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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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Trump waives latest Russia sanctions amid growing Ukraine-US tensions

U.S. President Donald Trump issued a broad waiver of sanctions under the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act on Oct. 16.

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No Kings turns its focus to voting this weekend. Here's what we know

The coalition behind nationwide anti-Trump protests is shifting its strategies this weekend to focus on voter turnout. Organizers say Saturday's events are a nonpartisan effort to get people to the polls.

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'Planned operation' — Zelensky confirms Ukraine's Starlink access not fully restored

Zelensky called the restrictions a "planned operation" targeting Ukraine, noting that Starlink speed limits remain in effect in Ukraine but not in EU countries.

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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold, saying waiver is in US national interest

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that puts on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause was in the national interest.

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'Putin feels joy' — Zelensky calls Trump's waiving of key Russia sanctions 'wrong'

President Volodymyr Zelensky said on oct. 17 U.S. President Donald Trump was "wrong" to further "block" sanctions against Russia, while expressing hope that he would do "everything possible" to stop t...

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In Albania, the 'Flamingo Revolution' radicalizes in response to the prime minister's 'contempt' and 'indifference'

Anti-government protests, held daily for four and a half months, have taken a new turn with demonstrators demanding the resignation of Edi Rama. This is unprecedented in Albania since the fall of the communist dictatorship in 1991.

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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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Congress members condemn Israeli settler attack on Washington Post photographer

Some lawmakers called for an investigation into the attack on veteran photojournalist Heidi Levine as she was reporting in the West Bank.

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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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Trump puts new Russia sanctions passed by Congress on hold amid deepening row with Ukraine

President signed the legislation championed by late senator Lindsey Graham last month but has waived the restrictions as they were due to come into effect Donald Trump has put on hold a sweeping new sanctions package targeting the Russian economy, telling Congress the pause on the legislation passed by both chambers was in the national interest. In an executive order on Friday, the US president said he was waiving many ⁠sanctions, restrictions and duties ⁠on Russia, in a move that comes as he has been publicly criticising ⁠Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy, including suggesting that Ukraine needs a new leader. Continue reading...

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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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The fund used to defend President Trump in numerous cases is nearly $2M in debt

The Save America PAC has been used to fund Trump’s defense team in his hush money trial and his classified documents case

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Pressure and violence against journalists intensify in Israel

Several Western media outlets have reported that their correspondents or special envoys have been denied entry into the country. Some, such as photographer Heidi Levine, have been assaulted by settlers in the occupied West Bank.

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Trump issues order to bypass Russian sanctions in bill named for late Lindsey Graham

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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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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.

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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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How do you pull over a flying Tesla?

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

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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.

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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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Army finalizes plans to return Confederate statue to Arlington National Cemetery

The Confederate Memorial was removed from the military burial grounds in 2023.

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Palantir patient data tech rejected by many NHS trusts in England

Exclusive: health bodies across country say controversial US firm’s data platform no better than systems already in use NHS organisations that care for millions of people in England are rejecting Palantir’s patient data technology, according to freedom of information responses that reveal health bosses believe they can find better or equal alternatives in many cases. Some health bodies said the £330m federated data platform (FDP) operated by the controversial US company had made it easier to manage waiting lists and has improved surgery scheduling. But, from Gateshead to Truro, others said they were declining to use it or had carried out trials and reverted to old systems. A Suffolk trust said other systems “supercede” the FDP’s functionality, while Greater Manchester’s care board called the Palantir system “duplicative” and “retrograde”. Continue reading...

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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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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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The son of Wagner Group’s late founder hangs on to an African stronghold, making a fortune from guns, drugs and gold.

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7 highlights from JD Vance's CBS News town hall: Iran, immigration, corruption and 2028 plans

In an hour-long town hall hosted by CBS News, Vice President JD Vance argued the Trump administration's handling of the economy and Iran will pay dividends in the future.

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Kansas City Current put Utah Royals’ playoff pursuit on hold

The Utah Royals’ pursuit of an NWSL playoff spot was hampered by a familiar nemesis on Saturday.

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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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Now is the time for Japan’s most flavorful shiitake

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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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Ten years of fighting against extinction brought to life on film

From "spring-loaded woylies" to nocturnal stake-outs, the Australian Wildlife Conservancy shares the effort behind the country's biggest reintroduction scheme.

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Labor knew in July, months earlier than previously admitted, that ATO planned to ban credit card payments

Assistant treasurer Daniel Mulino says ‘what we did was to insist there be a transition period’. Since then government has pushed back change to mid-2027 The federal assistant treasurer has conceded he and Jim Chalmers knew the Australian Taxation Office was considering banning credit card payments in July, more than two months earlier than the government has previously admitted. Labor has intervened by funding the ATO to delay the credit card ban for tax bills until July 2027 following a widespread backlash from small businesses. Continue reading...

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Emergency crews respond to major fire at CFB Wainwright in Alberta

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Michigan quarterback Bryce Underwood benched and replaced by Tommy Carr in win over Penn State

Bryce Underwood got benched and Tommy Carr was given a chance to lead Michigan’s lackluster offense and he took advantage in a 21-18 win over Penn State on Saturday.

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'Dancing with the Stars' pro Val Chmerkovskiy pulled after Carrie Ann Inaba remark

'Dancing with the Stars' pro Val Chmerkovskiy was suspended after a remark about Carrie Ann Inaba that seemingly referenced Will Smith's Oscars slap.

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Report: Bears QB Caleb Williams to start vs. Falcons

Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams is expected to return to the starting lineup Sunday against the Falcons in Atlanta after missing the previous three games with a hamstring injury, ESPN ‌and NFL Network reported Saturday.

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Search for missing Murray River man after cries for help heard

Police resume the search for a 39-year-old man missing from the Murray River near Tocumwal after after cries for help were heard.

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Fake Linda and me: the Agatha Christie-worthy mystery of the fraudster who stole my byline

How a string of bizarre events led writer Linda Geddes to don her sleuthing cap and dig into a world of shadowy impersonators

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Seattle Reign lose young star Maddie Dahlien (knee) for rest of season

Seattle Reign FC placed forward Maddie Dahlien on the season-ending injury list Saturday after she suffered an ACL tear while training with the United States' under-23 ‌women's national team.

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A reggae-rock outfit from Queensland's Gulf Country is hoping to take their music "worldwide" after opening for one of Australia's biggest acts.

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New Hampshire Dems question what Newsom has to offer

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Hundreds gather for rally at Kansas Capitol as midterm campaigns hit homestretch • Kansas Reflector

Kansans eager to participate in the Nov. 3 election gather at the Capitol, an event offering an opportunity to renew opposition to President Donald Trump.

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Kyoto exhibition finds Zen in the worlds of Studio Ghibli

Studio Ghibli co-founder and producer Toshio Suzuki invites visitors to consider what it means to live well at “Zen and Ghibli.”

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Jon Gosselin backs son Collin's abuse claims against mom Kate, issues warning

Jon Gosselin is showing nothing but support to his son Collin Gosselin, who publicly accused his mom, Kate Gosselin, of abusing him as a child.

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‘No one is exempt’: Marin vigil memorializes victims of gun violence

Days after a retired San Francisco deputy police chief and her daughter were killed in a double murder-suicide, dozens of people memorialized victims of gun violence at a silent vigil in Mill...

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19 dead, 25 hurt in stampede at India religious gathering

At least 19 people were killed and two dozen more injured Saturday in eastern India after a stampede that occurred during sudden rainfall at a Hindu religious gathering, officials and Indian media…

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

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Trump made big gains with male Gen Z voters in 2024, but Republicans may not be able to hold on to them.

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