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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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'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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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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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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Federal agents search Rep. Ilhan Omar's home as part of a criminal investigation, AP sources say

Federal agents have searched Democratic U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home as part of a criminal investigation. That's according to people familiar with the matter.

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Zelenskyy urges Trump to endorse 'energy ceasefire' with Russia

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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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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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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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Trump’s feds raid home of Ilhan Omar as part of criminal investigation

Raid comes as Omar, the first Somali American elected to Congress, has drawn President Donald Trump’s ire for years

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Who’s the Shadow President?

Podcast Episode · Paper Trail · October 1 · 36m

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Men looked for guidance after MeToo. They got influencers instead.

After MeToo, a regressive vision of masculinity became increasingly popular. Here’s a guide.

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Zelenskyy: EU will provide Ukraine with €3 billion in military aid next week

Following talks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked the EU for recent defence funding and said further support is expected soon, as...

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An award-winning police officer in central Russia’s Tula region has been arrested on suspicion of extorting a 200,000-ruble ($2,400) bribe, the news outlet Ostorozhno Novosti reported Monday.

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Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says

A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million in what an auction house says is the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia.

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Police used excessive and targeted force on journalists covering youth-led protests in India, local press groups and international media rights bodies said, and warned that press freedom in the country was under threat.

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Data center backlash set to sway midterm elections — including in Kansas • Kansas Reflector

In the course of a single election cycle, the backlash against data centers has grown from an issue at local planning commission and city council meetings to become a flashpoint in state and federal r...

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Judge warns jurors as Russell Brand prepares for rape trial in London

British actor, comedian, and presenter Russell Brand has appeared in a London court for the start of his trial on historical sex offences.

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Meet the new Merz

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Children and mothers included in Reform plan to immediately deport 90,000 asylum seekers

Farage’s party says it would ‘embed’ immigration enforcement in UK and use ‘aerial imaging’ to identify people * UK politics live – latest updates Children and mothers would not be exempt from plans by Reform UK to immediately deport 90,000 asylum seekers and impose a five-year ban on people being granted asylum. The party’s most hardline immigration policies to date were condemned by refugee charities and others as “unworkable” and an abandonment of Britain’s tradition of helping victims of war after they were announced by Nigel Farage on Monday. Continue reading...

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Care comes with a cost. Eldest daughters know it all too well

Family caregiving responsibilities tend to fall disproportionately on daughters, studies show. The uneven split can lead to guilt and resentment.

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Opinion: A beginner's guide to the strange stories swirling around U.S. Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas • Kansas Reflector

Opinion editor Clay Wirestone writes: Welcome, newcomer to the bewildering phantasmagoria of Kansas politics!Perhaps you hail from another state and have been told by election forecasters, political p...

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How has the more than €600 billion recovery plan revitalised Europe?

In 2020, the EU member states agreed on a €750 billion post-Covid recovery plan known as NextGenerationEU. This programme, for which the Commission will have disbursed €634 billion by the end of the year, is coming to an end. Out of Belgium's €5.3 billion recovery plan, more than half has been allocated to the green transition.

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DP World Tour to deny LIV Golf players memberships for 2027 season

CEO Guy Kinnings has said players, which include Tom McKibbin, must now ‘make a choice’

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Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: Buyout barons' insurance pots are due a shakeup

Private equity giants scooped up ⁠almost $700 bln to pump into oddball credit investments by peddling US life insurance products. It was lucrative when yields were ‌rising ⁠and customers flooding in. Now competition has thinned returns. Some ⁠players will pull out, others will sell.

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Starbucks Says It’s Not Buying Chipotle Following Speculation

Starbucks Corp. said it’s not buying Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc, seeking to tamp down speculation about what could have been one of the restaurant sector’s largest-ever deals.

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These are San Francisco’s biggest landlords

Several of the companies lost many of their buildings during the pandemic, when rents were down. Now, they’re poised to profit.

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Two NFL coaches, two disastrous endings and zero excuses

It was a rough Sunday for the Eagles' Nick Sirianni and the Commanders' Dan Quinn.

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Social Security Cost-Of-Living Adjustment For 2027 Arrives Wednesday—Here’s What To Know

The Social Security Administration is expected to release its 2027 cost-of-living-adjustment on Wednesday after the latest inflation report.

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2027 Oscars power rankings: These are the top 10 best picture contenders right now

With the fall festivals in the books, awards columnist Glenn Whipp surveys the landscape and offers his first bold prediction of the 10 best picture nominees.

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Where do Baltimore County school board candidates stand politically?

Here’s what to know about the political backgrounds of Baltimore County school board candidates in contested races.

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Health trackers can now alert you to shifts you can’t feel. Doctors warn the data might give you anxiety—or a false sense of security.

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Frasers increases Burberry stake again as it expands luxury interests

British retailer Frasers has ‌further increased its stake in luxury brand Burberry to 7.42%, having already raised its holding at the end of September, as the Mike Ashley-controlled company broadens its ⁠interests in the luxury sector.

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French supermarkets face food crisis after cyberattack hits refrigerators

France’s cyber agency coordinating with European counterparts in response to hackers.

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Nobel Peace laureate defends international justice as it comes under US criticism

Navi Pillay, the South African-born jurist who was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize last week, told The Associated Press in an interview that, as a judge, she needed to see the evidence before believing that she'd won.

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