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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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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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How Trump’s FBI Purge Saved Lindsey Graham and James Clyburn From a Bribery Investigation

An FBI anti-corruption team launched an investigation into whether South Carolina’s most powerful members of Congress were involved in a bribery scheme, ProPublica found. After Trump gutted the FBI an...

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

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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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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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Voters are furious about corruption

Public anger could finally make a difference at the polls.

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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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Michigan heckler the son of Republican adviser paid for ‘influencer marketing’ against El-Sayed

Timmy Teepell’s firm paid $250,000 by America Next, which has been trying to gin up ‘organic’ opposition to El-Sayed Man who heckled El-Sayed is former Josh Hawley aide, records show The man who attempted to ambush Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed with a question about his supposed allegiance to the Muslim Brotherhood – which El-Sayed parlayed into a viral clip for his campaign – is the son of a political operator who recently received $250,000 for “canvassing and influencer marketing” against El-Sayed, the Guardian has learned. In the now-famous exchange, a man – first identified by the Handbasket as Thomas “Tommy” Teepell – asked El-Sayed if he would “disavow” the Muslim Brotherhood. El-Sayed said he would, but then asked: “What are you implying? Do you assume that I wouldn’t?” What followed was a five-minute exchange that has drawn over 50 million views across several

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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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Alberta votes to remain part of Canada in independence referendum

More than 75% of voters in the oil-rich province voted on Monday to remain in Canada. Alberta's separatist movement, fueled by lingering resentment toward Ottawa, differs from that of Quebec, where the independence debate has recently resurfaced on the political stage.

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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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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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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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Trump’s approval ratings plummet: what that means for the US midterms

Sitting presidents usually see a dip in approval ratings before midterms, but Trump's ratings are at a historic low.

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EU's chief diplomat: US negotiators have been pushing Ukraine towards surrender for almost two years

Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, states that Europe's support prevented Ukraine from surrendering under US pressure.

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We can stop Trump’s assault on the international criminal court | Kenneth Roth

Here’s what we need to do to stand up for international law

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Elon Musk is in Democrats’ oversight crosshairs

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UK inflation jumps to highest in nearly a year at 3.5%

British inflation rose by more than expected last month, according to data that is likely to intensify calls for support for households in ‌next week's budget and add to the case for an increase in interest rates by the Bank of England in November.

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At least 2 killed, 2 injured in Russian drone attack on Kyiv

An air raid alert sounded in Kyiv at around 5:20 a.m. local time on Oct. 21 as drones approached the capital, which has faced an unrelenting barrage of Russian drone attacks this fall.

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‘A writer, not a terrorist’: Normal People director and stars join open letter backing Sally Rooney

The signatories also include three Nobel literature laureates and a number of Irish writers.

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US envoy Steve Witkoff arrives in St Petersburg for talks on Ukraine with Vladimir Putin

Witkoff met Volodomyr Zelenskiy in Norway on Tuesday

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Husband of Helen Haines says critically injured MP is a 'fighter'

Helen Haines's husband Phil says his wife's road to recovery will be "long and difficult" after days of surgery at Melbourne's Alfred Hospital following a Monday attack.

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Live: Australia desperate for runs on fourth day of second Test

Australia faces a mountain to climb on day four of the second Test in Gqeberha, already a wicket down and a long way behind South Africa's belligerent first innings total of 425. Follow live.

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Micron says it has reached agreement with Taiwan union

Micron Technology said on ‌Wednesday that it had reached a labour-management agreement with the ⁠Taichung union in Taiwan, with both parties agreeing to withdraw from the mediation process that had ‌been ⁠scheduled for October 22.

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French fighter jet crashes during training, at least one dead

The plane went down at 2100 GMT Tuesday near its air base on the outskirts of Nancy, and a search is underway for the second member of the crew.

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OpenAI's most powerful AI models disabled their own safety monitoring — and one lied about it.

Warnings about the risks of developing increasingly advanced AI systems have ramped up in recent months, amid cyberattacks from rogue AI models.

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‘We’ll keep doing this if people pay us!’ The cast of TV hit Ghosts on making a movie – and maybe a caveman spinoff

As the haunters of Button House hit the big screen with a plot about an escaped phantom, we hear how the team just missed each other too much – and why grunting Robin may get his own show

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Man United’s Carrick doesn’t ‘need reassurance’ despite team’s horror start

Manchester United manager's troubles grow as seven players are out injured before a Champions League trip to Como.

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UK government borrowing rises to £24.5bn as John Healey prepares for budget

Government paid £10.9bn in debt interest, the highest September figure since records began Business live – latest updates The Treasury ran a higher than expected budget deficit of £24.5bn last month as rising inflation pushed up the interest paid on government debt, increasing pressure on John Healey before his first budget next Wednesday. Official figures show the government paid £10.9bn in debt interest: the highest September figure since records began, and only the eighth time the monthly number has been above £10bn. Continue reading...

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Helen Haines has lost both legs after Monday’s alleged attack but ‘her heart and mind in good shape’, husband says

Haines remains in stable condition. Surgeons tried to save her right leg, but both have now been amputated due to her injuries Independent MP Helen Haines has lost both legs but remains in a stable condition, two days after an alleged targeted attack near her electorate office in north-east Victoria. Haines, the federal MP for Indi, had been in a critical but stable condition after the incident in Wangaratta on Monday afternoon. Surgeons were trying to save her right leg on Tuesday, but both had to be amputated due to the seriousness of her injuries. Continue reading...

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UK wealth manager Liontrust's quarterly outflows narrow, but retail withdrawals persist

British fund manager Liontrust Asset Management reported net quarterly outflows on Wednesday ‌as persistent retail withdrawals outweighed stronger institutional demand.

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Man City paid council £750,000 a year for stadium name rights... that sold for £100m

The £750,000 a year deal in 2011, which increased in line with inflation, came before the club announced a naming rights deal worth an estimated £10m a year with Etihad Airways

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US envoy in Russia for Putin talks after 'positive' Zelenskyy meeting

Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner is also expected to join Wednesday's meeting between Witkoff and Putin virtually, a US official told news agency AFP.

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Jackdaw approval act of 'climate vandalism and betrayal of our futures,' say Greens

THE UK Government has been accused of “climate vandalism” and committing a “devastating betrayal of our children’s future” by approving the Jackdaw gas field, the Scottish Greens have said.

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Aussie mothers with postpartum psychosis 'falling through the cracks'

Many Australian women with postpartum psychosis actively seek help despite not understanding what is wrong with them, research finds.

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US envoy Steve Witkoff lands in St. Petersburg for Russia peace talks

Witkoff's movements are taking place while Kyiv's ties with Washington are sharply deteriorating due to concerns that the U.S. could be withholding the delivery of Patriot air-defense missiles funded...

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BOJ likely to keep hiking rates every quarter, ex-official says

The Bank of Japan is widely expected to hold rates steady at its next policy meeting on Oct. 30.

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Getty Images files for US bankruptcy, advances restructuring plan

Getty Images filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday, formalizing restructuring plans unveiled more than a week ago as part of its ‌move to go private.

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