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After Outcry, Monitors the Trump Administration Tried to Scrap Return to Sea

Under pressure from Congress, a network of ocean monitors that provides vital data to meteorologists, climate scientists, oceanographers and the fishing industry is being restored.

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Plague death triggers quarantine, mask mandates in Russia's Irkutsk region in Siberia

The measures come after Darya Shipilova, a lab technician at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute in Shelekhov, died after reportedly contracting plague on Oct. 2.

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Germany announces $1.46 billion in aid for Ukraine, including interceptor drones

The package was announced by President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at a joint press conference in Kyiv.

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Heatwaves killed over 8,000 people in France this year. Here are some of their stories

The French health authorities reported that 8,124 deaths were related to the extreme heatwaves between late May and late August in France. Le Monde spoke to the friends and families of 11 of the victims to find out about the lives behind those numbers.

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Pro-Europe Latvian PM wins poll dominated by Russia, social worries

Andris Kulbergs' United List party won 42 seats in the 100-seat parliament, but Latvia's parliamentary election also saw gains for populist parties, boosted by support from Latvia's Russian-speaking minority.

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Reports of a lethal virus outbreak in Russia follow the death of a researcher

Several hospitals in the Irkutsk region have been shut down and up to 200 workers have been quarantined.

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Latter-day Saints women turn away from scandal-plagued Republican candidate in Arizona

Arizona Republican candidate for Congress Mark Lamb has been accused of sexual misconduct while sheriff. His controversy is turning many voters away as Democrats see an opportunity in the red seat.

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He Wanted to Modernize the Military. Pete Hegseth Forced Him Out

Dan Driscoll speaks for the first time since resigning as Secretary of the Army amid Pete Hegseth's purge of military leaders from the Pentagon.

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Germany's Merz visits Kyiv as Russia steps up attacks on Ukrainian cities

The German chancellor was visiting Kyiv as Moscow has intensified attacks on the Ukrainian capital.

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How the Cornell case is affecting women who have experienced sexual assault

The rape allegations that have emerged from a Cornell University frat house are leading many women to remember their own experiences — and call for a wider reckoning over sexual violence.

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Brazil heads to runoff election after Bolsonaro, Lula fail to garner majority vote

Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro, an ally of U.S. President Donald Trump, and Brazil’s veteran President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will face off on Oct. 25 in a runoff for the top job of Latin America’s powerhouse economy.

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Latvia's pro-Ukraine party wins parliamentary election by wide margin

"I congratulate Andris Kulbergs on his convincing victory in the parliamentary elections in Latvia ... Ukraine deeply appreciates Latvia's unwavering friendship and support," President Volodymyr Zelen...

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The Long and Extremely Urgent To-Do List if Democrats Take the House

If House Democrats don’t use every tool at their disposal to name names, kick ass, and stop further destruction, there will be hell to pay with the base.

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Trump Citing Executive Privilege In Kennedy Center Case, Democrat Claims

Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, alleged in a court filing the Kennedy Center is withholding “core financial documents” and information about Trump’s threats to demolish the venue in court.

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Inside the DC 'Power to the People' festival headlined by Bruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen and other music legends delivered a powerful message at the “Power to the People” protest festival in Maryland.

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US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns

The United States removed its B-1 bombers from a UK air base one week after several men were arrested there on ‌suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, a Pentagon official said on Sunday.

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U.S. Rushes to Withdraw Bombers From U.K. Air Base After New Threats

The withdrawal came with unusual speed, following what U.S. officials said were threats of an Iran-based plot against the installation.

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Britain's Green Party votes to class Zionism as a form of racism

Britain's Green Party voted on Sunday to class Zionism as a ‌form of racism, drawing criticism from British Jews and from the Israeli government which said it now viewed the party as "a body that gives legitimacy to terrorism".

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Musk Says SpaceXAI Will Rebrand To ‘SpaceXSI’ After Trump Pushes ‘Super Intelligence’ Name Change

Elon Musk said he would rename his SpaceXAI company to “SpaceXSI” after President Donald Trump pushed for artificial intelligence to rebrand as “super intelligence.”

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Trump names national intelligence chief Jay Clayton as new AI czar

Trump said Clayton will lead the White House's new "Super Intelligence Force," which will coordinate government engagement with artificial intelligence.

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Trump’s appearance in Ohio underscores all the reasons the GOP is unpopular

Will the president's steadfast support of data centers cost Ohio Republicans a victory?

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Green party votes to adopt policy that equates Zionism with racism

Motion that has alarmed some Jewish members is passed by 1,022 votes to 813 at party’s annual conference in Brighton * UK politics live – latest updates The Greens have formally adopted a policy which equates Zionism with racism, a move that will dismay the bulk of the party’s MPs and that has alarmed some Jewish members. A vote at the party’s annual conference on Brighton about whether to back a motion which calls for Zionism, the movement for a Jewish state, to be “treated as any other form of racism”, saw it passed by 1,022 votes to 813. Continue reading...

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Live updates: Polls close in Brazil as voters weigh in on the country’s next president

Polls have closed in Brazil as voters select a new president. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is seeking a fourth term against his rival, Sen. Flávio Bolsonaro.

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Quiz: Where Could You Open a Private School? — ProPublica

Private school requirements vary wildly across states. Take our quiz to find out just how easy starting one can be.

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Trump Launches Bizarre Sunday Posting Spree—From 'Crumbling' Kennedy Center To Greenland Memes

In a Sunday afternoon social media blitz, President Donald Trump fired off 23 Truth Social posts in less than an hour, targeting the “grotesque” Kennedy Center and praising Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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ANALYSIS: Bank of America has a warning for Australia's $4.5 trillion superannuation sector

Interest rates are approaching levels that would hurt Australia's economy and the retirement savings managed by major superannuation funds, according to the Bank of America's head of interest rates strategy.

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Yeo makes World Cup call, Walker earns Kangaroos spot

The grand final sides feature in the Kangaroos squad for the Rugby League World Cup, with James Tedesco back in and Sydney's Sam Walker and Newcastle's Bradman Best among six debutants.

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Reflationist ex-BOJ policymaker calls end to low rates, big spending

Japan no longer needs expansionary fiscal and monetary policies aimed at boosting demand, former Bank of Japan ‌board member Asahi Noguchi told Reuters, projecting another interest rate hike by the central bank in December.

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Komeito launches new leadership team under Okamoto

The new Komeito head aims to rebuild the party ahead of unified local elections next spring and the election for the Upper House in 2028.

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49ers game grades: Big-time defense, game-plan synergy help beat the Broncos

The San Francisco 49ers got big chunk plays in the second half and an even bigger special teams play, but put the defense at head of the class for keeping the Denver Broncos in check.

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B.C. NDP one candidate short of full slate for snap provincial election

Party’s campaign director Cheryl Oates attributed the absence from the Peace River North ballot to incomplete paperwork

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New movie corrects the record on Tenzing Norgay's Everest climb

Australian filmmaker Jennifer Peedom fell in love with the Himalayas as a young woman. She is now retelling its most famous story.

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Stocks upbeat, dollar wobbles as Fed hike bets recede

Stocks were off to a strong start on Monday while the dollar edged lower and bonds steadied, as investors trimmed bets on an aggressive policy tightening cycle by the Federal Reserve following cooler-than-expected US jobs data.

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US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns

U.S. B-1 bombers left a UK air base amid security concerns following arrests over suspected terrorist activity, a Pentagon official said.

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Now it's Typhoon Nolo after Pacific hurricane crosses the international dateline

It's now Typhoon Nolo in the Pacific Ocean after the powerful storm crossed the international dateline.

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AI is being taught how to do your job. Will artificial intelligence replace us, or just change the way we work?

It's become a booming industry: teaching artificial intelligence how to get better at doing all kinds of jobs. As AI advances, many fear what this tech means for the future of work.

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Ethiopia's forces retake Mekelle amid renewed Tigray fighting

The capture of Tigray's regional capital revives fears of another prolonged conflict, displacement and crisis.

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Daily Open: Who's steering oil now?

Much for investors to digest as markets kick off another trading week as all U.S. bombers left a U.K. base over suspected terror attack, and more tankers were struck near Iran.

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Taiwan foreign minister visits US for opening of new Arizona office

Taiwanese Foreign Minister Lin Chia-lung is visiting the US state of Arizona for the opening of a new de facto consulate in ‌Phoenix, his office said on Sunday.

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Suncor sells stakes in three Canadian East Coast oil projects for up to $1.5-billion

Sales of stakes in Terra Nova, White Rose and West White Rose to Ithaca Energy PLC marks a major pullback from a region where Suncor has been active for decades

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Bolsonaro leads Lula as nail-biter Brazil vote goes to a run-off

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro finished ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Sunday's election in a suprise result that defied opinion poll projections. If Bolsonaro triumphs in the October 25 run-off election, Brazil will be the latest Latin American country to swing to the right.

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‘Gabby F—ing Williams’ is here: Valkyries star seizes WNBA spotlight in win over Aces

Gabby Williams scored a game-high 25 points, played shutdown defense and was the best player on the floor Sunday in a Game 1 semifinal win over the reigning champion Las Vegas Aces.

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Breaking: Bolsonaro defies expectations in Brazil presidential vote to face Lula in run-off

Brazilian senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of the far-right former leader Jair Bolsonaro, has finished ahead of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in the country's election, which will go to a run-off in three weeks.

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They survived World War II and lost decades, but not 2026. Japan's century-old businesses are disappearing at a record pace

Japan’s century-old businesses face mounting pressures from rising costs, labor shortages, a shrinking market and succession challenges.

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Tom Cruise movie Digger bombs at box office, Verity takes top spot

Movie star Tom Cruise suffers one of the worst debuts of his career with his new movie Digger.

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Auction clearance rate sinks to three-month low as property market slows

Australia's auction clearance rate has slumped to a three-month low, while new data shows the number of unsold homes has surged by more than 20 per cent in the past year.

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Saudi Arabia unexpectedly cuts oil prices to Asia

Saudi Arabia has unexpectedly cut November crude oil prices for Asia while it ‌raised those for northwest Europe and the Mediterranean regions, a pricing document showed on Monday.

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Dolly Parton’s spirit reverberates through Hardly Strictly festival in song and style

Multiple acts channeled the late Dolly Parton by covering her songs at San Francisco’s Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival over the weekend, while festivalgoers honored her through their outfits.

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