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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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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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Witkoff Arrives in St. Petersburg for Meeting With Putin - The Moscow Times

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in St.

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Burnham needs public consent for his EU reset, says Brexit negotiator Barnier

The former European Commissioner and French prime minister said the U.K. would be “welcome back, but there are conditions attached” if the British PM pushes to rejoin the EU.

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Australian politician who was hit by car has lost both legs

Australian federal lawmaker Helen Haines had had both legs amputated after a driver allegedly rammed her repeatedly on Monday outside her electorate office, her husband says.

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Europe’s conservatives have 2 new targets in their campaign to weaken EU climate laws

The EPP is taking aim at a new carbon price on driving and heating, and rules on methane emissions.

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Russia Has Up to 700 Ballistic Missiles, 6,200 Attack Drones Ready to Strike Ukraine, Intelligence Says

Russia’s monthly output of unmanned aerial vehicles has reached 10,000 units, including attack drones and decoys designed to overwhelm Ukrainian air defenses.

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Why Did Clowns Delight Our Ancestors…And Yet Scare the Bejesus Out of Us?

How did clowns get creepy? The answer involves the circus, a serial killer, and Ronald McDonald.

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EU to press Canada and UK for more Ukraine funding

As Brussels works on closer ties with both countries, it is also looking for partners to help meet Kyiv’s rising costs.

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Reporter Hits Back At Donald Trump’s ‘Sick Person’ Jab With Pointed Health Update

The Independent’s Andrew Feinberg gave his side of the extraordinary Oval Office clash with the president.

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China's Chery open to US automaker tech partnerships, executive says

Chery is open to potential ‌tech partnerships with US automakers, Charlie Zhang, vice president of China's ⁠largest car exporter, said in an interview with Reuters at its headquarters in Wuhu.

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Russia attacks Ukraine with Iskander-K missiles and 186 drones, air defences down 150 UAVs

Russia launched 186 drones and Iskander-K cruise missiles overnight. Ukrainian air defences destroyed or jammed 150 drones, while 10 attack UAVs remain airborne.

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‘I’m in a bad place’: Mark Allen says career could be over after Northern Ireland Open exit

Snooker player says he does not see a future with snooker in it in first match since World Championship exit

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Are index providers overstepping the mark?

Action against Indonesia and Turkey is a venture into territory best left to local regulators and governments

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Iraq closes Sheeb border crossing with Iran to check security, sources say

Iraq has closed the busy Sheeb border crossing with Iran to ‌review security and install detection equipment to stop the smuggling of prohibited materials, an Iraqi border official said on Wednesday.

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Witkoff arrives in St. Petersburg for talks with Putin, where he’s expected to present an ‘updated plan’ to end the war — Meduza

Special U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in St. Petersburg, the Russian state news agencies TASS and RIA Novosti reported.

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CNBC Daily Open: SpaceX and Tesla may merge in the multiverse of Musk

Over in the AI space, investors are also increasingly wary of the massive amounts of money being poured into data centers.

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Labour accused of ‘climate vandalism’ by Green leader Polanski after Jackdaw gasfield approved – UK politics live

The Jackdaw field will start supplying gas to homes and businesses from the end of the month, the government said

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With leaders’ summit, ‘Quad’ hopes to breathe fresh life into grouping

U.S. President Donald Trump will join a meeting next month amid concerns that the four-nation grouping is withering on the vine.

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Russian drones kill two people near Ukraine's Kharkiv overnight, governor says

Russian drones killed two people near Ukraine's second-largest ‌city of Kharkiv overnight, Regional Governor Oleh Syniehubov said on Telegram on Wednesday.

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NTA's new bus-tracking system appears to reduce ghost buses, in a way

It's been in place on buses in Waterford since July, and is due to be rolled out now nationwide – including on Go Ahead's Naas-based Dublin commuter services this past weekend.

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‘This petrol station is my home now’: Malawi’s fuel crisis forces desperate drivers to queue for days

Shortages caused by the country’s lack of hard currency have escalated into a national emergency, with drivers waiting for a fuel tanker that may never arrive

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'Pull out all the stops': UN lays out path to limiting global warming

“Every additional fraction of a degree and additional year of warming above 1.5°C increases climate impacts and risks, such as the deadly floods, heatwaves and wildfires that have plagued many nations this year”.

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Gaza children face worsening food shortages as prices rise and aid is cut

Families say they are struggling to provide nutritious meals for their children as commercial supplies are disrupted.

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The right to enforce civil rights is under attack in the US

The Trump administration and conservative courts are making it harder to challenge civil rights violations.

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Europe weighs giving utilities, infrastructure companies more powers to bring down drones

The potential clients for technology such as electronic jammers and interceptor drones tested at the Brétigny-sur-Orge site are no longer just governments, police and armies.

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UK government approves natural gas project off Scotland despite environmental concerns

The U.K. government has approved a natural gas project off the coast of Scotland over the objections of environmental groups, saying it would improve energy security as the country transitions to renewable sources of energy.

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