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Israeli settlers attack European delegation convoy in West Bank, beat French mayor

Israeli settlers have attacked a convoy carrying a European delegation in the occupied West Bank and beat up a French mayor, witnesses said Saturday.

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Flames, explosions reported amid large Ukrainian drone attack on St. Petersburg

Eyewitness footage taken by St. Petersburg residents show what appears to be Ukrainian drones flying through the air and the city's air defense systems at work.

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Barns, Go-Karts and Strip Malls: The Wild West of Private Schools That Collect Taxpayer Dollars

As private schools proliferate, states are choosing a hands-off approach to regulating them. The backgrounds of school founders — sometimes with criminal histories — often don’t matter

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She Says Doctors Ignored Her Concerns About Her Pregnancy. For Many Black Women, It’s a Familiar Story.

Black women in America are more than twice as likely as white women to have a stillbirth. Getting physicians to take their concerns seriously is one reason for this disparity, they say: “If you’re a B...

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US ambassador urges Israel to prosecute over 'act of terror' against American photographer

Heidi Levine had been covering Palestinians' annual harvest of olives, which has been repeatedly disrupted by Israeli settlers. Settlers beat her and stole her passport, telephone, wallet and equipment, according to witnesses. She was taken to the hospital with broken vertebrae, and is now in moderate condition.

lemonde.fr1.1K pts12h agodiscuss

Romanian F-16s down two jet-powered drones after airspace incursion

The two drones were jet-powered, belonging to the Geran-family of attack drones frequently used by Russia to attack targets in Ukraine, according to Romania's Defense Ministry. The Ministry did not sp...

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Ukraine hits Russian drone manufacturing plant in Rostov Oblast

Among the drones it produces are the Sarych, which uses video and thermal imaging equipment for surveillance, and the Klin, a loitering munition designed to strike targets, according to Ukraine's mili...

kyivindependent.com957 pts19h agodiscuss

Heat pumps and insulation would cut UK living costs more than new oilfields, study suggests

Warm homes plan would create 50,000 jobs, compared with about 1,100 for Rosebank oilfield, thinktank finds

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Smiling pope returns to Vatican after cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV's discharge on Saturday, four days after undergoing lung cancer surgery, ended a stretch of uncertainty that shook the Vatican and the world's 1.4 billion Catholics, less than two years into the Chicago-born pope's papacy.

lemonde.fr804 pts11h agodiscuss

How a retired Navajo Nation doctor earned a MacArthur genius grant for public art

Chip Thomas, a retired physician on the Navajo Reservation, is well known for his large photograhpic murals. Now, he's been recognized with a MacArthur "genius" grant.

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Israeli drone attacks kill six Palestinians across Gaza despite ‘ceasefire'

Attacks hit several areas as UNICEF reports more than 340 children killed since 'ceasefire' began a year ago.

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Canada's prime minister says 'serious incident' caused a major fire at a military base in Alberta

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says that a "serious incident" has caused a major fire at a military base in Alberta.

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Trump’s Most Devoted Fans Forgave Him Everything. Then Came Epstein.

“We didn’t vote for the Epstein List to be covered up. We voted for Trump to arrest them."

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Romania shoots down two drones over the Black Sea

The drones were shot down by F-16 fighter jets some 20 kilometers southeast of the town of Sulina.

lemonde.fr665 pts19h agodiscuss

How do you pull over a flying Tesla?

The regulatory ramifications of Elon Musk's latest publicity stunt.

motherjones.com610 pts20h agodiscuss

Zelenskyy urges support for new US sanctions on Russia after Trump puts them on hold

Zelenskyy described the move as unfortunate, adding it would encourage Russia to continue its assault. Trump told Congress that the pause was in the national interest but gave no further details.

npr.org602 pts23h agodiscuss

Trump's decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen

Lawmakers from both parties blasted the executive order late Friday, the latest in a series of steps that the Republican president has taken drawing the United States closer to Russia's Vladimir Putin...

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Santa Fe, Las Cruces No Kings events focus on early voting • Source New Mexico

No Kings events on Saturday in Santa Fe and Las Cruces focused on early voting ahead of the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm elections.

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Charleston No Kings organizers ask crowd to vote early in West Virginia • West Virginia Watch

Organizers of the No Kings rally in Charleston, West Virginia, had a simple message Saturday for the crowd who showed up to the state Capitol: vote early. The general election is Nov. 3 in West…

westvirginiawatch.com538 pts16h agodiscuss

Rioters loot stores, set fires in central Milan during cost-of-living protest

Rioters have clashed with police, looted stores and set fires in Milan’s main square in a protest against wars and rising living costs.

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New Round of ‘No Kings’ Rallies Focuses on Getting Out the Vote

With midterm elections approaching, organizers of the demonstrations known for their anti-Trump sentiment are urging people to vote early.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar’s lawyers say authorities ignored judge’s restrictions on home search

In a letter obtained by The Washington Post, attorneys for the Minnesota Democrat condemned a Justice Department inquiry into her immigration history as a politically motivated attack.

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No Kings rallies across U.S. urge voters to cast ballots early ahead of midterms

The hundreds of planned events were being billed as nonpartisan, though they sought to build on nearly two years’ worth of No Kings marches and demonstrations by people upset with Trump’s presidency.

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Why we just can’t quit the site formerly known as Twitter

By some measures Elon Musk’s $44bn purchase of the platform now called X has already paid for itself

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No Kings protests in Colorado meant to help protect the November election | Colorado Newsline

No Kings protests are planned throughout Colorado on Saturday, part of a nationwide event meant to help protect the November election.

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The week in pictures: Escalating protests across Europe and the tragic capsize of a migrant boat

From student protests and heightened tensions across French demonstrations on October 17, to ongoing anti-government marches in Albania and the tragic sinking of a migrant boat off the coast of Djibouti, FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the most striking images from the past week.

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O.J. Simpson, a Secret Informant and a Decades-Old Mystery

An “extremely reliable” informant told authorities about the missing murder weapon, according to newly unsealed records. The informant’s brother told The Times his sibling was at the crime scene.

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Ayesha Hazarika: 'Trump has shown whose side he's on'

Sunday Morning With... features a different high-profile guest presenter fronting the series each week, bringing their own expertise and interviewing style to the show.

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Forget the seven-year itch: opposite-sex marriages more likely to end after two decades

ONS data for England and Wales shows 26% of heterosexual divorces in 2025 followed 20 years or more of marriage Most couples are aware of the dreaded “seven-year itch”, when the honeymoon period wears off and real life starts to bite. Now official data has shown that couples in England and Wales are more likely to split after 20 years. According to Office for National Statistics figures, more than a quarter of all divorces between opposite-sex couples happened after 20 years or longer of marriage. Continue reading...

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Cheapest way to buy silver: Beginner comparison

Compare silver bars, generic rounds and junk silver coins to find the lowest-cost way to start investing in precious metals that meets your needs

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From Joe Montana to Joe Williams, Peter King had a front-row seat to 49ers history

From Joe Montana to Joe Williams, retired Sports Illustrated writer Peter King tells compelling stories about the San Francisco 49ers in his new book.

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Critics say hold Israel to account amid surge in olive harvest attacks

France and Belgium condemn settler attack on diplomats, but critics say EU needs to act beyond words of condemnation.

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2 killed, 10 injured as vehicle drives onto Wichita field during soccer game

Authorities did not specify whether there was motive for the incident. A 34-year-old woman is in custody.

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France says Israel must ‘stop these acts of terror’ following attack on EU diplomats

Video footage of the incident in Taybeh, north of Jerusalem, showed settlers confronting a convoy of diplomats.

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In tight Texas Senate race, Trump's immigration crackdown tests Republicans' hold on voters

The race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is hotly contested and enormously expensive, with total ad spending topping $500 million.

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How Drones Created a Kill Zone in the Ukraine War

The front line in Ukraine has blurred into a miles-wide wasteland where drones fill the sky and neither side holds firm control.

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Boomers are buying into the promise of monthly income from options ETFs, but there's a tax catch

Covered call ETFs have been widely adopted by baby boomers to meet monthly income needs, but unlike most ETFs, the tax implications can be significant.

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SNL UK obliterates controversial US comedian Shane Gillis in foul-mouthed sketch

US comedian sparked wave of controversy after joking that ‘women dress like whores now’

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The Bari Weiss Effect on “60 Minutes”

CBS News’ editor-in-chief has pledged to “speak for the seventy-five per cent” of people on the center right and the center left; the reality is different.

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Ukraine sets Saint Petersburg refinery ablaze in attack

Ukraine hit Saint Petersburg with a large-scale drone attack, causing fires at an oil refinery and depot, Moscow said today.

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Some conservative states aren’t using Medicaid hardship exemption – for political reasons

States like Missouri and Iowa are choosing to not take up exemption designed to help low-income people keep coverage during hardship

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S Africa 11-0 after rain delays start of second test

South Africa were 11 for no wicket at lunch after rain curtailed play ‌on the first day of the second test against Australia at St George’s Park on Sunday.

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Pope Leo says he will gradually resume duties after cancer surgery

Pope Leo XIV thanked thousands of faithful in St. Peter's Square on Sunday for their prayers while he was hospitalized, and said he plans to gradually return to his usual duties.

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Catholic assembly backs further discussion on women’s ordination

Archbishop Eamon Martin tells delegates at Co Meath gathering that many Irish parishes will struggle to survive

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Big 12 says BYU-Notre Dame refs, replay crew erred in not putting 1 second back on clock

The Big 12 released a statement late Saturday night that the game clock should have had one second left following the game's final play.

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‘Ozu showed the way’: A documentarian looks for the man behind the legend

Though known for his documentaries about American filmmakers, Daniel Raim’s project on Yasujiro Ozu was executed with great care and admiration.

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A farmer and a baker in southwestern Colorado make the case for water-saving grains — one Zuni cake at a time

The journey from seed to store can be daunting, but Pueblo Seed & Food Company proselytizes consumers on the joys of embracing ancient grains

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Warehouse catches fire in Lviv due to Russian drone attack

A Russian drone attack has damaged a logistics complex and caused a warehouse fire in Malekhiv, while drone debris damaged homes in Murovane.

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Commentary: Despite a blue tide, this Democratic governor is fighting to survive

In Oregon, a progressive bastion, voter discontent has incumbent Tina Kotek on the defensive. Her struggle shows the perils of incumbency this angry election season.

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Isabelle d’Ornano on Femininity, Success and the Importance of Doing Small Things

The Sisley co-founder on how outside investors can ruin focus, what she learned from Jackie Kennedy and why luck plays no part in quality.

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