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More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Have Been Detained, Including Handcuffed or Held at Gunpoint, in Trump’s Immigration Crackdown — ProPublica

The government doesn’t track how often immigration officers detain U.S. citizens. So ProPublica did. We’ve found more than 500 Americans who were held against their will during this Trump administrati...

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Finland orders halt to work on Google data centers over environmental concerns

Regulators have ordered the company representing the US web giant in Finland to stop building data centers until it can demonstrate compliance with environmental laws. Officials are investigating whether trees and soil were cleared before the company carried out an impact study.

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Hayley Williams unleashes profanity-filled response to DHS telling her to ‘thank’ ICE

‘We suggest Ms. Williams to thank them for their service, not belittle their sacrifice,’ the DHS said

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Cornell brings in ex-Justice official Sally Yates to review school’s handling of sex assault claims

Cornell University trustees have announced that former Deputy Attorney General Sally Yates will review how the university handles sexual misconduct complaints.

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Study: Shock gloves traumatized Army volunteers

After tests, military personnel said "just seeing the glove" that ICE plans to adopt scared them into obedience.

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Eva Marie Saint, star of North by Northwest and On the Waterfront, dies aged 102

Landmark roles were in 50s classics directed by Elia Kazan and Alfred Hitchcock, before going on to play Superman’s adoptive mother in later life Eva Marie Saint, one of the last survivors of Hollywood’s golden age of the 1940s and 50s, has died aged 102. Her screen work spanned six decades: Saint made her screen debut opposite Marlon Brando in On the Waterfront, starred in Alfred Hitchcock’s celebrated thriller North by Northwest, and in one of her last screen appearances played Superman’s adoptive mother Martha Kent in the 2006 superhero film Superman Returns. A family spokesman said on Tuesday that Saint had died of natural causes at her home in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

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Discovery of 11 bodies in Johannesburg exposes scale of violence against women

Since July, the bodies of women found either naked or half-naked and brutally beaten have been discovered on the outskirts of the South African capital. Although the theory of a serial predator has faded, the grim reality of widespread daily violence against women in the country has become undeniable.

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They Didn’t Want to Have C-Sections. A Judge Would Decide How They Gave Birth.

Two Florida women had to attend virtual court hearings while in labor to argue for their right to choose their own medical care. As their state pushes to expand some types of medical freedom, it has a...

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The $1 Trillion Black Box

The U.S. military budget is vast and opaque. Projects touted as engineering marvels end up facing years of delays and ballooning costs. ProPublica has launched a series to report on the Pentagon’s spe...

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California officials condemn Trump for saying Iran could ‘take out’ Los Angeles or San Diego

State and local officials called the president’s remarks “deranged” and “irresponsible.”

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US DAFs Donate Millions to Groups Linked to India’s Far-Right

Donor-advised funds allow individuals and foundations to give money to charities while remaining anonymous.

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Trump ran on lowering prices. Now most Americans blame him for them.

An October poll also found that most blame Trump's policies for making affordability struggles worse.

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Christian nationalism's grip on American faith is finally breaking

I helped build the religious right. After ICE killings, I saw what could replace it.

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Former German spy chief arrested for espionage, treason

August Hanning, who ran Germany's Federal Intelligence Service between 1998 and 2005, is suspected of charges including 'attempted treason' and 'espionage,' according to a statement from federal prosecutors on Tuesday.

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Israeli settlers beat press photographer as soldiers watch in West Bank

Jaafar Ashtiyeh was covering violence against olive farmers when settlers set upon him with the butts of their guns Armed Israeli settlers beat a photographer in the presence of Israeli soldiers, hospitalising him, as he covered worsening settler violence against olive farmers in the occupied West Bank. Jaafar Ashtiyeh, a 58-year-old veteran photographer for Agence France-Presse in Palestine, was assaulted by a group of settlers, who beat him with the butts of their guns, despite him being marked as press. He was assaulted in view of about a dozen armed Israeli soldiers. Continue reading...

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US Senator Murphy says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar

Democratic US Senator Chris Murphy said the US Department of Defense denied him access to a key US military base in ‌Qatar during a visit to the Middle East, describing it as part of a US government effort to conceal the impact of the Iran war.

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Our Reporter Spent 10 Weeks Gambling on DraftKings. Here Are 5 Things He Learned.

ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson immersed himself in the world of online sports betting on DraftKings to test the limits of the company’s “responsible gaming” safeguards. Here are five things he learn...

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Politicians slam Trump's suggestion that Iran ‘take' San Diego, Los Angeles

Both Democrats and Republicans have expressed outrage at Trump's remarks that cities could be sacrificed in Iran war.

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Eva Marie Saint, Oscar-Winning 'On the Waterfront' Actress, Dead at 102

Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning actress in 'On the Waterfront' and 'North by Northwest,' has died at age 102.

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US stocks rise to a record on expectations for companies to make even fatter profits

The U.S. stock market hit an all-time high as expectations rise for companies to keep making more money.

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Soldiers Wounded in Iran Say DOD Made Them Get Their Own Treatment

The service members were left to fend for themselves.

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Army study found shock gloves purchased by ICE cause pain, compliance and fear

The shock gloves immigration agents could soon use to control detainees worked so powerfully during a military exercise that participants felt intense pain, stopped fighting and feared additional exposures.

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Tour guides lose business as D.C.’s reputation and landscape change under Trump

Guides say bookings have plummeted in 2026 amid renovations, closings and a charged political climate.

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Paramount Closes Its Deal for Warner Bros. Discovery

After a legal battle, Paramount has finally acquired Warner Bros. Discovery. The new company, Skydance, combines Hollywood studios, streaming services and cable networks.

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Despite intensified Russian attacks, 62% of Ukrainians ready to endure war as long as needed, poll finds

The share has remained largely unchanged since late July and early August, despite the beginning of intensified Russian attacks using jet-powered drones and strikes on civilian infrastructure.

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Almost 74,000 students are due to receive results of their Junior Cycle exams today.

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Man arrested over stabbing outside Ibaraki restaurant whose owner was found dead

Police believe Kotaro Uchiyama, 30, had been drinking with the woman he allegedly stabbed. The owner of the restaurant was later found dead.

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Lawyers for man who stabbed wife to death say no evidence he'd be violent again

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A commission of inquiry has heard members of the CFMEU prevented AWU delegates from visiting sites as part.

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Slovenia is officially home to the best wine region in Europe

Štajerska, praised for its authenticity and centuries of wine culture, beat out more than 90 leading territories for the title.

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Lionel Messi bids tearful farewell to Argentina after scoring in 3-0 win over Benin

One of the game’s best-ever players closed his international career with a penalty, two assists, and a tearful speech

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As Israel marks the third anniversary of Hamas's 7 October attack, bombs continue to fall on Gaza

At the Kfar Aza kibbutz, mourners sat in silence as they watched the raising of an Israeli flag.

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‘He loved that little bat’: Richard Morecroft’s passion for wildlife rescue praised in tributes

Former ABC presenter, who died aged 70 after a cancer diagnosis, kept an infant flying fox tucked under his shirt

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Comment Le Pen mène en bas taux

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Australia among top picks for Chinese tourists during Golden Week holiday

As China's week-long national day holiday comes to an end, data suggests an increase in flight bookings from China to Australia.

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Tensions escalate in Middle East as Houthis target airports

The attacks came as fighting intensified on several fronts in Yemen after Saudi-backed government forces launched a counteroffensive against the Houthis.

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Billionaire Soccer Legend Lionel Messi Plays Final Game For Argentina—See Photos

The soccer legend scored the game’s final goal from the penalty box and then delivered an emotional speech after the game to over 85,000 in attendance.

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Trump to speak to Putin over reported plague death at Russian laboratory

The US and World Health Organization have called on Moscow to provide more information about the death of a 28-year-old laboratory technician.

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Government intelligence job experience event receives overwhelming interest

The Public Security Intelligence Agency had sought around 15 participants for the Sept. 20 event but received more than 200 applications.

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New island emerges in Caspian Sea as water levels continue to fall

Scientists warn that parts of the northern Caspian could face an Aral Sea-like scenario, while climate change and human water use are adding pressure on the region.

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People killed and injured in Russian missile strike on Pryluky – photos

Russian forces launched a series of missile strikes on Pryluky in Chernihiv Oblast on the morning of 7 October, hitting an apartment building, a children and youth centre and a business.

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‘Not exactly his favorite senator’: Susan Collins distances herself from Trump in Maine debate

Republican challenged by Democrat Troy Jackson in critical Senate race says she opposes Iran war and Canada tariffs

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Who’d be betting against Webuild, the builder that built Italy?

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CNBC Daily Open: AI rally defies bond market rout

AI stocks propel the S&P 500 to a fresh record high, but the bond market blues keep investors on edge.

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India joins global rate-tightening wave with first hike in nearly 4 years

The Indian central bank raised its benchmark repo rate by 25 basis points to 5.5% on Wednesday, marking the first rise in ‌nearly four years amid mounting inflation and strong economic growth.

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Wildfire Haze Shuts Malaysia Schools and Looms Over Singapore F1

Worsening air pollution driven by wildfires in Indonesia prompted Malaysia to temporarily shut schools in one of its most populated states, just as a major Formula One race in neighboring Singapore approaches.

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Israel marks three years since 7 October attack by Hamas – live

1,200 died in attack that led to launch of devastating war in Gaza We are starting our live coverage on the third anniversary of the Hamas-led 7 October attack on southern Israel, in which about 1,200 people were killed and another 251 taken captive to Gaza. Israeli communities shattered by the massacres, torn between rebuilding their lives and remembering lost friends and relatives, have spoken to my colleague Emma Graham-Harrison about their experiences. Continue reading...

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Intel to keep working on Musk's Terafab chipmaking venture, Bloomberg News reports

Intel Corp will continue to work with Elon Musk on his Terafab project, Bloomberg News reported ‌on Wednesday.

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Jimmy Kimmel Taunts Trump With A Truly Ruthless Joke About His Marriage

The late-night host tore into the president for comments he made about two California cities.

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Why AI is both the hope and the hazard for world leaders, according to IMF chief Georgieva

Kristalina Georgieva warns that the technology lifting growth hopes is also pushing up inflation and yields, just as public debt levels rose.

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