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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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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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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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Gavin Newsom backs measure to kill the billionaire tax and ban future wealth taxes

Gov. Gavin Newsom isn't just fighting the billionaire tax. He's backing Prop. 42, which would ban future wealth taxes in California, too.

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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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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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Third Yandex data center in Russia shut down following reported drone attack

On Oct. 10, Yandex updated its user agreement to include drone and missile attacks among circumstances of force majeure that could exempt the company from contractual obligations.

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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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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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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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'Will only lead to more slaughter' — bipartisan backlash erupts in US over Trump-Russia diesel deal

Lawmakers from both major parties argued the move would undermine recently enacted sanctions against Russia, potentially provide Moscow with billions of dollars in revenue, and contradict Congress's e...

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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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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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Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report

Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity Christian nationalism in Britain is being driven largely by people who rarely attend church and are more concerned with defending the country’s Christian heritage, according to research. The report, by the thinktank Theos, identified five different groups within the UK in a survey that looked at their attitudes to Christianity and Britishness. Continue reading...

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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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Yemen's Houthis strike Riyadh airport, causing injuries

Eyewitnesses at the international airport in the capital of Saudi Arabia described evacuations on Saturday, and a diplomatic source said the airport had been hit by a missile.

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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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Hundreds of doctors demand World Medical Association suspend Israel

Physicians accuse Israeli Medical Association of remaining silent as Palestinian healthcare is systematically destroyed.

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

The 2028 election is on the ballot right now.

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After ICE Shooting, Progressives Want New York's Police Commissioner to Step Down

28-year-old Oscar Belgal still has a bullet lodged in his body.

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Trump Says He Should Have Won ‘8 Nobel Peace Prizes’ After Being Snubbed

The president took to social media on Friday and Saturday to criticize the choice of Navi Pillay and disparage the Norwegian Nobel Committee.

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ICE targets Hong Kong exiles in US despite deportation protections

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Justice Dept. Is Investigating TV Networks Over Trump Pool Coverage

Major TV networks were notified on Friday that the department was looking into whether they violated antitrust laws when they suspended pool coverage of President Trump.

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Polish security services have convened a special meeting after receiving information about a potential attack on ⁠Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defence Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz.

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Police said the attack could have resulted in serious injuries to officers or members of the public.

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Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung

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Pope Leo XIV Will Undergo Surgery To Remove A Nodule On His Lung

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JPMorgan Chase, Goldman and other big banks report earnings this week. What to expect

The biggest banks in the U.S. are due to report third-quarter results this week, setting the tone for the rest of the reporting period.

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Trump says he is 'going to look at' joining Saudi Arabia in the fight against Iran-backed Houthis after deadly airport strike

U.S. military involvement in the fight against the Houthis would stretch resources in the Middle East already committed to fighting Iran, analysts said.

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Leo Cullen relieved to see Leinster ‘up and running’ with returning frontliners

Nine Leinster players made their first appearance of the season against Cardiff in the province’s triumphant RDS return

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Commentary: Is there a doctor in the House? Backlash to Trump, RFK Jr. may boost their political ranks

Anti-vaxxers and attacks on the nation's public health system have spurred hundreds of doctors and scientists to seek office. In Sacramento, congressional hopeful Richard Pan is part of that wave.

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This Chinese memory chip maker has global potential and is poised to outperform

The stakes are rising for China's memory chip maker CXMT ahead of its earnings release, expected Oct. 31.

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Pope Leo says he will undergo surgery for small growth on lung

The 71-year-old pontiff said the growth was detected at an early stage and was well-contained, with recovery expected to take about a week

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I need smart glasses. How else can I monetize every second of my life? | Dave Schilling

They’re the latest technological innovation no one asked for – now with added consent issues!

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Ukraine welcomes Baltic push to ban Russian grain transit through EU

"It is important to see this initiative now being advanced at the EU level," wrote Agriculture Minister Taras Vysotskyi.

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US, China and Japan cut foreign aid to South-East Asia

Development finance in South-East Asia has also dropped to a 10-year low, as the region's historically significant donors retreat.

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Singapore F1 Race Draws Near-Record Turnout Despite Choking Haze

Singapore’s Formula 1 Grand Prix race saw a near-record turnout, bucking concerns that one of the worst regional haze in recent years would threaten the event.

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'SNL' host Shane Gillis accidentally drops f-bomb on live TV

Whoops! "Saturday Night Live" host Shane Gillis accidentally dropped an f-bomb, which was broadcast live on NBC uncensored.

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At least seven injured in Russian aerial bombing of Sloviansk

"There may be people trapped under the rubble," President Volodymyr Zelensky said in a social media post.

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This Surprising Snack Is Actually A Big Contributor To Cavities In Kids And Adults

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Burnham faces questions over push to scrap photo ID voting requirement

Ministers reportedly seeking to halve time for Lords scrutiny of voting and donations changes amid election speculation Andy Burnham is facing questions over plans to speed up sweeping changes to Britain’s electoral system amid speculation that some of his closest advisers are pressing for an early general election. Ministers reportedly want to at least halve the time available for peers to scrutinise legislation that would make it possible to vote without photographic identification, lower the voting age to 16 and tighten restrictions on political donations. Continue reading...

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From The Incredibles to ‘forgettable’: Scarlett Johansson noir branded a dud

Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn’ has provoked a decidedly mixed reaction after debuting at the London Film Festival

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The limits of India’s diaspora power

As the West closes its doors, India must make staying home more attractive

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Newspaper subscription rate in Japan falls below 50% for first time

More people are getting their news from television programs and the internet.

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DUP should use powers to remove O'Neill, says Lockhart

A senior member of the DUP has said the party should use its power to remove Sinn Féin's Michelle O'Neill as Northern Ireland's First Minister in response to her participation in street protests again...

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Number of loss-making Russian business sectors nearly quadruples as profits fall 16%

The number of loss-making sectors and business categories in Russia nearly quadrupled in the first seven months of 2026, while companies' combined financial result fell almost 16%, according to offici...

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Georgia Voll smashes quickfire ton as Aussies wrap up Bangladesh series

Opening batter Georgia Voll blasts Australia to a dominant nine-wicket win over Bangladesh at Allan Border Field.

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