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Exclusive | Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Blindsided Ukraine

The SpaceX founder authorized the move and has been discussing Ukraine with Trump, but the president has denied ordering the restrictions.

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How a MAGA Influencer With Ties to Russia Became Trump’s Arctic Adviser

As head of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, Thomas Dans has backed a takeover of Greenland and other items on President Donald Trump’s list. But it’s not always clear where the administration’s ag...

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She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help.

Her case shows how abortion bans have left hospital lawyers, not doctors, deciding who gets care — and how lawmakers and regulators have failed to change that.

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Trump, 80, Wanders Off While Waving and Saluting to No One

Donald Trump was heading towards his helipad when he suddenly stopped to acknowledge a nonexistent crowd.

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The Secret Terms of Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal

The Trump administration committed the U.S. to taking a large stake in a Venezuelan company, some of whose owners and investors are shielded from public view. The exact details of the agreement over o...

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Anthropic logged net loss of over $80 billion in first half of 2026, WSJ reports

AI startup Anthropic recorded a net loss of more than $80 billion in the first half of this year, including $72 billion in ‌accounting charges, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing a draft initial public offering prospectus.

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As Trump turns toward Russia, Zelensky drops his restraint

President Volodymyr Zelensky has spent much of the past two years trying to win over Donald Trump. Flattery, constant meetings, and carefully calibrated concessions have become hallmarks of his dealin...

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US Democratic congressional nominee Lander detained by Israeli authorities in West Bank

Brad Lander, an ally of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani ‌who is running for the US Congress next month, was among 90 individuals detained by Israeli authorities in ⁠the occupied West Bank on Tuesday while accompanying Palestinian farmers harvesting olives, according to Rabbis for Human rights, an Israeli rights group.

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Things Russia has done to Ukraine that Trump thinks are 'fine'

From the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion, Russian forces have inflicted countless atrocities against Ukraine.

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United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. climate pollution

The U.S. is the only major economy where planet-warming pollution dramatically increased last year. The United Nations warns the planet is on track for catastrophic warming.

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Polish parliament votes to liberalize abortion access

Two bills to liberalize abortion laws, backed by pro-European Prime Minister Donald Tusk's governing coalition, were voted through on October 20, though conservative-nationalist President Karol Nawrocki is expected to veto them.

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Exclusive: FEMA chief tells states to prepare to handle disasters on their own

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Voters are furious about corruption

Public anger could finally make a difference at the polls.

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Romanian parliament approves pro-EU government after months of deadlock

Romania has faced political uncertainty since the annulment of its presidential election in December 2024 over allegations of Russian interference.

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Some on DOJ's 20,000 "likely" noncitizen list in Calif. appear to be U.S.-born

Election officials in Los Angeles County say their preliminary analysis of the federal government's list of 20,000 "likely" noncitizens registered to vote in California shows the list is "unreliable."

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Zelensky confirms ballistic missile early warning systems operational after skipped alerts

"This is very important for our people, as we can know when a Russian ballistic missile is incoming. Therefore, this morning began with positive signals from the American side," President Volodymyr Ze...

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Private contractors are set to cash in as millions of Americans lose health care

Implementing Trump’s "big, beautiful" Medicaid cuts will be a windfall for firms like Deloitte.

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Donald Trump asked Texas for five more Republicans. Voters might have other plans.

"I'm meeting more fed-up Republicans than I ever have."

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Lula challenges Bolsonaro to release personal records before election

Brazil's left-wing president says he will release bank, tax, and phone records if right-wing rival will do the same.

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US has resumed sharing intelligence with Ukraine about Russian strikes, says Zelenskyy

Advance warnings of missile attacks were seemingly suspended last week by the White House, but Ukraine’s president says: ‘Now it works’ The US has resumed sharing intelligence with Kyiv about Russian missile strikes, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday after a meeting with the US envoy Steve Witkoff in Norway. Zelenskyy said Ukraine was again receiving advance warnings of ballistic missile attacks, which were seemingly suspended last week by the White House. “Now it works. It’s great,” he said, saying the US move would save lives. Continue reading...

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EU unveils new Arctic strategy in face of US, Russia threats

Under a new plan announced Tuesday, Brussels wants to bolster surveillance in the region by enhancing satellite monitoring and setting up a 'maritime security' hub.

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Trump is planning to announce a new program that will pay people up to $30,000 for successful tips about government fraud, according to the White House

The new $25 million antifraud program will be administered by the Justice Department.

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World must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN says

Action needed to avoid disastrous overshoot of climate targets, according to organisation’s environment body

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U.S. officials privately advise states fearing Trump election meddling

Their discreet efforts have reached governors, election stewards and lawmakers from both parties who are increasingly alarmed that the administration may interfere in the midterms.

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WSJ: Elon Musk personally ordered Starlink restrictions for Ukraine

Elon Musk ordered limits on the speed at which Ukrainian military equipment could connect to Starlink, rendering some Ukrainian attack and interceptor drones almost useless, according to The Wall Stre...

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Baltimore County Council approves 73% pay raise as it shifts to full-time salaries

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Andy Burnham says decision on Jackdaw is something the Tories 'messed up' - video

The Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, thanked the prime minister for backing Jackdaw after the Tories approved it in 2022. But Burnham said he made a decision on something the Tories messed up

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EU investigates Booking.com over online fraud and phishing risks

The EU's digital watchdog said it would assess whether the online platform 'properly identified' risks linked to the spread of illegal content such as non-existent properties and fraudsters portraying themselves as the owner of a property and putting it up for rent.

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Reform says it has reported ITV to the police over undercover investigation

Reform accuses undercover journalists of "doctored" passport and canvassing-related offences.

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Macron hits out at ‘stupid’ Trump remarks about riots in France

French president expresses anger after US and other rightwing leaders blame migrants for violence and looting

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'It's quite shocking': Waves are destroying Long Beach's peninsula. It's about to get worse

Long Beach's breakwater protects the shore from waves from the west, but allows waves from the south to hit a narrow stretch of the peninsula that's been badly damaged this year.

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For some Kentuckians, data centers are top of mind. Will the issue sway voters this fall? • Kentucky Lantern

The fight over data centers has eased some partisan divides in Kentucky and could influence midterm elections.

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Jamie Bryson: Northern Irish unionist’s ‘must go on the offensive’

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Institution of Railway Signal Engineering to be granted royal charter

King Charles III has approved the granting of a royal charter of incorporation to the Institution of Railway Signal Engineering. The approval was confirmed at a meeting of the Privy Council on October 14. IRSE will formally become a chartered institution when the Great Seal is affixed to the charter by the Crown Office at

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Ivey commutes death sentence of Toforest Johnson

The governor cited concerns over direct evidence as longtime advocates, including former prosecutors and officials, continued pushing for a new trial.

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Town Leaders Said They Were Prepared for Floods. First Responders Disagree.

Three people died in Ruidoso on July 8, 2025, after dangerous floods swept through the New Mexico town. First responders say they were understaffed and inadequately equipped to respond to the flooding...

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A protester and a robot duck hiccup: 2 moments from Jensen Huang's keynote didn't go to plan

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was pitching Europe's AI future when Greenpeace protesters interrupted -- before a wobbly robot demo and AI Eurovision finale.

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The net gun built for civilians in Ukraine’s kill zone

At a training with the Ukrainian National Guard’s Omega unit, engineers from the defense tech company BlueBird Tech describe how to use their net gun, named Chipa, to entangle an approaching drone’s p...

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Polymarket removes contract letting users bet on fate of Cornell students accused of rape

The market was made available on Sept. 30 and was scheduled to close Jan. 31. In a statement, Polymarket said “we believe in the wisdom of crowds, have heard them loud and clear, and removed the market.”

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Austin GP is about much more than potential for Antonelli’s first F1 world title

The young Italian driver’s maiden championship is all but secured but Mercedes upgrades will inform next year’s run to the line

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Some bright lights, but many cottage sellers see dim prospects

Many of the properties changing hands are in the upper tier, where buyers with deep pockets may be less swayed by fluctuations in the economic outlook and financial markets

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Protests as UK approves new gas drilling in North Sea

Climate activists have protested against the UK’s decision to go ahead with new gas drilling in the North Sea.

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France’s Macron says protesters won’t be allowed to ‘cause chaos’

French president criticises comments by 'foreign leaders' trying to exploit disorder for their own political agenda.

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What does Lufthansa gain from its TAP Air Portugal deal and when?

Lufthansa expects about €450 million a year in synergies from buying up to 49.9% of TAP Air Portugal for €1.2 billion, but Portugal’s continued control, lengthy regulatory reviews and the slow progress of its ITA Airways deal suggest the gains could take years to arrive.

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Ed Power: A Course Called Ireland review: Bill Murray leaves no cliche unbothered in this schmaltzy Oirish tour

Faux-trad diddly-dee muzak, the strategic deployment of the word “feck” and jokes about the Irish and their quirky patois

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Abbott plans to spin off nutrition business, cuts 2026 sales growth view

Abbott Laboratories said it plans to separate its nutrition business into an independent, publicly traded company and reduced its 2026 sales growth forecast, sending shares ‌down 3.4% in premarket trading.

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Macron says France to organize conference to support Lebanese army

Macron told reporters that the conference will occur after the Israeli elections on October 27.

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EU Seeks More Ukraine Aid From Canada, UK as Kyiv Faces €70 Billion Funding Gap

Brussels wants allies to step up as Russia intensifies its war and uncertainty over US support leaves Europe scrambling to cover Ukraine’s growing financial needs.

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UK cinemas report ‘bonkers’ demand for documentary You Can See Everything

Tickets for film about Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes said to be selling out after $15m opening weekend in the US It is the film everyone seems to be talking about, spawning memes and fuelling feverish online debate about its subject, the disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. Now, a month before Nathan Fielder’s documentary You Can See Everything reaches UK cinemas, tickets for screenings are already selling out after its remarkable $15m (£11.3m) opening weekend in the US. Continue reading...

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What faces in paintings can tell us about how we perceive emotion

Complex emotions can be perceived in painted faces.

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French IS 'returnee' on trial for attempting to kill jihadist husband with shotgun in Syria

This French woman is, to date, the only female 'returnee' from the Islamic State group to stand trial for an attempted murder committed in Syria. Her trial, which was originally scheduled for June 4 but postponed, opens Wednesday in Paris.

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