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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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Explore Financial Disclosures From President Trump and 1,600 of His Appointees - ProPublica

Use this database to explore potential conflicts of interest for President Donald Trump and his team. The documents disclose positions officials have held outside government, their assets and their de...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Major fire reported at oil terminal linked to Russia's Novoshakhtinsk refinery after suspected drone strike

ASTRA also reported damage to a residential building in Rostov-on-Don's Donskaya Sloboda complex, identifying its location through footage posted by residents. It remained unclear what struck the buil...

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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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Navi Pillay wins Nobel Peace Prize after long career of investigating war crimes

International human rights lawyer Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday. The Nobel Committee said it chose her as “institutions of international law are under political attack.” Hours later,...

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

The 2028 election is on the ballot right now.

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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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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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ICE shooting of man in New York with child in his car sparks outrage

An investigation is underway after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot a man in New York City Thursday. Federal authorities say 28-year-old Oscar Belgal attempted to ram officers with...

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Pro surfer swaps California waves for life in the outback

Professional surfer Caio Ibelli moved his family to outback Queensland, and while he's almost 2,000 kilometres from the nearest surf break, he's happy in the red dirt.

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Northern lights may be visible across US this weekend

The northern lights could be visible across parts of the US this weekend. Here's which states may see auroras and how to spot them.

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12 Killed 309 Injured at Riyadh Airport, Trump: Ukraine Needs New Leader, More - Bloomberg

Bloomberg News Now is a comprehensive audio report of today's top stories. Hear the latest news, updated throughout the day, covering global business stories in just a few minutes.

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Father suspected of killing his 2 kids, then himself, in Northern California

Mendocino County authorities are investigating the deaths of a 44-year-old man, his 14-year-old daughter and his 7-year-old son as a double murder-suicide.

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Taylor says he would welcome return of Frydenberg to politics

Opposition Leader Angus Taylor says former Liberal treasurer Josh Frydenberg has a "role to play" and should be mobilised at the next election.

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United Auto Workers president Shawn Fain easily wins re-election

Fain was dogged by investigation but still decisively beat challenger Rich Boyer, who received just 13% of vote

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Federal agents tear-gas Salem protestors after group blocked ICE vehicles, police say

On Saturday morning, ICE agents deployed tear gas in a confrontation with about 30 protesters after the group blocked ICE vehicles with their cars, according to local law enforcement.

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Man charged with attempted murder after Barossa Valley hinterland stabbing

SA Police are investigating an incident in the Barossa Valley hinterland after a 30-year-old man sustained multiple stab wounds yesterday evening.

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Tribune Editorial: Utahns should never stop wondering if capital punishment is fit for our society

Tribune editorial: What happened to Christa Pike was not a “botched execution.” It was an act of unspeakable torture. Capital punishment has no place in a civilized society.

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Postscript to American Ground: Unbuilding the World Trade Center

A note from the author

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Cornell case highlights the patchwork of state laws governing intoxication, sexual consent • Kansas Reflector

A Cornell University student’s allegations of gang rape in 2024 have renewed attention on a difficult area of sexual assault law. A person can be awake, responsive and even able to move during a sexua...

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Your Potluck Might Be a Crime in Oregon

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Man Dies in Tiger Attack at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in England

The man came face to face with an Amur tiger inside the animal’s habitat at Yorkshire Wildlife Park in England. The park was evacuated and closed to the public.

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Australia's next big thing unveiled in honour of conservation legend

A WA town unveils an 11.5-metre sculpture designed to inspire the next generation of conservationists and tourists.

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Pregnant woman among eight killed in Pennsylvania shooting

Police arrived at the home within minutes of receiving an alert via ShotSpotter, a controversial gunshot detection system that relies on artificial intelligence and a network of microphones, to discover the crime scene.

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UCLA proves its a playoff contender in thrilling win over Oregon to remain unbeaten

No. 21 UCLA capitalizes on mistakes from No. 13 Oregon and stops the Ducks on a two-point conversion try to pull off a stunning 17-15 win.

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The Kennedy Center names new artistic director, amid concerns

The center's executive director has named an agent who has worked with ZZ Top and Motley Crue drummer Tommy Lee as the head of programming for the arts institution.

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In Brazil, Bolsonaro clan targets Supreme Federal Court

Flavio Bolsonaro, who led in the first round of presidential elections on October 4, will have the support of a majority of judges in Brazil's highest court if he wins the second round.

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'Saturday Night Live' reveals host, musical guest. Here's who's on tonight

"Saturday Night Live" Is all new tonight. See host and musical guest for the Oct. 10 show.

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37+ deals actually worth shopping during the Walmart Deals event

Save on appliances, skin care, personal tech and more during the retailer’s fall megasale, which ends this weekend.

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Oklahoma upsets No. 1 Texas on Tate Sandell's game-ending 47-yard field goal

Tate Sandell kicked a 47-yard field goal on the final play and Oklahoma overcame its continued offensive ineptness with touchdowns on special teams and defense in a 27-24 win over No. 1 Texas in the Red River rivalry game Saturday.

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Want to get people to talk about Taylor Swift on the record? Good luck.

In “Taylor Swift: The Debut Years,” Emily Yahr writes about Swift’s rise as a fledgling country singer. But reporting it while Swift was the biggest star on the planet wasn’t easy.

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Attack on Riyadh airport killed 12 people and wounded over 300 more, Saudi authorities say

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No. 21 UCLA downs turnover-plagued No. 13 Oregon 17-15 to remain undefeated

Wayne Knight rushed for a touchdown and caught another score, and No. 21 UCLA overcame an injury to starting quarterback Nico Iamaleava to remain undefeated with a 17-15 victory over No. 13 Oregon on Saturday.

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Reward offered for return of plaque unveiled in 1986

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