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Finland orders halt to work on Google data centers over environmental concerns

Regulators have ordered the company representing the US web giant in Finland to stop building data centers until it can demonstrate compliance with environmental laws. Officials are investigating whether trees and soil were cleared before the company carried out an impact study.

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Over 1,000 children are buried at juvenile detention centers nationwide

Researchers uncovered the graves of more than 1,000 children next to juvenile detention facilities in 29 states. At one Maryland gravesite, 230 Black boys are buried.

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Hayley Williams unleashes profanity-filled response to DHS telling her to ‘thank’ ICE

‘We suggest Ms. Williams to thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice,’ the DHS said

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Study: Shock gloves traumatized Army volunteers

After tests, military personnel said "just seeing the glove" that ICE plans to adopt scared them into obedience.

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Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims

Cornell University trustees have announced that former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates will review how the university handles sexual misconduct complaints.

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The $1 Trillion Black Box

The U.S. military budget is vast and opaque. Projects touted as engineering marvels end up facing years of delays and ballooning costs. ProPublica has launched a series to report on the Pentagon’s spe...

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They Didn’t Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth.

Two Florida women had to attend virtual court hearings while in labor to argue for their right to choose their own medical care. As their state pushes to expand some types of medical freedom, it has a...

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Eva Marie Saint, star of North by Northwest and On the Waterfront, dies aged 102

Landmark roles were in 50s classics directed by Elia Kazan and Alfred Hitchcock, before going on to play Superman’s adoptive mother in later life Eva Marie Saint, one of the last survivors of Hollywood’s golden age of the 1940s and 50s, has died aged 102. Her screen work spanned six decades: Saint made her screen debut opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, starred in Alfred Hitchcock’s celebrated thriller North by Northwest, and in one of her last screen appearances played Superman’s adoptive mother Martha Kent in the 2006 superhero film Superman Returns. A family spokesman said on Tuesday that Saint had died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

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Trump ran on lowering prices. Now most Americans blame him for them.

An October poll also found that most blame Trump's policies for making affordability struggles worse.

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Israeli settlers beat AFP photographer in occupied West Bank

Jaafar Ashtiyeh, a 58-year-old Palestinian photographer, suffered injuries to his head and torso and was taken to the hospital by ambulance, according to the international news agency. The agency's news director, Phil Chetwynd, condemned the incident as a 'serious' and 'unacceptable' attack.

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US DAFs Donate Millions to Groups Linked to India’s Far-Right

Donor-advised funds allow individuals and foundations to give money to charities while remaining anonymous.

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French government suspends use of stun grenades at student protests after teen loses hand

France's interior minister said stun grenades would be temporarily withdrawn from use at protests organized by high school students 'just long enough to understand what happened.'

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Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West Bank

Jaafar Ashtiyeh was covering violence against olive farmers when settlers set upon him with the butts of their guns Armed Israeli settlers beat a photographer in the presence of Israeli soldiers, hospitalising him, as he covered worsening settler violence against olive farmers in the occupied West Bank. Jaafar Ashtiyeh, a 58-year-old veteran photographer for Agence France-Presse in Palestine, was assaulted by a group of settlers, who beat him with the butts of their guns, despite him being marked as press. He was assaulted in view of about a dozen armed Israeli soldiers. Continue reading...

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Homeless Shelters Around Phoenix Are Full. His Phone Is the Unofficial Hotline for Struggling Families.

Austin Davis, 26, has become a lifeline for some homeless families in the Phoenix area who’d otherwise wait months for shelter. His work has highlighted how the system to care for local families who a...

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Politicians slam Trump's suggestion that Iran ‘take' San Diego, Los Angeles

Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.

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California's mail ballot system excludes disabled voters, court rules

Requiring people with print disabilities to obtain assistance to vote "denies them meaningful access to the vote by mail program," a federal judge wrote.

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Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-Winning 'On the Waterfront' Actress, Dead at 102

Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress in 'On the Waterfront' and 'North by Northwest,' has died at age 102.

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'Medicare for All' message attracts midterm voters buckling under medical bills

Midterm candidates are talking up Medicare for All, and in a poll 2 out of 3 Americans said they support it. The phrase speaks to a desire for radical change, though many don't really know what it is.

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Armed individuals from Belarus threaten Latvian soldiers at border, followed by another breach

"The escorts of the illegal migrants, who were located on the Belarusian side, were armed, issued threats to (Latvian) soldiers, and also actively urged and drove the migrant group toward Latvia," Lat...

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US stocks rise to a record on expectations for companies to make even fatter profits

The U.S. stock market hit an all-time high as expectations rise for companies to keep making more money.

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France's police fire tear gas and water cannons as school protests sweep the country

More than a quarter of a million people rallied nationwide to support school students demanding more education funding, according to government figures, with thousands of arrests.

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Soldiers Wounded in Iran Say DOD Made Them Get Their Own Treatment

The service members were left to fend for themselves.

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Norway's 2027 budget includes almost $9 billion in new Ukraine support

The money would be funneled into Norway's Nansen Support Program, named after humanitarian Fridtjof Nansen, who led famine relief efforts in Ukraine in the early 1920s.

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Russia slams Ukraine with missiles, drones on Putin's 74th birthday, at least 15 dead

Explosions rocked Kyiv overnight on Oct. 7 as Moscow launched its latest mass missile and drone attack on the capital, coinciding with Russian President Vladimir Putin's 74th birthday.

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Russia Needs to Tell the Truth About a Plague Death

After an apparent lab accident in Siberia, Moscow is reverting to its old Soviet ways.

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‘Another coup d’état’: fears grow as Flávio Bolsonaro vows to ‘re-democratise’ Brazil

After a surprise first-round victory, critics suggest son of disgraced ex-president could seek to continue his father’s authoritarian rule * Flávio’s surprise first-round win highlights rapid rise of Brazil’s House of Bolsonaro Flávio Bolsonaro, the far-right frontrunner to become Brazil’s next president, has vowed to “re-democratise” the South American country, fuelling fears over a move into authoritarian rule if he wins power. Brazil was re-democratised in the 1980s after a brutal 21-year dictatorship that Flávio’s father, the disgraced ex-president, Jair Bolsonaro, has long praised. Continue reading...

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Ryanair’s plan for €50m hangar at Shannon Airport stalls

Clare council has ‘serious concerns’ over berm for storage of contaminated oils

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3 years later, Netanyahu faces reckoning over Oct. 7 in Israeli election

He blames the deep state. The opposition blames him.

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Ukraine's General Staff reports damage to Samara oil station and Astrakhan gas processing plant supplying Russian forces

The General Staff has reported that the Samara oil pipeline control station and Astrakhan gas processing plant, which help meet the needs of the Russian Armed Forces, sustained extensive damage in str...

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EXCLUSIVE: QatarEnergy's LNG expansion project poised to start operations in November, sources say

The first liquefied natural gas train under QatarEnergy's North Field East expansion project will be ready to start operation in November, two people ‌aware of the company's plans said, offering Qatar a path to restoring some output lost to Iranian attacks.

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Touching the Wound of October 7

Three years after the Hamas attack, the Israeli show ‘Fauda’ revisits the day in episodes that are difficult—and perhaps important—to watch.

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One of the worst parts of the stock market this year is looking like a bargain, says Wolfe Research

Utilities have gotten the wind knocked out of them in 2026 after back-to-back annual gains.

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What we know about espionage, treason allegations against Germany's ex-spy chief

A court on Wednesday ordered the former head of Germany's foreign intelligence service August Hanning to remain in pretrial detention after his arrest on suspicion of espionage and treason, along with a former deputy who allegedly supplied him with secret files. Here's what we know about one of the biggest security breaches in German history.

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Ex-Barclays traders’ rate-rigging convictions quashed

Court of Appeal ruling comes after Tom Hayes’s guilty verdict was overturned last year

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Disney Lawyer Says Head Is ‘On The Guillotine’ Amid Trump Censorship Battle

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Rosatom Takes Full Control of Transport Conglomerate Delo Group in $900M Buyout - The Moscow Times

Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom has completed its acquisition of founder Sergei Shishkarev’s remaining 51% stake in transport conglomerate Delo, both parties announced Wednesday.

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McDonald urges Martin to apply 'all necessary pressure' on NI Secretary to end Drumcree dispute

The Sinn Féin leader accused Chris Bryant of leaving people in “limbo” and called on him to “use his powers” to prevent the parade from taking place.

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Tropical Storm Isaias Could Become the First Atlantic Hurricane of the Year

The storm will move north toward the Gulf Coast of the United States over the next few days, forecasters said.

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African Union delegation meets Congo rebels, calls for continued peace efforts

An African Union delegation that met Rwanda-backed rebels in eastern Congo has called for continued engagement in the peace process, as fighting continues despite ongoing ‌mediation efforts.

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“The blankets did exactly what they were supposed to do”: Aspen Snowmass considers snow storage pilot a success

At Snowmass last weekend, skiers and riders had rare access to an October terrain park — courtesy of saved snow.

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Russia claims there is no epidemic risk after death of plague institute worker

Russia's health watchdog has claimed there is no risk of an epidemic following the death of a plague institute worker in Siberia - as the Kremlin accuses the media of providing false information about the case.

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Quiz: Can You Name 16 Iconic Figures From History? (Free Access)

These notable people were covered in The Times over the past 175 years. Guess who they are.

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Commentary: Yoshinobu Yamamoto's playoff dominance impresses everyone, especially Tarik Skubal

Yoshinobu Yamamoto was spectacular during the Dodgers' 2025 World Series run, and his performance against the Atlanta Braves was equally impressive.

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BBC boss faces barrage of staff criticism over job cuts in junior ranks

Matt Brittin fields questions on whether executives are being spared and also lays out potential iPlayer overhaul Matt Brittin, the BBC’s director general, has faced a barrage of accusations that frontline staff are being laid off instead of those from the “very bloated” senior ranks. In an all-staff call, Brittin conceded the BBC was “going to be smaller” but said it could still have a bigger impact. He said it needed to be “a bit more Elvis – a little less conversation, a little more action”. Continue reading...

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Tories accused of prioritising rich voters as Badenoch lays out inheritance tax cut plan

Party hopes to win over affluent middle-class voters as leader rejects calls to ‘unite the right’ in conference speech * UK politics live – latest updates Kemi Badenoch has announced the Conservatives would abolish inheritance tax on family homes if elected, prompting immediate criticism that she is prioritising cutting taxes for the rich. The Tory leader also said couples would be able to leave behind an additional £1m tax-free to their families, as the party attempts to shore up its traditional base in southern England. Continue reading...

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Cyberattacks against Japanese firms continue, putting millions at risk of identity theft

Authorities are trying to get to the bottom of the situation after more companies across various sectors reported data breaches.

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Greetings from Lahore, Pakistan, whose high court offers an oasis for chatter and chai

The Lahore High Court is a near-perfect specimen of British South Asian colonial architecture and its main square is a pleasant spot shaded by banyan trees.

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Are the Blue Wave Polls Too Good to Be True?

If Democrats don’t win by as much as the polls suggest, many liberals will be disappointed and the media will downplay the anti-Trump wave.

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