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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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She Faced a Life-Threatening Miscarriage. Under Arkansas’ Abortion Ban, Even Calls to the Governor’s Office Didn’t Help.

Her case shows how abortion bans have left hospital lawyers, not doctors, deciding who gets care — and how lawmakers and regulators have failed to change that.

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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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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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US Democratic congressional nominee Lander detained by Israeli authorities in West Bank

Brad Lander, an ally of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani ‌who is running for the US Congress next month, was among 90 individuals detained by Israeli authorities in ⁠the occupied West Bank on Tuesday while accompanying Palestinian farmers harvesting olives, according to Rabbis for Human rights, an Israeli rights group.

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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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United Nations report highlights significant increase in U.S. climate pollution

The U.S. is the only major economy where planet-warming pollution dramatically increased last year. The United Nations warns the planet is on track for catastrophic warming.

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Voters are furious about corruption

Public anger could finally make a difference at the polls.

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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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Exclusive: FEMA chief tells states to prepare to handle disasters on their own

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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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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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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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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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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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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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EU unveils new Arctic strategy in face of US, Russia threats

Under a new plan announced Tuesday, Brussels wants to bolster surveillance in the region by enhancing satellite monitoring and setting up a 'maritime security' hub.

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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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World must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN says

Action needed to avoid disastrous overshoot of climate targets, according to organisation’s environment body

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U.S. officials privately advise states fearing Trump election meddling

Their discreet efforts have reached governors, election stewards and lawmakers from both parties who are increasingly alarmed that the administration may interfere in the midterms.

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WSJ: Elon Musk personally ordered Starlink restrictions for Ukraine

Elon Musk ordered limits on the speed at which Ukrainian military equipment could connect to Starlink, rendering some Ukrainian attack and interceptor drones almost useless, according to The Wall Stre...

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The European states say their support for Riyadh is 'defensive', but analysts warn Houthi reaction may complicate that.

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Germany's military warns of 'significant' Russian sabotage threat

Germany's armed forces classified the threat of Russian sabotage against their own troops and facilities as "significant" for the first time, the ‌second-highest level on their internal threat scale, according to a Bundeswehr assessment reported by German broadcasters WDR and the Sueddeutsche Zeitung on Wednesday.

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Schools not a place for geopolitical protests, says education secretary

The report, written by former schools inspector Sir David Bell, sets out 27 recommendations to create change, which the government have accepted in full.

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Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary predicts European airfares could rise by up to 20% in 2027 as higher fuel costs, taxes and reduced capacity put pressure on airlines.

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Ilford Boy — a funny, big-hearted coming-of-age play

A teenage boy and his Essex family are at the heart of Danny Lee Wynter’s new play, debuting at London’s Donmar Warehouse

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Cannabis Commission director will retire, but maybe not soon

The AMCC executive director plans to retire, but he will wait until the final licensing process is complete first.

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How a MAGA youth movement is training ‘10,000 Stephen Millers’

American Moment is filling the administration with the new right, and looking to play the long game.

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Russian Su-30SM fighter jet crashes in Kaliningrad Oblast – video

A Russian Su-30SM fighter jet has crashed in Russia's Kaliningrad Oblast. Information was confirmed by the Russian defence ministry. It is claimed that the aircraft was performing a training flight.

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Starting Point: Democrats could win big in November. But do voters actually like them? - The Boston Globe

But first come the elections, and President Trump’s unpopularity is lifting all opposition boats.

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Jimmy John's 'Picklewich' is coming back with plush pickle friends

Jimmy John's sandwich in which a pickle replaces the bread is coming back. Here's when you can get one and what's new.

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Steph Curry is staring down 39. The Warriors still need him to be great

Golden State guard Stephen Curry, who starts his 18th NBA season Wednesday night, hopes to defy history by producing at an elite level as he approaches his 39th birthday in March.

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Elon Musk Thinks $3.5 Trillion Tesla-SpaceX Mashup Is a Good Idea

Elon Musk said it’s a “good idea” to combine his rocket and car companies.

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Nancy Pelosi goes all in on helping elect an underdog as her successor

The former House speaker’s endorsement of Connie Chan has scrambled the race to replace her.

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Iran's enriched uranium re-emerges as point of contention in US talks

Iran's nuclear enrichment has emerged as a major point of contention amid diplomatic push to end the war.

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Opinion: Straight from Trump's lips: Support for Roger Marshall of Kansas and digressions aplenty • Kansas Reflector

Opinion editor Clay Wirestone writes: Donald Trump's speeches offer the kind of profundity only achievable by those with uncommon wisdom or catastrophic head injuries. Here are five curious passages f...

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Opinion | Ivey served justice. She can help finish the work

Governor Kay Ivey’s clemency decision serves justice and offers an opportunity to address Alabama’s unfinished work on judicial override sentences.

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'Choose another route': Drivers warned as RSA and Dublin City Council brace for impact of Storm Austen

Council crews are currently clearing fallen leaves and debris in flood-prone areas where drainage gullies can become obstructed during heavy rain.

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Andy Burnham says decision on Jackdaw is something the Tories 'messed up' - video

The Conservative leader, Kemi Badenoch, thanked the prime minister for backing Jackdaw after the Tories approved it in 2022. But Burnham said he made a decision on something the Tories messed up

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EU investigates Booking.com over online fraud and phishing risks

The EU's digital watchdog said it would assess whether the online platform 'properly identified' risks linked to the spread of illegal content such as non-existent properties and fraudsters portraying themselves as the owner of a property and putting it up for rent.

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Reform says it has reported ITV to the police over undercover investigation

Reform accuses undercover journalists of "doctored" passport and canvassing-related offences.

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Macron hits out at ‘stupid’ Trump remarks about riots in France

French president expresses anger after US and other rightwing leaders blame migrants for violence and looting

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'It's quite shocking': Waves are destroying Long Beach's peninsula. It's about to get worse

Long Beach's breakwater protects the shore from waves from the west, but allows waves from the south to hit a narrow stretch of the peninsula that's been badly damaged this year.

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For some Kentuckians, data centers are top of mind. Will the issue sway voters this fall? • Kentucky Lantern

The fight over data centers has eased some partisan divides in Kentucky and could influence midterm elections.

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Jamie Bryson: Northern Irish unionist’s ‘must go on the offensive’

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