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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Inflation rises more than expected to 3.5% - can upcoming budget help?

The rate of inflation is up to its highest level this year.

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Facing delays renewing his residence permit, a hospital doctor is stuck unable to work

"His inability to work will have a direct impact on the provision of the medical services and our ability to maintain adequate staffing and patient care,” reads a letter from the Rotunda to the Department of Justice.

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Musk Ordered Starlink Slowdown That Disrupted Ukrainian Drone Operations – WSJ

The restrictions capped connectivity for terminals moving at around 160 kilometers per hour (100 mph) or faster, effectively grounding some Ukrainian strike and interceptor drones.

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18yo charged over alleged Alice Springs hit-and-run that left man dead

A young man is charged over a fatal alleged hit-and-run in Alice Springs five months ago following "a coordinated effort by specialist police units".

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Kremlin warned Germany after Leipzig airport sabotage that it won’t be the last attack, WSJ reports — Meduza

After German authorities uncovered an attempted act of sabotage at Leipzig Airport, a Kremlin official contacted a counterpart in the German government and warned that the Leipzig attack would not…

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Pressed four times, housing minister refuses to say if he wants house prices to fall

Browne said affordability was “the absolute key” for houses, but would not be drawn to voice his support for house prices dropping.

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Zelenskyy says early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the change happened after talks with his American counterparts, including a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

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Anthropic posts $80bn loss in first half of 2026: WSJ

The loss, up from $13bn in the same period last year, was driven by accounting charges, according to the report.

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Witkoff in Russia for Putin meeting after ‘positive’ talks with Zelenskyy

Secretary of State Marco Rubio described Witkoff's talks with Zelenskyy as 'positive', as efforts to end war intensify.

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Russia's 'Native Toy' contest pushes patriotic play

At Russia's state-backed toy competition, a plush cat dressed as a tank driver rubbed shoulders with characters from Slavic fairy tales, a model of a nuclear-powered icebreaker, and blue-eyed dolls in Russian army uniforms from World War ‌Two.

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Ed Miliband’s clean energy company is being split apart

Billions of pounds from Great British Energy’s original budget have been diverted to schemes not in its original remit.

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Data centre gas plant could be mothballed after two years, court told

Developers behind a proposed $23 million gas-powered power plant required for a data centre have told a court they want the project to be powered by the grid as soon as possible.

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Japan envoy Sasakawa meets Myanmar’s Min Aung Hlaing, state media says

The meeting comes as international reengagement with the Southeast Asian nation has ramped up after years of diplomatic isolation.

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US envoy Witkoff lands in Russia for talks with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine – Europe live

The meeting comes after the US official held ‘constructive’ talks with Zelenskyy in Norway Meanwhile, Ukraine’s ⁠anti-corruption police said ⁠that ⁠detectives were searching the premises of ⁠the National Bank of Ukraine ⁠and also the ‌home address of ‌one of ‌the central bank’s employees, Reuters reported. The anti-corruption police said in a statement ‌on the Telegram app that no one has been detained or issued ⁠a suspicion notice. The central bank did not immediately respond ‌to a request for comment. Continue reading...

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Taiwan indicts 5 for attack on comedian who satirized China's Xi

Taiwanese prosecutors indicted five people on Wednesday for plotting to run over with a car a comedian whose shows have poked fun at the Chinese government, including President Xi Jinping.

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Don’t underestimate Netflix’s power to flip the script

Focusing on making more Oscar winners would double down on territory YouTube has struggled to conquer

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Seven people charged over deadly alleged pack attack in Melbourne's west

The final moments of a 24-year-old allegedly hacked to death in a pack attack in Melbourne's south-west are revealed in court as three boys and four men face charges almost two years after the ambush.

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Hundreds rally at parliament against proposed university merger

More than 300 university students and staff march on Parliament House to protest a controversial plan to merge three of Western Australia's four public universities.

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Total UK government debt hits £3tn for first time while inflation jumps to highest in nearly a year – business live

Petrol and diesel costs rise the most in four years; UK approves controversial North Sea gasfield Jackdaw The approval of Jackdaw is an “important step” for the North Sea, according to Shell. The UK energy giant jointly owns Jackdaw operator Adura, which is headquartered in Aberdeen, together with Norway’s Equinor. This is an important step in ensuring the UK North Sea can continue to contribute to the country’s energy security and economy. Long-term energy projects depend on a competitive and stable investment environment, alongside timely and predictable regulatory decisions. Continue reading...

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A $345,000 writing job at Anthropic says a lot about what humans still bring to the table

Anthropic is hiring an executive writer for up to $345,000 a year. Here's what communication professionals say it means for young writers.

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Met Éireann could update weather warnings as track of Storm Austen becomes clearer

Blustery day in store on Wednesday with strong wind and rain forecast in days ahead

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EU will propose new tools to protect market, von der Leyen says

The European Commission will propose new measures to shield the EU from unfair ‌competition from cheap imports, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Wednesday.

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Russian drone attacks on Kyiv and Kharkiv region kill three — Meduza

One person was killed in a Russian drone attack on Kyiv on the morning of October 21, Kyiv’s city administration said.

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Socialists push for EU law on deepfakes

Who owns your face and voice when artificial intelligence can copy both? Lawmakers are pushing for new safeguards, but the legal answer is anything but simple.

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Actor Christina Applegate reveals she was misdiagnosed with multiple sclerosis

‘I’m back at square one – I don’t know what’s going on with me’ says the Dead to Me star

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