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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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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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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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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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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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ICE agents in the US are chasing Haitians: 'No one goes out anymore, the streets and churches are deserted, people are afraid of being arrested'

Since the end, on July 27, of a protective status that had allowed Haitians to reside in the United States, 350,000 of them have faced the threat of deportation by federal immigration authorities. Many no longer dare to leave their homes.

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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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Major fire reported at oil terminal linked to Russia's Novoshakhtinsk refinery after suspected drone strike

ASTRA also reported damage to a residential building in Rostov-on-Don's Donskaya Sloboda complex, identifying its location through footage posted by residents. It remained unclear what struck the buil...

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Ukraine will keep targeting Russian oil refineries despite Trump's diesel deal with Putin – FT

Kyiv has no plans to halt long-range drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure following Washington's decision to ease restrictions on Russian diesel exports, a senior Ukrainian official has told...

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Russian guided bombs hit Zaporizhzhia apartment building, killing 4, injuring 4

The attack came a day after Russian guided aerial bombs struck residential areas of Zaporizhzhia on Oct. 9, killing at least one person and injuring seven others, including a child, according to regio...

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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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A sliver of meadow and trees on the edge of Yosemite has become an unlikely battleground over whether development is allowed in national parks

A developer wants to build a short road in the park for his planned resort. Opponents say it would set a terrible precedent.

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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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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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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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Opinion | Want to Avoid Another Jan. 6? Defeat These Republicans.

The 2028 election is on the ballot right now.

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Axios: US threatened to cut intelligence sharing with Ukraine over strikes on Russian oil refineries

Ukrainian officials say Donald Trump's envoys raised the prospect of suspending US intelligence sharing if Kyiv continued attacking Russian oil refineries, while a US official denies that any threat w...

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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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Trump deal for Russian diesel sparks anger in Ukraine, doubts among analysts | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump said on Friday he secured an agreement from Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply markets with Russian diesel fuel as he works to bring down energy costs ahead of the midte...

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ICE shooting of man in New York with child in his car sparks outrage

An investigation is underway after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot a man in New York City Thursday. Federal authorities say 28-year-old Oscar Belgal attempted to ram officers with...

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Live: Russian strikes on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia kill at least seven, including children

Russian strikes on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least eight people including three children, regional authorities said on Saturday, as US, Ukrainian and European officials met in Miami for fresh talks aimed at finding a path to end Russia's war in Ukraine. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.

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Nao-Cola Yamazaki is your favorite writer’s favorite writer

More than 20 years after their literary debut, two of Nao-Cola Yamazaki’s books have finally appeared in English translation for the first time.

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US military says it disabled cargo vessel trying to run Iran blockade

The US military said on Saturday it had disabled a commercial ‌cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman after the ship's crew ignored warnings and attempted to run a naval blockade against Iran.

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Nicolas Cage says he won't work with Amazon again over AI dispute

Nicolas Cage, who recently starred in "Spider-Noir," said he won't work with Amazon again after a disagreement over an AI waiver.

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Running legend Kipchoge sets race record at Melbourne Marathon

Marathon legend Eliud Kipchoge has time to slow down and wave at the crowds at the MCG and still break the race record at the Melbourne Marathon.

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Opinion | Abolish Frats

As undergraduates, we led a movement to abolish fraternities and sororities. Our story shows how challenging it is.

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Hurricane Isaias brings wind, water and destruction | Arkansas Advocate

Hurricane Isaias made landfall Friday night in Destin, Florida, packing 110 mph winds that knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses across a large swath of the Southeast. Hea...

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Call to protect nesting birds from the cars on SA's Goolwa Beach

A Ngarrindjeri elder says he would love to see vehicles removed from a South Australian beach as endangered breeding birds and global wanderers are welcomed back to the Coorong.

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Breaking: Police responding to CBD incident near Flinders Street Station

Emergency services are responding to an incident in Melbourne's city centre, with witnesses telling the ABC a car was car driving erratically on Flinders and Elizabeth streets.

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UK floods taskforce told to start looking at drought

If you've ever felt baffled by the way Britain can find itself in drought just months after heavy flooding, this announcement might interest you.

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5 family members shot dead at residence in Georgia, police say

Five people were shot dead at a residence in Douglas, Georgia, on Oct. 9, in an apparent murder-suicide, the city's police department said.

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Mystery surrounds young worker's death at Russia lab studying severe diseases

The World Health Organization says it still doesn't know what caused the death of a young worker at a Russian lab focused on plague and other illnesses.

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Triple threat: Tropical Storm Rachel, Kelvin wave, high tides combined to batter SoCal coast

The coastal flooding that damaged homes and flooded roads this week from Newport Beach to Long Beach came from a highly unusual combination of events that underscores the challenges California is facing amid predictions of a "super" El Nino winter.

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Trump announces Katie Bailey as new chief of White House-Hill relations

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New Orleans court deputy who handcuffed journalist disciplined – for violating etiquette

Herschel Green handcuffed WWL producer and lawyer for not leaving public space, but was only punished for arguing about it with administrator

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South Korea completes Arctic-Europe commercial voyage, eyes regular service despite risks

A South Korean container ship completed the country's first commercial round trip to Europe via the Arctic on Sunday, as authorities bank on ‌the route helping turn the port of Busan into a global maritime hub.

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How Cornell University Chi Phi Fraternity Members Responded After Rape Accusation

Records reveal how fraternity members responded when a fellow student accused them of sexual assault.

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Pre-COP push leaves Australia's remotest territory feeling forgotten

Faced with the same challenges as their Pacific counterparts, Cocos (Keeling) Islands residents have been denied an opportunity to participate in a forum at COP31.

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October turns up the heat: Twin Cities tie, St. Cloud breaks 98-year-old record

Sunday’s expected temperatures could bring more records.

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Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel's son Silas makes acting debut in 'Matchbox'

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel's 11-year-old son Silas Randall Timberlake has a small role in the Apple TV+ film "Matchbox: The Movie."

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Hedge Funds Snap Up LA Fire Deals as Political Backlash Sputters

Hedge funds are stepping up purchases of legal claims tied to the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, after political opposition to the deals lost steam.

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Ebola spreads in eastern DRC as Kenya confirms imported case

New cases in eastern DRC and a fatal imported infection in Kenya highlight the challenges of containing Ebola.

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Carrick ‘massively disappointed’ after United drop points against 10-man Spurs

After a 1-1 draw that left Roberto De Zerbi praising 10-man Spurs’ character, his Manchester United counterpart reflected on the club’s worst start since 1986

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Voices: I’m a teacher and a parent. Utah’s book bans don’t give me a choice — they take it away.

“I believe this kind of silencing of certain messages in public spaces puts us in danger of living in harmful echo chambers that divide us as a community,” Kelli Nielsen, an educator and mother, writes in an op-ed.

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Video Cameras Are Everywhere—and Now They Are Being Hacked for War

The highly vulnerable devices have turned into tools for combatants to track, surveil and attack the enemy.

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Civilians evacuated from Russian-occupied territories, including Chornobyl disaster responder

Ukraine continues to quietly coordinate evacuations from temporarily Russian-occupied territories, where residents’ quality of life is severely diminished, particularly those who are elderly, disabled...

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