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Netanyahu seeks probe into Israeli whistleblowers featured in Gaza war documentary

The Israeli leader has called for an investigation into 24 Israeli military and intelligence personnel who testify anonymously in the award-winning documentary NAZA, which examines the army's use of AI-powered targeting systems in Gaza and their toll on civilians.

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Trump says Russia and Ukraine agree to 'energy ceasefire,' Zelensky says 'news for me'

Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt strikes on each other's energy infrastructure. Russia did not comment.

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Trump claims Ukraine, Russia agreed to energy ceasefire — Kyiv has no information about it

Ukraine has no information about an energy ceasefire that U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Oct. 11, a senior Ukrainian official told the Kyiv Independent.

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Trump blames Ukraine for spiking oil prices around the world

While lifting sanctions against Russia and striking deals to obtain their diesel.

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Pentagon Again Increases Number of U.S. Casualties in Iran War

In an unannounced change, the Defense Department is now acknowledging troops who died or were wounded in support roles.

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Andy Burnham says it is clear Russia interfered in Brexit vote

PM says he asked question upon entering No 10 but does not reveal who gave him ‘clear answer’ that Russia meddled Andy Burnham has said it is clear Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, after seeking answers on the Kremlin’s involvement in the 2016 vote when he entered Downing Street. Burnham said he had asked whether Moscow had attempted to influence the referendum and received a confirmation that it had. Continue reading...

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Russia struck Kharkiv's power plant shortly after Trump announced 'energy ceasefire'

Ukraine's Presidential Office confirmed that the attack occurred after U.S. President Donald Trump announced an energy ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine.

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Russia behind Britain's Brexit vote, UK prime minister admits for first time

"These things are important now to put clearly on the record and, I believe, help voters in Germany and France understand that some of this politics is instigated via our enemies, namely Russia," medi...

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'Netanyahu's diatribes against antisemitism aim above all to silence his critics'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu uses the fight against antisemitism to legitimize his alliances with Jewish supremacists and the European far right, writes historian Jean-Pierre Filiu in his column for Le Monde.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle's grifting scandal keeps getting worse

Trump's ice-cold response to the "honey" packed corruption allegations is pretty telling.

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Bipartisan group of senators calls on Trump to 'reverse course' on Russian diesel plan

Four Republican senators and two Democratic senators signed onto the statement released Sunday in protesting the deal. They said the administration failed to consult with Congress or submit any explan...

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It's taking longer to find a new job after losing one

People who lose their jobs in this economy are taking longer to find new work. Nearly four in ten people exhaust their unemployment benefits before they land a new job.

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Is Trump a racist? Let’s look at the stats.

Whom does he call "low IQ" the most?

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Judge orders the Trump administration to cancel taxpayer-funded promotional TV ads

A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to cancel any remaining television commercials paid for with millions of dollars in taxpayer money to promote his political message.

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Houthis report another strike on Sanaa's airport, accusing Saudi Arabia

The Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen accuse Saudi Arabia of striking the rebel-held airport in Sanaa. This accusation comes amid escalating clashes between the Houthis and Saudi-backed forces.

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Zelenskyy urges Trump to endorse 'energy ceasefire' with Russia

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Left in the Dust: How a Billionaire-Owned Concrete Plant Took Over a Detroit Community

After a Moroun-owned company erected a concrete plant in a quiet neighborhood with the aid of the city, residents began battling clouds of dust and other problems. They say local and state officials h...

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Kyiv Pushes Back On Trump’s Call For A New Ukrainian President As Drones Hit Russian Data Hub

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Trump announces partial ceasefire in Ukraine war as Zelenskyy says deal is ‘news to me’

Ukrainian president earlier rejected US call for Kyiv to stop bombing oil refineries, saying Moscow must first end attacks on energy infrastructure * US politics – live updates Donald Trump has announced an energy ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia, apparently without consulting Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who said the deal to stop long-range attacks was “news to me”. In a social media post, the US president claimed the two sides had reached an agreement. “Effective immediately, there is an ENERGY CEASEFIRE in the War between Russia and Ukraine. Both parties have agreed. Do not break it!” he wrote on Truth Social. Continue reading...

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Federal judge orders pro-Trump TV ads funded by taxpayers off air immediately

In an earlier filing, the administration said it had planned to stop ad purchases Sunday.

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Reshaped civil rights mission at Justice Department transforms its work, workforce

Harmeet Dhillon has pushed out hundreds of longtime attorneys, replaced many with inexperienced ideological allies, and used the division's enforcement powers to pursue the president's agenda.

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Trump and Rubio weigh firing Kimberly Guilfoyle after reports of improper conduct

Senior official says president and US secretary of state are ‘extremely pissed off’ by conduct of US envoy to Greece Donald Trump and Marco Rubio, the secretary of state, are considering firing US ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle after a series of reports alleging she has engaged in improper and possibly illegal conduct before and during her tenure in Athens. A senior US official said Sunday that Trump and Rubio are “extremely pissed off” by Guilfoyle’s reported conduct and would likely decide on what action to take this week after Monday’s federal holiday. Continue reading...

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Justice Department investigates TV networks, citing possible anti-trust violations

The move escalates Trump's fight with the press amid court battle over barring CNN, Politico and MS NOW from the White House.

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Judge orders immediate halt to taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads

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Two killed near Israeli-occupied area in south Lebanon

Despite ceasefire reached between Israel and Lebanon in June, Israeli attacks continue.

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Trump turns to Russian diesel ahead of midterms, but analysts see little price relief

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Handling of rape allegations at Cornell shows why so many assaults go unreported – victims don’t trust the institutions that are supposed to help them

Only 7% of sexual assault victims reported contacting local police.

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U.S. restrictions on Chinese drones are leaving police departments in the lurch

The U.S. government is trying to end the dominance of high-quality, low-cost drones made in China. But more restrictions mean higher costs for cash-strapped police forces that rely on those drones.

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China to lower VAT export rebate on new energy vehicles

China will lower the ‌value-added tax export rebate for new energy vehicles to ⁠9% from 13% from April 1, 2027, the finance ministry said on Monday.

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From ‘Artificial’ to ‘Musk’: Hollywood puts tech giants under microscope

Four new projects from some of Hollywood’s top filmmakers arrive in theaters as the public’s sentiment about technology appears to be souring.

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Family members of a 17-year-old Thai girl whose body was found in a suitcase attended a court hearing Monday.

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Baltimore pitches itself as a home for filmmakers worried about 'woke'

“We don’t just want to profit off of artistry,” Robyn Murphy said, “but we want to be a place where art is protected and artists are protected.”

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LIVE: India's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi leads protest march in Delhi

YouTube video by Reuters

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Roll the tape: A look back at memorable Arkansas debates | Arkansas Advocate

As Arkansas candidates face off this week, here's a look at moments from other recent political debates.

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French high school students plan third day of protests Tuesday

Teenagers are hoping to maintain the momentum of a nationwide protest over conditions in schools.

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Urban, rural hospitals closing at similar rates, study finds | Arkansas Advocate

Urban hospitals are closing at roughly the same rate as rural ones, and the shuttered hospitals are more likely to have served communities with high poverty rates and fewer transportation options, acc...

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Tusla whistleblower asks gardaí to investigate alleged ‘retaliation and unlawful conduct’

Ciarán Kenneally’s solicitor wrote to Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly on October 5th

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Middle school principal and teacher shot in southern France

The suspected perpetrator, a 14-year-old, fired several shots with a hunting rifle inside the school. There did not appear to be a link with high school protests that have rocked France in recent weeks.

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The terrifying prospect of President Pete Hegseth

By pushing to televise a military execution by firing squad, the secretary of defence is throwing out red meat in an effort to ‘Maga to the max’ before the midterms (and his own potential run in 2028) – but his appalling gamble could backfire catastrophically, says Anne McElvoy

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Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford Awarded Nobel for Economics

Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford were awarded the prize for their insights that helped policymakers become “better equipped to deal with shocks in the economy,” the committee said.

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Belgium strike partly shuts public sector as budget deal delayed

Belgium's public sector was partially shut down on Monday as unions staged a second day of nationwide strike action against planned government budget ‌cuts, amid mounting political pressure on Prime Minister Bart De Wever over a stalled budget agreement.

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Northwest Arkansas candidates consider Iran war, immigration in US House race | Arkansas Advocate

Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Womack of Rogers faces challenges from Springdale Democrat Robb Ryerse and Bentonville Libertarian Bobby Wilson in Arkansas' 3rd Congressional District race.

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Medically vulnerable people at short-stay housing shifted an hour out of Darwin

As Darwin's largest short-stay accommodation centre closes its doors today, some medically at-risk residents say they are being moved to the replacement site an hour away despite government promises to the contrary.

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IMF chief warns of threat from AI to jobs and taxes

Kristalina Georgieva said the technology is already hollowing out demand for many human workers by taking over routine, repetitive tasks.

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The liver transplant system tried to fix its sex bias. Did it work?

The algorithm that ranks candidates just got an update and the results are in.

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Markwayne Mullin’s ‘WTF’ Defense Of Livestreaming Execution Is Shredded On Social Media

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Trump claims ‘energy ceasefire,’ but Ukraine says Russia keeps striking its energy facilities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday’s announcement “was news for me.”

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EXCLUSIVE: Most Americans oppose betting on elections, government events, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Most Americans oppose using prediction markets to bet on US elections and other government actions, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll that suggests the booming markets may lack broad public support as policymakers debate how to regulate them.

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L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman has strong opinions. But they often change

'One day she's yes, the other day she's no,' Councilmember Heather Hutt said of L.A. mayoral candidate Nithya Raman, who endorsed Mayor Karen Bass' reelection campaign and then ran against her.

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Exclusive: Finland pushes to all but eliminate Russian travel in EU

"The Kremlin must see that continued aggression will deepen its isolation. I ask you to take these proposals forward as an urgent priority," writes Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen in a letter...

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