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Nobel peace laureate Pillay condemns US sanctions on ICC

South African judge and human rights advocate Navanethem 'Navi' Pillay denounced on Saturday sanctions announced by the United States against the International Criminal Court. Pillay, who once sat on the ICC, made the remarks a day after being awarded this year's Nobel Peace Prize.

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Pope Leo declares death penalty 'inadmissible' as his native US plans to livestream execution

Pope Leo XIV has declared capital punishment "inadmissible.” He has penned a social media post for the World Day Against the Death Penalty, as his native United States announced plans to livestream an execution by firing squad.

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Zelensky blasts Trump-Putin diesel deal as Russian strikes kill 16

Zelensky said Russia was expressing its 'thanks' with the attack on a residential building in Zaporizhzhia.

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As Trump’s Wall Closes in, DHS Intimidates a Border Tribe With Surveillance, Masked Agents and Drones

For decades, the Tohono O’odham Nation collaborated with DHS to stave off a border wall. Despite their cooperation, the Trump administration is barreling forward with a project that would divide their...

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Soldiers seriously wounded in Iranian drone strike tell AP the military's medical system failed them

Some U.S. soldiers gravely wounded in the deadliest Iran strike on American troops say the military medical system failed them.

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Exclusive: 'It felt like a trap.' How Ukraine was blindsided by Trump's Putin pivot

When U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner told Ukraine's delegation on Oct. 9 that President Donald Trump was preparing to lift sanctions on Russian diesel exports, the Ukrainians struggled to...

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Darline Graham opposes Chinese manufacturing. Her husband’s job relies on it.

The senator and sister of the late Lindsey Graham has said the U.S. must “stop depending on Communist China for things America can make ourselves.”

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Pentagon raises official toll of troops killed during war with Iran to 21

The Post exclusively reported last month that the numbers of service members lost was greater than what the Pentagon was reporting in its public database.

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ICE agents in the US are chasing Haitians: 'No one goes out anymore, the streets and churches are deserted, people are afraid of being arrested'

Since the end, on July 27, of a protective status that had allowed Haitians to reside in the United States, 350,000 of them have faced the threat of deportation by federal immigration authorities. Many no longer dare to leave their homes.

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The airport in the Saudi capital has been attacked again, officials say

The airport in Saudi Arabia's capital has been attacked again, according to two regional officials. They say the Riyadh airport has been evacuated and air traffic has stopped.

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Ukraine will keep targeting Russian oil refineries despite Trump's diesel deal with Putin – FT

Kyiv has no plans to halt long-range drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure following Washington's decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports, a senior Ukrainian official has told...

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Russian guided bombs hit Zaporizhzhia apartment building, killing 4, injuring 4

The attack came a day after Russian guided aerial bombs struck residential areas of Zaporizhzhia on Oct. 9, killing at least one person and injuring seven others, including a child, according to regio...

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'Will only lead to more slaughter' — bipartisan backlash erupts in US over Trump-Russia diesel deal

Lawmakers from both major parties argued the move would undermine recently enacted sanctions against Russia, potentially provide Moscow with billions of dollars in revenue, and contradict Congress's e...

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A year of ceasefire in Gaza through the lens of NPR's reporter

It has been one year since Hamas released the remaining Israeli hostages and President Trump promised an end to the war, but Palestinians say the past 12 months have been a ceasefire in name only.

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A sliver of meadow and trees on the edge of Yosemite has become an unlikely battleground over whether development is allowed in national parks

A developer wants to build a short road in the park for his planned resort. Opponents say it would set a terrible precedent.

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You’re sexually assaulted. You report. And police make you the suspect.

Police unleash a slew of interrogation techniques meant for criminal suspects on vulnerable people.

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Trump suggests ‘Ocean of Americas’ as new name for Atlantic or Pacific

The president also floated the idea of naming an ocean after himself.

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Democrats explode over Trump’s Russia diesel deal

Democratic lawmakers pushed back Friday on President Trump’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian oil amid global fuel shortages during U.S. military operations against Iran and the Russia-Ukraine…

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UN condemns Coco Gauff abuse and warns: ‘Black female athletes are being targeted’

The United Nations’ human rights office has condemned the racist abuse of Coco Gauff and called for solidarity to help push back against racism and sexism

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Opinion | Want to Avoid Another Jan. 6? Defeat These Republicans.

The 2028 election is on the ballot right now.

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Hundreds of doctors demand World Medical Association suspend Israel

Physicians accuse Israeli Medical Association of remaining silent as Palestinian healthcare is systematically destroyed.

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Axios: US threatened to cut intelligence sharing with Ukraine over strikes on Russian oil refineries

Ukrainian officials say Donald Trump's envoys raised the prospect of suspending US intelligence sharing if Kyiv continued attacking Russian oil refineries, while a US official denies that any threat w...

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Trump deal for Russian diesel sparks anger in Ukraine, doubts among analysts | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump said on Friday he secured an agreement from Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply markets with Russian diesel fuel as he works to bring down energy costs ahead of the midte...

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Live: Russian strikes on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia kill at least seven, including children

Russian strikes on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least eight people including three children, regional authorities said on Saturday, as US, Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami for fresh talks aimed at finding a path to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

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After ICE Shooting, Progressives Want New York's Police Commissioner to Step Down

28-year-old Oscar Belgal still has a bullet lodged in his body.

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Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't just fighting the billionaire tax. He's backing Prop. 42, which would ban future wealth taxes in California, too.

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Trump calls for replacing Zelenskyy in tussle over diesel deal with Russia

Zelenskyy, in some of his sharpest criticism yet of the White House, blasted Trump’s deal with Putin to lift sanctions on Russian diesel.

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US justice department investigating TV networks over Trump pool coverage

Investigation launched after five broadcasters last month ceased presidential coverage after CNN, MS Now and Politico were barred from White House The US Department of Justice is investigating whether the decision of the White House television press pool to halt coverage of the US president, Donald Trump, last month violated antitrust law, an agency spokesperson said Saturday. A spokesperson for the department said group boycotts among business competitors might violate US law. “The Antitrust Division is simply investigating to determine whether these news organizations have violated the antitrust laws,” they said. Continue reading...

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Oklahoma stun No 1 Texas as Sandell’s last-second kick seals Red River upset

Tate Sandell kicked a 47-yard field goal as time expired to give Oklahoma a stunning 27-24 victory over top-ranked Texas in Dallas

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Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: The Week in Breakingviews: For whom the bell rings

As US stock markets ⁠set new records, this week’s update looks at some fresh cracks in the foundations of the artificial intelligence craze. Plus ‌the ⁠threat to banks’ interest margins from AI agents, and Chinese car ⁠giant BYD’s attempt to follow Toyota’s global road.

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In MLB’s final 4, it’s the sport’s biggest spender and 3 budget-savvy rivals

A comparison of rosters brings into stark relief the vastness of the Dodgers’ financial edge over the Brewers, Guardians and Rays.

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Justice Department investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban

The Justice Department is investigating whether the major TV networks violated antitrust laws after they briefly suspended the TV press pool system in response to President Trump's decision to ban three news organizations from the White House.

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Palestinian supporters mark Global Day for Gaza

Pro-Palestinian rallies are taking place across the country to mark the lives lost in the three years of Israel's retaliatory campaign in Gaza following the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack.

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WA artist with cerebral palsy finds voice through painting

Colin Hanssen was not expected to live past his first birthday, but now the 31-year-old has defied the odds and found his voice through art.

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Kimberly Guilfoyle Reportedly Caught Bragging About Connections To Wealthy Greek Businessmen: WSJ

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How “Oscar” Stages the Sad, Sordid Decline of Oscar Wilde

The ballet “Oscar,” on now at New York City Center, imagines Oscar Wilde enclosed in a cell, tortured by images from his own works about the relationship between life and art.

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Philadelphia police officer killed, another injured after responding to reports of man with a gun

Authorities have charged Eric Lewis with homicide for allegedly killing a police officer in Philadelphia early Saturday morning.

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Saudi Arabia faces new level of peril in Houthi attacks, amid wider Iran war

Yemen’s Houthis are striking Saudi oil infrastructure, as compounding Middle East conflicts threaten to expand.

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Crews begin clearing 169 trees at DC golf course Trump plans to convert to championship course | CNN Politics

The East Potomac Golf Course is home to one of several Trump administration renovation projects wrapped up in litigation brought by preservationists.

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‘My body is still peaking’: Eliud Kipchoge wins first marathon in three years

* Kenyan breaks Melbourne Marathon record by two seconds * ‘I’m happy to run with the Gen Zs,’ 41-year-old says Marathon’s greatest competitor Eliud Kipchoge has sent a message to the next generation, declaring he’s not done yet. The 41-year-old Kenyan revelled in his Melbourne Marathon debut on Sunday, breaking the race record and delighting thousands of fans at the MCG finish. Continue reading...

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Gravel cycling championship brings global audience to tiny town

Thousands of cyclists and spectators have flooded into Nannup, in southern WA, for the town's first effort to host the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships.

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Puerto Vallarta boards up as Hurricane Simon hits Category 4 strength

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico (AP) — Simon has strengthened into a powerful Category 4 hurricane as it barrels toward Mexico’s coast.

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4 dead from storm as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Isaias peeled off hotel and condominium rooftops and facades along the Florida Panhandle before charging north Saturday, dishing out torrential rains and the threat of flash floods and tornadoes across the Southeast.

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The Other Anthropic Founder Trying to Fix the Company’s ‘Woke’ Reputation

Tom Brown is leveraging his Republican ties and business savvy to win over Washington and secure the computing power Anthropic needs.

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Dodgers confident Shohei Ohtani will break out of his slump against Brewers

Shohei Ohtani took batting practice ahead of Game 1 of the NLCS, but will he find success at the plate against Jacob Misiorowski? Dave Roberts thinks so.

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'He Is A Jihadist': Trump Escalates Islamophobic Attacks On El-Sayed

“I’m the president. I can call him whatever the hell I want,” Trump said.

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Commemoration marks 25 years since Australia joined Afghanistan conflict

A national commemoration to mark the 25th anniversary of Australian service in Afghanistan has been held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

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World condemns deadly Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia's Riyadh airport

Trump condemns 'terrible' attack and says the US is evaluating whether to join Saudi Arabia's attacks on the Houthis.

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Stacey Dooley: ‘My skirt fell down on the Strictly Live tour. I was wearing big borrowed stage briefs‘

The broadcaster on her days as a shoplifter, catastrophising, and a first kiss with her dance partner

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Major US news networks face probe over White House coverage boycott

The investigation into the "group boycott" of White House events is the latest in a series of clashes between the Trump administration and major news organisations.

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Canadian ransomware negotiator arrested amid FBI hacker crackdown

A Canadian ransomware negotiator was arrested Thursday and faces unspecified extortion charges, according to court documents, prison records and a person familiar with the matter, as the FBI cracks down ‌on a hacking group that stole information about its employees.

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