Elon Musk and other billionaires is a huge problem, even if many of the superwealthy’s favorites lose next month.

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Minnesota’s Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Peggy Flanagan said she “graduated Phi Beta Kappa,” but records raise questions about the claim

Peggy Flanagan said she “graduated Phi Beta Kappa,” but records raised questions about the claim.

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Namibia's disputed petroleum bill clears second reading in parliament

Namibia's Petroleum Amendment Bill cleared its second reading in parliament late on Tuesday, a week after opposition lawmakers walked out of the debate over its current form.

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‘Ukraine’s Capitulation Not an Option’ – Merz Backs Kyiv in Peace Talks

The German chancellor also likened Kyiv’s surrender to that of the entire Europe.

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Where are California’s dead trees going? A forest advocate turned detective to find out

Thousands of trees killed in a wildfire are being cut down and removed from California's Sierra. But what is happening to them? A wildlife biologist was determined to find out.

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Comedian hit with car in Taiwan after criticising Xi, prosecutors say

Comedian Huang Yi-hao has vowed to return to the stage, inviting police and prosecutors who worked on the case to his upcoming gigs.

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Rubio Blames Musk Over Ukraine’s Starlink Limits as Accounts Clash

Rubio’s remarks follow a WSJ report that Musk ordered restrictions which disrupted Ukrainian drones. Accounts of Trump’s involvement differ.

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