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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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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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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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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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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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Thousands gather in London to express support for Palestinians after three years of ‘genocide’

March is first since Ed Miliband declared UK’s position was that Israel’s occupation of West Bank was unlawful Thousands of people have gathered in central London to express their support for Palestinians after three years of “genocide” carried out against them by Israel. The demonstrators, many wearing keffiyehs and holding Palestine flags, gathered on the Embankment at midday on Saturday. Some carried placards reading “End the genocide” and “Free Palestine“ as they marched towards parliament. A bride and groom appeared to be among those in attendance and a two-minute silence was held to reflect on the lives lost in Gaza. Continue reading...

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Ukraine is ready to halt attacks on Russian oil refineries if Moscow ceases its own strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Sunday, after U.S.

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Q&A: Terry Bradshaw opens up about depression, divorce and the coach who never believed in him

The Pro Football Hall of Famer talks about his career on the gridiron and in TV ahead of the release of his memoir.

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Your kid wants to go vegan. Should you let them?

What to do when your child’s ethics don’t match your own.

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Indonesia releases eight orangutans rescued from fires to protected forest

Indonesian authorities and YIARI rescued 46 orangutans from threats of fires between August and Friday.

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We live on a 'family compound' with my parents and siblings. It's made raising our daughter much easier.

My husband, daughter, and I live in a separate house on my parents' property. In total, nine family members and three dogs live on our "family compound."

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Trump touts Memphis law enforcement surge in Tennessee rally meant to shore up midterm support | Arkansas Advocate

In Clarksville, Tennessee, President Donald Trump touted a Memphis law enforcement surge at a rally meant to shore up midterm support.

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Dining across the divide: ‘He says net zero is a waste of money as we’ll hit 3C anyway. I think that’s nihilistic’

An English teacher and a personal trainer disagreed on emissions targets, but how did they fare on public spending and defence?

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‘Putin will drag you into the war,’ former Ukrainian foreign minister tells Europeans

Dmytro Kuleba also said Ukraine will endure its worst winter yet as Russia targets the country’s infrastructure in bid to break its resistance.

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Would Prop 39 speed up or slow down California’s vote-counting?

Experts say the new requirements would drag out California’s notoriously lengthy tabulation process.

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Russia steps up assassination attempts targeting defence company executives in Europe, FT says

European intelligence services warn that Russia is stepping up assassination plots against defence company executives to intimidate Ukraine's allies.

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Fort Hood victim wants to see mass shooter die — but not Hegseth’s way

Nidal Hasan’s execution in December will be the first military death by firing squad since World War II

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Betty Gilpin Is Having a Moment

On the heels of her Emmy win for “Widow’s Bay,” Betty Gilpin reflects on growing up with actor parents, taking on Cole Escola’s role in “Oh, Mary!,” and the importance of performing with your whole heart.

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NBA commissioner Adam Silver says league could introduce ‘smart ball’ technology as soon as next year

Commissioner Adam Silver says the NBA could begin using a new "smart ball" in games as soon as next year, potentially transforming how officials make calls.

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Most Americans think artificial intelligence is developing too fast, a new AP-NORC poll finds | Arkansas Advocate

A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that most Americans, 64%, think AI is developing "too fast," while 27% say its development has been "about right" and...

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These latest attack lines from Unionists will blow up in their face

KEMI Badenoch threatens to rip up the devolution settlement. You could be forgiven for thinking that Tory threats to red-pen

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'Clear' Russia interfered in Brexit vote, says Burnham

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK is "clear" there was Russian interference in the Brexit referendum.

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Outside spending nears $2 billion – and the biggest groups pull further ahead | Arkansas Advocate

Outside groups have poured nearly $2 billion into this election cycle with weeks of spending still to come, and a small cluster of groups is responsible for a growing share of that money. The top six...

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Kyiv Pushes Back On Trump’s Call For A New Ukrainian President As Drones Hit Russian Data Hub

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Pope Leo to have surgery to remove nodule on his lung

Pontiff says it was detected at an early stage and procedure will take place in the first days of this week Pope Leo XIV has said he will undergo surgery in the coming days to remove a nodular lesion on his lung that was recently discovered during medical checks. The 71-year-old said the nodule was found at an early stage and was “circumscribed” or well localised. The Vatican later said Leo would undergo surgery in the first days of this week, with an expected recovery time of a week. Continue reading...

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Commentary: ‘We responded to the moment’: Fred Claire’s lasting lesson for a former young assistant

Fred Claire and Jeff Fellenzer had stayed in touch over the years. Their bond was formed 50 years ago on the day Rick Monday saved an American flag at Dodger Stadium.

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Aging workforce, immigration crackdown are depleting skilled workers | Arkansas Advocate

A perfect storm of harsh immigration enforcement, aging journeymen and a building boom for data centers is wreaking havoc on the nation’s supply of skilled trade workers. Automakers and construction c...

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The Sunday Scaries Are Real–and They’re Getting Worse

As workloads mount and job security ebbs, people are struggling to tame the pre-Monday dread spiral.

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Commentary: With MAGA friends like these, do Arkansas Republicans need enemies? | Arkansas Advocate

COMMENTARY: The November election is testing how much Arkansas Republicans can withstand a challenging environment for their party nationally.

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