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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Elon Musk is in Democrats’ oversight crosshairs

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Man to face trial over alleged attack on woman after beach dog dispute

Thomas Keys allegedly violently assaulted a 60-year-old woman on the Sunshine Coast after she told him his dog was not permitted on the beach.

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Foden shines as Man City rout Athens 5-1 despite Haaland, Semenyo injuries

Phil Foden scored a hat-trick as Manchester City bounced back from last week's loss to PSG despite off-field troubles.

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Who owns India’s textile traditions in age of AI-enabled mass production?

Technological tools meant to preserve a craft are now able to digitally reproduce it without involving the craftsperson.

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Trump PAC Unleashes $277 Million to Aid Republicans in Midterms

President Donald Trump’s super political action committee unloaded $277 million from the start of September through the first two weeks of October to bolster Republican candidates in midterm election contests, while raking in another $25 million in fundraising.

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7 North Bay high school students arrested in fight that triggered campus lockdown

A swarm of officers responded to Montgomery High School on Tuesday after receiving reports of a large fight on campus involving a weapon, police said.

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Antiques dealer fined for possessing hundreds of frozen, stuffed animals

A Victorian man is fined following the discovery of hundreds of frozen and taxidermied animals at his property in Victoria.

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UK approves long-delayed Jackdaw gas field

Britain on Wednesday approved the Jackdaw North Sea gas field, ending years of legal and political wrangling that had pitted the Labour government's climate commitments against its push to bolster energy security.

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Sanae Takaichi has made Japan impossible to ignore

Since becoming Japan’s first female prime minister a year ago, Takaichi has divided opinion in a way few of her often-staid predecessors have.

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UK inflation rose more than expected to 3.5% in September

Figure will strengthen expectations of Bank of England rate rise in November

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Oh OK, we’ll write something about the new Truss book

Lettuce first applaud her productivity

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Latino vote key to Miami elections amid Republican shift

The Latino vote is key to US mid-term election results in Florida's Miami-Dade county, but how will it play out, as Latino voters appear to be trending more and more conservative?

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Government wants HSE to cap hospital parking fee at €10 a day

Minister tells Dáil committee that health service will carry out new national review of charges

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'Hugely contentious' Jackdaw decision unpacked | Paul Kelso

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Father of two identified as cyclist killed in hit-and-run as police hunt driver

Joseph Paratore's friends describe him as a "larger-than-life character" who was adored by the cycling community, as police confirm they are still looking for the driver.

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Australia at 'crossroads' as police warn of 'tsunami' of radicalisation

Law enforcement agencies have told a parliamentary inquiry about an increasingly dangerous security environment where children and young adults are being targeted with increasing speed and intensity online.

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Michael Kosta Delivers A Reality Check To MAGA After Trump's Latest Bonkers Remarks

Be careful what you wish for, MAGA.

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One killed, two injured in attack on Russia's Bryansk region, governor says

A 19-year old man ‌was killed and two people were wounded in ⁠a Ukrainian drone attack on a car in Russia's western Bryansk region, the ‌governor, ⁠Yegor Kovalchuk said on Telegram on Wednesday.

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Trump's embrace of Putin jolts Europe, but not enough to break away

Donald Trump's embrace of Vladimir Putin has driven a wedge between the transatlantic allies. But for all their outrage, Europeans are not yet ready to break away from the United States and go their own way.

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Will Reform UK’s racism scandal cost votes? Here’s what previous polling tells us

Reform UK might not be hit hard in polling.

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UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.5% as war drives up fuel prices

Increase in annual price growth in September comes amid fears rate will breach 4% next year UK inflation climbed by more than expected in September to 3.5% after a surge in prices from the conflict in the Middle East that pushed the cost of diesel above £2 a litre. In a blow to John Healey before his first budget as chancellor in a week’s time, the Office for National Statistics said annual inflation rose from 3.1% in August. Economists had forecast an increase in the consumer prices index to 3.4%. Continue reading...

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Jess Phillips hopes supreme court ‘sees sense’ and overturns domestic abuse ruling

Court of appeal decision prevents woman from suing police and CPS for disclosing her address to violent ex-partner The Labour MP Jess Phillips has said she hopes the UK’s highest court “sees sense” and overturns a ruling preventing a domestic abuse survivor from suing Sussex police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) for disclosing her address to her violent ex-partner. Phillips said that if the supreme court upheld the court of appeal’s decision when it hears the case on Wednesday and Thursday, it would prevent police from being held accountable for failures in cases of violence against women and girls. Continue reading...

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Trump says companies should pay 'dividend' to communities to make data centers popular

US President Donald Trump said if companies want to ‌make data centers popular, they should pay the community or individuals within the community a "dividend".

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Jim O’Callaghan and solicitors face increasing criticism as legal aid stand-off worsens

Minister faces backlash for saying rape trials were only cases ‘deliberately’ targeted by striking solicitors

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Small caps: not a great AI hedge

Plus, fewer Fed meetings

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Live: Diamonds look to bounce back from Constellation Cup loss to NZ

Australia is hoping to rebound from a six-goal loss to the Silver Ferns in the second game of their Constellation Cup series. Follow live.

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